Johnny Hartman - I CAN'T HELP IT - (Bell Sound Studios) (1965)

NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED - ( ABC Paramount 10676) This obscure ballad is a nice example of soul and pop music mixing with jazz. Recorded in New York City at Bell Sound Studios in May 1965, the rich and smooth baritone voice of jazz crooner, Johnny Hartman, is presented on the Russ Damon composed tune, 'I Can't Help It'. An absolute seasoned professional, Hartman had been singing for about 20 years already by the time he stepped in front of the microphone to record this lovely and obscure track. Produced by Bob Thiele and arranged by Peter De Angelis, while the production is really quite nice, the contrasting sound of the verses which project the pain of heartbreak do not quite mesh well with the sound of the chorus which has a rather uplifting feel and sound. It's almost as if parts of two different songs were spliced together. Regardless, an excellent performance by Mr., Hartman and is highly recommended.

[@SoloPilot6]

A perfect example of the New York Sound.

[@glennbellamy3836]

Trumendouse track .I have a UK DJ copy on H M V.pop 1436. I have also put a want in Discogs .not to buy just to see if it comes up.never really comes up.Nice one .Once again.Anthony.

[@georgemusic4all4seasons]

This is good!!!! A great sounding song and love the instrumentation.

[@petee19]

Beautiful!

[@troysimons7361]

I love songs from ASCAP publisher members,such as the Famous Music Corporation and the Paramount Music Corporation.

[@geraldthorburn1123]

The song itself is first class, Anthony. But (forgive me, as s.o. with no singing talent, just many decades of listening) Johnny may have 20 years singing behind him when he cut this, but somehow there seems a lack of passion and commitment to the song's message, which is a pity.