A deeply personal, conceptual work that arrived after Webb's chart-topping success, "Words and Music" showcases his signature ambitious arrangements and narrative songwriting. The album found him re-recording earlier hits alongside new material, presented as a conversation between a writer and his muse.
- The album was recorded at the legendary Wally Heider Studios in Hollywood. The release featured a spoken-word narrative, acting as a concept album wherein Webb himself plays the role of a songwriter visited by his inspiration. It charted at number 51 on the Billboard 200.
- This album was Webb's third studio album and his first for Warner Records. It was released the same year as his soundtrack for the film "Alex in Wonderland."
- The album's most famous song, "All I Know," became a major hit for Art Garfunkel the following year.
Jimmy Webb is a quintessential American singer-songwriter, known for his elaborate, orchestral pop compositions. At the time of "Words and Music," Webb was transitioning from his peak commercial success of the late 60s, exploring more personal and thematic material.
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