The Doobie Brothers initially disbanded in 1982, largely on account of Simmons’ decision to leave the group, as he was its sole remaining original member. In 1983, Patrick Simmons released his first solo album, Arcade, on Elektra Records. It yielded his only top 40 hit, “So Wrong”, which peaked at #30 on the Billboard Hot […]
“Who, What, When, Where, Why” is a single by The Manhattan Transfer from the album Pastice. The single was written by Rupert Holmer and released in 1979. Musicians Bass Scott Edwards Drums Jeffrey Porcaro Guitar Ben Benay Guitar Jay Graydon Piano David Foster Synthesizer Michael Omartian Percussion Victor Feldman Produced By Steve Barri Songwriters Rupert […]
Down In L.A. is the first album by Brewer & Shipley (Michael Brewer & Tom Shipley), released in 1968. It was re-issued in 2012 with bonus tracks. The liner notes differs from the original album and the re-issue. Tracks 1 Truly Right (Micheal Brewer) 2:482 She Thinks She’s A Woman (Micheal Brewer, Tom Shipley) […]
Shadows is Canadian singer Gordon Lightfoot‘s fifteenth original album, released in 1982 on the Warner Brothers Records label. It peaked at #87 on the Billboard charts. The album marked another significant turning point in Lightfoot’s musical evolution. He moves further away from his acoustic roots through greater use of synthesisers and electric organ. The album […]
First Grade is the second album by Thomas Jefferson Kaye, released in 1974. Thomas Jefferson “Tommy” Kaye was an American record producer, singer-songwriter and musician. Described as a “legendary hipster”. He worked as a songwriter and producer with a wide variety of musicians including The Shirelles, Loudon Wainwright III, and Gene Clark, and also recorded […]
Seals and Crofts is the eponymous debut album of pop/folk duo Tracks 1 See My Life (Jim Seals) 3:25 2 Sea Of Consciousness (Jim Seals) 2:39 3 Seldom’s Sister (Jim Seals) 2:44 4 Not Be Found (Jim Seals) 2:58 5 Birthday Of My Thoughts (Jim Seals) 4:55 6 In Tune (Jim Seals) 3:20 7 Cows […]
Playin’ Up a Storm is the second studio album by The Gregg Allman Band and was released on the Capricorn Records label. It peaked at number 42 on the U.S. Pop Albums charts in 1977. Tracks 1 Come And Go Blues (Gregg Allman) 4:45 2 Let This Be A Lesson To Ya’ (Gregg Allman, Mac […]
“Josie” is a song written by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen and first released by Steely Dan on their 1977 album Aja. It was also released as the third single from the album and performed modestly well, reaching #26 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #44 Easy Listening. It has appeared on several Steely Dan […]
Subway To The Country is the second album of American singer-songwriter David Ackles. Tracks 1 Main Line Saloon (David Ackles) 3:39 2 That\’s No Reason To Cry (David Ackles) 3:17 3 Candy Man (David Ackles) 4:18 4 Out On The Road (David Ackles) 6:23 5 Cabin On The Mountain (David Ackles) 3:32 6 Woman River […]
Nicolette by Nicolette Larson was released by Warner Bros. Records in 1978. It reached #15 on the US pop charts and #1 in Canada and was certified Gold in both markets. Larson came to public attention singing backup for Neil Young on American Stars ‘n Bars and Comes a Time. Her first charting single was […]