This Day in Music
The March Roundup!
Each month, there are a number of album releases for which the month and year are known, but not the specific day. In all of these cases, even the artist’s official website doesn’t show the specific date of release, and sometimes only reveals the year of release. It’s just hard to come by this information for some reason.
Song to a Seagull
1968: Legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell releases her first album, “Song to a Seagull.” Performed entirely by Joni on guitar and piano, except for bass on “Night in the City” by producer David Crosby, she also created the cover art.
Note: Thanks to this post on X-dot-com by Joni herself, it is now confirmed that “Song to a Seagull” was released on March 23, 1968. It will get the “full treatment” in TDIM at its next anniversary.
Wheatfield Soul
1969: “Wheatfield Soul,” the fourth studio album from Canadian rockers The Guess Who is released. It includes their classic hit, “These Eyes.”
Pure Prairie League
1972: Pure Prairie League releases their debut, self-titled studio album. The country-rock outfit from Ohio would have a huge hit later in the year with the song “Amie” from their second LP, “Bustin’ Out.”
Bare Trees
1972: Legendary British-American band Fleetwood Mac releases their sixth studio album, “Bare Trees.” Produced during the Bob Welch era, the album includes the classic single “Sentimental Lady.” Though the song didn’t chart in 1972, Bob Welch recorded a shorter version for his debut solo album, “French Kiss,” in 1977 that went to No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. His backing band for the 1977 take? All members of Fleetwood Mac, except for Stevie Nicks, though she did perform with Welch at California Jam that year.
Katy Lied
1973: Steely Dan releases their fourth studio album, “Katy Lied,” on March 1st. The debut album for Michael McDonald on backing vocals, it peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard 200.
The Rolling Stones, Now!
1965: “The Rolling Stones, Now!,” the fifth studio album from British legends The Rolling Stones is released. It includes their classic song, “Heart of Stone,” and a great cover of Willie Dixon’s “Little Red Rooster.”
Pictured: Joni Mitchell’s artwork on her album, Song to a Seagull.
