Here to Sing (album)

Here to Sing is the fourth solo studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Bob McBride, released in 1978 by MCA Records. Produced by Jack Richardson, it mostly consists of cover versions such as “Sail On, Sailor” by The Beach Boys and “You Send Me” by Sam Cooke and two originals written by McBride.

Overview
For “Here to Sing”, McBride presented a new image of himself as a crooner, clean-cut and stylish, after having been the lead singer in the jazz rock band Lighthouse, belting vocals over blaring horns.

The album and singles received radio airplay. MCA Records featured McBride in their promotional suite at the Three Days In March 1978 music industry event, which RPM noted as the most interesting suite of the major labels.

Track listing
Credits adapted from liner notes.

Personnel
Production
 * Bob McBride – vocals
 * Danny McBride – guitar
 * Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone
 * Randy Brecker - trumpet
 * Scott Cushnie – keyboards
 * Doug Riley – keyboards
 * Bob McLaren – drums
 * Brian Leonard– percussion
 * Jim MacDonald – French Horn
 * Brad Warnaar – French Horn
 * Russ Little – tenor trombone
 * Guido Basso - trumpet


 * Jack Richardson – producer, mixing
 * Brian Christian – engineer

Critical reception
In New Releases, RPMI praised the album writing “…this set establishes him as one of the best in his field…” commending Bill Hughes’ “Quiet Moment” and Mike McQueen's “Light of Love” and Sam Cook's “You Send Me, couldn’t be interpreted better.”