Shopping Bag

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I was in London for 4 days, to be there on the 8th anniversary of Davd Cassidy's passing, and to meet with friends, people I've met because of him. I've returned home with a bag full of presents and many new ideas for my blog.. 

And with a vinyl copy of The Partridge Family 'Shopping Bag'. I've listened to this album many times today.. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fzy4ahHd8Ng

What a wonderful song (Irwin Levine - L,Russel Brown), and what a great music scene.  I've been watching it and smiling with love and admiration looking at David, just like this little girl 54 years ago. It's unbelievable how David Cassidy was talented and beautiful. And it hurts that already 8 years passed since he died.

My copy of 'Shopping Bag' is in great condition, even that it was bought at a charity shop by my English friend B.  It's not rare to find David's albums at charity shops, he sold millions of records in the UK.

I haven't expected that 'Shopping Bag', listening to it, would bring me such joy and sheer happiness. It's so quitessential Partridge Family album, maybe not all the songs are very good, it's not the level of 'Sound Magazine', but it's so enjoyable listening to all of them, David's emotional vocal is the most important instrument on this album.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfmKkfK4zlM

'Shopping Bag' was recorded in 1971, using any free moment in David's insane busy 1971 schedule. Recording dates - August 25, September 4, and December 16 and 19. Released in March 1972, certified gold, even that it wasn't as successful as previous group's albums. Only 17 weeks on charts, peaked at number 18 on April 22. A single was released earlier than album, with Tony Romeo's masterpiece. 'It's One Of Those Nights', a timless pop classic. Difficult to believe but it's  peaked only at number 22.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqBc549rcF4

All of the songs were performed on the show. There is something for every one; charming, happy love songs, poignant ballads, and also one David's composition, 'There'll Come a Time' like always wth his own songs very personal, showing his ambivalent feelings about own career. I especially like Wes Farrell and Bobby Hart song, 'Something New Got Old'. David Cassidy made this song so meaningful, dramatic even, I  love his vocals and interpretation of the lyrics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc-MIGLd6zE

I'm so happy of my growing collections of David's Cassidy vinyl albums. There is so emotional to have own copies and listening to those great recordings, just like millions of fans did in the early 70s. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsyUNt6G7-Q&t=43s



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