Information/Write-up
Musicians
Bobby G. Griffith: vocals
Songwriting
Bobby G. Griffith
Jim Croce
Wilson–Sherrill–Bourke
Lancaster–Corbett
Kenny O’Dell
Logan–Price
Stevie Wonder
Production
Produced by Jerry Toth
Arranged and conducted by Jerry Toth
Engineered and mixed by Dave Greene
Recorded at Manta Sound Studios, Toronto, Ontario
Choral direction by Laurie Bower
Production executive: Mal Thompson
Additional Credits
Repertoire consultants Arthur Collins and Dave Davis
Photography by Nelson Renaud
Artwork
Photography by Nelson Renaud
Notes
Selections marked *** included courtesy of Ranwood Records (U.S.A.) and Pambec Music (Canada)
Canadian Talent Library Trust
Manufactured and distributed in Canada by Quality Records Limited
380 Birchmount Road, Scarborough, Ontario M1K 1M7
Liner notes
Good morning Sir – may I help you?
Those were the first words spoken by me to Bobby G. Griffith more than seven years ago. Originally from Winnipeg he was raised in Dryden, Ontario and had just moved to Toronto to make it his home after several years of paying his dues in the Dryden-Winnipeg area. I worked at the local bank where he came to open a new account. From that first contact grew a lasting friendship and great respect for Bobby and his music; belief, even to the point of leaving a nice secure job at the bank to head up Pambec Music (Canada) a new music publishing firm which now publishes all recent songs written by Bobby.
At this time he met Jules Rabkin who offered to manage his career and they have been together ever since.
On stage he is virtually a dynamo and never fails to give his all. But then, it has been the experience of those who know Bobby to realize that he never does only half a job on anything that he undertakes.
By 1971 Bobby was ready for exposure in the United States. At this time Percy Curtis, a longtime friend of Bobby’s put him in touch with Dean Kay, Vice President of Lawrence Welk’s music publishing operations. Bobby had just finished a new song entitled “In Her Loving Way”. Dean Kay took the song directly to Lawrence Welk. They became believers in the talent of Bobby in singing, songwriting and performing. Next came two singles “The Sound of Peace” and later “The Badger’s Song” (both included in this album). The result was that Dean Kay offered a publishing agreement, Lawrence Welk offered Bobby television exposure on his internationally syndicated television show and Larry Welk Jr. offered Bobby a recording contract. Since that time Bobby’s recording career has rocketed ahead.
As this album so nicely demonstrates, Bobby is at home with music and it displays his remarkable versatility with all kinds of songs from ballads to rockers.
Singer-songwriter-performer-extraordinaire – Bobby G. Griffith.
Half of the songs recorded on this album were written by Bobby. All of the performances are great; but don’t take my word for it. Give the album a listen. It can speak for itself.
-Gerry Beadle
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