The 70’s were known for excess. Especially in music. If
someone made a buck testing an idea, there would be lots of people piling on
trying to copy their success. Supergroups were just one example.
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and Blind Faith were the
leaders in this regard. The Souther, Hillman, Furay Band was a short-lived
amalgamation of some of Rock’s greatest songwriters. The resumes in question
are: J.D. Souther who co-wrote “Heartache Tonight” with Bob Seger & Glenn
Frey; Chris Hillman bass player for The Byrds who co-wrote “So You Want To Be a
Rock & Roll Star”; and finally Richie Furay of the Buffalo Springfield and
Poco who wrote such classics as “For What Its Worth” and “A Good Feeling to
Know”.
The song is basically an uptempo barrel-house boogie number,
but this version has a wonderful instrumental bridge that had a jazzy feel that
always made it a fave to my ears. It features keys and flute by Paul Harris which
make this version stand out from the one found on J.D.’s 1979 solo release “You’re
Only Lonely”.
Thanks, Bobby G. for hooking me up with a CD version of this
album classic.
1975
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