I picked this up out of a used bin during a trip to Dallas this past week. I don't recall ever buying a copy, but I must have dubbed a cassette of a college buddy's CD because when I stuck this disc in the tray I knew every dang tune and found myself humming along. Then there was the bonus of the jewel case having smooth edges and I don't know why that fascinates me, but it does. All this for $2!
Recorded direct-to-digital using the Mitsubishi X-80 and released on the Digital Music Products label. Pretty advanced music tech stuff for '84.
I couldn't find any press on this one, but that just means fewer people heard about this tasty, melodic, light fusion/smooth jazz in the same vein as Yellowjackets or maybe a more folksy version of Steps Ahead. I dig the thing and am glad I found a copy.
Peak on the US Billboard Top 200 chart: Did not chart
Tracks: My top picks are Light At The End Of The Tunnel, Room With A View Of You, Mermaid, Surprise Party, and High Roller.
Personal Memory Associated with this CD: I'm immediately taken back to the un-air-conditioned, Jim Walter-ish pre-fab house (below) in which I lived with two other music majors as a college upperclassman. My share of the rent was $75/month. My room didn't have closet, so technically it would be listed as a 2 bedroom, 1 bath house. It was a great place for parties and was often used for that purpose, particularly following concerts/recitals and finals weeks. There was always music in that house, both live and recorded - including this Flim & The BB's album, apparently.
I lived in this house 1987-88; the above photo was taken in 2002. Not much had changed then except that front 'porch' had been added. If Google is to be believed, the house stands today, I'm not sure how.
Previously revisited for the blog:
Vintage BB's (1991)
Big Notes (1985)
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