Hoyt Axton: "Mr. Greenback Dollar Man"

Released in 1965,

this was Hoyt Axton's seventh (7th) LP.

A talented singer-songwriter whose songs were

most often popularized by other singers and groups,

Hoyt Axton was also a fairly active presence

in television and movies.

Read more about Hoyt Axton HERE.

[Hoyt Axton is also a distant cousin of this blogger! wooHOO!]

Chad & Jeremy: "Distant Shores"

Released in 1966,

this was Chad & Jeremy's fifth (5th) studio LP.

Read more about Chad & Jeremy HERE.

Cover Photo: Peter James Samerjan

Michael Nesmith: "And The Hits Just Keep On Comin'"

Released in 1972,

this was Michael Nesmith's fifth (5th) LP

of his post-Monkee's solo career.

Features, among others, his song "Different Drum,"

which was popularized by Linda Ronstadt and the Stone Poneys in 1967.

Read more about Michael Nesmith HERE.

The Friends of Distinction: "Real Friends"

Released in 1970,

this LP is among The Friends'

most popular.

Their style perfectly captures

the orchestra-backed funk/soul/pop trends of that day.

You can hear the influences of "5th Dimension," Bacharach & David,

and the accenting horn section;

very smooth and easy.

Here is "My Mind Is A Camera."

Album Design: Frank Mulvey

Illustration: Dave Wilcox

Photography: Tony DeMaria

The Friends of Distinction: "Friends & People"

Released in 1971,

this was The Friends' fifth (5th) studio LP.

Read more about The Friends of Distinction HERE.

Designer: Acy Lehman

Photographer: Nick Sangiamo

Art Director: Acy Lehman

Liner Art: Steve Bernstein

Pablo Cruise: "Part of the Game"

Released in 1979,

this was Pablo Cruise's fifth (5th) studio LP.

This album marked something of a decline

in Pablo Cruise's popularity.  Their previous two recordings,

"A Place in the Sun" and "World's Away"

had been huge successes with multiple top hits.

Read more about the rise and fall and resurgence of Pablo Cruise

HERE.

Illustrations and Cover Desgin: Greg Brown

Insert photography: J. J. Morris

Stan Wilson: "Ballads & Calypso"

Released in 1956,

this was something like Stan Wilson's

third or fourth solo LP.

Unfortunately, I could not find any articles online

describing Stan Wilson's life and career.

Cover photo: Romaine