Tattoos (Terrapin Records, 1980) ~
Blueprint described it as, “A finely crafted, minor masterpiece” and Knight-Ridder newspapers called it “The breakaway album of the year.”
This hard-to-find classic from a previous lifetime features an all-girl band of top-notch players, including Nydia Mata (Laura Nyro) and Jean Fineberg (David Bowie, Patti LaBelle). Now available on CD, $15. Original vinyl collectors item, limited supply, $25. Prices include shipping & handling.
Includes the hit singles Blues Wings and Clear the Sky, as well as A Wtich’s Call, Crazy Lady, In the Mourning Sun, Rainbow Woman, This American City, Wild Talkin’ Dreams, You Are the River.