Himself (Bill Cosby album)

This article is about the album. For the film, see Bill Cosby: Himself.
Himself
Soundtrack album by
Bill Cosby
ReleasedDecember 1982
Recorded1982 at Hamilton Place Theatre, Hamilton, Ontario
GenreComedy
LabelMotown
ProducerSteve Barri
Bill Cosby chronology
Bill's Best Friend
(1978) 		Himself
(1982) 		Those of You with or Without Children, You'll Understand
(1986)

Himself is the 18th comedy album by Bill Cosby. it contains highlights from the stand-up comedy film of the same name. This is his only album released on Motown Records.

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Reception

Bill Cassel of All Music Guide argued that the audio only version removed all distractions brought "his total mastery of his art [...] into sharper focus" and that it was "a professional comedian at the top of his game, toying with structure, timing, and tone, holding his audience with absolute confidence." Cassel did note that "times have changed" and also that with hindsight the tragic death of Cosby's son Ennis changes the tone of some moments.[1]

Track listing

  1. "The Dentist" - 5:59
  2. "Natural Childbirth" - 8:16
  3. "Brain Damage" - 4:20
  4. "Kill the Boy" - 4:07
  5. "Chocolate Cake for Breakfast" - 7:44
  6. "Same Thing Happens Every Night" - 7:56
  7. "The Grandparents" - 7:06

Awards

The album was nominated for a Grammy in the category Best Comedy album.[2]

References

  1. ^ Bill Cassel. "Bill Cosby Himself - Bill Cosby". AllMusic.
  2. ^ "Complete List of the Nominees for 26th Annual Grammy Music Awards". Schenectady Gazette. The Daily Gazette Company. 1984-01-09. p. 12.