Rio Grande – Self-Titled S/T,1971 Folk/Rock LP, SEALED!, Original RCA Pressing

Rio Grande – Self-Titled S/T,1971 Folk/Rock LP, SEALED!, Original RCA Pressing
An Album/ LP by Rio Grande described as follows:

Performer/Band: Rio Grande
Title: “Rio Grande” Self-Titled LP
Label/Pressing Date: RCA Records label, pressed in 1971 (original pressing)
Manufacturer’s Catalog #: LSP-4454, Stereo
Condition of Record: SEALED/Presumed Mint! (see notes below regarding grading). Sold as-is.
Condition of Label: SEALED/Presumed Mint
Condition of Jacket: SEALED/VG+, very small cut-out, slightly bumped corner lower right
Inner Sleeve Included (Yes/No): Yes
Contains these songs:
Side 1: Idle Idabelle; Me and My Wife; End of The Bottle; Sue Ann; So Good To Be Free.

Side 2: Wish I Could See You Again; What Do You Do When Love Flies Out Your Window; Before My Time; Nice and Easy; Dog Song.

This is a sadly overlooked early 70’s hippie country rock release. It’s a fine album, with quality songwriting, good vocals, excellent musicianship, and great arrangements. It’s pretty amazing that this sunk without a trace, considering the success of bands like The Byrds, NRPS, and Flying Burrito Bros at the time. It’s one for fans of those bands to check out, for sure.