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When It Comes Down To It.......1968–1977
Compilation album by
Liza Minnelli
ReleasedFebruary 14, 2004
Recorded1968–1977
Genretraditional
LabelRaven
Liza Minnelli chronology
Liza's Back
(2002) 		When It Comes Down To It.......1968–1977
(2004) 		The Best of Liza Minnelli
(2004)

When It Comes Down To It.......1968–1977 is a compilation album by American singer and actress Liza Minnelli, relesed in 2004 on Raven Records label.[1] The album features a selection of tracks from four Minnelli's albums released between 1968 and 1977, period in which the singer was signed by the record labels A&M and Columbia.

Although the album received favorable reviews from music critics, it failed to chart on any major music rankings.

Content

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Released in 2002, the anthology features a curated selection of tracks from four albums released between 1968 and 1977: Liza Minnelli (1968),[2][3] Come Saturday Morning (1970),[4][5] The Singer (1973),[6][7] and Tropical Nights (1977).[8] From this last album comes the track that lends its title to the compilation.[9]

In addition to selections from these albums, the compilation includes three standalone singles: "Mr. Emery Won’t Be Home" (1972), "Harbour" (1974), and "More Than I Like You" (1974).[10]

The album is a Raven Records anthology, described by the label as "an illuminating and revealing collection of songs from a young and curious vocalist, navigating freely among the prominent composers and lyricists of the late 1960s and early 1970s, within the pop/rock and singer-songwriter realms."[11]

Some of the tracks were released on CD for the first time and, according to Raven, "possess surprising delicacy and musicality, with a gently eccentric tone and engaging arrangements." The release also includes a 16-page booklet featuring an extensive collection of images and detailed liner notes.[11]

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[10]
BroadwayWorldFavorable[12]

Music critics responded positively to the compilation.

William Ruhlmann, writing for AllMusic, remarked that Minnelli "was far more comfortable with traditional pop than with the singer-songwriter material of the '60s and '70s" included in this set.[10] He highlighted that Minnelli's strongest performances were of songs either written specifically for her or ones to which she had a clear emotional connection, such as "Come Saturday Morning" and "The Singer." Ruhlmann also noted that for longtime fans, the greatest highlight was the inclusion of rare singles, particularly both sides of a 45 that featured two of Allen’s finest compositions: "Harbour" and "More Than I Like You." [10]

A reviewer from BroadwayWorld encouraged readers to "forget" the songs Minnelli is most widely known for and instead appreciate the compilation for offering some of the best material from the late 1960s and early 1970s.[12]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)AlbumLength
1."Love Story"Randy NewmanCome Saturday Morning2:22
2."The Debutante's Ball"Randy NewmanLiza Minnelli2:54
3."Happyland"Randy NewmanLiza Minnelli2:24
4."So Long Dad"Randy NewmanLiza Minnelli2:09
5."For No One"John Lennon / Paul McCartneyLiza Minnelli2:18
6."Wherefore and Why"Gordon LightfootCome Saturday Morning2:32
7."Wailing of the Willow"Harry NilssonCome Saturday Morning2:00
8."You Better Sit Down Kids"Sonny BonoLiza Minnelli3:27
9."Raggedy Ann & Raggedy Andy"Marilyn Bergman, Alan Bergman, Walter MarksCome Saturday Morning3:27
10."Leavin' on a Jet Plane"John DenverCome Saturday Morning3:10
11."Don't Let Me Lose This Dream"Aretha Franklin, Ted WhiteCome Saturday Morning3:00
12."Come Saturday Morning"Dory Previn, Fred KarlinCome Saturday Morning1:45
13."(The Tragedy of) Butterfly McHeart"Peter Allen, Chris AllenLiza Minnelli2:16
14."Simon"Peter AllenCome Saturday Morning2:16
15."Harbour"Peter AllenSingle only2:16
16."More Than I Like You"Peter AllenSingle only2:16
17."Mr. Emery Won't Be Home"Bob StoneSingle only2:48
18."Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight"James TaylorThe Singer3:52
19."Dancing in the Moonlight"Sherman KellyThe Singer3:19
20."I Believe in Music"Mac DavisThe Singer3:37
21."Use Me"Bill WithersThe Singer3:39
22."The Singer"Walter MarksThe Singer2:31
23."I'd Love You to Want Me"Kent Lavoie (Lobo)The Singer3:36
24."I Love Every Little Thing About You"Stevie WonderTropical Nights3:11
25."When It Comes Down to It"Minnie Riperton, Richard RudolphTropical Nights3:35
26."Come Home Babe"Jim GradyTropical Nights3:21

Personnel

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Credits adapted from When It Comes Down To It.......1968–1977 CD.[13]

  • Produced by Larry Marks (1–14), Carl Maduri (15–16), Snuff Garrett (17–23), Rik Pekkonen and Steve March (24–26)
  • Arranged by Dick Hazard (1,7,9,11,13,14), Michel Colombier (10,12) Nick De Caro (2,3), Al Coppe (17–22), Jim Grady (23–26)

References

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  1. ^ "The Liza Store". The Official Liza Minnelli Website. Archived from the original on October 13, 2010. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  2. ^ Liza Minnelli (1968). Liza Minnelli (Media notes). United States: A&M Records. SP 4141.
  3. ^ Griffith, JT. "Liza Minnelli – Liza Minnelli [1968] Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Archived from the original on April 28, 2022. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
  4. ^ Liza Minnelli (1970). Come Saturday Morning (Media notes). United States: A&M Records. SP 4164.
  5. ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Liza Minnelli – Come Saturday Morning Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Archived from the original on December 14, 2021. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  6. ^ Liza Minnelli (2017). The Singer (Media notes). United States: Strike Force Entertainment. SFE 056.
  7. ^ "AllMusic Review". Retrieved August 29, 2012.
  8. ^ Liza Minnelli (197). Tropical Nights (Media notes). United States: Columbia Records. PC 34887.
  9. ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Liza Minnelli – Tropical Nights Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
  10. ^ a b c d Ruhlmann, William. "Liza Minnelli – When It Comes Down to It: 1968–1977 Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Archived from the original on October 18, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  11. ^ a b "When It Comes Down To It 1968–1977". Raven Records. Archived from the original on July 22, 2005. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  12. ^ a b "When It Comes Down to It 1968–1977 – Liza Minnelli CD 2004". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on June 3, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  13. ^ Liza Minnelli (2004). When It Comes Down To It.......1968–1977 (Media notes). United States: Raven Records. RVCD - 177.
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