''It Is Time for Peter Allen'' is the first

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n singer-songwriter Peter Allen, released in 1977. The album peaked at number 30 on the Australian

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Reception

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'' said "This deluxe two-record set is one of the cleanest sounding live albums available by anyone and shows brilliantly the wit and performing flair of one of Australia's greatest exports since the boomerang. Allen's quivering vibrato and delicate tenor voice are perfectly suited to his sensitive lyrics and his piano style, which encompasses the power of

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and the grace of

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." Joe Viglione of ''

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'' retrospectively wrote, "This double vinyl live album from Peter Allen may be the best representation of the songwriter, covering many of the highlights of his career. Less sterile than his studio recordings, It Is Time for Peter Allen showcases the man's strengths." Viglione also complimented Allen's piano playing, adding that it "provides the real treat".

Track listing

*A1 "Love Crazy" – 3:54 *A2 "She Loves to Hear the Music" – 3:34 *A3 "Everything Old Is New Again" – 3:18 *A4 "Interesting Changes" – 3:46 *A5 "

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" – 3:49 *B1 "Continental American" – 5:26 *B2 "The Natural Thing to Do" – 4:39 *B3 "

The More I See You "The More I See You" is a popular song composed by Harry Warren, with lyrics by Mack Gordon. The song was first published in 1945. Other recordings "The More I See You" has been subsequently recorded by many artists, notably by: * Bing Crosby ...

" – 2:55 *B4 " As Time Goes By" – 3:36 *B5 "Intermission / I Honestly Love You" – 0:54 *C1 "Don't Wish Too Hard" – 4:38 *C2 " Don't Cry Out Loud" – 3:42 *C3 "

Tenterfield Saddler "Tenterfield Saddler" is a song written by Peter Allen in 1970. It was released in 1972 as the second single from his second studio album of the same name. "Tenterfield Saddler" tells the moving story of the musician's life, from his much-loved ...

" – 4:07 *C4 "Puttin' Out Roots / The Sideshow's Leaving Town" – 6:36 *D1 "

I Go to Rio "I Go to Rio" is a song written by Peter Allen and Adrienne Anderson, and performed by Allen. It became a signature song of Allen, as well as being covered by Peggy Lee and Pablo Cruise, among others, in addition to being subject to multiple sou ...

" – 7:05 *D2 "Quiet Please, There's a Lady on the Stage" – 5:28 *D3 "Audience" – 3:14

Charts

References

{{Peter Allen Peter Allen (musician) albums 1977 live albums Live albums by Australian artists A&M Records live albums