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'''''C'mon and Hear Della Reese!''''' is a ] by American singer ]. It was released in September 1965 by ]–] and was her debut album released with the label. It was a collection of 12 songs, featuring both new recordings and covers of ]. One ] was included on the LP: "]". The single reached positions on both the US ] and the ] charts. The LP received mostly a positive response by music publications. '''''C'mon and Hear Della Reese!''''' is a ] by American singer ]. It was released in August 1965 by ]–] and was her debut album released with the label. It was a collection of 12 songs, featuring both new recordings and covers of ]. One ] was included on the LP: "]". The single reached positions on both the US ] and the ] charts. The LP received mostly a positive response by music publications.


==Background, recording and content== ==Background, recording and content==
Prior to her success as an actress (including the TV series '']''), Della Reese was primarily known as a singer and recording artist. She had her greatest commercial success while with the ] label, where she recorded a series of studio and live albums. A series of singles were also release, including the number two US song, "]".<ref name="Bio">{{cite book |title=A Biographical Guide to the Great Jazz and Pop Singers |pages=385–388 |author=Will Friedwald |publisher=Knopf Doubleday |date=2010 |isbn=9780307379894}}</ref> In 1965, Reese was signed by Larry Newton to ABC–Paramount,<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Della Reese |magazine=] |date=June 12, 1965 |page=4 |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Billboard-Index/IDX/1965/Billboard%201965-06-12-OCR-Page-0004.pdf#search=%22della%20reese%20signs%20with%20abc%22 |access-date=3 January 2025}}</ref> the label-home of ]. For her debut label album, Reese was paired with producer ] and arranger Peter DeAngelis. It would be the only release from the label featuring both men.<ref name="Bio"/> ''C'mon and Hear Della Reese!'' was a collection of 12 tracks, consisting of new recordings and covers of ]. Cover tunes included "]", "]" and "My Devotion". Original tracks included Reese's single "After Loving You".<ref name="Liner Notes">{{cite journal |last1=Reese |first1=Della |title=''C'mon and Hear Della Reese!'' (Disc Information) |journal=]–] |date=1965 |id=ABC-524 (LP mono); ABCS-524 (LP stereo)}}</ref> Prior to her success as an actress (including the TV series '']''), Della Reese was primarily known as a singer and a recording artist. She had her greatest commercial success while with the ] label, which issued a series of studio and live albums. Many singles were also released, including the number two US song, "]" (issued in 1959).<ref name="Bio">{{cite book |title=A Biographical Guide to the Great Jazz and Pop Singers |pages=385–388 |author=Will Friedwald |publisher=Knopf Doubleday |date=2010 |isbn=9780307379894}}</ref> In 1965, Reese was signed by Larry Newton to ABC–Paramount,<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Della Reese |magazine=] |date=June 12, 1965 |page=4 |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Billboard-Index/IDX/1965/Billboard%201965-06-12-OCR-Page-0004.pdf#search=%22della%20reese%20signs%20with%20abc%22 |access-date=3 January 2025}}</ref> the label-home of ]. For her debut label, Reese was paired with producer ] and arranger Peter DeAngelis. It would be the only release from the label featuring both men.<ref name="Bio"/> ''C'mon and Hear Della Reese!'' was a collection of 12 tracks, consisting of new recordings and covers of ]. Cover tunes included "]", "]" and "My Devotion". Original tracks included Reese's single "After Loving You".<ref name="Liner Notes">{{cite journal |last1=Reese |first1=Della |title=''C'mon and Hear Della Reese!'' (Disc Information) |journal=]–] |date=August 1965 |id=ABC-524 (LP mono); ABCS-524 (LP stereo)}}</ref>


==Release, critical reception and singles== ==Release, critical reception and singles==
''C'mon and Hear Della Reese!'' was released by the ABC–Paramount label in September 1965 and was distributed as a ] (offered in either mono or stereo editions). Six songs were featured on either side of the disc.<ref name="Liner Notes"/> It was mostly given a positive reception by music publications. '']'' magazine found that Reese "made a tremendous impact" with her label debut album, noting that her delivery had hints of ] within it.<ref name="BB"/> '']'' also gave the album a positive reception finding that "she mixes the new the old and gets a pleasant blend of attractive chanting."<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Album Reviews |magazine=] |date=September 4, 1965 |page=12 |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-Record-World-IDX/IDX/60s/65/RW-1965-09-04-OCR-Page-0010.pdf#search=%22c'mon%20and%20hear%20della%20reese%22 |access-date=3 January 2025}}</ref> However, Walt Friedwald (author of the book ''A Biographical Guide to the Great Jazz and Pop Singers'') gave it a less favorable response when describing Reese's discography. Friedwald criticized the album's production, finding it to be "well-chosen" material but "sabotaged by overdone strings-and-choir charts by Peter DeAngelis."<ref name="Bio"/> The album's only single was "After Loving You", which was first issued by ABC–Paramount in June 1965.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Reese |first1=Della |title="]"/"How Do You Keep from Cryin'" (7" vinyl single) |journal=]–] |date=June 1965 |id=45-10691}}</ref> The song reached number 95 on the US ]<ref name="Top Pop Singles">{{cite book |last1=Whitburn |first1=Joel |title=Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-2002 |date=2003 |publisher=Record Research Inc. |isbn=978-0898201550}}</ref> and number 21 on the US ] chart in 1965.<ref name="AC Songs">{{cite book |last1=Whitburn |first1=Joel |title=Joel Whitburn Presents Billboard Top Adult Songs, 1961-2006 |date=2007 |publisher=Record Research, Inc. |isbn=978-0898201697}}</ref> ''C'mon and Hear Della Reese!'' was released by the ABC–Paramount label in August 1965<ref>{{cite magazine |title=New Album Releases |magazine=] |date=August 7, 1965 |page=35 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sCgEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA35&dq=c%27mon+and+hear+della+reese&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwios96CotiKAxWMD1kFHcxRH30Q6AF6BAgJEAI#v=onepage&q=c'mon%20and%20hear%20della%20reese&f=false |access-date=3 January 2025}}</ref> and was distributed as a ] (offered in either mono or stereo editions). Six songs were featured on either side of the disc.<ref name="Liner Notes"/> It was mostly given a positive reception by music publications. '']'' magazine found that Reese "made a tremendous impact" with her label debut album, noting that her delivery had hints of ] within it.<ref name="BB"/> '']'' also gave the album a positive reception finding that "she mixes the new the old and gets a pleasant blend of attractive chanting."<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Album Reviews |magazine=] |date=September 4, 1965 |page=12 |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Business/Music/Archive-Record-World-IDX/IDX/60s/65/RW-1965-09-04-OCR-Page-0010.pdf#search=%22c'mon%20and%20hear%20della%20reese%22 |access-date=3 January 2025}}</ref> However, Walt Friedwald (author of the book ''A Biographical Guide to the Great Jazz and Pop Singers'') gave it a less favorable response when describing Reese's discography. Friedwald criticized the album's production, finding it to be "well-chosen" material but "sabotaged by overdone strings-and-choir charts by Peter DeAngelis."<ref name="Bio"/> The album's only single was "After Loving You", which was first issued by ABC–Paramount in June 1965.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Reese |first1=Della |title="]"/"How Do You Keep from Cryin'" (7" vinyl single) |journal=]–] |date=June 1965 |id=45-10691}}</ref> The song reached number 95 on the US ]<ref name="Top Pop Singles">{{cite book |last1=Whitburn |first1=Joel |title=Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-2002 |date=2003 |publisher=Record Research Inc. |isbn=978-0898201550}}</ref> and number 21 on the US ] chart in 1965.<ref name="AC Songs">{{cite book |last1=Whitburn |first1=Joel |title=Joel Whitburn Presents Billboard Top Adult Songs, 1961-2006 |date=2007 |publisher=Record Research, Inc. |isbn=978-0898201697}}</ref>

==Track listing==
{{track listing
| headline = Side one<ref name="Liner Notes"/>
| title1 = ]
| writer1 = ]
⚫ | length1 = 2:37
| title2 = ]
| writer2 = {{hlist|]|Harry & Jeff Clarkson}}
| length2 = 3:07
| title3 = My Devotion
| writer3 = {{hlist|Roc Hillman|Johnny Hapton}}
| length3 = 2:29
| title4 = ]
| writer4 = {{hlist|]|]}}
| length4 = 2:22
| title5 = A Wilted Flower
| writer5 = {{hlist|Ben Blossner|Irma Hollander}}
| length5 = 2:50
| title6 = ]
| writer6 = {{hlist|]|]|]}}
| length6 = 3:26
}}
{{track listing
| headline = Side two<ref name="Liner Notes"/>
| title1 = Her Little Heart Went to Loveland (And His Little Heart Stayed Home)
| writer1 = {{hlist|]|]}}
| length1 = 2:52
| title2 = I Only Want a Buddy Not a Sweetheart
| writer2 = Edward H. Jones
| length2 = 2:17
| title3 = ]
| writer3 = ]
| length3 = 2:55
| title4 = A Lover's Prayer
| writer4 = Jan Smith
| length4 = 2:17
| title5 = Blues for the Weepers
| writer5 = {{hlist|M. Rich|L. Magid}}
| length5 = 3:31
| title6 = How Do You Keep from Cryin'
| writer6 = {{hlist|Peter DeAngelis|Jean Sawyer}}
| length6 = 2:45
}}


==Personnel== ==Personnel==
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! scope="row"| Various ! scope="row"| Various
| rowspan="3"| September 1965 | rowspan="3"| August 1965
| rowspan="2"| {{hlist|Vinyl LP (mono)|vinyl LP (stereo)}} | rowspan="2"| {{hlist|Vinyl LP (mono)|vinyl LP (stereo)}}
| ABC–Paramount | ABC–Paramount
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! scope="row"| United Kingdom ! scope="row"| United Kingdom
| ] | ]
| <ref>{{cite journal |last1=Reese |first1=Della |title=''C'mon and Hear Della Reese!'' (Liner Notes) (UK) |journal=] |date=September 1965 |id=CLP-1923 (LP mono); CSD-1636 (LP stereo)}}</ref> | <ref>{{cite journal |last1=Reese |first1=Della |date=August 1965 |title=''C'mon and Hear Della Reese!'' (Liner Notes) (UK) |journal=] |id=CLP-1923 (LP mono); CSD-1636 (LP stereo)}}</ref>
|- |-
! scope="row"| Australia ! scope="row"| Australia
| rowspan="2"| Vinyl LP (stereo) | rowspan="2"| Vinyl LP (stereo)
| Universal Record Club | Universal Record Club
| <ref>{{cite journal |last1=Reese |first1=Della |title=''C'mon and Hear Della Reese!'' (Liner Notes - Club Edition only) (Australia) |journal=Universal Record Club |date=September 1965 |id=S-812 (LP stereo)}}</ref> | <ref>{{cite journal |last1=Reese |first1=Della |title=''C'mon and Hear Della Reese!'' (Liner Notes - Club Edition only) (Australia) |journal=Universal Record Club |date=August 1965 |id=S-812 (LP stereo)}}</ref>
|- |-
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| 1994 | 1994
| Compact disc | Compact disc
| ] | ]
| <ref>{{cite journal |last1=Reese |first1=Della |title=''C'mon and Hear Della Reese!'' (Liner Notes) |journal=] |date=1994 |id=DY-4201 (CD)}}</ref> | <ref>{{cite journal |last1=Reese |first1=Della |title=''C'mon and Hear Della Reese!'' (Liner Notes) |journal=] |date=1994 |id=DY-4201 (CD)}}</ref>
|- |-

Latest revision as of 23:07, 5 January 2025

1965 studio album by Della Reese
C'mon and Hear Della Reese!
Studio album by Della Reese
ReleasedAugust 1965 (1965-08)
GenrePop
LabelABC–Paramount
ProducerBob Thiele
Della Reese chronology
Moody
(1965) 		C'mon and Hear Della Reese!
(1965) 		"i like it like dat!"
(1966)
Singles from C'mon and Hear Della Reese!
  1. "After Loving You"
    Released: June 1965

C'mon and Hear Della Reese! is a studio album by American singer Della Reese. It was released in August 1965 by ABC–Paramount and was her debut album released with the label. It was a collection of 12 songs, featuring both new recordings and covers of standards. One single was included on the LP: "After Loving You". The single reached positions on both the US Hot 100 and the adult contemporary charts. The LP received mostly a positive response by music publications.

Background, recording and content

Prior to her success as an actress (including the TV series Touched by an Angel), Della Reese was primarily known as a singer and a recording artist. She had her greatest commercial success while with the RCA Victor label, which issued a series of studio and live albums. Many singles were also released, including the number two US song, "Don't You Know?" (issued in 1959). In 1965, Reese was signed by Larry Newton to ABC–Paramount, the label-home of Ray Charles. For her debut label, Reese was paired with producer Bob Thiele and arranger Peter DeAngelis. It would be the only release from the label featuring both men. C'mon and Hear Della Reese! was a collection of 12 tracks, consisting of new recordings and covers of standards. Cover tunes included "It's Magic", "A Hundred Years from Today" and "My Devotion". Original tracks included Reese's single "After Loving You".

Release, critical reception and singles

C'mon and Hear Della Reese! was released by the ABC–Paramount label in August 1965 and was distributed as a vinyl LP (offered in either mono or stereo editions). Six songs were featured on either side of the disc. It was mostly given a positive reception by music publications. Billboard magazine found that Reese "made a tremendous impact" with her label debut album, noting that her delivery had hints of gospel music within it. Record World also gave the album a positive reception finding that "she mixes the new the old and gets a pleasant blend of attractive chanting." However, Walt Friedwald (author of the book A Biographical Guide to the Great Jazz and Pop Singers) gave it a less favorable response when describing Reese's discography. Friedwald criticized the album's production, finding it to be "well-chosen" material but "sabotaged by overdone strings-and-choir charts by Peter DeAngelis." The album's only single was "After Loving You", which was first issued by ABC–Paramount in June 1965. The song reached number 95 on the US Hot 100 and number 21 on the US adult contemporary chart in 1965.

Track listing

Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."After Loving You"Eddie Miller2:37
2."Home (When Shadows Fall)"3:07
3."My Devotion"
  • Roc Hillman
  • Johnny Hapton
2:29
4."It's Magic"2:22
5."A Wilted Flower"
  • Ben Blossner
  • Irma Hollander
2:50
6."A Hundred Years from Today"3:26
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Her Little Heart Went to Loveland (And His Little Heart Stayed Home)"2:52
2."I Only Want a Buddy Not a Sweetheart"Edward H. Jones2:17
3."I Need You So"Ivory Joe Hunter2:55
4."A Lover's Prayer"Jan Smith2:17
5."Blues for the Weepers"
  • M. Rich
  • L. Magid
3:31
6."How Do You Keep from Cryin'"
  • Peter DeAngelis
  • Jean Sawyer
2:45

Personnel

All credits are adapted from the liner notes of C'mon and Hear Della Reese!.

  • ARW Productions – Cover photo and design
  • Peter DeAngelis – Arranger and conductor
  • Frank Hunter – Arranger (Side A: Tracks 3 and 4)
  • Joe Lebow – Liner design
  • Bob Thiele – Producer
  • Rick Ward – Liner notes

Release history

Release history and formats for C'mon and Hear Della Reese!
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various August 1965
  • Vinyl LP (mono)
  • vinyl LP (stereo)
 ABC–Paramount
United Kingdom His Master's Voice
Australia Vinyl LP (stereo) Universal Record Club
Taiwan 1969 中聲
Belgium 1972 Vinyl LP Probe
Various 1978
  • Vinyl LP
  • cassette
 Pickwick
1994 Compact disc Discovery

References

  1. ^ "Album Reviews: Pop" (PDF). Billboard. September 18, 1965. p. 76. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  2. ^ Will Friedwald (2010). A Biographical Guide to the Great Jazz and Pop Singers. Knopf Doubleday. pp. 385–388. ISBN 9780307379894.
  3. "Della Reese" (PDF). Billboard. June 12, 1965. p. 4. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  4. ^ Reese, Della (August 1965). "C'mon and Hear Della Reese! (Disc Information)". ABC Records–Paramount Records. ABC-524 (LP mono); ABCS-524 (LP stereo).
  5. "New Album Releases". Billboard. August 7, 1965. p. 35. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  6. "Album Reviews" (PDF). Record World. September 4, 1965. p. 12. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  7. Reese, Della (June 1965). ""After Loving You"/"How Do You Keep from Cryin'" (7" vinyl single)". ABC–Paramount. 45-10691.
  8. Whitburn, Joel (2003). Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955-2002. Record Research Inc. ISBN 978-0898201550.
  9. Whitburn, Joel (2007). Joel Whitburn Presents Billboard Top Adult Songs, 1961-2006. Record Research, Inc. ISBN 978-0898201697.
  10. Reese, Della (August 1965). "C'mon and Hear Della Reese! (Liner Notes) (UK)". His Master's Voice. CLP-1923 (LP mono); CSD-1636 (LP stereo).
  11. Reese, Della (August 1965). "C'mon and Hear Della Reese! (Liner Notes - Club Edition only) (Australia)". Universal Record Club. S-812 (LP stereo).
  12. Reese, Della (1969). "C'mon and Hear Della Reese! (Liner Notes) (Taiwan)". 中聲. CSJ-776 (LP stereo).
  13. Reese, Della (1972). "C'mon and Hear Della Reese! (Liner Notes) (Belgium)". Probe Records. 4C-052-93100 (LP).
  14. Reese, Della (1978). "C'mon and Hear Della Reese! (Liner Notes) (Re-release)". Pickwick Records. SPC-3638 (LP); CS-3638 (cassette).
  15. Reese, Della (1994). "C'mon and Hear Della Reese! (Liner Notes)". Discovery Records. DY-4201 (CD).
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