The Ozark Mountain Daredevils [1973]

Performer: Ozark Mountain Daredevils
Producer: David Anderle; Glyn Johns
Distributor: Universal Distribution

Notes: Personnel: John Dillon (vocals, guitar, electric guitar, dulcimer, autoharp, mandolin, fiddle, keyboards, percussion); Randle Chowning (vocals, guitar, electric guitar, harp, harmonica); Larry Lee (vocals, guitar, keyboards, drums, percussion); Steve Cash (vocals, harmonica, harpsichord, percussion); Michael Granda (vocals, percussion); Buddy Brayfield (keyboards). Photographers: Jeremy Parkin; Bill Higgins; Kansas Film Works. The group's first album is also their most successful rock effort, an ebullient country-rock collection that sounds a lot like the Flying Burrito Brothers of around the same period, with richer production and more of a sense of humor than the Burritos had, and highlighted by some excellent songs ("Country Girl," "Road to Glory," "If You Wanna Get to Heaven"). Randle Chowning's "Country Girl," in particular, is amazing as a harmonica-driven near-twin of the Eagles' "Take It Easy" that you sort of wish ran for ten minutes instead of just three. Steve Cash's jew's harp/harmonica showcase "Chicken Train" brings the band back to its roots. ~ Bruce Eder

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