Without Her (album)
| Without Her | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | November 1967 | |||
| Recorded | Late 1967 | |||
| Studio | RCA Victor's Music Center of the World, Hollywood, California | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 29 minutes 34 seconds | |||
| Label | RCA Victor
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| Producer | Ernie Altschuler | |||
| Jack Jones chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Without Her | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [1] |
| Cashbox | Positive (Pop Pick)[3] |
| Record World | Positive (Album Pick)[2] |
Without Her is a studio album by American singer Jack Jones released in late 1967 as his first release for American record label RCA Victor Records.[4]
Background and content
Without Her was the final of three albums that Jones released in 1967, with it released shortly after his easy listening hit single "Live for Life" from the United Artists motion picture Live For Life. The single reached a high position on the Billboard Easy Listening chart.[5] It was issued by RCA Victor Records, a label which he had just started recording for after his move from Kapp Records.[1] The album was produced by Ernie Altschuler and arranged by Marty Paich.[6] The album featured covers of recent pop hits and other standards, as well as his own songs. Notably he offered interpretations of contemporary pop songs by Harry Nilsson, Burt Bacharach & Hal David, and Paul Simon.[6][3]
Reception
The album received a positive reception. Billboard believed "His emotional recital of Simon and Garfunkel's 'Homeward Bound' is the standout selection", and noted "But the rest of the material is also first-rate."[7] Record World stated that "Jones' first album for RCA Victor is a sumptuous one with gorgeous readings of Nilsson's 'Without Her,' 'Live for Life,' etc."[2] Cashbox magazine said that "Here's a smooth, easy-flowing package from romantic songster Jack Jones", noting that it "is sure to prove a fast moving item in the marketplace."[3] The Encyclopedia of Popular Music referred to the album as "highly regarded".[1]
Chart performance
The album debuted on Billboard magazine's Top LP's chart in the issue dated December 16, 1967, peaking at No. 146 during a seven-week run on the chart.[8] It debuted on Cashbox magazine's Top 100 Albums chart in the issue also dated November 18, 1967, peaking at No. 66 during a twelve-week run on the chart.[9] The album debuted on Record World magazine's 100 Top LP's chart in the issue dated November 25, 1967, peaking at No. 61 during a seven-week run on it.[10]
The track "Live for Life" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 in the issue dated December 2, 1967, peaking at number 99 during a two-week run,[11] and debuted on the magazine's Easy Listening chart November 18, peaking at number 9 during a ten-week run.[5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Without Her" | Harry Nilsson | 2:05 |
| 2. | "The Look of Love" | 2:22 | |
| 3. | "Don't Talk to Me" | Gillespie | 2:43 |
| 4. | "You and the Night and the Music" | 2:10 | |
| 5. | "I Can't Get Started" | 2:44 | |
| 6. | "Homeward Bound" | Paul Simon | 2:41 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7. | "Live for Life" | 2:43 | |
| 8. | "Hushed Whispers" |
| 2:57 |
| 9. | "Isn't It Romantic?" | 2:53 | |
| 10. | "Mean to Me" | 3:03 | |
| 11. | "For All We Know" | 2:53 | |
| Total length: | 29:34 | ||
Production and personnel
Recorded in RCA Victor's Music Center of the World, Hollywood, California.[6] Personnel include: producer Ernie Altschuler, arranger Marty Paich, and recording engineer Dick Bogert.[6]
Charts
Album
| Chart (1967–1968) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Top LP's[8] | 146 |
| US Cashbox Top 100 Albums[9] | 66 |
| US Record World 100 Top LP's[10] | 61 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | "Live for Life" | US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 99 |
| US Easy Listening[5] | 9 |
References
- ^ a b c Larkin, Colin (2007). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. p. 766. ISBN 9781846098567. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- ^ a b "Record World Album Picks of the Week" (PDF). Record World. Vol. 22, no. 1067. November 18, 1967. p. 1. Retrieved February 15, 2026 – via worldradiohistory.com.
- ^ a b c Cashbox magazine, November 11, 1967: Pop Picks. Page 38, retrieved February 15, 2026 via worldradiohistory.com
- ^ Kinslow, Chris (2022). Goldmine Record Album Price Guide. Penguin. p. 1991. ISBN 978-1-68145-973-8. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ^ a b c Whitburn, Joel (2007). Joel Whitburn presents Billboard top adult songs, 1961-2006. Menomonee Falls, Wis. : Record Research Inc. p. 142. ISBN 978-0-89820-169-7.
- ^ a b c d Jones, Jack (November 1967). "Without Her". RCA Victor Records. LSP 3911/LPM 3911 (LP).
- ^ "Pop Spotlight: Without Her". Billboard. Vol. 79, no. 45. November 11, 1967. p. 76. Archived from the original on February 19, 2026.
- ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (1973). Top LP's, 1945–1972. Record Research. p. 75. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
- ^ a b Hoffmann, Frank W. (1975). The Cash Box Album Charts, 1955–1974. Scarecrow Press. p. 187. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ^ a b "Record World 100 Top LP's chart (Tear-out guide)" (PDF). Record World. Vol. 22, no. 1075. January 13, 1968. p. 26. Retrieved February 15, 2026 – via worldradiohistory.com.
- ^ a b Whitburn, Joel (2002). Joel Whitburn's top pop singles 1955-2002. Menomonee Falls, Wisc.: Record Research. p. 366. ISBN 0898201551.