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Actually, given the more or less "hidden" aspect of other homoerotic elements of the 50's, I wouldn't be surprised if there was a certain intention in presenting Mr.Ray as more exposed than Ms.Louise. In this way, the cover invites with something for everyone! It was rare for any cover in those days to show such a hirsute exposure. One of the aspects of the studios that Robert Mitchum has been quoted as hating was the requirement that he keep his chest clean-shaven. Aldo Ray, on the other hand, exposes an aspect of virile masculinity that could be regarded as blatant, even in our own day.
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BTW, I have this recording, and the score is quite good. Along with a number of other Bernstein so-called "Americana" scores, such as DRANGO, DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, and MEN IN WAR, all of which were also released on lp and have yet to see CD exposure, GOD'S LITTLE ACRE should one day become available.
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