Jackson Browne: "Late for the Sky"

Released in 1974,

this is Jackson Browne's third (3rd) album.

His unmistakable style abundantly evident

in every track of this recording.

Listen to the full album:

LATE FOR THE SKY

Read more about Jackson Browne HERE.

Front cover photograph and package design: Bob Seidermann

Front cover lettering: Rick Griffin

Back cover photograph: Henry Diltz

Cover concept: Jackson Browne

Michael Omartian: "White Horse"

Released in 1974,

this was Michael Omartian's first solo LP.

By that time,

he had already begun to build an amazing

career as a session artist,

and this album marks the beginning of 

what became a super-stellar career

as a producer.

Honestly,

this album changed my life.

Everything about it was mind-blowing

(at least to me, at the time).

From this point forward,

I would always be on the lookout

for Michael Omartian's name

in any album credits.

My favorite

was when I found his name among

the dozens of names listed

on the credits for the soundtrack,

"Jonathan Livingston Seagull";

but I have found his name

on many, many, many album credits.

Read more about Michael Omartian HERE.

My favorite track from this LP:

"Jeremiah"

Album Cover Concept: James Fitzgerald

Album Cover Art: Dave Jarvis

Photography: Harry Langdon

Lori Lieberman: "A Piece of Time"

Released in 1974,

this was Lori Leberman's third (3rd) LP.

Read more about Lori Lieberman's life and times HERE.

Illustration: William Alan Shirley

Jim Stafford: "Jim Stafford"

Released in 1974,

this was Jim Stafford's debut solo LP.

Known for such hits as "Swamp Witch,"

"Spiders & Snakes," "My Girl Bill," and "Wildwood Weed,"

in the mid-1970s, he has been a popular

stage presence in Branson, Missouri,

since 1990.

Read more about Jim Stafford HERE.

Design: David Larkham

Photography: Ed Caraeff

Linda Ronstadt: "Heart Like a Wheel"

Released in 1974,

this is Linda Ronstadt's fifth (5th) solo LP.

This is a fabulous album,

including some of Linda's beautiful covers of great songs

like "Faithless Love," "You're No Good," "When Will I Be Loved,"

"It Doesn't Matter Anymore," and "I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love With You),"

among others.

Read more about Linda Ronstadt HERE.

Cover Design: Rod Dyer

Photo: Len Correa

Innersleeve Photo: Eve Babitz

Minnie Riperton: "Perfect Angel"

Released in 1974,

this was Minnie Riperton's second (2nd) studio LP.

Contains her major hit "Lovin' You."

Read more about Minnie Riperton HERE.

Cover Photography: Barry Feinstein

Artwork: Ann Garner

The Ozark Mountain Daredevils: "It'll Shine When It Shines"

Released in 1974,

this was the Ozark Mountain Daredevils' second (2nd) studio LP.

This album contains their most popular hit, "Jackie Blue."

Read more about the Ozark Mountain Daredevils HERE.

Art Direction: Roland Young

Photography: Harry Mittman

Liner Notes: Ken Seeholzer

Homegrown 2

Released in 1974,

this was the second in KGB-FM's

"Homegrown" series 

of local artist compilations.

The Liberated Wailing Wall: "I Am Not Ashamed"

Released in 1974,

this is a great little collection of tunes

from an enthusiastic and talented crew.

You can read a little something about The Liberated Wailing Wall HERE.

Photos by Glenda Alford

Cover and Insert Design by Steffi Geiser

Evie: eponymous

This is Evie -

Evie Tornquist-Karlsson.

And this is her debut LP,

released in 1974,

when Evie was 16 years old.

I was a fan.

HERE is a brief article about Evie.

I did not record the photography/design/art credits for this LP.

Steely Dan: "Pretzel Logic"

Steely Dan's third (3rd) studio album, released in 1974.

Read an article about this LP HERE.

The musician credits reads like a Who's Who of great session players.

Album Design by David Larkham;

Art Direction and Photography: Ed Caraeff;

Cover photo: Raeanne Rubenstein.

This LP went to a collector in Malaysia.

Atlanta Rhythm Section: "Third Annual Pipe Dream"

Released in 1974, this is ARS's third LP.

Contains the track "Doraville" - which is the town in Georgia where "Studio One" is located.

Straight ahead Southern rock.  Gotta love it.

This LP went to a fan in Nebraska.

Again, I neglected to note who did this great artwork before I let it slip out of my custody.

I can almost see the names on this picture of the back cover.

Looks like maybe "Artwork and Design by Mike McCarty" and "Photography by Mark B....????"

Contemporary Ragtime Guitars

This is great music!

OR, as "Joe" at "Guitar Archipelago" puts it -

"Truly a great example of the art of ragtime guitar as played by White people."

Released in 1974. A rare classic.

Front design by Rodney Matthews.

Back design by Elaine Newman and Ruth Kirschner.

Santana: "Greatest Hits (1974)"

A truly delightful collection of some of Santana's early recordings and commercial hits.

Don't know what else to say.

Can't help but love every minute of it.

This album went to a collector in Nevada.