Faragher Bros / Family Ties

A blue-eyed soul family band from Redlands, California, the Faragher Brothers is known as the first all-white band to have an appearance on Soul Train. After releasing their self-titled debut album in 1976, they made a 6 week club and small hall tour of the with acts like Tower of Power, and Vicki Sue Robinson in the summer. In the autumn, they were in the studio to record the second album with new producersf Kenny Kerner and Ritchie Wise, known for Gladys Knight and the Pips. Thus, the band released the second album “Family Ties” in 1977.

Release: 1977
Label: ABC Records Inc., USA (AB-1009)

First Reissued CD Release: 22 November, 2000 (MCA - Universal Music, Japan, UICY-3057)

Tracks:
1. Thanks A Lot
2. You're Making A Good-Bye Bad
3. Life Is Love
4. I'm Wakin' Up
5. He Wants To See You
6. Follow My Heart
7. Don't I Know It
8. Fool In Love
9. You Know That

Producer: Kenny Kerner and Richie Wise

Faragher Bros:
Jimmy Faragher : Lead Vocals
Tommy Faragher: Lead Vocals, Fender Rhodes, Piano
Danny Faragher: Lead Vocals, Hammond Organ, String ensemble, Trombone
Davey Faragher: Background Vocals, Bass

- Musicians -
Guitars: Ben Benny, Jay Graydon
Drums: Mike Baird
Percussion: Alan Estes
Sax: Jim Gordon, Joel Peskin, Jerry Jumonville
Trumpet: Mark Underwood

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