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Rod McKuen was an American poet, singer-songwriter, and actor.

Albums

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Year Album Type Notes
1956 Songs For A Lazy Afternoon Studio debut album, according to Billboard; Rod McKuen's official website places this as his second album
1958 Lonely Summer Studio debut album released in 1955, according to Rod McKuen's official website; Billboard places this as his second album, released in 1958
Time Of Desire Studio spoken word album
1959 Beatsville Studio spoken word album
Anywhere I Wander Studio vocal album
1960 Alone After Dark Studio vocal album
Written In The Stars (The Zodiac Suite) Studio astrology-themed instrumental album composed by Rod and conducted by Dick Jacobs
1961 Stranger In Town Studio vocal album
In Search Of Eros Studio spoken word album
1962 Mr. Oliver Twist Studio vocal album
1963 New Sounds In Folk Music Studio vocal album
1964 There's A Hoot Tonight (with The Horizon Singers) Studio vocal album
Sings Rod McKuen Studio vocal album
Seasons In The Sun Studio vocal album
Rod McKuen Reissue UK version of “There's A Hoot Tonight”; omits 4 tracks and adds 1 track by the Sherwood Singers
Sings Folk Reissue alternate UK version of “There's A Hoot Tonight”; omits 4 tracks (different from the above reissue)
1965 In Concert Live compiles various live performances from the US, UK, and France
Prolific Composer Sings His Own Studio vocal album
Got To Roam Reissue UK version of “New Sounds In Folk Music”; omits 2 tracks
1966 The Loner Studio vocal album
Other Kinds Of Songs Studio vocal album
1967 The Sea Studio mood music with spoken word by Jesse Pearson; written by Rod, composed by Anita Kerr, performed by The San Sebastian Strings
Through European Windows Studio vocal album
The Earth Studio mood music with spoken word by Rod; written by Rod, composed by Anita Kerr, performed by The San Sebastian Strings
Listen To The Warm Studio spoken word/vocal album
Seasons In The Sun, 2 Studio vocal album
The Sea/The Earth/The Sky Compilation 3-record set compiling “The Sea” and “The Earth” by The San Sebastian Strings, as well as the previously unreleased “The Sky”
The Love Movement Studio vocal/instrumental album performed by various artists; written, composed, and produced by Rod
The Sea Studio Japanese-language version of “The Sea” with narration by Koji Ishizaka
The Earth Studio Japanese-language version of “The Earth” with narration by Koji Ishizaka
1968 The Sky Studio mood music with spoken word by Gene Merlino; written by Rod, composed by Anita Kerr, performed by The San Sebastian Strings
Home To The Sea Studio mood music with spoken word by Jesse Pearson; written by Rod, composed by Anita Kerr, performed by The San Sebastian Strings
The Beautiful Strangers Studio vocal album
Rod McKuen’s Something Beyond Studio instrumental album, credited to “The Orchestra Of Two Worlds”
The Rod McKuen Folk Album Compilation folk-themed compilation album, including new songs
Blessings In Shades Of Green Studio vocal album
Joanna (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Studio instrumental and vocal soundtrack from the film “Joanna”
The Single Man Studio vocal album
Lonesome Cities Studio spoken word album; winner of the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Recording of 1968
Concerto No. 1 For Four Harpsichords And Orchestra/Four Statements From Three Books Studio classical album, conducted by Arthur Greenslade and performed by The London Arte Orchestra
Very Warm Reissue re-release of “Alone After Dark”; omits 4 tracks and adds 2 new tracks
Bits And Pieces Compilation contains tracks from “Anywhere I Wander” and “Lonely Summer”, along with 4 uncollected tracks
Takes A San Francisco Hippie Trip Reissue retitled, edited for content, and resequenced version of “Beatsville”
About Me Reissue contains 8 tracks from “Time Of Desire”, plus 2 new tracks
Desire Has No Special Time Reissue re-release of “Time Of Desire”, omits 1 track
Life Is Reissue re-release of “Beatsville”
The Sky Studio Japanese-language version of “The Sky” with narration by Koji Ishizaka
Home To The Sea Studio Japanese-language version of “Home To The Sea” with narration by Koji Ishizaka
1969 Greatest Hits Of Rod McKuen Studio new recordings of Rod's best-known songs up to that point; 1996 CD reissue adds 6 additional tracks
The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Studio instrumental and vocal soundtrack from the film “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie”; contains 19 tracks
The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie (Original Motion Picture Score) Studio instrumental and vocal songs from the film “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” with The Cinema Sound Stage Orchestra; contains 15 tracks
The Best Of Rod McKuen Compilation collects previously released songs from his six RCA studio albums
Me, Natalie (Original Sound Track Recording) Studio instrumental and vocal soundtrack from the film “Me, Natalie”; lyrics by Rod, music composed & conducted by Henry Mancini
Rod McKuen At Carnegie Hall Live recorded in live performance at Carnegie Hall on April 29, 1969
(...The Sun Shines Down For Everybody But Especially) For Lovers Studio mood music with spoken word by Joey Benson; written by Rod, composed by Anita Kerr, performed by The San Sebastian Strings
The Complete Sea Compilation 3-record set compiling “The Sea” and “Home To The Sea” by The San Sebastian Strings, as well as the previously unreleased “The Soft Sea”
The Sounds Of Day, The Sounds Of Night Reissue re-release of “Time Of Desire”; omits 6 tracks and adds 3 tracks from “Beatsville”
Il Mare Studio Italian-language version of “The Sea” with narration by Arnoldo Foà
1970 New Ballads Studio vocal album
The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie Studio instrumental and vocal songs from the film “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie”; contains 12 tracks
Love’s Been Good To Me Studio vocal album
A Boy Named Charlie Brown (Selections From The Soundtrack) Studio instrumental and vocal soundtrack from the film “A Boy Named Charlie Brown”; music & lyrics by Rod
Live In London! Live recorded in live performance at the London Palladium on May 23, 1970; 2008 CD/digital reissue adds 15 live bonus tracks
Symphony No. 1 “All Men Love Something” Studio classical album, conducted by Arthur Greenslade and performed by The Westminster Symphony Orchestra
The Soft Sea Studio mood music with spoken word by Jesse Pearson; written by Rod, composed by Anita Kerr, performed by The San Sebastian Strings
A Boy Named Charlie Brown Studio instrumental and vocal selections from the films “A Boy Named Charlie Brown”, “The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie”, “Me, Natalie”, and “Joanna”
Rod McKuen’s Greatest Hits-2 Compilation collects previously released songs with newly recorded versions; 1996 CD reissue adds 6 additional tracks
Try Rod McKuen In The Privacy Of Your Own Home Compilation collects previously released studio and live tracks with newly recorded songs
So My Sheep May Safely Graze Studio Christmas-themed vocal album
Concerto No. 2 For Guitar & Orchestra/Five Pieces For Orchestra Studio classical album, conducted by Arthur Greenslade and performed by The Symphony de Madrid & The London Arte Orchestra
In The Beginning... Compilation collects previously released tracks from “Songs For A Lazy Afternoon” and “The Yellow Unicorn”; the 2015 CD/digital reissue includes an additional 17 tracks from the 1955-1961 period
Love’s Been Good To Me Reissue re-release of “Sings Rod McKuen”; omits 3 tracks; this is a completely different release from the identically titled studio album also released in 1970
The World Of Rod McKuen Compilation Japan-only release
La Mer Studio French-language version of “The Sea” with narration by Marc Ogeret
The Body Electric - 1 Studio spoken word album; music by Rod, words by Walt Whitman, spoken by Jesse Pearson
The Body Electric - 2 Studio spoken word album; music by Rod, words by Walt Whitman, spoken by Jesse Pearson
Classical Compositions Compilation compiles three classical releases in their entirety: Symphony No. 1, Concerto No. 1, and Concerto No. 2
1971 Pastorale Studio vocal album
Scandalous John (The Original Sound Track Album) Studio instrumental and vocal soundtrack from the film “Scandalous John”; composed & performed by Rod
The Rod McKuen Show Studio UK-only vocal album; selections from Rod's BBC television series featuring The Stanyan Strings
Grand Tour Live double LP recorded at various locations during Rod's 1971 concert tour
An Evening In Vienna (with Greta Keller) Live recorded live in the Brahms-Saal, Vienna, June 4, 1971; Rod produced the album, but sings on Side B only (Side A is Greta Keller)
New Carols For Christmas Reissue re-release of “So My Sheep May Safely Graze”; omits 2 tracks, adds 3 new tracks
The Poetry That Is Reissue re-release of “In Search Of Eros”
1972 The Amsterdam Concert Live recorded in live performance at Concertgebouw on October 15, 1971; 2006 CD/digital reissue adds 12 live bonus tracks
McKuen Conducts McKuen Studio instrumental album, Ron conducts The Westminster Symphony Orchestra & Members of the Paris Conservatory Orchestra
Grand Tour (Vol. 3) Live recorded at various locations during Rod's 1971 concert tour; titled “Vol. 3” because the preceding “Grand Tour” album was a double LP
The Word Live spoken word performances recorded at Carnegie Hall and The Wilshire Ebell Theatre
Pastures Green Compilation collects previously released and unreleased tracks from the 1965-1971 period
Seasons In The Sun Vol. 1 & 2 Compilation 2-record set compiling “Seasons In The Sun” and “Seasons In The Sun, 2”
Greatest Hits Vol. 3 Compilation collects previously released live and studio tracks; 1996 CD reissue adds 6 additional tracks
Have A Nice Day Compilation collects previously released tracks along with several new songs
Odyssey Studio vocal album
Rod Studio vocal album
A Portrait Of Rod McKuen (with The Stanyan Strings) Compilation collects previously released tracks along with several new songs
Two Against The Morning (with Liesbeth List) Studio Netherlands-only release; vocal album featuring Rod solo songs, Liesbeth List solo songs, and duets between the two
Winter Studio mood music with spoken word by Rod; written by Rod, composed by Anita Kerr, performed by The San Sebastian Strings
Sings Jacques Brel Compilation collects previously released tracks along with several new songs, all written or co-written by Jacques Brel
Listen To The Warm Reissue re-release of the original spoken word/vocal album; includes the 15 previously unreleased tracks from the original “Listen To The Warm” recording sessions
Concerto No. 3 For Piano & Orchestra Studio classical album, conducted by Arthur Greenslade and performed by Westminster Philharmonic Orchestra
Soldiers Who Want To Be Heroes... Compilation Netherlands-only release, collects previously released live and studio tracks
In A Lonely Place Reissue re-release of “Stranger In Town”
The Sounds Of Day, The Sounds Of Night/About Me Compilation 2-record set compiling the reissues “The Sounds Of Day, The Sounds Of Night” and “About Me”; the title on the record jacket only says “About Me”
Rod McKuen Compilation Japan-only double LP release
Greatest Hits, Vol. 4 Compilation collects previously released live and studio tracks; 1973 US version removes 4 tracks from the original Dutch version and adds 5 tracks; 1996 CD reissue adds 6 additional tracks
1973 Summer Studio mood music with spoken word by Rod; written by Rod, composed by Anita Kerr, performed by The San Sebastian Strings
Greatest Hits! Compilation UK-only release, collects previously released live and studio tracks
Piano Variations/Riders In The Distance... Studio classical album, conducted by Dick Walter and performed by Niew Amsterdam Chamber Orchestra
Back To Carnegie Hall (With The Stanyan Strings) Live double LP recorded in live performance at Carnegie Hall in 1973; includes a “bonus performance” of “Opus 40/Ballad Of Distances” with The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
Cycles Compilation collects previously released tracks along with several new songs
The City/I Hear America Singing Studio classical album with narration by Rod; composed by Rod, conducted by Jorge Mester and performed by The Louisville Orchestra
Lisa, Bright And Dark (Music From The Original Soundtrack) Studio instrumental and vocal soundtrack from the film; vocal tracks performed by Rod, instrumental tracks performed by Billy Byers And His Orchestra
The Borrowers (Music From The Original Soundtrack) Studio instrumental and vocal soundtrack from the film; music & lyrics by Rod
The Seasons Compilation 4-record set compiling the previously released albums “Winter” and “Summer” by The San Sebastian Strings, as well as the unreleased albums “Spring” and “Autumn”; “Spring” received a separate promotional release
De Zee Studio Dutch-language version of “The Sea” with narration by Hans Pauwels
1974 Bouquet: The Best Of The San Sebastian Strings Compilation contains selections from all the Rod McKuen/Anita Kerr/San Sebastian Strings collaborations up to that point
Seasons In The Sun Reissue re-release of “Sings Jacques Brel”; omits 3 tracks; this release is unrelated to “Seasons In The Sun” (1964) or “Seasons In The Sun, 2” (1967)
Love Songs Compilation double LP collects previously released tracks
Alone... Studio vocal album
Live At The Sydney Opera House Live musical direction by Gene Palumbo; contains 22 tracks
1975 With Love Studio mood music with spoken word by Rod; written by Rod, composed by Anita Kerr, performed by The San Sebastian Strings
Goodtime Music Studio vocal album
Sleep Warm Studio vocal album; truncated US/UK/Canada version with 14 tracks
Live At The Sydney Opera House Live recorded live at the Sydney Opera House in November 1975 and during Rod's 1975 tour of Australia; this is a different release from the identically titled 1974 live album
Sleep Warm Studio vocal album; double LP Australia version with 22 tracks and different cover
The Essential Rod McKuen, Vol. 1 Compilation 3-record set compiling the previously released album “Listen To The Warm” with the unreleased albums “Moment To Moment” and “Stanyan Street And Other Sorrows”
Plains Of My Country/Seascapes Studio classical album, conducted by Arthur Greenslade and performed by The Westminster Philharmonic Orchestra, The Hollywood Wind Ensemble, and Skip Redwine
The Concert Collection: South Africa Live double LP
The Concert Collection Live version of “The Concert Collection: South Africa” that only contains LP1 of the double LP set; the LP label says “A Concert Collection”
In Person...A South African Souvenir Live collects various live performances
1976 Concerto For Cello And Orchestra Studio classical album, conducted by Patric Standford and performed by National Philharmonic Orchestra, Keith Harvey, and Music For Strings
McKuen Country Studio vocal album
Emily (The Complete Score) Studio instrumental and vocal soundtrack from the film “Emily”
1977 The Best Of Rod McKuen: The Early Years Compilation South Africa-only release collects previously released songs from the 1964-1970 era
Rod McKuen `77 Studio/Live vocal album with live performances and studio tracks
More Rod `77 Studio vocal album; credited to “Rod McKuen & Friends” and includes several duets with other artists
Concerto For Balloon & Orchestra And Three Overtures Studio classical album, conducted by Arthur Greenslade and performed by National Philharmonic Orchestra and Tony Hymas; LP label says “Concerto For Synthesizer & Orchestra” on both sides
Slide...Easy In Studio vocal album; in contrast with the LP label, the LP sleeve says “Slide Easy In...”; the arm on the album cover belongs to gay porn star Bruno; Rod's name does not appear on the album cover of the US edition
Amor, Amor Reissue alternate non-US version of “Slide...Easy In” that features Rod's name on the album cover; some releases say “Slide...Easy In” on the LP label, some feature it on the LP cover along with the “Amor, Amor” title, and others call the album simply “Amor”; album cover in some countries features a female model or a closeup of lips, while other countries retain the original release's cover
1978 On The Move With Slide Studio vocal album; credited to “Rod McKuen & Friends” and includes several duets with other artists
The Black Eagle (The Original Cast Recording) Studio double LP concept vocal album for unproduced musical; Rod sings the part of “Miguel”
The Unknown War Studio instrumental and vocal soundtrack from the film; performed by USSR Bolshoi Symphony Orchestra, USSR Cinema Symphony Orchestra, and London Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; vocals performed by Rod & The Soviet Army Choir; 2011 CD reissue adds 30 bonus tracks
For Friends And Lovers Compilation collects previously released studio tracks from the 1970s era with newly recorded songs
1979 Roads Studio vocal album
1980 Turntable Studio vocal album
Without A Worry In The World Compilation Australia-only release collects the title track, 8 tracks from "Roads," and 4 tracks from "Turntable"
Rod McKuen Compilation Brazil-only release collects previously released songs from the 1970s era
1981 Global Studio vocal album
Someone To Watch Over Me Studio vocal album
Love Songs Compilation Australia-only release collects previously released tracks; this is a different release from the identically titled double LP compilation released in 1974
The Rod McKuen Collection Reissue re-release of “In Search Of Eros”
Rod On Record Compilation collects previously released tracks from the 1970s era with unreleased songs
1982 After Midnight Studio vocal album
Live Across Australia And Around The World Live recorded during Rod's 1981/1982 concert tour of Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, France, Monaco, Austria, Germany, USSR, Ireland, and US; musical direction by Arthur Greenslade
Greatest Hits! Compilation Australia-only release collects previously released songs
1984 Pushing The Clouds Away Compilation collects previously released spoken word tracks along with several new songs
1988 Concertoworks Compilation collects music from the albums “Concerto No. 1 For Guitar & Orchestra/Five Pieces For Orchestra”, “Concerto For Cello And Orchestra”, and “Concerto For Balloon & Orchestra And Three Overtures”
1992 Greatest Hits: Without A Worry In The World Compilation Netherlands-only release; collects previously released tracks
1994 At The Movies Compilation collects previously released and unreleased vocal tracks from Rod's movie soundtrack contributions
Early Harvest Compilation collects previously released and unreleased vocal tracks from Rod's early recording period
Speaking Of Love Compilation collects previously released and unreleased spoken word tracks
The French Connection Compilation collects previously released and unreleased vocal tracks in French or related to other French musicians
The Rod McKuen Collection 1956-1994 Compilation this 5-disc set collects “At The Movies”, “Early Harvest”, “Speaking Of Love”, “The French Connection”, and “At Carnegie Hall”
1996 The Greatest Hits Collection Compilation this 5-disc set collects the CD reissues of “Greatest Hits, Vol. 1”, “Greatest Hits, Vol. 2”, “Greatest Hits, Vol. 3”, “Greatest Hits, Vol. 4”, and “Lonesome Cities”; each of the “Greatest Hits” CDs contains 6 extra tracks
2002 A Safe Place To Land Studio spoken word album; 2-disc set packaged with the poetry book of the same name by Rod
2007 If You Go Away: The RCA Years 1965-1970 Compilation this 7-disc set collects the complete albums of “Prolific Composer Sings His Own”, “The Loner”, “Other Kinds Of Songs”, “Through European Windows”, “Listen To The Warm” (1972 reissue), and “The Single Man”, as well as demos, alternate takes, and unreleased tracks; 193 tracks in total
2008 Dear Lady Twist Reissue digital re-release of “Mr. Oliver Twist”
2009 The Platinum Collection Compilation 2-disc Korea-only release; collects previously released studio and live tracks
The Hits Reissue Netherlands-only re-release of “Greatest Hits: Without A Worry In The World”
2012 Hey Baby Reissue digital re-release of “Mr. Oliver Twist”
Seasons In The Sun: Rod McKuen Reissue digital re-release of the “There's A Hoot Tonight” album; replaces the song “There's A Hoot Tonight” with “Seasons In The Sun”
The Very Best Of Reissue re-release of the 20-track CD version of “Greatest Hits, Vol. 1”
2014 Umi, Sora, Daichi Compilation CD set compiling the Japanese-language versions of “The Sea,” “The Earth,” and “The Sky” by The San Sebastian Strings.
2015 Reflections Compilation collects previously released tracks from the 1964-1971 period
Live Live digital-only release; origin of tracks is unknown
2016 One By One Reissue digital re-release of “Sings Rod McKuen”
60 Timeless Songs Compilation download-only release collects the complete albums “Anywhere I Wander”, “Alone After Dark”, and “Stranger In Town”, most of the albums “Songs For A Lazy Afternoon” and “Bits And Pieces”, Rod's contributions to the “Rock, Pretty Baby” and “Summer Love” soundtracks, and Rod's hit single “Oliver Twist” with its b-side “Celebrity Twist”
2017 Twistin’ Reissue re-release of “Mr. Oliver Twist”
A Boy Named Charlie Brown (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Studio instrumental and vocal selections from the film; words & music by Rod
2020 The Space Age Collection: Exotica, Vol. 19 Reissue digital re-release of “Beatsville” and the entire “The Yellow Unicorn” album, including tracks by other artists
Les Idoles De La Musique Américaine: Rod McKuen, Vol. 1 Reissue digital re-release of “Anywhere I Wander” and “Songs For A Lazy Afternoon”
Les Idoles De La Musique Américaine: Rod McKuen, Vol. 2 Reissue digital re-release of “Mr. Oliver Twist”
Tribute to Rod McKuen, Vol. 1 Reissue digital re-release of “Anywhere I Wander” and “Songs For A Lazy Afternoon”
Tribute to Rod McKuen, Vol. 2 Reissue digital re-release of “Mr. Oliver Twist”
The Selection Reissue digital re-release of “Anywhere I Wander” and “Songs For A Lazy Afternoon”
The Poet Of Music Reissue digital re-release of “Beatsville”; includes 5 bonus tracks
Best Collection Reissue digital re-release of “Anywhere I Wander” and “Songs For A Lazy Afternoon”
2021 All The Best Reissue digital re-release of “Anywhere I Wander” and “Songs For A Lazy Afternoon”
Blowin' In The Wind Reissue digital re-release of the “There's A Hoot Tonight” album; replaces the song “There's A Hoot Tonight” with “Seasons In The Sun”
Lazy Afternoon Reissue digital re-release of “Anywhere I Wander” and “Songs For A Lazy Afternoon”
That Lucky Old Sun Reissue digital re-release of “Anywhere I Wander” and “Songs For A Lazy Afternoon”
Vintage Sounds Reissue digital re-release of “Anywhere I Wander” and “Songs For A Lazy Afternoon”
2022 Vintage Charm Reissue digital re-release of “Anywhere I Wander” and “Songs For A Lazy Afternoon”

Singles & EPs

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Reissues are not listed.

Year Name Type Notes
1956 "Jaydee" Promotional Single b/w "Happy Is A Boy Named Me"
"Rock Island Line (with Rock Murphy & His Rockets)" Single b/w "Head Like A Rock (with Rock Murphy & His Rockets)"
1957 "Happy Is A Boy Named Me" Single b/w "Jaydee"
"Rock, Pretty Baby (Part 3)" EP contains 2 Rod McKuen songs from the Rock, Pretty Baby soundtrack: "Picnic By The Sea" and "Happy Is A Boy Named Me"
1958 "Jump Up (In A Field Of Clover)" Single b/w "Two Brothers"
"Selections From The Best Selling Album 'Time Of Desire'" EP contains 8 selections from the album Time Of Desire
"Summer Love (Part 3)" EP contains 1 Rod McKuen song from the Summer Love soundtrack: "Calypso Rock"
1959 "Lonesome Boy" Single b/w "Times A-Gettin’ Hard"
"Sure" Promotional Single 'b/w "Take It Like A Man"
1960 "I Walk A Little Faster" Promotional Single b/w "Time After Time"
"Lonesome Boy" EP contains 4 tracks of mostly non-album tracks
"Two Brothers" Single b/w "Time After Time"
1961 "Marie, Marie" Single b/w "In A Lonely Place"
"Oliver Twist" Single b/w "Celebrity Twist"; this is Rod McKuen's only Billboard-charting single at #76
"Oliver Twist Meets The Duke Of Oil" Single b/w "Steel Men"
1962 "Celebrity Twist" and "Oliver Twist" Single no b-side (single-sided flexi)
"I Dig Her Wig" Single b/w "Miss American Teen-Ager"
"Miss American Teen-Ager" Single b-side by another artist
"Riders In The Sky" Single b/w "The Cry Of The Wild Goose"
1963 "Ballad Of Hollywood (with Keystone Four)" Single b/w "Hi Lonesome!"
"There’s A Hoot Tonight" Single b/w "Advice To Folksingers"
1964 "Chante En Français" EP contains 4 tracks sung in French
"Seasons In The Sun" Single 1964 version; b/w "Travelin'"
"Sings For Lovers" EP contains 4 tracks from the Seasons In The Sun album
"So Long Stay Well" Single b/w "Seasons In The Sun"
"The World I Used To Know" Single b/w "Someplace Green" or "Doesn’t Anybody Know My Name"
"The World I Used To Know" EP contains 4 tracks from the Sings Rod McKuen album
1965 "Rod McKuen" EP contains 4 tracks from the Prolific Composer Sings His Own album
"Soldiers Who Want To Be Heroes" Single 1963 version; b/w "Wayfarin’ Stranger"
"Summer In My Eye" Single b/w "So Many Others"
1966 "Some Trust In Chariots" Promotional Single b/w "So Long San Francisco"
"The Things Men Do" Promotional Single no b-side
1967 "Baby Be My Love" Promotional Single b/w "The Ever Constant Sea"
"Chante Becaud" EP contains 4 tracks from the Through European Windows album
"Excerpts From 'The Earth'" Promotional EP contains 2 tracks from the San Sebastian Strings album The Earth and an interview
"Introduction To The New Warner Bros. Album: The Sea" Promotional EP contains 3 tracks from the San Sebastian Strings album The Earth and an interview
"Listen To The Warm" Promotional Single b/w "A Cat Named Sloopy"
"My Dog Likes Oranges" Promotional Single this is credited to The San Sebastian Strings alone; b/w "How Many Colors Of Blue"
"Pushing The Clouds Away" Single this is credited to The San Sebastian Strings alone; b/w "The Days Of The Dancing"
"The Mud Kids" Single this is credited to The San Sebastian Strings alone; b/w "The Tender Earth"
"This Is Your Introduction To Rod McKuen's New Capitol Album The Love Movement" Promotional EP contains 4 tracks from the The Love Movement album
1968 "A Cat Named Sloopy" Single b/w "Where Are We Now"
"I’ll Catch The Sun" Single b/w "Kaleidoscope"
"Joanna" Single from the Joanna soundtrack album; b/w "I'll Catch The Sun" or "Run To Me, Fly To Me"
"Joanna" Promotional EP contains 5 tracks from the Joanna soundtrack album
"Seasons In The Sun" Single 1968 version; b/w "To Watch The Trains"
"Selections From The Epic LP - In Search Of Eros" Promotional EP contains 8 tracks from the In Search Of Eros album
"Selections From The New Rod McKuen Album: Lonesome Cities" Promotional EP contains 4 tracks from the Lonesome Cities album
"The Importance Of The Rose" Single b/w "The Single Man"
1969 "Bring Her A Rose" Single b/w "Mr. Kelly/Kelly And Me"
"Doesn’t Anybody Know My Name" Single b/w "The World I Used To Know"
"For Lovers" Promotional EP contains 4 tracks from the San Sebastian Strings album For Lovers
"I’ll Catch The Sun" Single b/w "Boat Ride - Los Angeles"
"Jean" Single from "The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie" soundtrack; b/w same (promo release), "Main Title - Edinburgh Morning" or "The Marvelous Clouds" (commercial release)
"Kaleidoscope" Promotional Single b/w "The Ivy That Clings To The Walls"
"Mr. Kelly/Kelly And Me (with The Stanyan Strings)" Promotional Single b/w same
"The Sea" Single b/w "Home To The Sea"; this is credited to The San Sebastian Strings alone
"The Time It Takes To Love You" Single b/w "The Things Men Do"
"Trashy" Single b/w "Look Away"
1970 "A Boy Named Charlie Brown" EP contains 3 tracks from the A Boy Named Charlie Brown soundtrack
"Arriva Charlie Brown" EP contains 1 track from the A Boy Named Charlie Brown soundtrack and 3 non-McKuen tracks
"Champion Charlie Brown" Single from the A Boy Named Charlie Brown soundtrack; b/w same (promo release), "Something For Snoopy" (commercial release)
"I Think It’s Going To Rain Today" Single b/w "London"
"Jean" Single from "The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie" soundtrack; b/w "Kaleidoscope"
"La Mer" EP contains 3 tracks from the San Sebastian Strings album La Mer
"London" Promotional Single b/w "As I Love My Own"
"Mr. Bojangles" Single b/w "I Looked At You A Long Time"
"Soldiers Who Want To Be Heroes" Single live at the London Palladium; b/w "My Mother’s Eyes"
"Wings (Why Do They Want Us To Walk?) (with Rock Hudson)" Single b/w "Love Of The Common People (with Rock Hudson)"
1971 "A Cat Named Sloopy" and "Listen To The Warm" Single no b-side
"Mr. Kelly/Kelly And Me (with The Stanyan Strings)" Single b/w "To Watch The Trains"
"Pastures Green" Single from the Scandalous John soundtrack; b/w "Theme From Scandalous John"
"Pastures Green" EP contains 3 tracks from the Scandalous John soundtrack
"Soldiers Who Want To Be Heroes" Single single version; b/w "Hit `Em In The Head With Love" (promo release), "Three" or "My Mother's Eyes" (commercial release)
"The Carols Of Christmas" Single b/w "So My Sheep May Safely Graze"
"Without A Worry In The World" Single b/w "The Voyeur"
1972 "A Boy Named Charlie Brown" Single from the A Boy Named Charlie Brown soundtrack; b/w "Champion Charlie Brown"
"Amor" Single 1972 version; b/w "Solitude’s My Home"
"And To Each Season (Part II)" Promotional Single b/w "Guess I'd Rather Be In Colorado"
"Baby It’s Cold Outside (with Liesbeth List)" Single b-side by another artist
"Favorites" EP contains 4 of Rod McKuen's most popular songs
"Pastures Green" (single version) Single b/w "Friendly Sounds"
"Solitude’s My Home" Single b/w "Amor"
"The Far Side Of The Hill (with Liesbeth List)" Single b/w "October Odyssey (with Liesbeth List)"
"The Time To Sing My Song" Single b/w "The Minute-Thirty-Second Waltz"
"They’re Playing Our Song" Single b/w "Moment To Moment"
1973 "Cycles" Single b/w same (promo release), "I Have Loved You" (commercial release)
"Seasons In The Sun" Single original version; b/w "Good For Nothing Bill"
"Sunset Colors (with Anita Kerr & The San Sebastian Strings)" Promotional Single b/w "And Everyday Was Christmas (with Anita Kerr)"
"The Far Side Of The Hill" Promotional Single b/w "Heaven Here On Earth"; this is the solo version
"The World I Used To Know (with The Stanyan Strings)" Single b/w "Good For Nothin’ Bill"
1974 "Continue…" Single b/w same (promo release), "Song From The Third World (Have A Nice Day)" (commercial release)
"Isn’t It Something" Single b/w "Anthem For The 70’s"
"Rod McKuen" EP contains 4 of Rod McKuen's most popular songs
"Seasons In The Sun" (re-release) Single b/w same (promo release), "And To Each Season" or "Heaven Here On Earth" (commercial release)
"Selections From Bouquet: The Best Of The San Sebastian Strings" Promotional EP contains 4 songs from the Bouquet album with Anita Kerr & The San Sebastian Strings
1975 "Jean" Single b/w "Now I Have The Time"
"Sleep Warm" Single b/w "There’s Never Been A Horse"
"Soldiers Who Want To Be Heroes" (re-release) Single b/w "Seasons In The Sun"
1976 "Pastures Green" (re-release) Single b/w "Iris And Fido"
"Rose" Single b/w "Silver Threads And Golden Needles"
1977 "Amor" Single 1977 disco version; b/w different songs, including "Don’t Drink The Orange Juice", "Easy In", "Forever Young", "That’s Entertainment", "There’s A Lion In The Streets Of Johannesburg", or "What I Did For Love"
"Send In The Clowns" Single b/w "Mr. Bojangles"
1978 "Kearney Street" Single b/w "And Sometimes"
"The Wind Of Change (Aranjuez)" Single b/w "Don’t Drink The Orange Juice"
1979 "Mon Amour, Mon Ami" Single b/w "Moon River"
"Moon River" Single b/w "Mon Amour, Mon Ami"
"Slide...On The Move" EP contains 3 tracks from On The Move With Slide
1980 "Without A Worry In The World" Single b/w "Every Highway Is My Friend"
1981 "Another Suitcase In Another Hall" Single b/w "Now I Have The Time"
"Three Track Single" EP contains 3 tracks from recent albums
1982 "These Gentle Islands We Call Home" Single b/w "At Long Last, Timaru"
"Winter In America" Single b/w "These Gentle Islands We Call Home"
1992 "Amor" (re-release) Single b/w "Amor 92" and "Without A Worry In The World"

Miscellaneous

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Year Name Type Notes
1956 Rock, Pretty Baby (Soundtrack) Album Rod contributes 2 songs to the soundtrack; he also appeared in the movie
1957 Summer Love (Soundtrack) Album Rod contributes 2 songs to the soundtrack; he also appeared in the movie
1959 Songs Our Mummy Taught Us Album this novelty album was co-written by Rod and Bob McFadden; it is credited to “Bob McFadden And Dor”
"The Mummy" Single b/w "The Beat Generation"; this novelty single was written by Rod and credited to “Bob McFadden And Dor”
"The 4-D Man" Single b/w "The South Shall Rise Again"; this novelty single performed by Rod is credited to “Dor And The Confederates”
1960 The Yellow Unicorn Album spoken word album; Rod contributes 4 tracks
1966 An Extraordinary Collection Of 20 New Rod McKuen Songs Album demonstration album of Rod songs, performed by McKuen, Glenn Yarbrough, and Art Nouveau & The Tiffany Ten
1967 A Man Alone Album acetate demonstration recording of the Frank Sinatra “A Man Alone” album; Rod recorded all the songs with an orchestra to present to Sinatra
1971 Short Cuts From Pastorale Album promotional album of 18 songs from the “Pastorale” album especially edited for radio play
1973 Spring Album promotional album mood music with spoken word by Rod; written by Rod, composed by Anita Kerr, performed by The San Sebastian Strings; the only commercial release of this album is in the 4-LP set “The Seasons”
Rod McKuen Presents Oceans Of Beautiful Electric Music Album produced by Rod and performed by Ondine and the Los Angeles Electronic Consort; most songs written by Rod
1974 Love Conquers All Album promotional release of 200 copies only; 50 were mailed out to Stanyan Records customers to solicit reactions and comments, as the album is “a departure in musical concept for Rod”
Music To Freak Your Friends And Break Your Lease Album this is an experimental noise album released on quadraphonic LP; it is credited to a pseudonym, Heins Hoffman-Richter
1975 Selections From The Essential Rod McKuen, Vol. 1 Album promotional album of 16 songs from the compilation “The Essential Rod McKuen, Vol. 1”
1976 "Hearlove" Singles series of flexi-discs packaged with greeting cards; each disc contained one song/poem built around a common greeting card theme (28 unique cards/discs) or addressed to a person by name (various names, always followed by “I Think Of You”)
1983 Ben Bagley’s Jerome Kern Revisited Vol. IV Album this collection of various artists features 3 tracks by Rod
1989 It Had To Be You Album this collection was recorded & pressed to commemorate the 20th wedding anniversary of Ellen and Emile Mimran; it was limited to 300 copies, of which 200 were signed/numbered and 100 were marked “artist proof”
1992 The Beat Generation Album this 3-disc collection of various artists features 2 tracks by Rod, one of which is credited to “Bob McFadden And Dor”
1995 Songs That Won The War Vol. 1 Album this 5-disc collection of various artists was produced by Rod; features 10 tracks by Rod
Songs That Won The War Vol. 2 Album this 5-disc collection of various artists was produced by Rod; features 7 tracks by Rod
A Stanyan Christmas Album this collection of various artists features 5 tracks by Rod
2004 P22 Stanyan Autumn Download collection of 16 MP3 downloads included with the purchase of the “P22 Stanyan Autumn” font; all tracks were previously released
2017 Love’s Been Good To Me: The Songs Of Rod McKuen Album this collects various artists performing songs written by Rod; Rod contributes vocals on 3 tracks
unknown Folk Concert (with Josh White) Live unauthorized release features 5 tracks credited to Rod and 3 credited to Josh White, though Rod's voice actually appears on only 1 track

References

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  • https://books.google.com/books?id=OwkEAAAAMBAJ&lpg=RA1-PA16&dq
  • Alfonso, Barry (2019). A Voice of the Warm: The Life of Rod McKuen. United States: Hal Leonard. ISBN 9781617137099.
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