Word: poco
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Bass player Timothy B. Schmit, a former member of Poco who replaces Meisner, adds a new dimension to the Eagles, tempering the fury of The Long Run with his romantic "I Can't Tell You Why." Schmit's haunting tenor elevates run-of-the-mill lyrics to a sensitive, convincing level. In fact, the cut epitomizes what makes the good songs on this album click: they're from the heart, reflecting the experience and professionalism of the band members--they indicate the Eagles' ability to work creatively witnin the framework of their talents...
...York's subway police learn un poco de espa...
...Souther, Hillman, and Furay Band is an attempt at a minor supergroup. With the exception of Souther, a marginally successful A.A. solo artist, the band has good credentials. Furay, one of the lesser-known members of the legendary Buffalo Springfield, left to form Poco, which concentrated mainly on country-rock. Hillman went from the Byrds to the now defunct Flying Burrito Brothers, after which he spent some time with Stephen Stills's group, Manassas. Although not a critic's band, this group does have a hit single, "Falling in Love," which is gradually climbing the charts. Orpheum theater, October...
...Furay play the big Saturday night Cape date. The Dogs are actually pretty bad although they've somehow earned a reputation for being great in concert; the Coliseum is intimate for them, since they usually play in football stadiums and the like. SH&F are part of the Byrds-Poco-L.A. set and very mellow...
Souther, Hillman and Furay, are at Tufts Thursday night at 8. They're a new band, part of the constantly regrouping L.A. good-vibes country-rock scene. Chris Hillman is an ex-Byrd, Richie Fruay an ex-Poco and J.D. Souther an ex-producer and solo artist. Like most superstar bands with names that remind you of law firms, Souther, Hillman and Furay will probably split up after a record or two--so catch them while they last...