Rod McKuen was an American poet, singer-songwriter, and actor.
Albums Year Album Type Notes 1956Songs For A Lazy AfternoonStudiodebut album, according to Billboard; McKuen's official website places this as his second album 1958Lonely SummerStudiodebut album released in 1955, according to McKuen's official website; Billboard places this as his second album, released in 1958Time Of DesireStudiospoken word album 1959BeatsvilleStudiospoken word albumAnywhere I WanderStudiovocal album 1960Alone After DarkStudiovocal albumWritten In the Stars (The Zodiac Suite)Studioastrology-themed instrumental album composed by McKuen, conducted by Dick Jacobs 1961Stranger In TownStudiovocal albumIn Search Of ErosStudiospoken word album 1962Mr. Oliver TwistStudiovocal album 1963New Sounds In Folk MusicStudiovocal album 1964There's a Hoot Tonight (with the Horizon Singers)Studiovocal albumSings Rod McKuenStudiovocal albumSeasons In the SunStudiovocal albumRod McKuenReissueUK version of "There's a Hoot Tonight"; omits four tracks and adds one by the Sherwood SingersSings FolkReissuealternate UK version of "There's A Hoot Tonight"; omits four tracks (different from the above reissue) 1965In ConcertLivecompiles various live performances from the US, UK, and FranceProlific Composer Sings His OwnStudiovocal albumGot To RoamReissueUK version of "New Sounds In Folk Music"; omits two tracks 1966The LonerStudiovocal albumOther Kinds Of SongsStudiovocal album 1967The SeaStudiomood music with spoken word by Jesse Pearson; written by McKuen, composed by Anita Kerr, performed by The San Sebastian StringsThrough European WindowsStudiovocal albumThe EarthStudiomood music with spoken word by McKuen; written by McKuen, composed by Anita Kerr, performed by The San Sebastian StringsListen To The WarmStudiospoken word/vocal albumSeasons In The Sun, 2Studiovocal albumThe Sea/The Earth/The SkyCompilation3-record set compiling "The Sea" and "The Earth" by The San Sebastian Strings, as well as the previously unreleased "The Sky"The Love MovementStudiovocal/instrumental album performed by various artists; written, composed, and produced by McKuenThe SeaStudioJapanese-language version of "The Sea: with narration by Koji IshizakaThe EarthStudioJapanese-language version of "The Earth" with narration by Koji Ishizaka 1968The SkyStudiomood music with spoken word by Gene Merlino; written by McKuen, composed by Anita Kerr, performed by The San Sebastian StringsHome To The SeaStudiomood music with spoken word by Jesse Pearson; written by Rod, composed by Anita Kerr, performed by The San Sebastian StringsThe Beautiful StrangersStudiovocal albumRod McKuen’s Something BeyondStudioinstrumental album, credited to “The Orchestra Of Two Worlds”The Rod McKuen Folk AlbumCompilationfolk-themed compilation album, including new songsBlessings In Shades Of GreenStudiovocal albumJoanna: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackStudioinstrumental and vocal soundtrack from the film JoannaThe Single ManStudiovocal albumLonesome CitiesStudiospoken word album; winner of the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Recording of 1968Concerto No. 1 For Four Harpsichords And Orchestra/Four Statements From Three BooksStudioclassical album, conducted by Arthur Greenslade and performed by The London Arte OrchestraVery WarmReissuere-release of Alone After Dark; omits 4 tracks and adds 2 new tracksBits And PiecesCompilationcontains tracks from Anywhere I Wander and Lonely Summer, along with 4 uncollected tracksTakes A San Francisco Hippie TripReissueretitled, edited for content, and resequenced version of BeatsvilleAbout MeReissuecontains tracks from Time Of Desire, some of them edited with new titlesDesire Has No Special TimeReissuere-release of Time Of Desire, omits 1 trackLife IsReissuere-release of BeatsvilleThe SkyStudioJapanese-language version of The Sky with narration by Koji IshizakaHome To The SeaStudioJapanese-language version of Home To the Sea with narration by Koji Ishizaka 1969Greatest Hits Of Rod McKuenStudionew recordings of McKuen's best-known songs up to that point; 1996 CD reissue adds 6 additional tracksThe Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Studioinstrumental and vocal soundtrack from the film “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie”; contains 19 tracksThe Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie (Original Motion Picture Score)Studioinstrumental and vocal songs from the film “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” with The Cinema Sound Stage Orchestra; contains 15 tracksThe Best Of Rod McKuenCompilationcollects previously released songs from his six RCA studio albumsMe, Natalie (Original Sound Track Recording)Studioinstrumental and vocal soundtrack from the film “Me, Natalie”; lyrics by Rod, music composed & conducted by Henry ManciniRod McKuen At Carnegie HallLiverecorded in live performance at Carnegie Hall on April 29, 1969(...The Sun Shines Down For Everybody But Especially) For LoversStudiomood music with spoken word by Joey Benson; written by Rod, composed by Anita Kerr, performed by The San Sebastian StringsThe Complete SeaCompilation3-record set compiling The Sea and Home To The Sea by The San Sebastian Strings, as well as the previously unreleased The Soft SeaThe Sounds Of Day, The Sounds Of NightReissuere-release of Time Of Desire; omits 6 tracks and adds 3 tracks from BeatsvilleIl MareStudioItalian-language version of The Sea with narration by Arnoldo Foà 1970New BalladsStudiovocal albumThe Prime Of Miss Jean BrodieStudioinstrumental and vocal songs from the film “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie”; contains 12 tracksLove’s Been Good To MeStudiovocal albumA Boy Named Charlie Brown: Selections From The SoundtrackStudiobook-and-record format; from the film A Boy Named Charlie Brown; music and lyrics by McKuenLive In London!Liverecorded in live performance at the London Palladium on May 23, 1970; 2008 CD/digital reissue adds 15 live bonus tracksSymphony No. 1 “All Men Love Something”Studioclassical album, conducted by Arthur Greenslade and performed by The Westminster Symphony OrchestraThe Soft SeaStudiomood music with spoken word by Jesse Pearson; written by Rod, composed by Anita Kerr, performed by The San Sebastian StringsA Boy Named Charlie BrownStudioinstrumental 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 2Compilationcollects previously released songs with newly recorded versions; 1996 CD reissue adds 6 additional tracksTry Rod McKuen In The Privacy Of Your Own HomeCompilationcollects previously released studio and live tracks with newly recorded songsSo My Sheep May Safely GrazeStudioChristmas-themed vocal albumConcerto No. 2 For Guitar & Orchestra/Five Pieces For OrchestraStudioclassical album, conducted by Arthur Greenslade and performed by The Symphony de Madrid & The London Arte OrchestraIn The Beginning...Compilationcollects 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 periodLove’s Been Good To MeReissuere-release of Sings Rod McKuen; omits 3 tracks; this is a completely different release from the identically titled studio album also released in 1970The World Of Rod McKuenCompilationJapan-only releaseLa MerStudioFrench-language version of The Sea with narration by Marc OgeretThe Body Electric - 1Studiospoken word album; music by Rod, words by Walt Whitman, spoken by Jesse PearsonThe Body Electric - 2Studiospoken word album; music by Rod, words by Walt Whitman, spoken by Jesse PearsonClassical CompositionsCompilationcompiles three classical releases in their entirety: Symphony No. 1, Concerto No. 1, and Concerto No. 2 1971PastoraleStudiovocal albumScandalous John: The Original Sound Track AlbumStudioinstrumental and vocal soundtrack from the film Scandalous John; composed & performed by RodThe Rod McKuen ShowStudioUK-only vocal album; selections from Rod's BBC television series featuring The Stanyan StringsGrand TourLivedouble LP recorded at various locations during Rod's 1971 concert tourAn Evening In Vienna (with Greta Keller)Liverecorded 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 ChristmasReissuere-release of “So My Sheep May Safely Graze”; omits 2 tracks, adds 3 new tracksThe Poetry That IsReissuere-release of “In Search Of Eros” 1972The Amsterdam ConcertLiverecorded in live performance at Concertgebouw on October 15, 1971; 2006 CD/digital reissue adds 12 live bonus tracksMcKuen Conducts McKuenStudioinstrumental album, Ron conducts The Westminster Symphony Orchestra & Members of the Paris Conservatory OrchestraGrand Tour (Vol. 3)Liverecorded at various locations during Rod's 1971 concert tour; titled “Vol. 3” because the preceding “Grand Tour” album was a double LP The WordLivespoken word performances recorded at Carnegie Hall and The Wilshire Ebell Theatre Pastures GreenCompilationcollects previously released and unreleased tracks from the 1965-1971 periodSeasons In The Sun Vol. 1 & 2Compilation2-record set compiling “Seasons In The Sun” and “Seasons In The Sun, 2”Greatest Hits Vol. 3Compilationcollects previously released live and studio tracks; 1996 CD reissue adds 6 additional tracksHave A Nice DayCompilationcollects previously released tracks along with several new songsOdysseyStudiovocal albumRodStudiovocal albumA Portrait Of Rod McKuen (with The Stanyan Strings)Compilationcollects previously released tracks along with several new songsTwo Against The Morning (with Liesbeth List)StudioNetherlands-only release; vocal album featuring Rod solo songs, Liesbeth List solo songs, and duets between the two WinterStudiomood music with spoken word by Rod; written by Rod, composed by Anita Kerr, performed by The San Sebastian StringsSings Jacques BrelCompilationcollects previously released tracks along with several new songs, all written or co-written by Jacques BrelListen To The WarmReissuere-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 & OrchestraStudioclassical album, conducted by Arthur Greenslade and performed by Westminster Philharmonic OrchestraSoldiers Who Want To Be Heroes...CompilationNetherlands-only release, collects previously released live and studio tracksIn A Lonely PlaceReissuere-release of “Stranger In Town”The Sounds Of Day, The Sounds Of Night/About MeCompilation2-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 McKuenCompilationJapan-only double LP releaseGreatest Hits, Vol. 4Compilationcollects 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 1973SummerStudiomood music with spoken word by Rod; written by Rod, composed by Anita Kerr, performed by The San Sebastian StringsGreatest Hits!CompilationUK-only release, collects previously released live and studio tracksPiano Variations/Riders In The Distance...Studioclassical album, conducted by Dick Walter and performed by Niew Amsterdam Chamber OrchestraBack To Carnegie Hall (With The Stanyan Strings)Livedouble LP recorded in live performance at Carnegie Hall in 1973; includes a “bonus performance” of “Opus 40/Ballad Of Distances” with The Edmonton Symphony OrchestraCyclesCompilationcollects previously released tracks along with several new songsThe City/I Hear America Singing Studioclassical album with narration by Rod; composed by Rod, conducted by Jorge Mester and performed by The Louisville OrchestraLisa, Bright And Dark (Music From The Original Soundtrack)Studioinstrumental and vocal soundtrack from the film; vocal tracks performed by Rod, instrumental tracks performed by Billy Byers And His OrchestraThe Borrowers