Homegrown: Volume One

Released in 1973,

this LP was the first in

what became a series of LPs

that included seven (7) compilations

of original songs by local artists

about San Diego;

plus one "greatest hits"

and an extra release in 1984

of previously unreleased tracks.

For more about the "Homegrown" series, go HERE.

Guy Lombardo: "Berlin By Lombardo"

Released in 1959,

this LP is an easy-listening collection

of Guy Lombardo's interpretations

of a handful of Irving Berlin's timeless tunes.

Couldn't resist

including pics of the inner sleeve!

"Three of a Kind" - Top Stars of Piano Music

Released in 1964,

this LP was part of a promotional series

for the DESIGN label.

In this case the album featured

three popular pianists:

Andre Previn,

Teddy Wilson, and

Barclay Allan.

Buddy Cole: "Cole Plays Cole"

Released in 1958,

this LP is a wonderful collection

featuring the fabulous piano talent

of Buddy Cole

playing tunes written by

Cole Porter.

The Mulcays: "A Kiss in the Dark"

Somehow I was able to discover that

this LP was released in 1961,

but I was unable to find out much more.

Bette Midler: "Thighs and Whispers"

Released in 1979,

this was Bette Midler's fifth (5th) studio LP.

Art Direction: Sandi Young

Photography: William Coupon