Helen Reddy is the second studio album by Australian-American pop singer Helen Reddy, released in 20 November 1971 by Capitol Records. Reddy’s selections include tracks by singer-songwriters Carole King, John Lennon, Randy Newman, and Donovan. It debuted on Billboard magazine’s Top LP’s chart in the issue dated December 4, 1971, and had a seven-week chart […]
The Electronic Magnetism is an album by Solomon Burke, released in 1971. Solomon Burke (born James Solomon McDonald, March 21, 1940 – October 10, 2010) was an American preacher and singer who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues as one of the founding fathers of soul music in the 1960s. He has been called a […]
Stoney End is the twelfth studio album by Barbra Streisand. Released in 1971, it became her first studio album that was a change in direction for Streisand with a more upbeat contemporary pop sound. The album peaked at #10 in the United States, her first to reach the top 10 in five years, and was […]
The Magic Garden is the second album by American pop group the 5th Dimension, released in 1967 (see 1967 in music). Considered a concept album, it tells the story of a couple’s love and the end of their relationship. In more recent discussions of the album, that love affair is said to be about Jimmy […]
Poco is the second album by American country rock band Poco. This is the band’s first album to feature Timothy B Schmit who replaced Randy Meisner. The Messina-penned “You Better Think Twice” became a signature song for the band. A copy of this album hangs in the Poco exhibit in the Country Music Hall of […]
Realization is the fifth album by Johnny Rivers, released in 1968. Tracks 1 Hey Joe (Billy Roberts, Johnny Rivers) 4:33 2 Look To Your Soul (James Hendricks) 3:11 3 The Way We Live (Johnny Rivers) 3:09 4 Summer Rain (James Hendricks) 3:52 5 A Whiter Shade Of Pale (Gary Brooker, Keith Reid) 5:39 6 Brother, […]
Mr. Tambourine Man is the debut album by the American folk rock band The Byrds and was released in June 1965 on Columbia Records (see 1965 in music). The album, along with the single of the same name, established the band as an internationally successful rock act and was also influential in originating the musical […]
Richard Twice is an album by Richard Twice, who actually are Richard Atkins and Richard Mannings. It was released in 1970. Tracks 1 Generation ’70 (Richard Atkins) 3:302 My Love Bathes In Silence (Richard Atkins) 3:043 1:25 A.M. (Richard Atkins, Richard Manning) 2:594 Your Love Like Heaven Be (Richard Atkins) 2:105 God Give Me Strength […]
Up, Up and Away is the debut album by American pop group The 5th Dimension, released in 1967. The title track was released as a single and became a major pop hit. The group’s first single release on Soul City Records, “Train Keep On Moving/I’ll Be Loving You Forever” was not a success, and is […]
Easy Does It is the third solo album by American singer-songwriter Al Kooper, recorded and released in 1970 for Columbia Records. A double album, Easy Does It featured Kooper on an expanded number of instruments, including sitar (used to effect on the country-tinged “Sad, Sad Sunshine”), vibes and electronic effects. While mostly backed by Bretheren […]