Seven Separate Fools
Three Dog Night · 1972
41 min · 11 tracks · rock music
A rich tapestry of rock, soulful melodies, and poignant lyrics that reflect the early '70s zeitgeist.
Why this album works
'Seven Separate Fools' includes the hit single 'Black and White,' which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album showcases the band's unique blend of rock and R&B, contributing to their influence on subsequent pop-rock acts and resonating with audiences during a politically tumultuous time in America.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments soulful melodies for afternoon relaxation poignant narratives for quiet introspection
- Context
- Released in January 1972, 'Seven Separate Fools' was Three Dog Night's fifth studio album, coming off the success of their previous hits. This period marked a peak for the band, solidifying their status as one of the leading pop-rock groups of the era with a string of chart-topping singles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Harry Nilsson· Cher· Willie Nelson· Nancy Sinatra· Yoko Ono· Donna Summer· Kenny Rogers· Frank Zappa
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Black and White Standout 3:52
- 2 My Old Kentucky Home 3:08
- 3 Prelude to Morning 2:03
- 4 Pieces of April Standout 4:11
- 5 Going to Circles 3:06
- 6 Chained 5:14
- 7 Tulsa Turnaround 3:41
- 8 In Bed 3:58
- 9 Freedom for the Stallion Standout 3:41
- 10 The Writings on the Wall 3:17
- 11 Midnight Runaway 5:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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