NOT LAST NOT LEAST – Little Feat & THE LAST RECORD ALBUM
THE LAST RECORD ALBUM (1975) reveals them as a band in transition, but at their most cohesive Little Feat remain a classy proposition.
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HARRISON ADORED: LAYLA and OTHER ASSORTED LOVE SONGS – Derek & the Dominoes
LAYLA and OTHER ASSORTED LOVE SONGS (1970): With impassioned vocals throughout, Clapton sings ‘Layla’ as if his life depends on it.
NOT FOND ON BLONDE – Rod Stewart & BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN
BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN (1978): Rod scores another worldwide number one album, but receives only scorn from the critics.
COUNTRY COMFORT: Emmylou Harris – QUARTER MOON in a TEN CENT TOWN:
Established as vocalist par excellence, ‘Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town’ (1978) affirmed her gift for selecting top collaborators and high quality material.
OVER THE TOP – Yes & CLOSE TO THE EDGE
Released in September ’72, ‘CLOSE TO THE EDGE’ was hailed as the ‘best prog-rock album to date’ which to some sounded the most back-handed of compliments.
NO PRETENCE – Jackson Browne & THE PRETENDER:
Rolling Stone labelled ‘THE PRETENDER’ (1976) a ‘masterpiece’ backing their praise by naming Browne ‘the most accomplished lyricist of the 70s.’
BRIDGE-END: John Lennon & WALLS and BRIDGES
WALLS and BRIDGES (1974): The only ex-Beatle without a number one 45 that was rectified when Lennon topped the US charts with ‘Whatever Get’s You thru the Night’.
WIDE RANGING – The opening day Division One fixtures of 1975-76:
Opening Day 1975-76: Gerry and the (QPR) pacemakers – Francis scores ‘Goal of the Season’ as Liverpool are beaten in the Bush.
WINDFALL – Linda Ronstadt & HASTEN DOWN THE WIND
HASTEN DOWN THE WIND (1976) is a reflective set, but no less impressive for that, Ronstadt never failing in bringing her captivating tones to bear.
SPEEDING FINE – Wings & WINGS AT THE SPEED OF SOUND
WINGS AT THE SPEED OF SOUND (1976): A fourth straight number one album and lucrative U.S. tour confirmed Paul as the most successful ex-Beatle.