{"product_id":"roger-nichols-the-small-circle-of-friends-roger-nichols-the-small-circle-of-friends","title":"ROGER NICHOLS \u0026 THE SMALL CIRCLE OF FRIENDS - Roger Nichols \u0026 The Small Circle Of Friends","description":"\u003cp\u003eA landmark of soft rock, presented here with a striking and immersive monaural sound.\u003cbr\u003eAn absolute masterpiece, where refined melodies intertwine with vibrant and colorful choral arrangements.\u003cbr\u003eOriginally released in the US in 1968, this is a rare audition pressing manufactured and distributed in limited quantities exclusively for radio stations.\u003cbr\u003eAt a time when radio was the primary medium for promotion and many AM stations had yet to support stereo broadcasting, only a small number of these\u003cbr\u003e“lost mono mix” editions were produced. This release stands as a valuable document preserving that original sonic image.\u003cbr\u003eHighlights include “Don’t Take Your Time”, featuring the distinctive pizzicato strings, and “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart,” with its vividly resonant harpsichord\u003cbr\u003erefrain. Also included is a beautifully arranged rendition of The Beatles’ “I’ll Be Back.” A standout track is “Love So Fine,” where the brass section drives\u003cbr\u003ethe song forward with powerful momentum, sparked by an expressive drum pickup fill.\u003cbr\u003eThe album was produced by Tommy LiPuma, renowned for his work with numerous legendary artists. The arrangers include Nick DeCaro, Bob Thompson,\u003cbr\u003eand two additional contributors, forming a formidable creative team. Notably, Randy Newman and Van Dyke Parks are also credited—across label\u003cbr\u003eboundaries—as morale boosters, adding a charming touch to the project.\u003cbr\u003eText by Kenjiro Tsutsumi (223 Music Lab.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN","offers":[{"title":"Clear Deep Blue Vinyl","offer_id":54602926063939,"sku":"RPT-26450","price":60.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/1601\/8499\/files\/s-l400.png?v=1782983206","url":"https:\/\/www.recordplant.co.uk\/products\/roger-nichols-the-small-circle-of-friends-roger-nichols-the-small-circle-of-friends","provider":"Record Plant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}