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Michael Franks ... 50th anniversary of his breakthrough album

Any fans? It doesn't get more 70s....

American singer and songwriter, considered a leader of the quiet storm movement. He has recorded with a variety of well-known artists, such as Patti Austin, Art Garfunkel, Brenda Russell, Claus Ogerman, Joe Sample, and David Sanborn. His songs have been recorded by Gordon Haskell, Shirley Bassey, The Carpenters, Kurt Elling, Diana Krall, Patti LaBelle, Lyle Lovett, The Manhattan Transfer, Leo Sidran, Veronica Nunn, Carmen McRae, Ringo Starr and Natalie Cole.

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by Anonymousreply 4June 30, 2025 8:42 PM

Absolutely love his Tiger in the Rain album.

I might’ve dismissed this as bland smooth jazz when it was released, but I find it both relaxing and seductive in 2025.

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by Anonymousreply 1June 30, 2025 8:20 PM

Popsicle Toes

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by Anonymousreply 2June 30, 2025 8:20 PM

Thanks, R2. The first song I thought of when I saw this thread.

by Anonymousreply 3June 30, 2025 8:27 PM

Hourglass, Barefoot on the Beach and The Lady Wants to Know are my favorites. I also like his homage to NYC:

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by Anonymousreply 4June 30, 2025 8:42 PM
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