American Spring
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American Spring | |
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Marilyn Wilson, and Diane Rovell. | |
Background information | |
Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | Pop |
Years active | 1971–1973; 1977 |
Labels | United Artists, Columbia |
Past members |
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American Spring (known as simply Spring before 1972) was an American
Biography
Formation and early years
After Ginger Blake, cousin of Marilyn Wilson and Diane Rovell, left the Honeys to pursue a solo singing career in Las Vegas in 1970, the Honeys effectively dissolved as a group. In 1971, while in her sister's kitchen, Diane Rovell pushed the idea of continuing to create music with her sister Marilyn as a pop duo named "Spring".
In late 1972, the band found some legal trouble as the UK based band Spring were threatening legal action, arguing they owned the rights to the use of the band's name.[4] In order to avoid conflict, a compromise was made where Diane Rovell and Marilyn Wilson altered their band name to American Spring. A third band named Spring was also releasing music in Canada at this time.
After releasing a third single, "Shyin' Away" in 1973 the band went dormant.[1]
Rebirth and later releases
In 1977, following Brian Wilson's resurgence as a producer, American Spring once again commenced recording at Brother Studios, this time with Rocky Pamplin contributing to certain sessions.[5] Though a substantial amount of material was recorded, personal matters which included the divorce of Marilyn and Brian caused Spring to once more become largely inactive. Some of these songs from both 1973 and 1977 have since come to find release though anthologies, rereleases and compilations. Tracks like "Snowflakes", "(Just Like) Romeo and Juliet", "Do Ya?", "Slip On Through", "Don't Be Cruel" and "Sweet Sunday Kind of Love" are among this material.
Band members
- Diane Rovell – lead, harmony and backing vocals
- Marilyn Wilson – lead, harmony and backing vocals
Discography
Studio albums
- Spring (July 1972)
Compilation albums
- Spring (1988) (US) (Rhino)
- Spring...Plus (1989) (UK) (See For Miles)
- Ace)
Singles
- "Now That Everything's Been Said" / "Awake" (October 1971)
- "Good Time" / "Sweet Mountain" (May 1972)
- "Shyin' Away" / "Fallin' in Love" (April 1973)
See also
- The Beach Boys – American band co-founded by Marilyn Wilson's ex-husband, Brian Wilson
References
- ^ ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
- ^ AllMusic. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
- ISBN 978-0896586901
- ISBN 978-0826418777.
- ^ Doe, Andrew G. (2012). "GIGS76". Retrieved October 26, 2012.