Album
Aesop's Fables The Smothers Brothers Way
1964 · Non-Music, Children's
Rare pressing on Gatefold
Aesop's Fables The Smothers Brothers Way is a Spoken Word album by The Smothers Brothers, originally released in 1964. On Gatefold: 14 pressings tracked.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Overture - Aesop's Fables Our Way2:03
- A2The Greedy Dog2:20
- A3A Fox (Maybe I'd Better Stay Me)0:24
- A4The Boy Who Cried Wolf4:52
- A5A Fly (Maybe I'd Better Stay Me)0:21
- A6The Dog And The Thief3:20
- A7A Worm (Maybe I'd Better Stay Me)0:20
- A8The Farmer And His Sons4:25
Side B
- B1The Fox And The Grapes4:27
- B2A Jellyfish (Maybe I'd Better Stay Me)0:15
- B3The Bird And The Jar6:23
- B4A Mosquito (Maybe I'd Better Stay Me)0:21
- B5The Two Frogs4:24
- B6A Car (Maybe I'd Better Stay Me)0:45
- B7Aesop Knew (Reprise)1:49
Sound DNA
- Spoken Word
- Comedy
- stripped-back
- whimsical
- storytelling
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
"Promotional Copy Not For Sale" stamped on the back of the sleeve. The label says "For Broadcast Only - Not For Sale."
"Vendor: Mercury Record Corporation" on labels and back cover.
Total time:
- Side A 18:05
- Side B 18:24
Catalog numbers:
- Labels: MG-20989
- Sleeve, front, back, and spine: MG 20989
- Stereo number also on back cover: SR 60989
Credits
The people behind it.
Production & Engineering
- Bernie ClapperENGINEER [RECORDING]
- David CarrollARRANGED BY, CONDUCTOR, PRODUCER
- Murray AllenENGINEER [RECORDING]
- Murray AllenMIXED BY [TAPE]
- Walt PayneENGINEER [RECORDING]
Songwriting
- John McCarthy
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 14 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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