ALLAN THOMAS   A PICTURE

SIRE SI 5901  1971 ORIGINAL US PRESS

DISC-NM

COVER-VG+ WITH SPINE/ CORNER WEAR AND SLIGHT RINGWEAR

Biography

by Greg Prato

Singer/guitarist Allan Thomas specializes in relaxing acoustic-based pop music, which would serve as the perfect soundtrack on a breezy Hawaiian beach at sundown. Thomas' love of music developed early on, as he joined an a cappella vocal group at the age of 12, in his hometown of New York City. As a teenager, Thomas' guitar playing skills began to develop as well, which led to slots with local bands backing touring R n' B artists coming through town. By 18, Thomas had inked his first recording contract as a solo artist (with Scepter Records), which resulted in the release of two obscure singles shortly thereafter. A fixture at Greenwich Village coffee houses, Thomas then picked up his guitar and headed out west, stopping off in Tennessee, Colorado, Oregon, and California, before touring as a rhythm guitarist alongside vocalist Lynn Kellogg. Thomas' hard work paid off, as he signed on with Sire Records during the early '70s, issuing his debut full-length, A Picture, in 1971. The singer/guitarist supported the album with a nationwide tour, opening shows for the likes of Livingston Taylor, the Marc Almond Band, Weather Report, and the Cannonball Adderly Quintet. Thomas struck up a friendship with the latter group, whose leader, cornetist Nat Adderly, invited the singer/guitarist to improvise vocals for the song "Behold" for his 1972 solo album, Soul of the Bible.   1   Nine to Five Routine Thomas 4:34     2   "D" Train Thomas 2:04     3   Headin for the Open Road Thomas 4:18     4   Hitchhiker Song Thomas 3:01     5   In the Rain Thomas 3:34     6   Ridin' Thomas 3:00     7   Let It Flow Thomas 3:26     8   Communication Thomas 3:49     9   Walls Thomas 3:15     10   Circles Thomas 2:33     11   A Picture