Wow, really cool! Thank you, super-sleuth Delilah!
I wonder who Richie Walker is/was. EDIT: apparently he was a singer in The Knickerbockers (1967-70)
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Wow, really cool! Thank you, super-sleuth Delilah!
I wonder who Richie Walker is/was. EDIT: apparently he was a singer in The Knickerbockers (1967-70)
Interesting that Alan Brackett worked with Stu Phillips on movie music in the late 60s, as did Randy and The Poor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay-t8q294Gk
Yes! I noted the Stu Phillips connection too. Also interesting is the Peanut Butter Conspiracy played Hoot Night at The Troubadour. I recall that review of Poco I posted in the Randy at The Troubadour thread mentioned the PBC. I'll have to re-post it some time since Photobucket nixed it. I wonder if Randy or Alan remembered that. Also, Richie Walker was on the "Breakaway" track with Jeff Pocaro, who later wrote "Walk of Life" which Randy recorded. Small world!
EDIT: actually it was Jeff's brother Steve who wrote "Walk of Life" :doh:
Sorry, you lost me with the "Breakaway" reference - who did that song?
Sorry, NMB, I don't remember the details of "Breakaway"; it was played during the podcast and there were different acts being mentioned--Barbara Robison, The Ashes, Young Swingers, etc not to mention the different songs played. I just happen to catch the part about Richie Walker and Jeff Porcaro. :shrug:
Oh OK, one of the Brackett-related acts. I didn't listen after the Randy part, though I did like the music. PBC reminded me a bit of the Mamas & Papas at times.
While it's not my favorite album that he's done, I like it. I can see the objections to "It Hurts to Be in Love" but I enjoy his version.
My three favorites: "Daughter of the Sky", "Lonesome Cowgirl", and "Heartsong."
I love all of those. I think he could have had a hit single if the label had supported him more. "I Really Want You Here Tonight" sounds like it had hit potential, it was very radio-friendly to my ears. Just the sort of mellow, romantic thing that was popular in '78.