Solo debut form the former leader of the leader of Lovin' Spoonful. Deliberately low key in it's production values compared to his former band, Sebastian expands his taste in musical styles; incorporating samba and R&B into his predominantly Folk set. Guest musicians include Crosby, Stills, Nash and CSN drummer Dallas Taylor. Includes "How Have You Been", "You're A Big Boy Now", "The Room Nobody Lives In" and "I Had A Dream", the song that opens the Woodstock soundtrack album.
1974 album, jam packed with guest stars such as Emmylou Harris, Phil Everly, Ry Cooder, Pointer Sisters, Lowell George and David Grisman. Includes one of the earliest examples of an American artist covering a Reggae song: Jimmy Cliff's "Sitting In Limbo"; again this shows off John's constant exploration of genres. Surprisingly John pulls this off with aplomb!
1976 album featuring the theme tune to the popular US TV programme "Welcome Back, Kotter" (starring a young John Travolta). This is the sound of John being filtered through the pop sensibilities of producer Steve Barri and features some fine folk blues, instrumentals and his keen ear for a simple melody. Recorded as a way to end his Reprise contract and to tie in with the theme tune becoming a hit single (his first in seven years), this is an unappreciated gem of an album.
1971 live recording, released as in retaliation against the dodgy versions MGM released of his debut album and a live concert. Their poor quality probably explains the title o fthis concert recoring. It contains a number of Spoonful tracks, covers and a handful of his own recent solo songs. Vastly superior to its MGM counterpart, this is a defining performance by the former Lovin Spoonful. Seventeen tracks, including: "Younger Generation", "Blue Suede Shoes", "Lovin' You" and "Goodnight Irene."
1971 highly ambitious release from the former Lovvin Spoonful member. Virtually an autobiographical concept album, the theme is how he and his wife Catherine got together and a road trip they took with another couple (hence the title). Featuring Dr. John, Felix Papalardi and the Esso Trinidad Steel Band, the albums jewel is the sixteen minute eponymous track that took up the whole of side two on the vinyl release! Master storytelling.
