Kathy Mccord
When Creed Taylor was setting up his CTI label one of his proposed signings was Billy Vera. This led to a deal for Veraâs younger sister Kathy McCord. In fact, McCord was the first artist signed and recorded by CTI. Her debut, Kathy McCord was released in 1970.
Although the label would go on to establish a fine reputation in jazz, âKathy McCordâ was a folk rock album. A gifted young poet the 17-year old McCord wrote many of the tracks on the album which were then interpreted in the studio by a crack team of jazz musicians that included Harvey Brooks (bass), Hubert Laws (flute), John Hall (guitar) and Wells Kelly and Ed Shaugnessy (drums). Musically and lyrically both the musicians and McCord stretched out on tracks like âRainbow Rideâ, âJennipherâ, âCandle Waxingâ and âTake Away This Painâ to conjure up an amazing fusion of folk and jazz. The only cover on show was a version of Lennon and McCartneyâs âSheâs Leaving Homeâ which McCord repurposed as âIâm Leaving Homeâ.
Upon release the album sold poorly. Creedâs expertise and contacts were in the jazz field and he had no idea how to market an album of folk jazz songs sung with fragile beauty by a good looking girl still in her late teenage years. Also, when Billy Vera did not sign to CTI McCord was dropped.
Over time Kathy McCord attracted a dedicated following amongst folk-rock collectors in America and the UK. In many respects it was an echo of something like Deena Websterâs 1968 folk rock LP, âTuesdayâs Childâ that also came, went and is now sought after.
Ace are delighted to give the world the first vinyl reissue of âKathy McCordâ since 1970. Pressed on black 180gm vinyl it also includes liner notes from Billy Vera - who has this to say about his late beloved sister: âMy sister had the goods. She could sing, she could write and she looked great. Like so many other talented people, she just failed to get lucky. Listen and enjoy her. I love her stuffâ. You will too...
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$13.20Kathy Mccord
When Creed Taylor was setting up his CTI label one of his proposed signings was Billy Vera. This led to a deal for Veraâs younger sister Kathy McCord. In fact, McCord was the first artist signed and recorded by CTI. Her debut, Kathy McCord was released in 1970.
Although the label would go on to establish a fine reputation in jazz, âKathy McCordâ was a folk rock album. A gifted young poet the 17-year old McCord wrote many of the tracks on the album which were then interpreted in the studio by a crack team of jazz musicians that included Harvey Brooks (bass), Hubert Laws (flute), John Hall (guitar) and Wells Kelly and Ed Shaugnessy (drums). Musically and lyrically both the musicians and McCord stretched out on tracks like âRainbow Rideâ, âJennipherâ, âCandle Waxingâ and âTake Away This Painâ to conjure up an amazing fusion of folk and jazz. The only cover on show was a version of Lennon and McCartneyâs âSheâs Leaving Homeâ which McCord repurposed as âIâm Leaving Homeâ.
Upon release the album sold poorly. Creedâs expertise and contacts were in the jazz field and he had no idea how to market an album of folk jazz songs sung with fragile beauty by a good looking girl still in her late teenage years. Also, when Billy Vera did not sign to CTI McCord was dropped.
Over time Kathy McCord attracted a dedicated following amongst folk-rock collectors in America and the UK. In many respects it was an echo of something like Deena Websterâs 1968 folk rock LP, âTuesdayâs Childâ that also came, went and is now sought after.
Ace are delighted to give the world the first vinyl reissue of âKathy McCordâ since 1970. Pressed on black 180gm vinyl it also includes liner notes from Billy Vera - who has this to say about his late beloved sister: âMy sister had the goods. She could sing, she could write and she looked great. Like so many other talented people, she just failed to get lucky. Listen and enjoy her. I love her stuffâ. You will too...
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When Creed Taylor was setting up his CTI label one of his proposed signings was Billy Vera. This led to a deal for Veraâs younger sister Kathy McCord. In fact, McCord was the first artist signed and recorded by CTI. Her debut, Kathy McCord was released in 1970.
Although the label would go on to establish a fine reputation in jazz, âKathy McCordâ was a folk rock album. A gifted young poet the 17-year old McCord wrote many of the tracks on the album which were then interpreted in the studio by a crack team of jazz musicians that included Harvey Brooks (bass), Hubert Laws (flute), John Hall (guitar) and Wells Kelly and Ed Shaugnessy (drums). Musically and lyrically both the musicians and McCord stretched out on tracks like âRainbow Rideâ, âJennipherâ, âCandle Waxingâ and âTake Away This Painâ to conjure up an amazing fusion of folk and jazz. The only cover on show was a version of Lennon and McCartneyâs âSheâs Leaving Homeâ which McCord repurposed as âIâm Leaving Homeâ.
Upon release the album sold poorly. Creedâs expertise and contacts were in the jazz field and he had no idea how to market an album of folk jazz songs sung with fragile beauty by a good looking girl still in her late teenage years. Also, when Billy Vera did not sign to CTI McCord was dropped.
Over time Kathy McCord attracted a dedicated following amongst folk-rock collectors in America and the UK. In many respects it was an echo of something like Deena Websterâs 1968 folk rock LP, âTuesdayâs Childâ that also came, went and is now sought after.
Ace are delighted to give the world the first vinyl reissue of âKathy McCordâ since 1970. Pressed on black 180gm vinyl it also includes liner notes from Billy Vera - who has this to say about his late beloved sister: âMy sister had the goods. She could sing, she could write and she looked great. Like so many other talented people, she just failed to get lucky. Listen and enjoy her. I love her stuffâ. You will too...
