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That late 1970s strum is the sound of excitement!
This record - like "Lowdown" by Boz Scaggs - has what sounds like a strum of a bass every few seconds. I've always thought that this characteristic late '70s strum was evocative of the progress associated with a road construction zone and how we'd soon get to enjoy a faster, smoother, more efficient ride.
Imagine riding down a city street with "Help Is On Its Way" or "Lowdown" blaring on the AM radio and seeing construction crews working in the breeze! The smell of summer fills the air, and bulldozers loom on a grassy lot between some fine old apartment buildings. You're informed that there's a new road being built, and you just can't wait to see it!
Those were highlights of my young life!
At a very young age, I developed a keen interest in road transport. Much of this was because of the boom in local road projects in the '70s. I even had a favorite road: Lourdes Lane in Newport. When I was about 4, I actually drew a map of the surrounding area on a paper grocery bag.
But it all came crashing down not long after. The word progress sometimes defies its own meaning. We were in the car heading to Rink's when we noticed Lourdes Lane had been completely torn down. The construction vehicles that we had been seeing there for months weren't to improve my favorite road, but to demolish it. My favorite road was gone, never to return!
Little River Band formed in Melbourne, Australia, but American Top 40 once reported that they were the group whose members hailed from the most different countries. Wikipedia says they've had members born in Australia, the Netherlands, England, Italy, New Zealand, the United States, and perhaps elsewhere. The band has also had numerous lineup changes over its half-century in existence. The group has included a caption with some of its videos on YouTube that warns...
"Unfortunately, the Little River Band that tours the United States today contains NO ORIGINAL MEMBERS. Be aware that they often use our videos, images and audio to mislead the public into believing original members will be appearing. This American band owns the trademark 'Little River Band' and this prevents the original band from performing or touring."
Time for a cool change!
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