Emergence

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Album

Emergence was released in September 1971 on RCA Victor, the label that had dropped Neil Sedaka at the end of 1966. It was therefore a short reunion. In some countries the album appeared on Kirshner Records, Don Kirshner's own label. He wrote all the songs together with Howard Greenfield.

The album was not a success in the shops, but it has acquired cult status among fans. Four songs were also released as singles: I'm a Song (Sing Me) with Silent Movies, and Superbird with Rosemary Blue. The album opens with I'm a Song (Sing Me) and closes with a reprise of that song. Of all the records Sedaka made, Emergence is his own favourite.

Listening

Track list

1. 1I'm a Song, Sing Me3:23Apple Music ↗
2. 2Gone with the Morning3:22Apple Music ↗
3. 3Superbird4:13Apple Music ↗
4. 4Silent Movies4:16Apple Music ↗
5. 5Little Song0:54Apple Music ↗
6. 6Prelude0:53Apple Music ↗
7. 7Cardboard California5:09Apple Music ↗
8. 8One More Mountain to Climb3:28Apple Music ↗
9. 9God Bless Joanna3:09Apple Music ↗
10. 10Is Anybody Gonna Miss You3:00Apple Music ↗
11. 11What Have They Done to the Moon3:29Apple Music ↗
12. 12Rosemary Blue3:42Apple Music ↗
13. 13Wish I Was a Carousel2:42Apple Music ↗
14. 14Reprise: I'm a Song (Sing Me)0:46Apple Music ↗

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