Friday, October 12, 2012

"Lovers Live Longer"...there's a fun concept


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.

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 when I was a kid…I crank em up as I’m traveling around town to this day.  The only thing missing is the Chevy Caprice, and Dad driving. J 

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




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