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Southpaw

Gilbert O'Sullivan · 1977

67 min · 21 tracks · soft rock

A whimsical blend of soft rock melodies and introspective lyrics that capture the essence of 1970s pop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical melodies for daydreaming
  • dynamic pacing with emotional shifts
  • introspective moments for reflection
  • short tracks for casual listening
  • engaging storytelling through lyrics

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, high-energy music
  • seek standalone hits over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1977, 'Southpaw' was Gilbert O'Sullivan's fourth studio album and followed the commercial success of his previous hit album, 'I'm a Writer, Not a Fighter'. At this point in his career, O'Sullivan had established himself as a prominent figure in the soft rock genre, known for his catchy hooks and poignant storytelling. This album continues to showcase his unique style while experimenting with more diverse arrangements.
Stylistic neighbors
James Taylor· Carole King· Paul Simon

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro 0:46
  • 2 You Got Me Going 2:39
  • 3 No Telling Why 3:36
  • 4 Tomorrow Today 3:11
  • 5 The Best Fun I Ever Had 3:33
  • 6 I Remember Once 5:14
  • 7 Intro II 0:23
  • 8 I of Course Replied 2:42
  • 9 That's Where I Belong 3:33
  • 10 My Love and I 3:21
  • 11 If I Can't Have You All to Myself 3:04
  • 12 Miss My Love Today 3:49
  • 13 I'll Believe It When I See It 5:20
  • 14 Just As You Are 2:38
  • 15 You Never Listen to Reason 3:20
  • 16 Call On Me 3:14
  • 17 Doing What I Know 4:45
  • 18 To Each His Own 3:08
  • 19 Can't Get You Out of My Mind 3:24
  • 20 As Long As I Can 2:21
  • 21 Our Own Baby 3:10

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