Words And Music
Margo Guryan
Words And Music
Boomkat Product Review:
Numero collects the entire recorded output of cult singer-songwriter Margo Guryan on 'Words and Music', displaying the breadth of her scope beyond the viral hit 'Why do I Cry?'. Exotica/breaks diggers - this one's stacked.
Perhaps best known as a songwriter who penned commercial hits like 'Sunday Morning', a US smash recorded by Spanky and Our Gang and Oliver, Guryan had ideas that went beyond the Billboard charts. She'd studied jazz at music school, working alongside Ornette Coleman and Don Cherry, and was fascinated by the Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds', crediting it with inspiring her to write the organ-led 'Think of Rain' for her 1968 debut album 'Take A Picture'. But although the album was ambitious and salable, packed with bright harmonies, cheeky lyrics, casually taut breaks and unusual jazz flourishes, it failed to break through. Guryan wasn't interested in touring or working with agents, so the label refused to promote her record and it sank into obscurity. It wasn't until the '90s when her music was rediscovered, first in Japan and later when Saint Etienne recorded a cover of 'I Don't Intend to Spend Christmas Without You'.
Guryan eventually re-appeared, releasing a set of vintage demos in 2001, and although she passed away in 2021, her music has continued to connect with new fans. In the last couple of years, 'Why Do I Cry?' became an unexpected viral hit on TikTok, so it makes sense that Numero, who've been slowly re-issuing Guryan's canon, should collect her entire discography in one exhaustive set. There's a lot here too - the entire 'Take A Picture' LP plus the additional songs from Beatball Records' 2009 edition, the '25 Demos' album and 16 more unreleased recordings that complete the picture. Recorded between 1956 and 1975, it's interesting to hear Guryan's evolution: the early tracks show her early jazz influence clearly, and the quirky wordplay that roots her later material, so when we get to 'Take A Picture', the high-minded, ambitious chamber pop excesses make perfect sense. It's all grounded in Guryan's experiences and wide-reaching musical inclinations.
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Boomkat Product Review:
Numero collects the entire recorded output of cult singer-songwriter Margo Guryan on 'Words and Music', displaying the breadth of her scope beyond the viral hit 'Why do I Cry?'. Exotica/breaks diggers - this one's stacked.
Perhaps best known as a songwriter who penned commercial hits like 'Sunday Morning', a US smash recorded by Spanky and Our Gang and Oliver, Guryan had ideas that went beyond the Billboard charts. She'd studied jazz at music school, working alongside Ornette Coleman and Don Cherry, and was fascinated by the Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds', crediting it with inspiring her to write the organ-led 'Think of Rain' for her 1968 debut album 'Take A Picture'. But although the album was ambitious and salable, packed with bright harmonies, cheeky lyrics, casually taut breaks and unusual jazz flourishes, it failed to break through. Guryan wasn't interested in touring or working with agents, so the label refused to promote her record and it sank into obscurity. It wasn't until the '90s when her music was rediscovered, first in Japan and later when Saint Etienne recorded a cover of 'I Don't Intend to Spend Christmas Without You'.
Guryan eventually re-appeared, releasing a set of vintage demos in 2001, and although she passed away in 2021, her music has continued to connect with new fans. In the last couple of years, 'Why Do I Cry?' became an unexpected viral hit on TikTok, so it makes sense that Numero, who've been slowly re-issuing Guryan's canon, should collect her entire discography in one exhaustive set. There's a lot here too - the entire 'Take A Picture' LP plus the additional songs from Beatball Records' 2009 edition, the '25 Demos' album and 16 more unreleased recordings that complete the picture. Recorded between 1956 and 1975, it's interesting to hear Guryan's evolution: the early tracks show her early jazz influence clearly, and the quirky wordplay that roots her later material, so when we get to 'Take A Picture', the high-minded, ambitious chamber pop excesses make perfect sense. It's all grounded in Guryan's experiences and wide-reaching musical inclinations.
Boomkat Product Review:
Numero collects the entire recorded output of cult singer-songwriter Margo Guryan on 'Words and Music', displaying the breadth of her scope beyond the viral hit 'Why do I Cry?'. Exotica/breaks diggers - this one's stacked.
Perhaps best known as a songwriter who penned commercial hits like 'Sunday Morning', a US smash recorded by Spanky and Our Gang and Oliver, Guryan had ideas that went beyond the Billboard charts. She'd studied jazz at music school, working alongside Ornette Coleman and Don Cherry, and was fascinated by the Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds', crediting it with inspiring her to write the organ-led 'Think of Rain' for her 1968 debut album 'Take A Picture'. But although the album was ambitious and salable, packed with bright harmonies, cheeky lyrics, casually taut breaks and unusual jazz flourishes, it failed to break through. Guryan wasn't interested in touring or working with agents, so the label refused to promote her record and it sank into obscurity. It wasn't until the '90s when her music was rediscovered, first in Japan and later when Saint Etienne recorded a cover of 'I Don't Intend to Spend Christmas Without You'.
Guryan eventually re-appeared, releasing a set of vintage demos in 2001, and although she passed away in 2021, her music has continued to connect with new fans. In the last couple of years, 'Why Do I Cry?' became an unexpected viral hit on TikTok, so it makes sense that Numero, who've been slowly re-issuing Guryan's canon, should collect her entire discography in one exhaustive set. There's a lot here too - the entire 'Take A Picture' LP plus the additional songs from Beatball Records' 2009 edition, the '25 Demos' album and 16 more unreleased recordings that complete the picture. Recorded between 1956 and 1975, it's interesting to hear Guryan's evolution: the early tracks show her early jazz influence clearly, and the quirky wordplay that roots her later material, so when we get to 'Take A Picture', the high-minded, ambitious chamber pop excesses make perfect sense. It's all grounded in Guryan's experiences and wide-reaching musical inclinations.
Boomkat Product Review:
Numero collects the entire recorded output of cult singer-songwriter Margo Guryan on 'Words and Music', displaying the breadth of her scope beyond the viral hit 'Why do I Cry?'. Exotica/breaks diggers - this one's stacked.
Perhaps best known as a songwriter who penned commercial hits like 'Sunday Morning', a US smash recorded by Spanky and Our Gang and Oliver, Guryan had ideas that went beyond the Billboard charts. She'd studied jazz at music school, working alongside Ornette Coleman and Don Cherry, and was fascinated by the Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds', crediting it with inspiring her to write the organ-led 'Think of Rain' for her 1968 debut album 'Take A Picture'. But although the album was ambitious and salable, packed with bright harmonies, cheeky lyrics, casually taut breaks and unusual jazz flourishes, it failed to break through. Guryan wasn't interested in touring or working with agents, so the label refused to promote her record and it sank into obscurity. It wasn't until the '90s when her music was rediscovered, first in Japan and later when Saint Etienne recorded a cover of 'I Don't Intend to Spend Christmas Without You'.
Guryan eventually re-appeared, releasing a set of vintage demos in 2001, and although she passed away in 2021, her music has continued to connect with new fans. In the last couple of years, 'Why Do I Cry?' became an unexpected viral hit on TikTok, so it makes sense that Numero, who've been slowly re-issuing Guryan's canon, should collect her entire discography in one exhaustive set. There's a lot here too - the entire 'Take A Picture' LP plus the additional songs from Beatball Records' 2009 edition, the '25 Demos' album and 16 more unreleased recordings that complete the picture. Recorded between 1956 and 1975, it's interesting to hear Guryan's evolution: the early tracks show her early jazz influence clearly, and the quirky wordplay that roots her later material, so when we get to 'Take A Picture', the high-minded, ambitious chamber pop excesses make perfect sense. It's all grounded in Guryan's experiences and wide-reaching musical inclinations.
Back in stock. Limited edition "Think of Rain" colour 3LP Boxset with 32 page booklet.
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Boomkat Product Review:
Numero collects the entire recorded output of cult singer-songwriter Margo Guryan on 'Words and Music', displaying the breadth of her scope beyond the viral hit 'Why do I Cry?'. Exotica/breaks diggers - this one's stacked.
Perhaps best known as a songwriter who penned commercial hits like 'Sunday Morning', a US smash recorded by Spanky and Our Gang and Oliver, Guryan had ideas that went beyond the Billboard charts. She'd studied jazz at music school, working alongside Ornette Coleman and Don Cherry, and was fascinated by the Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds', crediting it with inspiring her to write the organ-led 'Think of Rain' for her 1968 debut album 'Take A Picture'. But although the album was ambitious and salable, packed with bright harmonies, cheeky lyrics, casually taut breaks and unusual jazz flourishes, it failed to break through. Guryan wasn't interested in touring or working with agents, so the label refused to promote her record and it sank into obscurity. It wasn't until the '90s when her music was rediscovered, first in Japan and later when Saint Etienne recorded a cover of 'I Don't Intend to Spend Christmas Without You'.
Guryan eventually re-appeared, releasing a set of vintage demos in 2001, and although she passed away in 2021, her music has continued to connect with new fans. In the last couple of years, 'Why Do I Cry?' became an unexpected viral hit on TikTok, so it makes sense that Numero, who've been slowly re-issuing Guryan's canon, should collect her entire discography in one exhaustive set. There's a lot here too - the entire 'Take A Picture' LP plus the additional songs from Beatball Records' 2009 edition, the '25 Demos' album and 16 more unreleased recordings that complete the picture. Recorded between 1956 and 1975, it's interesting to hear Guryan's evolution: the early tracks show her early jazz influence clearly, and the quirky wordplay that roots her later material, so when we get to 'Take A Picture', the high-minded, ambitious chamber pop excesses make perfect sense. It's all grounded in Guryan's experiences and wide-reaching musical inclinations.
Available To Order (Estimated Shipping between 7-14 Working Days)
This item is to the best of our knowledge available to us from the supplier and should ship to you within the time-frame indicated. If there are any unforeseen issues with availability we will notify you immediately
Boomkat Product Review:
Numero collects the entire recorded output of cult singer-songwriter Margo Guryan on 'Words and Music', displaying the breadth of her scope beyond the viral hit 'Why do I Cry?'. Exotica/breaks diggers - this one's stacked.
Perhaps best known as a songwriter who penned commercial hits like 'Sunday Morning', a US smash recorded by Spanky and Our Gang and Oliver, Guryan had ideas that went beyond the Billboard charts. She'd studied jazz at music school, working alongside Ornette Coleman and Don Cherry, and was fascinated by the Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds', crediting it with inspiring her to write the organ-led 'Think of Rain' for her 1968 debut album 'Take A Picture'. But although the album was ambitious and salable, packed with bright harmonies, cheeky lyrics, casually taut breaks and unusual jazz flourishes, it failed to break through. Guryan wasn't interested in touring or working with agents, so the label refused to promote her record and it sank into obscurity. It wasn't until the '90s when her music was rediscovered, first in Japan and later when Saint Etienne recorded a cover of 'I Don't Intend to Spend Christmas Without You'.
Guryan eventually re-appeared, releasing a set of vintage demos in 2001, and although she passed away in 2021, her music has continued to connect with new fans. In the last couple of years, 'Why Do I Cry?' became an unexpected viral hit on TikTok, so it makes sense that Numero, who've been slowly re-issuing Guryan's canon, should collect her entire discography in one exhaustive set. There's a lot here too - the entire 'Take A Picture' LP plus the additional songs from Beatball Records' 2009 edition, the '25 Demos' album and 16 more unreleased recordings that complete the picture. Recorded between 1956 and 1975, it's interesting to hear Guryan's evolution: the early tracks show her early jazz influence clearly, and the quirky wordplay that roots her later material, so when we get to 'Take A Picture', the high-minded, ambitious chamber pop excesses make perfect sense. It's all grounded in Guryan's experiences and wide-reaching musical inclinations.
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