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American Pastime

January 28, 2023

For the 2007 film, see American Pastime (film).

American Pastime is the fourteenth and final album by American rock band Three Dog Night, released in 1976.

American Pastime
Studio album by
Three Dog Night
ReleasedMarch 1976
GenreDisco, soft rock
Length34:42
LabelABC
ProducerBob Monaco
Three Dog Night chronology
Coming Down Your Way
(1975) 		American Pastime
(1976) 		The Best of 3 Dog Night
(1982)
Singles from American Pastime
  1. "Everybody's a Masterpiece"
    Released: May 1976
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic(not rated) [1]

Background

It is the band's most recent studio album (as of 2019) and the only one not to feature the founding vocalists (Danny Hutton, Chuck Negron, and Cory Wells) backed up by their long-time band, with some exceptions. It sold poorly and the band broke up in August 1976. Michael Allsup and Floyd Sneed had left the band in late 1974 to form their own group SS Fools, with former Three Dog Night member Joe Schermie, Stan Seymore, Wayne DeVillier, Bobby Kimball, and Jon Smith, to little success. Danny Hutton was fired from TDN in late 1975, and was not present for any of the recording. "Mellow Down", the song Hutton sings lead on, was recorded long before the album was released, and is likely an extra track from a previous album, such as Coming Down Your Way or Hard Labor.[2] He was replaced by Jay Gruska.

Track listing

  1. "Everybody's a Masterpiece" (George Clinton, Richard Ira Reicheg) – 2:45
  2. "Easy Evil" (Alan O'Day) – 3:38
  3. "Billy The Kid" (Billy Lawrie, Marie Lawrie) – 3:41
  4. "Mellow Down" (Andy Fairweather-Low) – 3:00
  5. "Yellow Beach Umbrella" (Craig Doerge, Judy Henske) – 4:56
  6. "Hang On" (Jay Gruska, Jeffrey Spirit) – 4:18
  7. "Southbound" (Hoyt Axton, Mark M. Dawson) – 4:11
  8. "Drive On, Ride On" (Dobie Gray, Troy Harold Seals) – 3:32
  9. "Dance The Night Away" (Bob Carpenter, David James Holster) – 4:41

Personnel

Production

  • Producer: Bob Monaco
  • Engineer: Tony Sciarrotta, Scott Spain
  • Arranger: Three Dog Night

Reception

A Cash Box Magazine album review dated April 10, 1976, states "American Pastime takes Three Dog Night in a new direction featuring a collection of tunes ranging from slick production cuts to the ever popular disco beat. Vocals are as clean and distinctive as ever, leaning toward a meticulous pop production. AM programmers will find "Billy the Kid" and "Southbound" prime pop cuts, while "Drive On, Ride On" and "Everybody's A Masterpiece" should appeal to the growing disco market. Some cuts (witness "Easy Evil") will work nicely in easy listening and MOR areas."[3]

Another Record World "Album Picks" review page dated April 17, 1976 gives another view on the album: "This one may come as a surprise to the group's older fans. The mix still focuses on vocal harmonies but the songs are r&b and disco for the most part. "Hang On", "Mellow Down" and "Everybody Is A Masterpiece" are pacesetters, the rhythm section rising in importance as the American pastime continues to dance."[4]

Another Cash Box Magazine "Picks of The Week" singles reviews page dated June 5, 1976 states the following about "Everybody's a Masterpiece", the single released off the album: "A laid-back rock hymn to humanity, this is an intelligent single from Three Dog Night that will serve to broaden its already extensive audience. The instrumentation — particularly the organ fills — is lush, and the vocals are equal to the task. Look for this to show up strong on all pop radio outlets; it's really an affecting tune."[5]

Another Record World "Single Picks" review page dated June 5, 1976, gives another view on the single: "Three Dog Night's vocal prowess remains unquestioned with this, their first effort in some time. To back up its talent, the group has constructed a solid rhythmic pulse and is headed for pop/r&b play."[6]

Charts

Album – Billboard (United States) | RPM (Canada)

Year Chart Position
1976 US Billboard Top LPs[7] 123
US Cash Box [8] 155
US Record World [9] 181

Singles

Year Single Chart Position
1976 "Everybody's a Masterpiece"[10] US Easy Listening 44

References

  1. ^ Viglione, Joe. American Pastime at AllMusic
  2. ^ How Three Dog Night Became The Ultimate '70s Singles Band Music Aficionado article
  3. ^ Cash Box Pop Picks album reviews
  4. ^ Record World Album Picks April 17, 1976
  5. ^ Cash Box Picks of The Week singles reviews
  6. ^ Record World Single Picks[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ Three Dog Night, Coming Down Your Way Chart Position Retrieved February 17, 2015
  8. ^ Cash Box Magazine Top Albums May 22, 1976
  9. ^ Record World Magazine Album Chart May 15, 1976
  10. ^ Three Dog Night, "Everybody Is a Masterpiece" Chart Position Retrieved February 16, 2015

January 28, 2023
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For the 2007 film see American Pastime film American Pastime is the fourteenth and final album by American rock band Three Dog Night released in 1976 American PastimeStudio album by Three Dog NightReleasedMarch 1976GenreDisco soft rockLength34 42LabelABCProducerBob MonacoThree Dog Night chronologyComing Down Your Way 1975 American Pastime 1976 The Best of 3 Dog Night 1982 Singles from American Pastime Everybody s a Masterpiece Released May 1976Professional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingAllMusic not rated 1 Contents 1 Background 2 Track listing 3 Personnel 4 Production 5 Reception 6 Charts 7 ReferencesBackground EditIt is the band s most recent studio album as of 2019 and the only one not to feature the founding vocalists Danny Hutton Chuck Negron and Cory Wells backed up by their long time band with some exceptions It sold poorly and the band broke up in August 1976 Michael Allsup and Floyd Sneed had left the band in late 1974 to form their own group SS Fools with former Three Dog Night member Joe Schermie Stan Seymore Wayne DeVillier Bobby Kimball and Jon Smith to little success Danny Hutton was fired from TDN in late 1975 and was not present for any of the recording Mellow Down the song Hutton sings lead on was recorded long before the album was released and is likely an extra track from a previous album such as Coming Down Your Way or Hard Labor 2 He was replaced by Jay Gruska Track listing Edit Everybody s a Masterpiece George Clinton Richard Ira Reicheg 2 45 Easy Evil Alan O Day 3 38 Billy The Kid Billy Lawrie Marie Lawrie 3 41 Mellow Down Andy Fairweather Low 3 00 Yellow Beach Umbrella Craig Doerge Judy Henske 4 56 Hang On Jay Gruska Jeffrey Spirit 4 18 Southbound Hoyt Axton Mark M Dawson 4 11 Drive On Ride On Dobie Gray Troy Harold Seals 3 32 Dance The Night Away Bob Carpenter David James Holster 4 41Personnel EditDanny Hutton vocals on one track not present during recording Chuck Negron vocals Cory Wells vocals Jay Gruska vocals Gavin Christopher conga Al Ciner guitar Dan Ferguson electric guitar Ed Greene drums Jimmy Greenspoon keyboard Skip Konte keyboard clavinet Mickey McMeel drums Dennis Belfield bass Jeff Porcaro drums Ron Stockert keyboards synthesizer bassProduction EditProducer Bob Monaco Engineer Tony Sciarrotta Scott Spain Arranger Three Dog NightReception EditA Cash Box Magazine album review dated April 10 1976 states American Pastime takes Three Dog Night in a new direction featuring a collection of tunes ranging from slick production cuts to the ever popular disco beat Vocals are as clean and distinctive as ever leaning toward a meticulous pop production AM programmers will find Billy the Kid and Southbound prime pop cuts while Drive On Ride On and Everybody s A Masterpiece should appeal to the growing disco market Some cuts witness Easy Evil will work nicely in easy listening and MOR areas 3 Another Record World Album Picks review page dated April 17 1976 gives another view on the album This one may come as a surprise to the group s older fans The mix still focuses on vocal harmonies but the songs are r amp b and disco for the most part Hang On Mellow Down and Everybody Is A Masterpiece are pacesetters the rhythm section rising in importance as the American pastime continues to dance 4 Another Cash Box Magazine Picks of The Week singles reviews page dated June 5 1976 states the following about Everybody s a Masterpiece the single released off the album A laid back rock hymn to humanity this is an intelligent single from Three Dog Night that will serve to broaden its already extensive audience The instrumentation particularly the organ fills is lush and the vocals are equal to the task Look for this to show up strong on all pop radio outlets it s really an affecting tune 5 Another Record World Single Picks review page dated June 5 1976 gives another view on the single Three Dog Night s vocal prowess remains unquestioned with this their first effort in some time To back up its talent the group has constructed a solid rhythmic pulse and is headed for pop r amp b play 6 Charts EditAlbum Billboard United States RPM Canada Year Chart Position1976 US Billboard Top LPs 7 123US Cash Box 8 155US Record World 9 181Singles Year Single Chart Position1976 Everybody s a Masterpiece 10 US Easy Listening 44References Edit Viglione Joe American Pastime at AllMusic How Three Dog Night Became The Ultimate 70s Singles Band Music Aficionado article Cash Box Pop Picks album reviews Record World Album Picks April 17 1976 Cash Box Picks of The Week singles reviews Record World Single Picks permanent dead link Three Dog Night Coming Down Your Way Chart Position Retrieved February 17 2015 Cash Box Magazine Top Albums May 22 1976 Record World Magazine Album Chart May 15 1976 Three Dog Night Everybody Is a Masterpiece Chart Position Retrieved February 16 2015 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title American Pastime amp oldid 1088075397, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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