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Nancy Wilson – Something Wonderful
Five months after her debut album was recorded and one month after it was released, Nancy Wilson was back in Capitol Studios with Billy May to record the follow-up in May 1960. Despite Like In Love not charting in the US, it sold over 75,000 copies, hit number 1 in Australia and Capitol still believed they had a star on their hands. The label again tapped their top production staff and musicians, beginning with A&R head Dave Cavanaugh co-producing. At age 23, Wilson not only
Drew Layman
Sep 2, 20225 min read
Nancy Wilson - Like In Love
In June 1959, singer Nancy Wilson hopped on a train (back when you could do that sort of thing in Columbus) and went to New York City to pursue her dream. By the end of the year, she got a regular gig at Blue Morocco, was signed to Capitol Records, and had recorded her first album, Like In Love. She’d go on to become the most successful “song stylist” ever to emerge from Columbus with three Grammys, an Emmy, 52 studio albums, 3 live albums, dozens of compilations and a star o
Drew Layman
May 2, 20214 min read
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