From the Archives 57: Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen, Man Is Not Alone (1967)

In 1966, Senator Everett McKinley Dirksen (R-IL), known by his detractors as "The Wizard of Ooze" for his unctuous demeanor, recorded an LP titled "Gallant Men: Stories of the American Adventure." The record was an unexpected success, and Dirksen recorded two more LPs.In 1967, Dirksen recorded this album for Capitol Records, titled "Man Is Not Alone," which consists of him discussing religion and his relationship with God, with a music accompaniment. The text was written by Dirksen and H. Paul Jeffers. The score was composed, arranged, and conducted by John Cacavas. The album was produced by Arch Lustberg and Charles Wood, and directed by Arch Lustberg. Here is the track list:A1 Man Is Not Alone 2:40A2 In The Beginning 2:55A3 The Word To Guide The Way 2:33A4 The Shepherd And His Flock 2:58A5 The Carpenter Came 3:36B1 The Beatitudes 3:47B2 The Greatest Thing In The World 2:40B3 Prayer Of A Humble Man 1:46B4 You Are The Captain Of Your Soul 5:43B5 The Way Is Swift 1:32B6 Epilogue 1:44