I have 2 copies of this on vinyl and both distort like mad half way through the last cut on the first side, Nine Houses. I do not have distortion problems like this with any other CD-4 vinyl. Does your vinyl play quietly on this cut?
Oops! Sorry I forgot to reply to your question. Jeez, it's been a few years, huh?
@: No, my copy played fine; pulled it out the other evening, think it was released or a hit about this time of year back in '73.
S&C's albums were always inconsistent, even early on, when they were with the short-lived T.A. label, but their talent was obvious. Their harmonies had an Everly Brothers influence, and given their occasional 'western' themed songs, that was possibly intentional. At one point they were instrumentalists in a later incarnation of the Champs (of "Tequila" fame), and from there decided to work together. Took several years to connect, but the move to Warner Bros. was a big help, as was linking up with veteran studio musician/producer Louie Shelton.
Both the old buggers are still with us, in their seventies now. I was surprised that Jim Seals was not older (born 1940, same year as Ringo); he's always looked a tad wizened, like a guy you would expect to see hanging around a saloon in Dodge City or Dry Gulch...
In their heyday, Record World mag did a special section on them which was mighty detailed and informative beyond the usual promotional schmooze, getting into their private life, their faith, etc. They came off as very personable and thoughtful guys.
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