From the Archives 57: Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen, Man Is Not Alone (1967)

In 1966, Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen (R-IL), known by his detractors as "The Wizard of Ooze" for his unctuous demeanor, recorded an LP titled "Gallant Men: Stories of the American Adventure." The record was an unexpected success, and Dirksen recorded two more LPs.In 1967, Dirksen recorded this album for Capitol Records, titled "Man Is Not Alone," which consists of him discussing religion and his relationship with God, with a music accompaniment. The text was written by Dirksen and H. Paul Jeffers. The score was composed, arranged, and conducted by John Cacavas. The album was produced by Arch Lustberg and Charles Wood, and directed by Arch Lustberg. Here is the track list:A1Man Is Not Alone2:40A2In The Beginning2:55A3The Word To Guide The Way2:33A4The Shepherd And His Flock2:58A5The Carpenter Came3:36B1The Beatitudes3:47B2The Greatest Thing In The World2:40B3Prayer Of A Humble Man1:46B4You Are The Captain Of Your Soul5:43B5The Way Is Swift1:32B6Epilogue1:44 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.