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Cross Country is a band formed in 1973 by three fourths of the musical group The Tokens- Jay Siegel, Mitch Margo and Phil Margo. The group released one self-titled album.
Compared to those who know about Intercourse by The Tokens, only few will know about this hidden gem. Somehow hidden away by Atlantic Records, this may be the most incredible effort ever by Phil and Mitch Margo, and Jay Siegel of the original "The Tokens" who helped create the smash hit The Lion Sleeps Tonight in 1961.
Fantastic album. Harmony vocals are very reminiscient of the Beach Boys but with a subtle touch of country music. Don't know anything about these guys, but it's a shame they didn't make any more records.
Cross Country are a bit like Crosby Stills Nash & Young, at least in the tight harmonies and rural folky hippie rock they produce.
Nice laid back sip on iced tea and smoke some herb type o' stuff. Every now and then they do give rocking out a shot so it's not all mellow. This was released in 1973 on Atco records and is their only LP.
01. Today - 2:52
02. Just A Thought - 3:22
03. Cross Country - 3:49
04. In The Midnight Hour - 3:16
05. Thing With Wings - 4:35
06. Tastes So Good To Me - 3:13
07. A Fall Song - 2:48
08. Choirboy - 3:18
09. A Ball Song - 2:52
10. A Smile Song - 4:26
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12 comments:
Not familiar with these guys.Will give a listen.Thanks.
For some reason or other the cover looks familiar but I don't remember ever having listened to this, so thanks very much for the opportunity!
Thank you Chris. I had always been curious about this one.
Thank you.Never heard this one before...
Thanx a lot!
Wow! Thanks!
This is great. Yes, it´s a minor classic. There´s even a countrified version of Midning Hour! Yes, that´s the very same soul song made famous by mighty Wilson Pickett. Great musicianship, great vocals, great songs. Shame that this is their only release. A bit like Heron in the Old Blighty. Henry
I actually bought this album when it was originally issued. Kept it for a couple of years and sold it to a used record shop. Thanks for posting!
I will try it, thanks
Thanks for this wonderful unknown pearl. A real discovery! Any chance anyone could post The Token's Intercourse album? Would be appreciated.
dan-the-man
I love the vocal harmonies, and the cover art by Richard Mantell. Nice artwork scanning.
I have an original copy of the vinyl given to me by a friend who was one of the band members back in 73. About wore it out back in the day full of scratches and badly worn. Would love to locate a new copy.
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