01. "If I Lose" 02. "You Promised" 03. "The Wise Man" 04. "The Morning After" 05. "Moon Ride" 06. "More Understanding Than a Man" 07. "More Understanding Than a Man (instrumental)" 08. "There I Was" 09. "Kiss & Tell" 10. "Half-Way in Love" 11. "Goodbye July" 12. "Four Letter Words" 13. "Hurry on Home" 14. "I Ought to Stay Away from You" 15. "I Love" 16. "Under My Umbrella" 17. "I Don't Intend to Spend Christmas Without You" 18. "Sunday Morning" 19. "Thoughts" 20. "Love Songs" 21. "Don't Go Away" 22. "Take a Picture" 23. "Sun" 24. "What Can I Give You?" 25. "Come to Me Slowly" 26. "The 8.17 Northbound Success Merry-Go-Round" 27. "Something's Wrong with the Morning" 28. "Think of Rain" 29. "Can You Tell" 30. "Someone I Know" 31. "Love" 32. "Why Do I Cry" 33. "Spanky and Our Gang" 34. "Most of My Life" 35. "It's Alright Now" 36. "Timothy Gone" 37. "The Hum" 38. "Please Believe Me" 39. "Yes I Am" 40. "I Think a Lot About You" 41. "I'D like to See the Bad Guys Win" 42. "Values" 43. "California shake" 44. "Hold Me Dancin'" 45. "Shine" 46. "Goodbye July"
Description:
Words And Music by Margo Guryan, released 7 June 2024.
This version of Words And Music comes as a 2xCD. -
Slipcase holds two CDs housed in a jewel case with 16-page booklet. Booklet contains only the first section of extensive liner notes. Inside booklet is a QR code with notation "Read the full liner notes here"; scanning this code allows one to download the vinyl edition's booklet of complete liner notes in PDF format (32 printed pages total).
Tracks 1-18, 1-21 to 1-24 and 2-3 to 2-6 are from the original safety masters of [m235678].
"Words and Music" on CD brings together the luminous songwriting of Margo Guryan, a cult figure of late-60s baroque and soft pop whose work has inspired musicians and collectors for decades. Characterized by delicate melodies, sophisticated harmonies and a gently psychedelic mood, these recordings reveal a writer with a jazz-informed sense of chord changes and a sharp ear for hooks. The album blends intimate, almost whispered vocal performances with rich arrangements that feel both of their time and surprisingly modern, making it ideal for listeners who love classic 60s pop with depth and subtlety. As a CD edition, it offers clear, detailed sound and a focused, album-length journey into Guryan's unique songbook.
Margo Guryan is best known for her song "Sunday Morning," which became a much-covered favorite in the 1960s and helped establish her reputation among connoisseurs of sophisticated pop. Though she never pursued a conventional pop-star career, her small body of work has had a long afterlife: collectors and contemporary artists have rediscovered her songs, praising their unusual harmonic turns, literate lyrics and understated emotional impact. This CD highlights why Guryan is often cited as one of the hidden gems of 60s pop, beloved by fans of artists like The Beach Boys, The Free Design or Laura Nyro.
The release comes from Numero Group, a label renowned for its archival work, meticulous reissues and deep respect for overlooked music. With carefully restored audio, thoughtful packaging and informative liner notes where available, Numero Group specializes in bringing forgotten or hard-to-find recordings back into circulation, often redefining how these artists are perceived. Their catalog spans soul, folk, pop, rock and beyond, united by a curator's passion for lost classics and historically important, beautifully crafted music. "Words and Music" fits perfectly into this tradition as a lovingly presented document of a singular songwriter whose work deserves a wider audience.
Pop International
353.544
- Asia Pop 9.593- Austro Pop 227- Brit Pop 280- Dutch Pop 9- Euro Pop 50- French Pop 681- Indie Pop/Lo Fi 23- Italo Pop 334- Latin Pop 7.125- MiddleoftheRoad 3.074- Oldies 60- Other Pop 331.440- Party 44- Synthi Pop 292- The 60s 312
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