Parks, Van Dyke - Arrangements Volume 1 LP

This single on MGM gave me my first real adventure at the dawn of multitrack recording (although it was done in just 3 takes). Throughout, you'll hear what I learned about arranging. Bear in mind I went on to scratch out my own hard-scrabble life as an underpaid arranger, yet able to propel three offspring through their collegiate careers. They learned enough to avoid my occupational mistakes, pursuing other careers. Volume Two will be a different matter, with an exponential craft improvement on my part. Still, this must be my confession, as a review of my past work may offer great instruction to others who move the recorded arts beyond my wildest dreams. Clearly, my best work lies ahead''. - Van Dyke Parks

Tracklist:
A1 George Washington Brown– Donovan's Colours (Mono Single Mix)
A2 Van Dyke Parks– Come To The Sunshine
A3 Van Dyke Parks– The Eagle And Me
A4 Sal Valentino– Friends And Lovers
A5 Sal Valentino– Alligator Man
A6 Van Dyke Parks– Farther Along
A7 Arlo Guthrie– Valley To Pray
B1 Van Dyke Parks– Out On The Rolling Sea When Jesus Spoke To Me
B2 Dino Martin– Sitting Here In Limbo
B3 Bonnie Raitt– Wha' She Go Do (Remastered Version)
B4 The Mojo Men– Sit Down I Think I Love You (Single Version)
B5 Ry Cooder– One Meatball (LP Version)
B6 Lowell George– Cheek To Cheek (Album Version)
B7 Little Feat– Spanish Moon (Album Version)
B8 Van Dyke Parks– Ice Capades (Moog Music '67)