LPCDreissues: Looking forward to the past

Herbert Khaury, better known to us all as Tiny Tim, was delightfully odd. He sang in falsetto, played a mean ukulele, and displayed an encyclopedic knowledge of music. And he had no trouble singing duets all by himself.On October 30, 1968 he went to England to headline a charity event at the legendary Royal Albert Hall in London. For this grand occasion Tiny Tim would be backed by the thundering might of the 44-piece National Concert Orchestra, conducted by Tim's producer, Richard Perry. Tiny Tim knew the length and breadth of American music - inside and out. He cherished most of it and always found some way to include what he believed to be the best of it in his performances. From Bob Dylan to Noel Coward; George M. Cohan to Lennon/McCartney; Al Jolson to Sonny Bono; they’re all represented here - along with dozens you’ve never heard of. Tiny Tim’s performance at The Royal Albert Hall was recorded live to a 4-track master in 1968. We’ve used the original 4-track master to create this release. As it was recorded live, and therefore unpredictable to a degree, you will hear a few recording mistakes here and there. But knob-twiddling anomalies aside, Live! At The Royal Albert Hall captures Tiny Tim at the height of his fame, singing songs dear to his heart - many never before released on any Tiny Tim album - to the phenomenal accompaniment of a full-sized orchestra.In order to properly present this rarified evening in pop music history as seen through the eyes, ears, nose and throat of Tiny Tim, we have also included a reproduction of the original 28-page concert program given to audience members that glorious October night.Live! At The Royal Albert Hall is available as an individually numbered limited edition of 3,500 copies.
TRACK LISTING God Bless Tiny Tim Overture (4:21 ) Welcome To My Dream (1:52 ) Livin' In The Sunlight, Lovin' In The Moonlight (2:36 ) On The Old Front Porch (3:13 ) I Gave Her That (2:34 ) Buddy, Can You Spare A Dime? (3:28 ) Save Your Sorrows For Tomorrow (2:25) Love Is No Excuse (3:11 ) As Time Goes By (3:24 ) A Little Smile Will Go A Long, Long Way (1:51 ) I Got You, Babe (2:47 ) Then I'd Be Satisfied With Life (3:07 ) Where Does Daddy Go When He Goes Out? (2:35) You Called It Madness (But I Call It Love) (3:17 ) The Other Side (4:55 ) I Love Me (I'm Wild About Myself) (1:24 ) I Wonder How I Look While I'm Asleep (1:08 ) Frisco Flo (2:24 ) Medley: I'm Glad I'm A Boy/My Hero (3:44 ) I Hold Your Hand In Mine (0:43 ) Earth Angel (2:06 ) Mr Tim Recalls His Visit With Mr Dylan (3:47) Mr Tim Recalls His Visit With The Rolling Stones (2:08) Nowhere Man (2:17 ) Tip Toe Through The Tulips With Me (3:22 ) I'll See You Again (4:18 )