[2022-09-30] The Cowsills "Rhythm Of The World" (Omnivore)

Hank · 01 Dec 2004

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B75CHPM8/?tag=imwan-20

Description
First new music from the band in nearly 30 years, includes 11 brand new songs written by the band.

Some of the best music made in the last 60 years has been delivered by musical families. Think about it… The Everly Brothers, The Beach Boys, Bee Gees, The Jackson 5, The Staple Singers, Pointer Sisters, Kings Of Leon, Oasis… and The Cowsills!

Starting in 1965, The Cowsills was composed of six siblings, performing their instruments and singing those glorious harmonies as only families can. Originally starting as a regional act (from Newport, Rhode Island), the group was “founded” by Joda Records owners Danny Sims and reggae/pop singer Johnny Nash (“I Can See Clearly Now”) in the mid-’60s for whom they recorded a handful of singles before turning towards more national recognition when they were signed to MGM Records in 1967. At this point, the group’s mother Barbara and young sister Susan joined the act and they were awarded a Gold record for over one million copies sold of their very first single for MGM, the sublime, “The Rain, The Park & Other Things.” This began a series of chart records that dominated the Top 40 for the next three years. Among the classic Cowsills recordings are “We Can Fly,” “Indian Lake,” “Hair” (from the rock musical Hair), and “Love American Style” (the theme song from the popular ABC-TV show of the same name). The group also recorded and charted with five successful albums during this time period. The band and their story were even the inspiration for the popular 1970s sitcom The Partridge Family. The group was also a prosperous touring attraction up through 1972, spreading their harmonious hope and love to an adoring fan base. They even had their own comic book published in 1968.

As all families do, the group went through a series of changes, disbanding in 1972. But music never left the soul of this tuneful and melodic kin. Over the years, the group, as individuals, continued to make music and even reunited in 1978 and 1993 to make historic records that are woefully out of print.

Now, nearly 30 years after their last recordings as a group, The Cowsills are returning with new music for the new world! Omnivore Recordings is proud to announce the release of Rhythm Of The World. Eleven brand new songs written by the band. The ambassadors of goodwill and love will be on the road through 2023 thrilling fans with their classic hits and soon to be new favorites!

Tracklist
1. Ya Gotta Get Up!
2. Lend A Hand
3. Hawks On The Line
4. Every Little Secret
5. Nuclear Winter
6. Rhythm Of The World
7. Largo Nights
8. Goodbye’s Not Forever
9. The Long Run
10. Try To Believe It Too
11. Katrina

Hank · 01 Dec 2004

Previewed, in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, "Nuclear Winter." Sounds like Paul on lead vocals, with Susan on the bridge.

joelee · **Joined:** 19 Dec 2007 **Posts:** 76 **Location:** Texas

Wonder why John Cowsill isn't involved.

Hank · 01 Dec 2004

Because he's busy touring with Mike Love's Beach Boys tribute band. I think he did drop in for a guest appearance on a song or two. Susan's husband Russ Broussard has been their drummer for the last 20-ish years.

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Jul 20, 2022 11:40 am

The CD is now up for pre-order with a September 30th release date. Link and cover image are in the first post.

Linda · **Posted:** Tue Aug 02, 2022 11:53 am

The pre-order price has dropped by $4, down to $12.99:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B75CHPM8/?tag=imwan-20

Linda · **Posted:** Sun Aug 28, 2022 1:57 am

Check out the album trailer:

And here's the audio of the title track in full:

Hank · 01 Dec 2004

I'm curious if they're going to hold to their statement that PledgeMusic pre-orders would be fulfilled. I haven't had any communication from them on the subject in over 3 years. I guess I'll find out soon enough.

Rokin Robin of Locksley · 20 Oct 2007

From just 2 months ago, looking and sounding super fab, these 2 oldie goodies:

Hank · 01 Dec 2004

Hank wrote:

I'm curious if they're going to hold to their statement that PledgeMusic pre-orders would be fulfilled. I haven't had any communication from them on the subject in over 3 years. I guess I'll find out soon enough.

Following up - I got an email last week with a download link, and an assurance that they'd begun packaging CDs for mailing. If you ordered other swag in addition to the CD, they'd wait to ship until everything was in-hand so they would only have to ship once per pledger.

Quote:

Sean Kelly <seankellywrites26@gmail.com>
Oct 18, 2022, 7:54 AM (9 days ago)
to

Hey Pledgers! Sean Kelly here. I wanted to first thank all of you for your patience as I've been working through the 636 pledges we originally received and making sure everyone's info is up to date. It's been quite a process, but we're at the first step now, which is the digital download of the album that you're entitled to as a pledger!

That said, please enjoy your download version of the album! And let me know if anyone has trouble with the download link.

<URL redacted>

I also wanted to reiterate what the band has said a few times already, on the podcast and social media, etc: Right now, we're fulfilling orders that are Rhythm of the World CDs only. If you ordered a CD with other items, like a t-shirt, a cappella CD, poster, vinyl, etc., you'll be receiving your entire order in one package when those other items are ready to be shipped. With shipping costs, it doesn't make sense for us to send out multiple packages to one person. So we're waiting on orders that have a variety of items, that way everything goes out at once. I'll be updating everyone as soon as other items are ready to be shipped!

As for those who ordered just a 'Rhythm' CD (signed or unsigned), I just received boxes from Bob yesterday. So once the shipping materials arrive I'll be packaging all of the CDs and getting them sent out. There are several hundred, so I'm hoping that by the time I get materials delivered and start packing, I can have CDs shipped out this week.

Thanks again for your patience and for supporting the campaign originally, and thanks for sticking with me during this process!

Sean

[2022-09-30] The Cowsills "Rhythm Of The World" (Omnivore)

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