“You’ve Got a Friend” is a 1971 song written by Carole King. It was first recorded by King, and included in her album Tapestry. Another well-known version is by James Taylor from his album Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon. His was released as a single in 1971 reaching number 1 on the Billboard […]
In the Pocket is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter James Taylor, and his last to be released under Warner Bros. Records before signing with Columbia. Released in June 1976, it was one of his most memorable albums, and it found Taylor recording in the studio with many colleagues and friends, mainly Art Garfunkel […]
“Shower the People” is the opening track on James Taylor’s 1976 album In the Pocket. The song features Carly Simon on backing vocals. “Shower the People” reached #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S. that fall, remaining in the Top 40 for eight weeks. It also topped the Easy Listening chart for […]
A True Story is an album by the band Jelly (Amy Madigan, Fred Bliffert and Jesse Roe) released in 1977. It was their only album. Jelly features actress Amy Madigan on lead vocals. She appeared in Playboy (June 1978) nude and covered in jelly, to promote her band. She toured across the United States performing […]
What’s Wrong with This Picture? is the second album by singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Andrew Gold. It was released in 1976 on Asylum Records. It includes the hit single “Lonely Boy” which peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard singles chart featuring Linda Ronstadt on backing vocals. Tracks 1 Hope You Feel Good (Stephen Ferguson, Andrew Gold) 4:40 […]
Night Flight is the fifth studio album by Yvonne Elliman, released in 1978. Tracks 1 Baby Don’t Let It Mess Your Mind (Neil Sedaka, Phill Cody) 4:20 2 In A Stranger’s Arms (Danny Kortchmar) 3:46 3 I’ll Be Around (Jack Conrad, Mentor Williams) 3:25 4 Lady Of The Silver Spoon (Brian Cadd) 4:15 5 Down […]
I Still Have Dreams is the third solo album by Richie Furay, released in 1979 Paul Richard “Richie” Furay (born May 9, 1944) is an American singer, songwriter, and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member who is best known for forming the bands Buffalo Springfield with Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Bruce Palmer, and Dewey […]
Chunky, Novi & Ernie released two albums with the same title, this album was released in 1977. Chunky, real name Ilene Rappaport went solo under the name Lauren Wood. The other band members were Novi (Ilene) Novog and Ernie Eremita. Tracks 1 Can’t Get Away From You (Ilene Rappaport) 3:08 2 Makes You Wonder (Ilene […]
Sister Kate is singer Kate Taylor‘s first album, released in 1971. The album features versions of songs by a number of different artists, including “Where You Lead” and “Home Again” which also appeared on Carole King’s Tapestry album that same year, as well as two songs which had been recently been covered by Rod Stewart: […]
Love Has Got Me is Wendy Waldman’s first solo record, release in 1973 Wendy Waldman (born November 29, 1950) is an American singer-songwriter, primarily known for her songwriting and record production. As a songwriter, Waldman’s songs have been interpreted by other artists, such as “Save the Best for Last” by Vanessa Williams, and “Fishin’ in […]