1970’s Crabby Appleton: The Hit Album That Disappeared Too Fast

EPYSODE 82: Crabby Appleton by Crabby Appleton.

Guest: Michael Fennelly.

Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.

This week we spin the self-titled debut from Crabby Appleton, a record that fused pop instincts with a tougher, guitar-driven edge. Featuring exclusive commentary from Michael Fennelly, we trace the band’s evolution from the more pop ambitions he mined while with The Millennium to the leaner rock sound of this band.

Anchored by the hit single “Go Back,” Crabby Appleton had all the ingredients of a breakout: memorable melodies, tight songwriting, and radio-friendly energy. So why didn’t it last? Fennelly reflects on the album's creation and the band's attempt to carve out their identity.

Crabby Appleton remains a compelling and often overlooked piece of early ’70s pop-rock history.

I hope you dig it as much as I do.

- Farmer John

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===THE MUSIC===

Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured.

*denotes track is not available on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4FA02LxW2ZTyphcSbxUROb?si=5cd0aa7304be40d0

THE MILLENNIUM “To Claudia On Thursday”

THE MILLENNIUM “The Know It All” 

*TOUCH "Down At Circes Place"

CRABBY APPLETON "Go Back"

CRABBY APPLETON "The Other Side"

CRABBY APPLETON "Catherine"

CRABBY APPLETON "Peace By Peace"

CRABBY APPLETON "To All My Friends"

CRABBY APPLETON "Try"

CRABBY APPLETON "Can't Live My Life"

CRABBY APPLETON "Some Madness"

CRABBY APPLETON "Hunger For Love"

CRABBY APPLETON "How Long Will It Take"

CRABBY APPLETON “It’s So Hard”

CRABBY APPLETON “Love Can Change Everything”

CRABBY APPLETON “Lookin' For Love”

CRABBY APPLETON “Gonna Save You (From That)”

TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS “The Waiting”

MICHAEL FENNELLY “Dark Night”

NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Bad Idea"

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