Sanford And Townsend - Smoke From a Distant Fire (1976) Vinyl LP • Yacht Rock

Catalog Number: BS-2966

Record Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-), Sleeve Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges, light-scuffing and tiny surface abrasions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (WB info/ads). Spine is easy-to-read with mild wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use. (Notch in bottom-left.)

Tracks:

• Smoke From A Distant Fire
• Moolah Moo Mazuma (Sin City Wahh-oo)
• Oriental Gate (No Chance Changin' My Mind)
• Shake It To The Right
• Squire James
• Does It Have To Be You
• Lou
• Sunshine In My Heart Again
• In For The Night
• Rainbows Colored In Blue

About The Record:

Smoke From a Distant Fire, by Sanford And Townsend, is a standout example of blue-eyed soul, blending Southern soul with polished L.A. production. Recorded at the iconic Muscle Shoals Sound Studios under the guidance of legendary producer Jerry Wexler and co-producer Barry Beckett, it captured the duo’s tight harmonies and professional musicianship. The title track, Smoke From a Distant Fire, became their only Top 40 hit, peaking at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 1977, driven by its evocative lyrics inspired by a college poem about infidelity. Despite the album’s critical acclaim and strong radio presence during the summer of 1977, subsequent releases failed to replicate its success, cementing the band’s status as a one-hit wonder. The album remains a cult favorite among 1970s pop and yacht rock enthusiasts, praised for its timeless sound and contributions from notable figures like Kenny Loggins.