Portrait of Donny

Portrait of Donny
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 27, 1972
GenrePop, bubblegum pop, R&B
Length32:01
LabelMGM
ProducerRick Hall, Mike Curb, Don Costa, Ray Ruff, Alan Osmond, Michael Lloyd
Donny Osmond chronology
To You With Love, Donny
(1971)
Portrait of Donny
(1972)
Too Young
(1972)
Singles from Portrait of Donny
  1. "Hey Girl"
    Released: November 6, 1971
  2. "Puppy Love"
    Released: February 19, 1972

Portrait of Donny is the third studio album by the American singer Donny Osmond, released in 1972. The album reached number six on the Billboard Top LPs chart on July 22, 1972.[1] The album had two hit singles. "Puppy Love" reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100, while "Hey Girl" peaked at number nine. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA on December 30, 1972.

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Puppy Love"Paul Anka3:05
2."Hey Girl"Carole King, Gerry Goffin3:13
3."Going Going Gone (To Somebody Else)"Larry Weiss2:07
4."I've Got Plans for You"Don Costa, Roger Christian, Michael Charles2:13
5."Promise Me"Alan Osmond, Merrill Osmond, Wayne Osmond3:31
6."Let My People Go"Helen Lewis, Kay Lewis3:10
7."All I Have to Do Is Dream"Boudleaux Bryant3:08
8."Hey There Lonely Girl"Leon Carr, Earl Shuman3:30
9."Big Man"Glen A. Larson, Bruce Belland2:36
10."Love Me"Alan Osmond, Merrill Osmond, Michael Lloyd2:44
11."This Guy's in Love with You"Burt Bacharach, Hal David2:44

Charts

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Chart (1972) Position
United States (Billboard 200) 6
Australia (Kent Music Report)[2] 55
Canada 5
United Kingdom (Official Charts Company) 5

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[3] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Osmonds 1972 Timeline
  2. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 226. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  3. ^ "American album certifications – Donny Osmond – Portrait of Donny". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 2 October 2019.