Gilbert O’Sullivan – Himself (1972):  “In a little while from now / If I’m not feeling any less sour / I promise myself to treat myself / And visit a nearby tower / And climbing to the top / Will throw myself off . . .”  So begins “Alone Again (Naturally)”, Gilbert O’Sullivan’s #1 smash hit that is actually more clever than maudlin, thanks to its upbeat tempo and astute lyrics – he was left at the altar by his bride, and he closes the song with tender reminiscences of the deaths of his parents.  While this is his actual surname, Gilbert O’Sullivan changed his first name so that his stage name would be reminiscent of Gilbert and Sullivan, who created a series of highly popular comic operas in the 19th Century that are still regularly performed to this day.  The remainder of Himself includes numerous other enjoyable songs from this talented singer/songwriter.  At least in this country, he never had another big hit like “Alone Again (Naturally)”.  This album is the American edition of Himself, Gilbert O’Sullivan’s debut album in England, with two tracks being dropped in favor of his big U.S. hit and “I Will”.