Category: Albums of 1979

Little Feat "Down on the Farm"

Today’s Cool Album of The Day is Little Feat, Down on The Farm. This album was released in 1979. It was being recorded when lead singer, slide guitarist, front man Lowell George passed away. Today is the 31st anniversary of Lowell death. It wasn’t one of the bands better selling, nor better received albums. But I loved it. It’s one of my Little Feat favorites. Favorite tracks? They’d include, ‘Six Feet of Snow, Down on The Farm, Perfect Imperfection’ and ‘Wake Up Dreaming.’ Some interesting guest players on the disc. David Linley, Robben Ford, Sneaky Pete Kleinow (Flying Burrito Brothers), Bonnie Raitt and future Little Feat member, Fred Tackett. Lowelll George (4-13-45) — (6-29-79) Here’s a video of the...

Fayrewether "Fayrewether"

Posted 21 Jun 2010 in 70s, Albums of 1979, Albums of the 70s

Today’s Cool Album of the Day is the first album by “Fayrewether.” Highlights include “Don’t Count Me Out” and “The Man in the Jar.” Fayrewether was a band from Cleveland Ohio. Fronted by Paul Fayrewether, they played around the Chicago area often between 1978 and 1985. They still do a few shows a year in their hometown. Do a Fayrewether search on YouTube . You’ll see some great live performances. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

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