Absolutely fantastic album. Played this a lot in 1976… that saying something because a lot of great albums came out that year!

Shoe shine in my pocket

Justin Hayward, lead singer for the Moody Blues, turned 80 today.

from their 1970 album Looking On, their first album to feature Jeff Lynne

The late Dan McCafferty, singer for Nazareth, was born on this day in 1946.

Modern Records / Album 1981 - Single 1982.

Liberty Records

Saw Kansas last night in Deadwood, SD and the show was next-level great. Anyone concerned about the band not having any original members need not worry. These guys sound like vintage Kansas and to me, it’s all about the music, regardless of who is playing. Plus, these guys have been on tour for some time and they still brought a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
I have been a Kansas fan since they put out their first album, and I will admit I was a trifle concerned that this wouldn’t be any more than a tribute band going through the motions. Not to worry, this is the current, authorized version of Kansas and they are incredible.

I'm just really shocked. They notoriously don't license their music. They made an exception for Almost Famous but that's because it was made by a good friend of theirs, but even then the stopped short of letting him use Stairway. They even made Wayne's World edit out the 5 notes of Stairway he plays at the guitar store. So this is a shock.

I guess either times are tight in the houses of the holy or they realize they need to secure their legacy with the next generation.

All that said it makes this trailer cool as f*ck.

Harvest Records