Today Marks The 55th Anniversary of The Bar-Kay’s’ 3rd Studio Album “Black Rock” Originally Released on February 1, 1971.
“Black Rock” is the third studio album by American funk group The Bar-Kays released in 1971 on Volt Records.
The album reached #12 on the U.S. Billboard Soul charts, and at #90 on the U.S. Billboard Top LPs chart.
After rebuilding the band in 1969 with the release of their second album “Gotta Groove” after a brief hiatus the two surviving members, Ben Cauley (trumpet) and James Alexander (bass), released their third album “Black Rock” in 1971.
The Bar-Kays introduced their new lead vocalist Larry Dodson, formerly of vocal group The Temprees to their fans.
With Larry Dodson at helm The Bar-Kays came with a gritty rock/Funk album with a touch of psychedelic soul which gave us a glimpse of way yet to come. Although the album wasn’t polished the band was getting their formula together.
The album standouts are "How Sweet It Would Be," a cover of the Bobby Bloom hit "Montego Bay," and the cover of Sly & The Family Stone’s classic “Dance to the Music”.
Tracklisting:
A1. Baby I Love You 8:36
A2. I've Been Trying 4:13
A3. You Don't Know Like I Know 6:30
B1. Dance To The Music 5:22
B2. A Piece Of Your Peace 4:03
B3. Six O'Clock News Report 4:02
B4. How Sweet It Would Be 3:45
B5. Montego Bay 2:44
By Romie Rome for Musique Funkology.©
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