PJ Proby – I Am P. J. Proby
(Liberty Records 1965 LBY1235)
Matrix No’s: A1/B1 – UK Pressing
G&L Flipback Sleeve in Excellent condition
– some wear to edges/corners & some discolouration on back cover
Vinyl in Nr MINT condition
(there are some surface marks visible on the vinyl when held up to the light but they don’t affect the sound quality apart from the odd light pop/crackle)
P.J. Proby (born James Marcus Smith, November 6, 1938) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He has also portrayed Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison in musical theater productions. The stage name P.J. Proby was suggested by a friend, Sharon Sheeley, who had a boyfriend of that name at high school.
Proby recorded the singles “Hold Me”, “Somewhere”, and “Maria”. In 2008, he turned 70 and EMI released the Best of the EMI Years 1961–1972. He still writes and records on his own independent record label, Select Records, and performs in the UK in Sixties concerts.
I Am P. J. Proby is the debut studio album by P. J. Proby, released in 1964 on the Liberty label. It features versions of songs such as Doris Day’s hit “Que Sera Sera/Whatever Will Be Will Be” and “Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu”. Compared to his other albums, I Am P. J. Proby is faster in beat and more influenced by rock and roll. It was produced by Charles Blackwell who also acted as the musical director.
Track listing
Side one
- “Whatever Will Be Will Be” (Jay Livingston, Ray Evans)
- “It’s No Good for Me” (Bill Giant, Bernie Baum, Florence Kaye)
- “Rockin’ Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu” (Huey “Piano” Smith, John Vincent)
- “The Masquerade Is Over” (Allie Wrubel, Herb Magidson)
- “Glory of Love” (Billy Hill)
- “I’ll Go Crazy” (James Brown)
Side two
- “Question” (Lloyd Price, Harold Logan)
- “You Don’t Love Me No More” (Charles Blackwell)
- “Don’t Worry Baby” (Brian Wilson, Roger Christian)
- “Just Call and I’ll Be There” (Charles Blackwell)
- “Louisiana Man” (Doug Kershaw)
- “Cuttin’ In” (Johnny “Guitar” Watson)
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