Tuesday, August 21, 2018

"Rainbow Man" by Looking Glass

Looking Glass was a pop rock band with a hint of soul hailing from New Jersey. They scored a #1 smash in 1972 with "Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)," a song youngsters will recognize from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2. They set a high bar that they were never able to reach again. Largely known today as a one-hit wonder, many people have forgotten their only other charting single, "Jimmy Loves Mary-Anne," which peaked at #33 in 1973.

In-between those songs, "Rainbow Man" is a gem that fell through the cracks. This tune should have given Looking Glass a second top 10 in my opinion. The song came from their sophomore (and final) album, "Subway Serenade." They disbanded shortly thereafter.

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