Alabama (Canadian band) explained

Alabama was a Canadian band of the early 1970s. Band members were Buster Fykes,[1] Hector McLean, Rick Knight,[2] and Len Sembaluk.[3] [4] The band performed a mix of Progressive Rock, cajun, country and soul music, including songs written by Fykes and Knight.[5]

History

In 1973 Alabama released their only album, Close to Home, on Smile Records. In addition to the band members, the album was recorded with Al Cherney on fiddle, and Hagood Hardy on Vibraphone. The first released single, "Song of Love", appeared on the top 100 in the RPM Magazine chart, peaking at No. 26 in June that year.[6] [7] A second single, "Highway Driving", was written by Fykes and Knight and was released through Maple Creek Music; it reached No. 42 in August 1973.[8] [9] [10] At the Juno Awards of 1974, "Highway Driving" was nominated for Canadian Country Single of the year in 1974; Alabama also received a nomination as Best Country Group.[11] Alabama disbanded in 1974.

Discography

Singles

YearSingleChart PositionsAlbum
CAN ACCANCAN Country
1973"Song of Love"126—Close to Home
"Highway Driving"294219

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Delaney . Larry . Ontario's Country Music Pioneers: Alabama . cmaontario.ca . CMA Ontario . 27 November 2021.
  2. Web site: Rick Knight . discogs.com . Discogs . 27 November 2021.
  3. Web site: Len Sembaluk . discogs.com . Discogs . 27 November 2021.
  4. Encyclopedia: Alabama. https://archive.today/20120710113800/http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Pop_Encyclopedia/A/Alabama.html . usurped . July 10, 2012 . . September 4, 2008 . The Canadian Pop Encyclopedia .
  5. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/alabama-mn0002287107 "Alabama"
  6. http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/films-videos-sound-recordings/rpm/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=6938& "RPM 100 Top Singles"
  7. Web site: Alabama – Song Of Love . discogs.com . Discogs . 27 November 2021.
  8. http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/films-videos-sound-recordings/rpm/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=7412& "RPM 100 Top Singles"
  9. https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/70s/1975/Billboard%201975-05-17.pdf "Winners of BMI Certificate"
  10. Web site: Alabama - Highway Driving (1973, Canada) . youtube.com . YouTube . 27 November 2021.
  11. Juno Award Nominations Listed. Billboard. March 9, 1974. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. 54. 0006-2510.

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