McKuen's 1958 debut album, "Time of Desire," offered a collection of his early folk-influenced songs, predating his later, more famous orchestral arrangements.
- The album was released on March 20, 1958, by HiFi Records.
- "Time of Desire" features McKuen's distinctive vocal style, accompanied by acoustic guitar.
- This album showcases McKuen's early work in the singer-songwriter genre before his international success.
Rod McKuen was a popular American singer-songwriter, poet, and actor, known for his often sentimental and accessible works. By 1958, McKuen was beginning to establish himself in the music industry, though he was yet to achieve the widespread fame of his later career.
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