My Boy is the third studio album of Richard Harris, released in 1971 by Dunhill Records. The album is about a love story between two people, which in time, develops from something platonic to a lost romance in their couplehood. There are only four Jimmy Webb songs on this album.ABC/Dunhill celebrated the actor-singer's new "My Boy" album - Billboard 27 Nov 1971
Origins of the album In the year 1971, during a visit to Britain, Dunhill Records president, Jay Lasker, completed a record deal negotiations with Richard Harris. His first single release My Boy, which entered a music contest at Radio Luxembourg Grand Prix.ABC-Dunhill Probe U.K Promotion - Billboard 30 Oct 1971
Reception The album received mixed reviews, with William York from AllMusic describing it as "another difficult (and depressing) concept album". He further notes that this album is not for those seeking standard Harris fare, and those who want to introduce themselves to his art should start with A Tramp Shining or one of the "best-of" offerings. A review by Jean Ehmsen of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch focused on the strengths of Harris' voice, along with the romantic and paternal aspects of the album while ignoring any darker overtones.
Track listing The album concept and synopsis by Richard Harris.Harris active in films, disks - Billboard 29 Jan 1972
Personnel Richard Harris – vocals Johnny Harris – producer, arranger Bill Martin and Phil Coulter – producer, side one track 3, 5 and side two track 5 Dermont Harris - executive producer
Technical Barry McKinley – photography Peter Whorf – album design John Timperly - Chapell's Studios Martin Rushent - Advision Studios A Limbridge Productions Chart performance +Chart peaks for My Boy Chart (1971) Peak position US Billboard Top LP's71 US Cashbox Top 100 Albums42
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