*. Riverson .* (Reissue + Bonus)

Album: Riverson (1973)(Reissue 2012 + 2 Bonus)
Genre: Prog Rock (Folk/Rock/Pop/Country)  /  Canada

Originally released in 1973, as this looks to be the Montreal, Quebec folk / rock band's sole album. Believe I've perhaps heard of this obscure Canadian band now and again. Tunes that I dug the most were the (simply) beautiful "Clear Night", their somewhat stunning Beatles cover "Eleanor Rigby", "Stoney Day", "Can't Live Without You", the uplifting "Sittin' Waitin'" and the well-written "Chances". Might draw in fans and followers of America, Smokie and possibly Byrds and Bread.

Songs / Tracks Listing
01. Clear Night
02. Winter Garden
03. Eleanor Rigby
04. I'll Be There
05. Empty Sky
06. Take Me
07. Stoney Day
08. Between the Lines
09. Can't Live Without You
10. Medallion Castle
11. Hermit Glen
12. Sittin' Waitin' (Bonus)
13. Chances (Bonus)

Line-up / Musicians
Franki Hart / vocals, piano, acoustic guitar
Rayburn Blake / vocals, acoustic & electric guitar, banjo
Brian Edwards / vocals, bass
Graham Lear / drums

RATING:  7.5 / 10

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