Category Archives: Rite
YATHABHUTHA
Seeing Things As They Really Are (Rite 34506 WHA-0133) 1974? For coming up with an original band name I’d say these guys deserve a 10. Don’t ask me to pronounce it but it’s a Sanskrit word which when translated equals … Continue reading
Filed under (USA), 34506 WHA-0133, about 1974, Rite, Seeing Things As They Really Are, YATHABHUTHA
PROCLAIM
Sweet Revival (Proclaim/Rite PSLP 1163) 1973 Five-person girl/guy outfit from Des Moines, Iowa with simple appealing folk style on their self-made record. Usually female vocals in the spotlight, backed by acoustic guitar, bass, piano and flute. A few of the … Continue reading
TEDD BROWNE
This Little Light Of Mine (Rite 22825/6) 1968 Black Catholic folksinger doing covers of ‘St. Francis’ Prayer’, ‘I’m On My Way’, ‘De Colores’ and the title tune along with many of his own selections. Browne’s voice is pleasantly gentle and … Continue reading
Filed under (USA), 1968, 22825/6, Rite, TEDD BROWNE, This Little Light Of Mine
GOSPEL PLOW
Living Epistles (Rite 33289/90) 1974? Gospel Plow or Living Epistles: I can’t quite tell which is the name of the group and which is the album title. What I can tell you is it’s three guys plunking out fresh natural … Continue reading
Filed under (USA), 33289/90, about 1974, GOSPEL PLOW, Living Epistles, Rite
JOYFUL NOISE (IN)
Smile On Your Brother (Rite S-770-1) 1970? More of that low-fi co-ed folk ensemble sound, but with a few notable solo and small-group performances on side two. Those would include Eric Anderson’s ‘My Land Is A Good Land’, Ewan MacColl’s … Continue reading
Filed under (USA), JOYFUL NOISE (IN), Rite, S-770-1, Smile On Your Brother
CEPHAS (PA)
Teen Challenge Presents (Rite 32218) 1973 Low-budget Pennsylvania basement folk/folkrock troupe led by Jeff Cogswell. The Rite label usually signifies a totally homemade affair and that’s pretty much what Cephas is. The background vocals behind Jeff are fairly amateur, but … Continue reading
