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From 1972, James Eugene "Jim" Seals and Darrell George "Dash" Crofts, "Summer Breeze". I couldn't allow Summer to pass without posting this record. To me, this has always been one of many favorites. You remember the 1958 instrumental hit song, "Tequila" by The Champs..? Seals & Crofts were part of that group! Jim Seals is the brother of Dan Seals. You remember him.. he was "England Dan" in the 1970's duo England Dan and John Ford Coley. Jim Seals had explained: "We operate on a different level, we try to create images, impressions and trains of thought in the minds of our listeners.". Hence the phrase, "Blowing through the jasmine in my mind". They'd used it to bring about feelings of contentment and harmony. Enjoying the simple pleasures of life. So, whatever happened to Seals & Crofts..? Well, I try to keep political and religious commentary out of my bio's, but in this case, it's necessary. In 1974, Seals & Crofts had released a very controversial album, their sixth, "Unborn Child". They were both members of the Baha'i Faith and very Pro-Life. The concept of the album had originated with Lana Bogan. She was the wife of recording Engineer Joseph Bogan. She had watched a documentary on abortion, and had written a poem from the perspective of the aborted fetus. According to Dash Crofts, because the subject matter was such a sensitive issue, so controversial, Warner Brothers had warned them not to release the album. However, being Pro-Life, this was a sensitive issue to them as well. To them, it was far more important than the money. Of course, to Warner, it was all about business. And of course, the album was released.. and, according to Bill de Young, the duo had "crossed the thin line" that separated their music from the Baha'i Faith. Unfortunately, this had hurt their popularity and the album was negatively criticized by music critics and had gotten bad reviews. I like this album.. especially the song, "King of Nothing". For me, there are good memories associated with that song. I was driving through Texas at the time. That's where I had met Wolfman Jack - out on the highway in the middle of nowhere. Anyway, Seals & Crofts had recorded many wonderful songs, and they're still, and will remain, one of my favorites performers from the 1970's. I mean, how can you not think about the 70's and not think about a Seals & Crofts song? Diamond Girl.., I'll Play For You.., We May Never Pass This Way Again.., Hummingbird.., I believe I'll play some Seals and Crofts today. How about you..?