Jimmy Webb

JIM WEBB SINGS JIM WEBB


EPIC BN 26401  1966

I KEEP IT HID (2:58)  YOU'RE SO YOUNG (2:21)  I'LL BE BACK (2:48)  LIFE IS HARD (2:23)  I NEED YOU  (2:25)*
OUR TIME IS RUNNING OUT (2:27)  I CAN DO IT ON MY OWN (2:06)*  THEN (2:13)  I'M IN NEED (2:01)*   RUN, RUN, RUN (2:11)

HERE'S A SHORT REVIEW OF THE ALBUM I GOT FROM ANOTHER WEBB FAN IN FEEDBACK.  IT'S SHORT AND SAYS IT ALL.

This record was actually a bunch of demos (Mr.) Jimmy made that were never intended for release, but that EPIC records released anyway. Frankly, it is pretty dreadful stuff. But it is interesting to observe  (Mr.) Jimmy developing his performing style.

The only track on this album that I liked was "I Keep It Hid".  But that may be because I like the Glen Campbell version.  I can see why Mr Webb doesn't like this album, but for true fans, it is an interesting piece that shows the beginnings of his singing style and the greatness of his raw talent.