Lettermen - Portrait of My Love (1965) Vinyl and similar items

Catalog Number: ST-2270 Condition Details: Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing (front/back); some discoloration on back. Inner-sleeve is original (capitol ads); one seam partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Small splits near right-corners of edges. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: Willow Weep For Me Take Good Care Of My Baby People Venus I'm Sorry Come Softly To Me Everybody Loves Somebody Almost There Running Scared Portrait Of My Love Mr. Lonely To Know Her Is To Love Her About The Record: Portrait of My Love, by Lettermen, is a quintessential example of their signature close-harmony pop style, featuring light arrangements that appealed to adult audiences during the 1960s. The album peaked at No. 27 on the Billboard charts, showcasing their consistent chart presence with 32 consecutive Billboard chart albums. It includes a mix of romantic ballads and covers, such as Willow Weep for Me, Take Good Care of My Baby, and the title track Portrait of My Love, which was a cover of Matt Monros 1960 hit and previously a 1961 international hit for Steve Lawrence, peaking at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its title track is historically significant for its earlier chart success and Grammy nomination for Lawrence, reinforcing the songs enduring popularity. The Lettermens rendition of Portrait of My Love and tracks like Mr. Lonely and To Know Her Is to Love Her highlight their ability to reinterpret popular songs with their distinctive vocal harmony.