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Stephen Bishop's Careless Reissue Celebrates 50 Years
Stephen Bishop's 1976 debut album Careless gets a luxe 50th anniversary reissue with remastered tracks and special features.
In brief
Stephen Bishop's 1976 debut album Careless gets a luxe 50th anniversary reissue with remastered tracks and special features. Stephen Bishop's 1976 album Careless is reissued with remastered audio, two previously omitted tracks, and special packaging for its 50th anniversary. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Stephen Bishop's Career Crossroads
Stephen Bishop nearly quit music after his father urged him to work in insurance.
Careless Album Success
Careless sold about 200 times its original estimates despite low confidence from the record company.
Art Garfunkel Breakthrough
Art Garfunkel featured Stephen Bishop's songs on his 1975 album Breakaway.
Columbia Records Advance
Bishop received a $3,000 advance from Columbia Records after Art Garfunkel helped him.
Studio Producer Change
Bishop switched producers from Roy Halee to Henry Lewy after a conflict over session musicians.
Chaka Khan and Eric Clapton
Chaka Khan and Eric Clapton contributed vocals to Careless, including duets with Bishop.
Quincy Jones Reaction
Quincy Jones laughed when Stephen Bishop mimicked a trombone on the album.
Electric Stick Failure
Bishop tried the Electric Stick for 'Little Italy' but switched to Larry Carlton after it sounded bad.
Careless Sales and Chart Success
Careless reached the Top 40 in America after 'Save It For A Rainy Day' hit No. 22.
50th Anniversary Reissue Details
The reissue includes remastered audio, two new tracks, liner notes, session photos, song drafts, and a colorized cover.
Stephen Bishop's Humble View
Bishop says it's amazing that people appreciate Careless after nearly quitting music.
Upcoming Tour Plans
Bishop plans a tour across the U.S. and Europe, possibly Japan and Australia.
Yacht Rock Connection
Bishop embraces the yacht rock label despite being called soft rock by some.
Careless Legacy
Careless has influenced Bishop's career, including a No. 1 hit and Oscar performances.
The headline
Stephen Bishop's 1976 album Careless is reissued with remastered audio, two previously omitted tracks, and special packaging for its 50th anniversary.
