Bergen White - For Women Only (1970)

Bergen White - For Women Only (1970)

The enigmatic Bergen White....member of Ronny And The Daytonas with childhood friends Buzz Cason and Bucky Wilkins....all of them members of the Memphis/Nashville pop aristocracy....child stars etc...all of them carry on as star Nashville arrangers, producers, and writers.....Bergen has arranged and/or produced albums for Elvis Presley, Glen Campbell, George Jones, Kenny Rogers and scores more. In 1969, he made his only solo album...."For Women Only" is a softpop classic par excellence....a full-on outburst of Scott Walker-ism in the heart of Country Music land..an eccentric decision, but by God it works!..this album has been much sought after in it's original SSS International issue...Featuring the Area Code 615 Nashville session team; The "Wrecking Crew" of Nashville and the sonic architects of Dylan's "Blonde On Blonde" and 'Nashville Skyline.', "For Women Only" is a unique listening experience....featuring songs by David Gates, Townes Van Zandt, Mann and Weil, and of course Bergen himself....an absolutely brilliant album, it's rarity irrelevant it's that good....a must for all softpop fans...and conneiseurs of Memphis/Nashville POP..... Rev-Ola. 2004.

Tracklist:

1. She Is Today
2. It's Your Time
3. Let Me Stay Awhile
4. Look at Me
5. Lisa Was
6. Hurt So Bad
7. On and On
8. Gone Again
9. Second Lover's Song
10. The Bird Song
11. Now
12. It's Over Now
13. If It's Not Asking Too Much [*]
14. Don't Keep Me Waiting [*]
15. What Would You Do in My Place [*]
16. House on Bonnie Brae [*]
17. The Bird Song [Mono Version][*]
18. It's Over Now [Mono Version][*]