Late sixties group 'Love' fell apart in the early 70s, but wow did they make some fine music.
One of the first racially diverse groups, their music reflected different influences with rock and roll, prog rock, garage and psychadelia all represented. Signed to Elektra in 1966, the band scored a minor hit with Burt Bacharach's 'Little Red Book' and released their debut eponymous album that same year.
My Little Red Book
Their musical reputation largely rests on their 2 1967 albums, Da Capo and Forever Changes.
More popular in the UK than their USA home in 1968 Bryan MacLean (second songwriter and guitarist) left the band, suffering from heroin addiction as did all the members of the band (2 of which were also suffering from the same abuses) except Arthur Lee (singer, songwriter and guitarist) who convened a new line up and continued as 'Love'. 3 albums followed before a solo album by Arthur Lee.
Being abroad with no wireless (24 hour electricity isn't available for a start) I am unable to extend on the information. Have a listen and see what you think if you don't know it already. I love love, do you? From Forever Changes then...
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