Donny Osmond - A Portrait of Donny/Too Young

2008 digitally remastered two-fer containing a pair of solo albums from the most popular member of the hugely talented Pop family, one of the truly astounding success stories of the '70s. A Portrait Of and Too Young were both released in 1972. Featured are the singles 'Puppy Love', 'Too Young', 'Hey Girl' and 'Why'. As with all of the 7T's Donny Osmond/The Osmonds re-issues this release features original LP artwork, liner notes by Phil Hendriks and picture of many rare picture sleeves of related singles. Album Description

Great Classic

I'm very happy to have these recordings on Cd now. I liked every song on these albums that were not put on any of the greatest hits compilations. Great to have all my favorite old music!!! July 21, 2008

I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW MUCH HE'S CHANGE

I can't believe how much Donny has change from an teenager in the 70's to still rocking in 2008 that's an long time and what can i say that hasn't been say by everybody else.These two alumbs proves how much Donny has come an long way.

Rondall Banks July 6, 2008

Early Donny's best albums

Although I've never been a ten year old girl, If I had one--I'd want her to like these albums!! I'm a big fan of the Osmonds music--Young Donny is probably my least favorite, but these are his best IMO. PORTRAIT OF DONNY is really good. As usual, most of the songs are remakes of 50's-early 60s hits. The thing is, Donny's versions were always better than the originals! He is such a good singer, how can anyone who likes pop music not be impressed and charmed by him? He is simply amazing and more talented than any other young performer in history IMO. He's Every mothers son singing his heart out. His parents must have been so proud of their children.
TOO YOUNG is pretty good. I love the title track, it's so heartfelt and well orchestrated. "Why" was a well deserved hit. "Last of the red hot lovers" is a fun song that I never knew. I would like to have heard some original songs, but for a 14 year old in 1972 what can you expect? His brothers career probably suffered because of his teenybopper appeal but at least he made a lot of money from these recordings. They did sell well and earned gold records. Good music is for any age and time. Don't forget to buy these albums on CD for yourself or your kids. These are classic pop tunes from the 20th century.
July 5, 2008

At the top.

'Portrait Of Donny' and 'Too Young' were the most successful UK albums Donny ever had. The former includes his career song 'Puppy Love' along with fun tunes like the highly catchy 'Going Going Gone (To Somebody Else)', 'Big Man' and 'I've Got Plans For You' along with his lovely ultra-smooth take of 'This Guy's In Love With You'. It's a superb album, really and I'm delighted to hear one of my favourite Donny songs, 'Let My People Go' on CD at last. It always sounded rough, being the last track on side one of the LP, but here, like the rest of the album(s), it sounds wonderful.

'Too Young' released a few months later is more of the same but isn't quite as good, IMO. It includes the hits 'Too Young' and 'Why' along with goodies like 'To Run Away', 'Lonely Boy' and 'Pretty Blue Eyes' (I LOVE 'Pretty Blue Eyes'!) but he's a little squeaky on 'Run To Him' and 'Take Good Care Of My Baby' though I'm pleased to say 'The Last Of The Red Hot Lovers' is here without that annoying fade from that 90's comp!

As I've said, both albums sound amazing and a nice touch is that the 3 b&w photos that were given away with the 'Portrait Of Donny' LP are replicated in the CD booklet. Good work, 7ts. Snap these up while you can. June 30, 2008

Songs that Defined Young Donny!!!

Track Listing
DISC 1 for Portrait Of Donny, A/Too Young (CD) Album By Donny Osmond

1 Puppy Love (A Portrait Of Donny)
2 Hey Girl
3 Going Going Gone (To Somebody Else)
4 I've Got Plans For You
5 Promise Me
6 Let My People Go
7 All I Have To Do Is Dream
8 Hey There Lonely Girl
9 Big Man
10 Love Me
11 This Guy's In Love With You
12 Donna (Too Young)
13 Too Young
14 Pretty Blue Eyes
15 To Run Away
16 Teenager In Love
17 Lonely Boy
18 Why
19 Run To Him
20 Take Good Care Of My Baby
21 Last Of The Red Hot Lovers

I am just so excited over these double releases of Osmond Brothers, Donny Osmond and Donny and Marie albums.

These are great buys and this cd is no different.

Two fantastic albums in one and the songs in it are the ones that defined young Donny and shot him to super-stardom!

Get this album and prepare yourself for one fabulous ride down memory lane!!!


June 20, 2008

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