''My Boy'' is the third

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of Richard Harris, released in 1971 by

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. The album is about a love story between two people, which in time, develops from something platonic to a lost romance in their

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. They are only four Jimmy Webb songs on this album.

Origins of the album

In the year 1971, during a visit to Britain,

president, Jay Lasker, completed a record deal negotiations with Richard Harris. His first single release

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, which entered a music contest at Radio Luxembourg Grand Prix.

Reception

The album has mixed opinions, William York from

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described it as "another difficult (and depressing) concept album". He further notes that this album is not for those seeking standard Harris fare, and those who want to introduce themselves to his art should start with ''

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'' or one of the "best-of" offerings. A review by Jean Ehmsen of the

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focused on the strengths of Harris' voice, along with the romantic and paternal aspects of the album while ignoring any darker overtones.

Track listing

The album concept and synopsis by Richard Harris. Also, Richard Harris wrote the music of six songs.Harris active in films, disks - Billboard 29 Jan 1972
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Personnel

* Richard Harris – vocals * Johnny Harris – producer, arranger * Bill Martin and

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– producer, side one track 3, 5 and side two track 5 * Dermont Harris - executive producer ;Technical * Barry McKinley – photography * Peter Whorf – album design * John Timperly - Chapell's Studios * Martin Rushent -

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* A Limbridge Productions

References

{{reflist Richard Harris albums Dunhill Records albums 1971 albums Albums produced by Bill Martin (musician) Albums produced by Phil Coulter