Alabama (Canadian band)

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

History

In 1973 Alabama released a single, "Song of Love" that appeared on the top 100 in the RPM Magazine chart, peaking at No. 26 in June that year.[3] 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.[4][5] The song was nominated for a Juno Award for Canadian Country Single of the year in 1974; Alabama also received a nomination as Best Country Group.[6]

Discography

Albums

Year Album
1973 Close to Home

Singles

Year Single Chart Positions Album
CAN AC CAN CAN Country
1973 "Song of Love" 1 26 Close to Home
"Highway Driving" 29 42 19
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References

  1. "Alabama". The Canadian Pop Encyclopedia. Jam!. Retrieved September 4, 2008.
  2. "Alabama". AllMusic, Biography by John Bush
  3. "RPM 100 Top Singles". RPM, June 9, 1973
  4. "RPM 100 Top Singles". RPM, August 18, 1973
  5. "Winners of BMI Certificate". Billboard, May 17, 1975, page 56.
  6. Juno Award Nominations Listed. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. March 9, 1974. p. 54. ISSN 0006-2510.


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