Here to Sing (album)

Here to Sing
Studio album by
Bob McBride
Released1978
StudioSoundstage Studios
GenreRock, pop, jazz
LabelMCA Records
ProducerJack Richardson
Bob McBride chronology
Sea of Dreams
(1973) 		Here to Sing
(1978)
Singles from Here to Sing
  1. "Sail On, Sailor (Through The Night)/White Sands"
    Released: 1979
  2. "My World is Empty Without You"
    Released: 1979
  3. "Love is A Four Letter Word/You Send Me"
    Released: 1979

Here to Sing is the fourth solo studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Bob McBride, released in 1978 by MCA Records. Produced by Jack Richardson, it mostly consists of cover versions such as “Sail On, Sailor” by The Beach Boys and “You Send Me” by Sam Cooke and two originals written by McBride.[1][2][3]

Overview

For “Here to Sing”, McBride presented a new image of himself as a crooner, clean-cut and stylish, after having been the lead singer in the jazz rock band Lighthouse, belting vocals over blaring horns.[1][2][4]

The album and singles received radio airplay.  MCA Records featured McBride in their promotional suite at the Three Days In March 1978 music industry event, which RPM noted as the most interesting suite of the major labels.[5][6][7][8]

Track listing

Credits adapted from liner notes.[9]

Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Mother’s Upbringing"Craig Howard Stew4:42
2."My World Is Empty Without You"(Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland, Brian Holland)3:25
3."You Send Me"Sam Cooke4:38
4."The Day the Flowers Left"David McHugh5:58
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Light of Love"Mike McQueen4:06
2."Sail On, Sailor"Brian Wilson, Jack Rieley, Ray Kennedy, Tandyn Almer, Van Dyke Parks3:33
3."Love is a Four Letter World"Bob McBride4:25
4."Moonlight Dancer"Bob McBride3:55
5."Quiet Moments"Bill Hughes3:31

Personnel

  • Bob McBride – vocals
  • Danny McBride – guitar
  • Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone
  • Randy Brecker - trumpet
  • Scott Cushnie – keyboards
  • Doug Riley – keyboards
  • Bob McLaren – drums
  • Brian Leonard– percussion
  • Jim MacDonald – French Horn
  • Brad Warnaar – French Horn
  • Russ Little – tenor trombone
  • Guido Basso - trumpet

Production

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Critical reception

In New Releases, RPMI praised the album writing “…this set establishes him as one of the best in his field…” commending Bill Hughes’ “Quiet Moment” and Mike McQueen's “Light of Love” and Sam Cook's “You Send Me, couldn’t be interpreted better.”[3]

References

  1. ^ a b Chadderton, Brian (3 Mar 1978). "Dressed up funk EARTH, WIND AND FIRE". Ottawa Journal.
  2. ^ a b Krewen, Nick (24 May 1978). "Sound Advice". St. Catharines Standard.
  3. ^ a b "NEW ALBUMS" (PDF). RPM. 18 March 1978.
  4. ^ Powers, Ned (25 February 1978). "Bob McBride "Here To Sing"". Star-Phoenix.
  5. ^ "FM ADDITIONS" (PDF). RPM. p. 36.
  6. ^ "ROCK-ORIENTED PICKS" (PDF). RPM. 24 June 1978. p. 16.
  7. ^ "SPECIAL EVENTS" (PDF). RPM. 15 April 1978. p. 21.
  8. ^ "HOT News, Bob McBride "Here to Sing"". Toronto Star. 25 March 1978. p. 112.
  9. ^ a b "Bob McBride Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More..." AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-05-18.