The Yard Went On Forever
The Yard Went On Forever is an album by Richard Harris released in 1968. The songs were written, arranged, and produced by Jimmy Webb. The album was released by Dunhill Records (DS-50042).[1]
Critical reception
A review of the album in Billboard said "Webb's material is treated with class and finesse" by Harris. Album track "Lucky Me" was described in the magazine as "a shimmering gem."[2] Bruce Eder of Allmusic praised the project, writing that "the lyrics are dazzling in their cascading imagery, the music is richer and more vividly conceived and recorded, and the entire album works magnificently."[3]
Track listing
- "The Yard Went On Forever" 5:43
- "Watermark" 4:27
- "Interim" 3:07
- "Gayla" 3:19
- "The Hymns From Grand Terrace" 9:07
- "The Hive" 3:59
- "Lucky Me" 2:56
- "That's The Way It Was" 3:00
Personnel
- Arranger, producer, piano – Jimmy Webb
- Bass – Joe Osborn
- Engineer – Armen Steiner, William F. Willams
- Flute – Skip Mosher
- French Horn – Art Maebe, David Duke, George Price, Bill Henshaw
- Guitar – Mike Deasy
- Guitar – Fred Tackett, Lance Wakely
- Harpsichord, organ, keyboards – Larry Knechtel
- Percussion – Hal Blaine
- Strings – Sid Sharp
- Timpani – Gary Coleman, Milt Holland
- Trombone – Frank Rossalino, Lou Blackburn
- Trumpet – Bud Brisboy, Fred Tackett, Jules Chaikin
Chart performance
| Chart (1969) |
Peak
position |
| U.S. Billboard 200 |
27[4] |
References