Description
The self-titled, sole album by the American folk-rock band S.P. Foundation was independently released in 1973. The album was recorded at Fox Studios.
Featuring Don Baker, Kathy Barnabei, and Paula DeFebbo on vocals and guitars (with the latter also providing piano), as well as Rev. Fr. Larry Brown on drums and percussion.
For those who appreciate the charm of folk groups like Guitar Ensemble, S. P. Foundation is sure to connect on the same level. Describing themselves as a “religious folk rock group” (a phrase proudly emblazoned on their church van), this two-girl two-guy West Virginia outfit plays with a wonderful jangly melodic homemade sound, one of the best I’ve heard. Several memorable original songs, mostly written by the females, plus some covers like Jack Miffleton, Ray Repp and Robert Schaffer. Fourteen selections in all, closing with a rendition of «If I Had A Hammer». Lovely harmonies backed by the sound of 12-string guitars, with drums and percussion provided by a young Reverend/Father. Some neat electric backing on «I Live By Your Rule» and «Life Can Be So Hard». Cool solid orange cover. By the way S. P. stands for St. Paul. Precious. [Ken Scott, The Archivist]
LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “Freedom”
A2. “Service”
A3. “I Live By Your Rule”
A4. “Love Is Real”
A5. “Medley”
A6. “Four Gifts”
A7. “God Made The World”
Side Two
B1. “Sing People Of God, Sing”
B2. “O Son Of Man”
B3. “I Am The Resurrection”
B4. “One With God”
B5. “Up To Jerusalem”
B6. “Life Can Be So Hard”
B7. “If I Had A Hammer”
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