Donny Hathaway Donny Hathaway (Atlantic 75 Series) 45RPM (2 LP)

180g 45rpm Double LP!
Soul Legend's Second Studio Album Featuring "A Song for You!"
Pressed at QRP!
Atlantic 75 Historic Reissue Series from Analogue Productions!
Donny Hathaway's self-titled follow-up to his debut "Everything Is Everything" was released in April 1971, and can certainly be seen as a counterexample to the infamous "difficult second album". With this collection of cover versions, the artist, who suffered from depression throughout his life, proved not only his talent, but also his sense of taste: For "Donny Hathaway", for example, he covered Leon Russell's "A Song For You" from Russell's debut album, which was barely a year old at the time. Hathaway's passionately performed version is so good that many listeners are still shocked when they realize that this song is actually a cover version.
With fantastic song interpretations by Billy Preston ("Little Girl"), Mac Davis ("I Believe In Music") and Van McCoy ("Giving Up"), the record did not storm the highest chart positions, but cemented Hathaway's reputation as a gifted soul singer and musician. Jerry Wexler (Atlantic Records) took over most of the album production, while Hathaway produced the self-penned "Take A Love Song" himself.
The new edition by Analogue Productions is cut at 45 rpm and was made on 180 gram vinyl at Quality Record Pressings. The double LP, released on Atlantic Records' 75th anniversary, comes in an elaborate gatefold cover by Stoughton Printing and pays tribute to this timeless classic and fascinating musician, who recorded only three albums until his tragic death in 1979.
Donny Hathaway's second album, released in April 1971, can be considered the antithesis of a "sophomore slump." The collection of cover songs found the artist not only spotlighting his talent, but his tastes. Among the songs he chose to cover on the LP was Leon Russell's "A Song for You," taken from Russell's debut album which was barely a year old at the time. Hathaway's impassioned version is so strong that many listeners are still shocked to discover that the song is indeed a cover.
With songs by Billy Preston ("Little Girl"), Mac Davis ("I Believe in Music") and Van McCoy (Gladys Knight and the Pips' 1964 hit, "Giving Up"), the record didn't exactly ignite the charts, peaking at No. 73 for the week of July 24, 1971 (the No. 1 album in America that week: Carole King's Tapestry). Hathaway's second LP is so much more than its chart performance.
Atlantic producer Jerry Wexler took over most of the production duties, with Hathaway producing one track, the self-penned "Take a Love Song." One of just three solo studio albums Hathaway recorded before his tragic death in 1979, Donny Hathaway is a truly timeless classic that will never go out of style.
Pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Quality Record Pressings, and housed in a tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jacket by Stoughton Printing.
The 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records
"75 for 75" is a series of 75 vinyl releases from Atlantic Records' storied catalog to celebrate the label's 75th Anniversary. This great label includes some of the best artists and records of all time.

Features:

• Atlantic 75 Series
• 180g Vinyl
• 45rpm
• Double LP
• 100% All-Analog
• Mastered & Cut to Lacquer from the Original Master Tape
• Pressed at Quality Record Pressings
• Tip-On Old Style Gatefold Double Pocket Jacket by Stoughton Printing

Selections:

Side A
1. Giving Up
2. A Song For You
Side B
1. Little Girl
2. He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
Side C
1. Magnificent Sanctuary Band
2. She Is My Lady
Side D
1. I Believe In Magic
2. Take A Love Song
3. Put Your Hand in the Hand