The Salsoul Orchestra – Christmas Follies album art
Contributed by Bryson Stohr on Dec 24th, 2023. Artwork published in
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Christmas Follies is the third album by the Salsoul Orchestra, comprised predominantly of Christmas songs.
The title of the album uses a version of Bookman distinguished by wonkily-swashed letter forms: Bookman Meola. The track listing is comparatively restrained, though – it’s a standard version of Bookman.
No designer is credited. The photograph is by Joel Brodsky.
The design was also used for a single release, featuring the same typefaces.
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In 1981, a second volume followed. Christmas Jollies II has a red cover and a second mirrored woman.
10 Comments on “The Salsoul Orchestra – Christmas Follies album art”
This album from 1970 (which I believe is the 1st use) used Bookman Meola
According to Discogs, this single (not album) was released in 1971. I don’t know when and where Bookman Meola originated. It was advertised by Berthold in 1970. So this sleeve could be an early use of it, but it’s hardly the first ever.
In 1969, West Fantini was used in the album The Magic Of Robert Maxwell His Harp & Orchestra by Robert Maxwell His Harp & Orchestra
Okay. But what has this to do with Bryson’s post about Bookman Meola in use for a Christmas album by The Salsoul Orchestra?
I know it’s not related
Bookman Meola was used in the 1975 album Music for Voice and Guitar by Julian Bream.
Thank you. I added a post about that album.
In 1977, Great Sopranos of the Century used Bookman Meola.
Will you prepare a contribution about this album?
Supposedly