David Cassidy (August 9, 1975 Chart Entry) The Higher They Climb, The Harder They Fall LP – UK

David Cassidy’s 1975 solo album The Higher They Climb, The Harder They Fall, which entered the UK Albums Chart on August 9, 1975, peaking at No. 22 and featuring the hit single “Darlin’.”

RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: David Cassidy

Title: The Higher They Climb, The Harder They Fall

Date: 1975 / UK Chart Entry August 9, 1975

Label: RCA Victor

Format / Type: LP Vinyl Album Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue: RS 1012

TRACK LIST Side A

1. When I'm A Rock 'N' Roll Star

2. Be-Bop-A-Lula

3. I Write The Songs

4. This Could Be The Night

5. Darlin'

Side B

1. Get It Up For Love

2. Fix Of Your Love

3. Massacre At Park Bench

4. Common Thief

5. Love In Bloom

6. When I'm A Rock 'N' Roll Star (Reprise)

THE STORY

 Produced by David Cassidy and Bruce Johnston, this album marked Cassidy’s first release on RCA Victor. It features the hit “Darlin’” (a Beach Boys cover) and includes contributions from Carl Wilson and other notable musicians. The album entered the UK Albums Chart on August 9, 1975.

CONTEXT & NOTES

The Higher They Climb, The Harder They Fall reflects Cassidy’s transition from teen idol to more mature solo artist. It reached No. 22 on the UK Albums Chart and included the UK Top 20 single “Darlin’.” The title alludes to Cassidy’s post-Partridge Family career challenges.

PERSONNEL

• David Cassidy – vocals, guitar, keyboards

• Bruce Johnston – keyboards, vocals

• Carl Wilson – vocals

• Other notable contributors: Jesse Ed Davis, Leland Sklar, Jim Keltner, and more

PRODUCTION Produced by: David Cassidy & Bruce Johnston

CHARTS

• UK Albums Chart: Entered August 9, 1975, Peak #22 (5 weeks on chart)

PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS

• Standard 1970s LP cover design

• Includes inner sleeve with lyrics and credits

WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS

The sleeve features typical 1970s album artwork with Cassidy imagery, full track listing, and production credits. The UK chart entry was noted in music publications around mid-August 1975.

RELATED MATERIAL 

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SOURCES

Discogs,

45 Worlds,

Wikipedia,

BBC Official Charts,

RCA Victor Records

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