About this Record
An exquisite slice of sunshine pop and soft rock history, this original US promotional 7-inch single by Roger Nichols and a Small Circle of Friends pairs two peerless songwriting collaborations between Roger Nichols and Paul Williams: “The Drifter” and “Trust.” Originally issued by A&M Records (catalog number 1020) in late 1968/early 1969, following their legendary 1968 self-titled debut LP, this single showcases the peak of lush, intricate West Coast pop craftsmanship.
Arranged by John Andrew Tartaglia and Roger Nichols and engineered by Bill Cooper and Richard Podolar at American Recording in North Hollywood, both sides feature the group’s trademark multi-layered vocal harmonies, elegant chord changes, and sophisticated orchestral arrangements. Housed in its original concentric-logo A&M Records company paper sleeve, this promo 45 features clean white labels emblazoned with “PROMOTIONAL COPY / NOT FOR SALE,” making it an essential artifact for crate diggers, soft rock purists, and collectors of the legendary Nichols/Williams songbook.
Tracklist & Notes
- Side A: The Drifter (Roger Nichols – Paul Williams) – 2:25 [Matrix: 1653]
- Side B: Trust (Roger Nichols – Paul Williams) – 2:23 [Matrix: 1654]
Notes: US promotional copy on white A&M Records labels. Includes original A&M company sleeve.
「ロジャー・ニコルス祭り2枚目！曲は1枚目と全く同じだけど？！ラベルと作ってる国しかしか違わないでしょ。」
(Wife’s thought: Roger Nichols Festival, record number two! Wait, these are the exact same tracks as the first one?! The only differences here are the label design and the country of manufacture!)
