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David Frye – I Am The President Vinyl LP Record Album EKS-75006
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- Location : United States
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This listing is for David Frye – I Am The President Vinyl LP Record Album EKS-75006.
Label: Elektra – EKS-75006
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1969
Genre: Non-Music
Style: Comedy
Condition: Jacket: Very Good Vinyl: Very Good
Tracklist:
A1 Victory Speech 1:09
A2 The New Tenants 5:33
A3 Rocky Reports 2:55
A4 Oh Dad, Poor Dad 1:31
A5 Historic Words 2:04
A6 Golda Goes Washington 3:03
A7 Ten O'Clock Shadow 1:00
A8 Hush, Hush, Sweet Spiro 3:46
A9 Dear Henry Cabot 0:23
B1 A Presidential Trip 4:45
B2 Blessed Event 1:30
B3 Late Night At The Office 2:39
B4 Inside Hubert 2:37
B5 And The Winner Is 1:53
B6 It's A Gas 1:54
B7 Dear Dick 0:28
B8 The Swing Vote 3:00
B9 Echoes Of His Mind 0:37
B10 Press Conference 5:06
David Shapiro (November 21, 1933 – January 24, 2011), better known by the stage name David Frye, was an American comedian, specializing in comic imitations of famous political figures, most of whom were based on notable Americans, including former U.S. Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon, Vice Presidents Spiro Agnew and Nelson Rockefeller, Senators Hubert Humphrey and Bobby Kennedy, as well as film celebrities, e.g., George C. Scott, Henry Fonda, Kirk Douglas, Robert Mitchum, Jack Nicholson, Jack Palance and Rod Steiger, and media figures, e.g., William F. Buckley Jr. and Larry King.
However, as eerily accurate and subtle as his impersonations were, the comedic narratives spoken by those depicted by Frye were outrageously à propos as well as politically savvy and au courant. For example, in one narrative, Frye had newly elected Nixon and his wife visit the White House just prior to assuming residency there in 1969. The incumbent Johnson answers the doorbell, oblivious as to the identity of his unannounced visitors, misidentifying them even after introductions have been made:
[Doorbell rings]
Johnson: "I'll get it, Lady Bird! Who's there?"
Nixon: "It's Dick and Pat."
Johnson (shouting): "It's Pick 'n Pat!"
Nixon: "No, it's Dick and Pat: The President Elect ... and Mrs. Elect."
Johnson: "I understand."
Johnson (shouting back): "Company, Lady Bird! Beautify yourself!"
Another, from a February 1971 appearance on NBC's Kraft Music Hall, had him appearing in two segments. In the first, he portrayed Humphrey as a drug store owner (harkening back to Humphrey's original vocation) being interviewed by show host Eddy Arnold. The latter segment had Frye impersonating Nixon, William F. Buckley, Jr., George Jessel, Truman Capote and Liberace at a Valentine's Day party. Frye's Nixon often keyed off the President's own catchphrases ("Let me make one thing perfectly clear", "Let me say this about that", etc.)
In 1973, Frye's album, Richard Nixon: A Fantasy, which dealt with Nixon's Watergate troubles, developed marketing problems when all three network affiliates in New York City (WNBC-TV, WABC-TV and WCBS-TV) rejected commercials promoting the album, citing questions of taste. In addition, the Woolworth's department store chain decided not to stock the record because, in their words, "some of our customers might be offended."
Although his heyday was in the 1960s and early 1970s, when his Nixon and Lyndon B. Johnson impersonations were definitive, Frye continued to create masterful new impressions and evolve old ones. His 1998 album Clinton: An Oral History featured riffs on Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Pat Buchanan, and John McLaughlin, plus that of an older Nixon (complete with pauses and phrasing more typical of the ex-President as he sounded in the 1980s and 1990s).
CONDITION Descriptions:
I base the condition of each of my Records off of 's Grading System.
• MINT (M) Looks new and unplayed. Very high vinyl luster and no noticeable label defects. Sounds new. With 45rpm records, this does not always mean there is no surface noise at all.
• NEAR MINT (NM) Looks almost new, but has some minor flaws such as a drill hole; unobtrusive writing on label (e.g., an X on a promo copy); minor scuffing on vinyl; minor color flaking on label, or other insignificant flaws that only slightly detract from visual appeal. May have some minor surface noise, but nothing distracting.
• VERY GOOD (VG) There may be light scuffing and some of the original vinyl luster may be lost. The vinyl and label may appear used, but well cared for. Records may have some more obvious flaws that are not visually degrading such as a sticker on the label; more noticeable writing on the label; scuffing and minor scratches on the vinyl; or minor discoloration of the label. There may be very minor warping of the vinyl. There may be a slight scratch not affecting play.
• GOOD (G) Record has visible signs of handling and playing, such as loss of vinyl luster, minor surface scratches, groove wear, and audible surface noise. Appears well used but not abused. May have a few major flaws, such as scratches, label tears, or stickers, and/or writing.
• FAIR (F) Appears well used and somewhat abused. Audio is not great due to surface noise and scratches. The record may have a stick or a skip. Records in this condition are those you might purchase to fill a hole in your collection until a better copy comes along.
• POOR (P) Well played with little luster and significant surface noise, but still not cracked or broken. Record likely skips and/or sticks. Typically so bad looking that a true “collector” would just toss it out. More useful as a Frisbee. I try not to sell records in this condition.
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Listing Information
| Listing Type | Gallery Listing |
| Listing ID# | 222092229 |
| Start Time | Thu 06 Jun 2024 16:20:34 (EDT) |
| Close Time | Run Until Sold |
| Starting Bid | Fixed Price (no bidding) |
| Item Condition | Used |
| Bids | 0 |
| Views | 16 |
| Dispatch Time | Next Day |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Location | United States |
| Auto Extend | No |
| Duration | LP |
| Genre | Comedy & Spoken Word |
| Record Size | 12" |
| Speed | 33 RPM |
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