Sammy Johns (1973) Early Morning Love - LOST 70s GEMS

Sammy Johns is to me the underrated star of Folk Rock, particularly in the mid 70s when the genre was taking a hit with only Glenn Campbell, John Denver to be of any real note. But John's material on his 1973 solo album captures the celestial spirit of 70s Folk Rock with it's misty pedal steel, wash of electric piano, revved up sunshine pop acoustic strums and angelic vocals. This punchy folk tune also manages to embrace the post hippie vibe of the early 70s, best exemplified by Chevy Van; Johns' big hit. It's the upfront acoustic guitar with it's ringin out like tinkerbells and harmonics alongside Johns' gossamer vocals so clear and soaring into astral plains.