{"product_id":"roger-nichols-the-small-circle-of-friends","title":"Roger Nichols \u0026 The Small Circle Of Friends","description":"[[Release Detail]][[Release Description]]\n\n\u003cp\u003eA landmark of soft rock, presented here with a striking and immersive monaural sound. An absolute masterpiece, where refined melodies intertwine with vibrant and colorful choral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in the US in 1968, this is a rare audition pressing manufactured and distributed in limited quantities exclusively for radio stations. At 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 “lost mono mix” editions were produced. This release stands as a valuable document preserving that original sonic image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHighlights include “Don’t Take Your Time”, featuring the distinctive pizzicato strings, and “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart,” with its vividly resonant harpsichord refrain. 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 the song forward with powerful momentum, sparked by an expressive drum pickup fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album was produced by Tommy LiPuma, renowned for his work with numerous legendary artists. The arrangers include Nick DeCaro, Bob Thompson, and two additional contributors, forming a formidable creative team. Notably, Randy Newman and Van Dyke Parks are also credited—across label boundaries—as morale boosters, adding a charming touch to the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eText by Kenjiro Tsutsumi (223 Music Lab.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNewly mastered using high-resolution 96kHz\/24bit WAV sourced from the original US master tapes and original US pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n[[Selling Points]]\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandmark of soft rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly remastered from original US master tapes and pressings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbum produced by Tommy LiPuma, renowned for his work with numerous legendary artists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n[[Catalog Number]]PROT-7446[[Artist]]DJ Kawasaki","brand":"Universal Music","offers":[{"title":"Roger Nichols \u0026 The Small Circle Of Friends \/ Album \/ LP Clear Deep Blue","offer_id":48281386680565,"sku":"PROT-7446","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/6417\/2096\/files\/4988031894736.jpg?v=1781746339","url":"https:\/\/lightintheattic.net\/products\/roger-nichols-the-small-circle-of-friends","provider":"Light in the Attic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}