In previous blogs, I’ve written about how as a kid my family
vacations were mostly centered around the beaches in Florida ……Daytona Beach , Ft.
Myers , Orlando ,
Tampa ……yep
sweet indeed. As we headed down I-75S
each year in our Chevy Caprice, Dad always had the tunes playing. In the mid to late 70’s, you didn’t have to wait
long for the DJ to spin a tune from a duo who hails from the very state that
was our destination.
’76 Chevy Caprice…..gotta love it J
Howard and David Bellamy, known as the Bellamy Brothers, were
burning up the charts with hits like “Let Your Love Flow”, “If I Said You Have
A Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me”, “Lovers Live Longer”, and “Do
You Love As Good As You Look.” Their
list of successes is impressive. Just to
name a few, they’ve charted 20 number one singles and over 50 hits overall on
the country charts. In 1976 “Let Your
Love Flow” was not only a hit on the country charts, but it was also named #1
on Billboards Hot 100 and #2 on Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks.
Their catalog of songs showcases their musical influences
from southern rock to perhaps a little reggae.
When you blend it all with that undeniable sibling harmony, you have
perfection indeed. They’ve certainly set the standard for many of today’s
country stars including fellow Floridians Easton Corbin and Jake Owen. And, there doesn’t appear to be an end in
sight…thankfully! Check out their
current happenings at http://bellamybrothers.com/
Betcha didn’t know
this…Howard Bellamy once worked as road manager for
comedian/musician/singer/songwriter Jim Stafford. Stafford ’s
former road manager was none other than Leo Gallagher. Yep that Gallagher…the watermelon crushing
comedian himself.
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2011 CMA Fest – The last time I saw
them live was close to 30 yrs ago! I was
beyond pumped!
Now…it’s time
to enjoy some of those chart topping tunes.
Vintage country…true classics! Just
as I enjoyed listening on our trek to the Sunshine State
Do You Love As Good As
You Look
Let Your Love Flow
If I Said You Have A
Beautiful Body Would You Hold It Against Me
When I’m Away From You
Lovers Live Longer
Sugar Daddy
Twitter: @bellamybrothers
Facebook: Bellamy Brothers Band
Myspace: The Bellamy Brothers
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