This, their second album came out in 1970. Jimmy Messina’s "You Better Think Twice" became one of their signature songs. A quintessential American country rock band, Poco was formed by Richie Furay and Jim Messina after Buffalo Springfield broke up in 1968. Their unique 3-part harmony helped lead the way and establish that killer west coast country rock sound. Listen to Poco and then an Eagles song. With various lineups over the past 40 years, Poco still plays today. My pals Bill C. and Steve saw them last night at a Chicago bar. With 24 original albums and 26 "Best of" collections, this is the only one I have. 
This record (I’m betting on vinyl) is in the Poco exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Before the Eagles and way before Restless Heart - there was Poco. This record was produced by Jimmy Messina and features Richie Furay on guitar, vocals; Rusty Young on guitars and vocals; Timothy B. Schmit on bass and vocals (heard of him?) George Grantham on drums, vocals. Bill C. should post a mini concert review below. The Laurel Canyon book I just finished mention budding album cover designer Gary Burden who did this album. Album photography by fellow Laurel Canyonite Henry Diltz. Also above is the album's back cover. I don't usually show back covers, but this one's too good!
This record (I’m betting on vinyl) is in the Poco exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Before the Eagles and way before Restless Heart - there was Poco. This record was produced by Jimmy Messina and features Richie Furay on guitar, vocals; Rusty Young on guitars and vocals; Timothy B. Schmit on bass and vocals (heard of him?) George Grantham on drums, vocals. Bill C. should post a mini concert review below. The Laurel Canyon book I just finished mention budding album cover designer Gary Burden who did this album. Album photography by fellow Laurel Canyonite Henry Diltz. Also above is the album's back cover. I don't usually show back covers, but this one's too good!
POCO - phenomenal show
ReplyDeleteVenue - The Cubby Bear in Wrigleyville
Show Time - 10- 11:45pm
There harmonies are still pure - their voices are still strong. Amazing! A room that could hold 500-600 (they say 1000!) and there was only 175 of us there. Like a private show. Rusty Young (almost bald now) is a master on the steel guitar and mandolin. Paul Cotton (Chgo native we found out) is pushing 60 and can still hit the high sweet notes on Bad Weather. Absolutely spectacular. Nov 6 - PPL (Pure Prairie League) / Poco & Firefall in grand Rapids, MI. Whose in?? Road trip. Bill C
Thanks Bill - I should have joined you guys...
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