The Smoke from a Distant Fire

Product Description
Is there any song that sums up the late ’70s music scene like 'Smoke from a Distant Fire'? It had the blue-eyed soul crossed with high-gloss L.A. production sound of the Doobie Brothers, Kenny Loggins and other superstars of the era, with the kind of hook only real pros could create. For, as is often the case with so-called "one-hit wonders," Ed Sanford and John Townsend had spent years in the music business before hitting it big with this album. Indeed, the sound of this record was no accident; the duo had worked with both Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins (who repays the favor with a great vocal on 'Oriental Gate') before cutting this 1977 release. And talk about music biz connections—the album was produced by the great Jerry Wexler and Barry Beckett! So, it’s no surprise this one is a hot item for ’70s pop collectors—a 'Collectors’ Choice Music' exclusive!

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The Smoke from a Distant Fire

Average customer rating:

Smoking
A Classic.
A Special Album
Even better than I remember
Great to hear it again.

The Smoke from a Distant Fire
Sanford & Townsend
Manufacturer: Collector's Choice
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001CKRBE
Release Date: 2004-07-13

Tracks:

Smoke From A Distant Fire
Mollah Moo Mazuma (Sin City Wahh-oo)
Oriental Gate (No Chance Of Changin' My Mind)
Shake It To The Right
Squire James
Does It Have To Be You
Lou
Sunshine In My Heart Again
In For The Night
Rainbows Colored In Blue

Album Description

Is there any song that sums up the late '70s music scene like 'Smoke from a Distant Fire'? It had the blue-eyed soul crossed with high-gloss L.A. production sound of the Doobie Brothers, Kenny Loggins and other superstars of the era, with the kind of hook only real pros could create. For, as is often the case with so-called "one-hit wonders," Ed Sanford and John Townsend had spent years in the music business before hitting it big with this album. Indeed, the sound of this record was no accident; the duo had worked with both Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins (who repays the favor with a great vocal on 'Oriental Gate') before cutting this 1977 release. And talk about music biz connections—the album was produced by the great Jerry Wexler and Barry Beckett! So, it's no surprise this one is a hot item for '70s pop collectors—a 'Collectors' Choice Music' exclusive!

Customer Reviews:

Smoking.......2007-06-28

I'm thrilled that this album finally come out as a CD. I've been saving an an original album for years. Smoke from a Distant Fire is a classic, but there are other great songs such as Rainbows covered in Blue, In for the Night, Sunshine in my Heart etc. etc. I was always surprised that this group didn't last too long.

A Classic........2007-05-09

Many thanks to Collector's Choice for reissuing this magnificent album on CD, previously only available on disc in the fine but expensive and rare Japanese pressing.
"Smoke From A Distant Fire" is one of a few dozen tunes that instantly, for those of us in our late 30s/early 40s, takes you back to the great days of AM gold. And, the good part, it's not the only catchy, likeable tune on the record.
In a time when almost anything seems to qualify as "a classic", this duo and these tunes really are.

A Special Album.......2006-11-13

I had this album back in the days of vinyl and had to buy the CD. It's as good as I remember blending jazz with rock for their unique sound.

Even better than I remember.......2006-10-17

Sanford and Townsend blew me away thirty years ago with this album. Their performance at the Bottom Line in NYC was even better. Their voice, harmonies, and music are simply incredible. Since my turntable went kaput, I've been unable to enjoy this incredible album. Squire James has become a staple in my household for Halloween music. Now we can enjoy those days all over again. Just sit back, kick back, and get ready to rock n' roll with rock n' soul music!

Great to hear it again........2005-10-06

These guys are simultaneously a rock and roll treasure and a rock and roll tragedy. This is one of the best albums of the era--every song on it is tremendous and instead of being one-hit wonders, S&T should have dominated the airwaves like Fleetwood Mac or the Eagles.

The only thing better than this was the demo that got them their record deal. The demo, which featured these songs played by Loggins & Messina's band and recorded by their production team is so much better than this admittedly hit-bound recording, it's sick. The grooves are slinkier, Townsend doesn't sound so stiff and ready for radio. The whole demo has this organic southern smile on it that is truly amazing. Why Warner's re-recorded it is a mystery. Maybe the guys can get the rights to their demo tracks and release them on CD. Hell, it's only been 30 years. Now that would be something to buy!

Still "Smoke" is a tremendous record. None of the later records came close.

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Smoke from a Distant Fire
Sanford & Townsend
Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000BRHQOA
Release Date: 2000-11-27

Average customer rating:

Such Great Music!
Sanford Townsend Band
Some of the best music ever recorded
Beethoven, Motzart, Sanford Townsend Band ........
When Will Another CD Be Released?

Smoke from a Distant Fire
Sanford & Townsend
Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Visi
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004WIL8
Release Date: 2000-11-27

Album Description

Japanese exclusive CD reissue of AOR act's 1976 album. Tracks include 'Oriental Gate' and 'Shake It To The Right'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Japanese Exclusive Release.

Customer Reviews:

Such Great Music!.......2005-01-01

It took me forever to finally get this gem, but it was so worth the wait. Some of the best music I've ever heard. They had it all! Wouldn't it be great for them to get together again?! I just wonder if they really know just how good they were and how much they are missed.

Sanford Townsend Band.......2004-01-08

You may want to wait to order this disc. Collector's Choice (ccmusic.com) music now has a domestically available version for $12.95. Wait a couple of months and you'll see it here at Amazon.

Some of the best music ever recorded.......2003-12-28

I have been looking for this CD for years...cannot believe it is not available in this form in this country. John Townsend has a website, and even he is looking for it. His website includes the history of this band. Very interesting. I had the album long ago and wore it out. It was one of my favorites. They had a great sound and great lyrics.

Beethoven, Motzart, Sanford Townsend Band ...............2003-05-31

Thats how music history books should be written, it was 1977, I first heard this album on a verandah overlooking the Indian Ocean in Perth Western Australia on a hot breezy Saturday evening watching the sun setting over the whitetops ..... WOW, what a old flashback that is, party goin on inside, my Triumph under the balcony, I got up, grabbed the keys, and went for a blast, that song has been a permanant source of pleasure in my old head for decades now .... mist in your eyes from the smoke of a distant fire.... da da da da ada, sounds even better with the exhaust note of a 750 Bonnie ... da da da da

When Will Another CD Be Released?.......2002-10-20

When you think of all the material that has been released out on CD. Why is this not available in North America. C'mon Warner!

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