The Way We Were by Ray Conniff - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

The kitsch enthusiast or novelty seeker will get a kick out of Ray Conniff's 1974 album The Way We Were. Known primarily for orchestral versions of contemporary pop songs, his recordings during the late 1960s and early 1970s by himself and as Ray Conniff and the Singers included many straightforward recordings of current pop hits. This 1974 collection, sans singers, includes songs by Paul Simon, Elton John, Helen Reddy, and music from Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Serpico, and The Way We Were. This fun easy listening album has good track listing and includes a guest vocal appearance (on the title track) by Jackie Ward, of the Jackie Ward Singers, who performed with the Partridge Family.
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1. The Most Beautiful Girl

Primary Artist: Ray Conniff; Main Performer
Composer: B. Sherrill
N. Wilson
R. Bourke; Composer
Performer: Ray Conniff; Performer
Producer: J. Gold; Production

2. Loves Me Like A Rock

Primary Artist: Ray Conniff; Main Performer
Composer: Paul Simon; Composer
Performer: Ray Conniff; Performer
Producer: J. Gold; Production

3. Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress)

Performer: Ray Conniff; Performer
Primary Artist: Ray Conniff; Main Performer
Composer: L. Laurie; Composer

4. Paper Roses

Primary Artist: Ray Conniff; Main Performer
Performer: Ray Conniff; Performer
Composer: Fred Spielman; Composer
Lyricist: Janice Torre; Composer
Producer: J. Gold; Production

5. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

Primary Artist: Ray Conniff; Main Performer
Composer: Elton John
Bernie Taupin
E. John
B. Taupin; Composer
Performer: Ray Conniff; Performer
Producer: J. Gold; Production

6. Who's In The Strawberry Patch With Sally

Primary Artist: Ray Conniff; Main Performer
Composer: The Dawn
T. Orlando
Dawn; Composer
Performer: Ray Conniff; Performer
Producer: J. Gold; Production

7. The Way We Were

Primary Artist: Ray Conniff; Main Performer
Performer: Ray Conniff; Performer
Vocals: Jackie Ward; Performer
Composer: Marvin Hamlisch
A. Bergman
M. Bergman
M. Hamlisch; Composer

8. Photograph

Primary Artist: Ray Conniff; Main Performer
Composer: G. Harrison
R. Starr; Composer
Performer: Ray Conniff; Performer
Producer: J. Gold; Production

9. Beyond Tomorrow

Primary Artist: Ray Conniff; Main Performer
Composer: Mikis Theodorakis
L. Kusik; Composer
Performer: Ray Conniff; Performer
Producer: J. Gold; Production

10. Top of the World

Primary Artist: Ray Conniff; Main Performer
Composer: John Bettis
R. Carpenter; Composer
Performer: Ray Conniff; Performer
Producer: J. Gold; Production

11. Dear Father/Be

Primary Artist: Ray Conniff; Main Performer
Performer: Ray Conniff; Performer
Composer: Neil Diamond; Composer
Lyricist: Neil Diamond; Composer
Producer: J. Gold; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

30 minutes and 48 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

6/11 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, International Pop, Vocal, Easy Listening, Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Traditional Pop, Vocal Pop, Classical, Classical Crossover, Instrumental Pop

Label

Columbia

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 16, 1974

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

888880661487