Swan Dive

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Since we don’t currently have a US release date for Mayfair, I thought I’d post a few tracks on the site.
First up is “Precious Bryant.” This was recorded live at RCA Studio B, the famous room where Elvis recorded in the late ’50s and early ’60s. Roy Orbison, Jim Reeves, the Everly Brothers, and many more worked there. They still have the original echo chamber built into the ceiling, which gave Molly’s voice an extra rich and lustrous sound.

Hope you enjoy . . .

During my last road trip with David, we were listening to a “yacht rock” mix CD in the car. Christopher Cross, David Gates, Stephen Bishop, and of course, lots of Michael McDonald-era Doobie Brothers. What’s remarkable is how many songs McDonald sang background on. He was the busiest session singer in L.A. Ubiquitous. Even songs that he didn’t sing on sometimes sound like he did. It’s as if you can hear him in the mix. We dubbed this phenomenon “The Phantom Doobie Syndrome.”

All this brings to mind one of my favorite ever SCTV skits – where Rick Moranis plays Michael McDonald frantically running between sessions. In case you’ve never seen it, or you just need a laugh, watch it here:

Rick Moranis as Michael McDonald

Here’s what summer is all about: Luiz Bonfa, Joao Gilberto and Antonio Carlos Jobim on the beach, serenading their girls.

Bossa Beach