It's About Time
It's About Time
The Becky Ryan Edition
Produced by Becky Ryan Edition and Don Sheets of D/S Talent Agency
Engineer: Jack Nimersheim
Counterpart Creative Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Counterpart Creative Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Wayne Roth - Guitar, Flute, Background Vocals
Don Hackler - Bass Guitar, Background Vocals
Monnie Klark - Piano, Organ, String Machine, Tack-Piano, Background Vocals
Ron Chard- Drums, Background Vocals
From the back cover: This is the space where someone usually writes something very warm and complimentary about the recording artists. However, in this particular in- stance, the recording artist would like to say a few warm, complimentary words about some others the people who have supported me and encou- raged me for the past however many years I've been a struggling artist. I'm not going to name names, because that would definitely give me writer's cramp, but you know who you are, and I hope you know this album is for you.
Selecting the material for the album was easy. To arrive at the nine selections I merely had to sort through 5,000 pages of sheet music, 275 al- bums, 46 tapes and a barrage of requests from well-meaning friends. But, with the help of the Edition I arrived at what I believe is a good cross-section of our work.
When the Becky Ryan Edition made its television debut on the Bob Braun show, "Mr. Melody" was the opening number. That, plus the fact it's one of my favorite songs ensured its position on the album. Cliff Radel of the Cincinnati Enquirer once wrote Ryan gave a particularly strong rendition of 'Breaking Up Is Hard To Do.' Her sensitive interpretation of the lyrics and subtly crafted stage presence infused the ballad with more e- motive substance than its composer Neil Sedaka ever dreamed..." Natuarlly I couldn't pass up the opportunity to use that quote. "You'll Never Find" and "Don't Leave Me This Way" were both composed by the same songwriters, which I didn't realize until we did the album. Now, if they would only do something that good just for me..... "My Heart Belongs To Me" is my favorite ballad at the moment and probably will be for quite some time. "Fairy Tale" was a bit of self-indulgence: No one asked us to learn it, we just thought it was a great tune; and I'm proud to say we were right it's now one of our most requested songs. "You're My World" and "Higher And Higher" are proof that old music never dies, especially when it's revised so nicely. And finally, we have "My Way." I've been told by several people that "My Way" is a man's song. Well, without starting any domestic quarrels, I don't believe in a "man's song" or a "woman's song," I believe in people's songs. The lyrics of "My Way" are some of the most beautiful ever written, and I just can't accept that the fight of individuality and personal intergrity is the property of any one sex. Although I'm just one of many, many artists to record this song, I'm content that I did it my way.
I owe a special thanks to Don Hacker, Ron Chard, Monnie Klark, and last but certainly not least, Wayne Roth: the Edition. Because of their vocal and musical ability, no other studio musicians were needed for the al- bum with the exception of Jack Nimersheim, our engineer, who played an incredible affi. afu. that thing with the beads on "Mr. Melody." Thanks to Jack for the most important ingredient throughout the session: levity. I guess the only one left to thank is you -- you bought the album. I hope you enjoy it. – Sincerely, Becky Ryan
Selecting the material for the album was easy. To arrive at the nine selections I merely had to sort through 5,000 pages of sheet music, 275 al- bums, 46 tapes and a barrage of requests from well-meaning friends. But, with the help of the Edition I arrived at what I believe is a good cross-section of our work.
When the Becky Ryan Edition made its television debut on the Bob Braun show, "Mr. Melody" was the opening number. That, plus the fact it's one of my favorite songs ensured its position on the album. Cliff Radel of the Cincinnati Enquirer once wrote Ryan gave a particularly strong rendition of 'Breaking Up Is Hard To Do.' Her sensitive interpretation of the lyrics and subtly crafted stage presence infused the ballad with more e- motive substance than its composer Neil Sedaka ever dreamed..." Natuarlly I couldn't pass up the opportunity to use that quote. "You'll Never Find" and "Don't Leave Me This Way" were both composed by the same songwriters, which I didn't realize until we did the album. Now, if they would only do something that good just for me..... "My Heart Belongs To Me" is my favorite ballad at the moment and probably will be for quite some time. "Fairy Tale" was a bit of self-indulgence: No one asked us to learn it, we just thought it was a great tune; and I'm proud to say we were right it's now one of our most requested songs. "You're My World" and "Higher And Higher" are proof that old music never dies, especially when it's revised so nicely. And finally, we have "My Way." I've been told by several people that "My Way" is a man's song. Well, without starting any domestic quarrels, I don't believe in a "man's song" or a "woman's song," I believe in people's songs. The lyrics of "My Way" are some of the most beautiful ever written, and I just can't accept that the fight of individuality and personal intergrity is the property of any one sex. Although I'm just one of many, many artists to record this song, I'm content that I did it my way.
I owe a special thanks to Don Hacker, Ron Chard, Monnie Klark, and last but certainly not least, Wayne Roth: the Edition. Because of their vocal and musical ability, no other studio musicians were needed for the al- bum with the exception of Jack Nimersheim, our engineer, who played an incredible affi. afu. that thing with the beads on "Mr. Melody." Thanks to Jack for the most important ingredient throughout the session: levity. I guess the only one left to thank is you -- you bought the album. I hope you enjoy it. – Sincerely, Becky Ryan
Mr. Melody
My Heart Belongs To Me
You'll Never Find
Breakin' Up Is Hard To Do
Don't Leave Me This Way
Fairy Tale
You're My World
Higher And Higher
My Way
Mark, Can't believe I just found this ! I was the drummer for Becky right after this album was released. I traveled with the group for about 2 1/2 years. Many great memories of a wonderful vocalist and a very good group, who pleased many club owners and customers around the cincinnati, northern Kentucky area for years back in the late 70's. Over the years, I have lost track of most of the people who I worked with during this time , but have many fond memories from 30 + years ago. I believe this album was released in 1975. If you have any more info on the group members please contact me at drbdrum@hotmail.com Thanks Don
ReplyDeleteMy Uncle Ron Chard was the Drummer on this album
DeleteMy Uncle Ron Chard was the Drummer on this album
ReplyDeleteAny Idea what ever happened to Becky? Please replyt o dblakely15@gmail.com.
ReplyDeleteShe's doing well. :) She was interviewed at a Shen Yun performance in Cincinnati recently. https://www.ntd.com/shenyun/audiences-in-ohio-overwhelmed-by-the-beauty-of-shen-yun_898379.html
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