Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Goodness - Goodness (1976 us, soft easy going art rock with some jazzy moments)



Goodness started in Bronx, New York, formed by Shelly Yarmovsky, Billie Canfield, Bobby Lang, Jay Castelli, Dave Sturdevant and Richie Giannantoni with some help from Mike Rod and Shelly Horn! 

Their first rehearsal was in Harrison N.Y. Presbyterian Church. They played on the beaches of the Hamptons, on the snowy slopes of Hunter Mountain, on the stage of the Princeton U Prom, on the streets of Bronx, before entering the studio to record their one and only album, in the winter 1975-76. 

Nice Harmony laden soft jazzy psych sound with Keyboards, Sax, Flute and Latin Percussion.
Tracks
1. You Call This Love (Jay Castelli, Shelly Yarmovsky) - 3:18
2. Run Rabbit Run (Jay Castelli, Shelly Yarmovsky, Bobby Lang) - 4:16
3. Summer Song (Jay Castelli, Shelly Yarmovsky, Bobby Lang) - 3:54
4. Let's Get Away (Jay Castelli) - 3:24
5. Winter's Coming On (Jay Castelli, Shelly Yarmovsky, Bobby Lang, Billie Canfield) - 3:36
6. Rock Band In Your Dreams (Jay Castelli) - 4:15
7. Wind Rushes By (Jay Castelli, Shelly Yarmovsky, Bobby Lang) - 3:25
8. It Ain't Easy (Jay Castelli, Shelly Yarmovsky, Bobby Lang, Billie Canfield) - 3:49
9. Girl (Jay Castelli, Billie Canfield) - 3:33

Goodness
*Shelly Yarmovsky - Lead Vocals
*Billie Canfield - Lead Vocals
*Bobby Lang - Lead, Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals
*Jay Castelli - ARP String Ensemble, Piano, Backing Vocals
*Dave Sturdevant - Drums, Percussion
*Richie Giannantioni - Bass, Backing Vocals
With
*Mike Rod - Flute
*Shelly Horn - Congas