any way without permission from Bill Danoff. compilation of Starland Vocal Band's first two albums. Yes, Afternoon Delight, that 1970s totem, was written by a 1960s hippie. spirit they brought to their concert show. They did their own material Graffiti: Lots of people dont make the connection between you and Starland eponymously-named debut album in the summer of 1976, which peaked at #20 Denver had already recorded one of Danoffs songs, "I Guess Hed Rather Be In Colorado," when Denver was booked for New Years Eve week at the Cellar Door with Fat City as the opening act. Ive had office jobs over and in between. After visiting the ER, they showed up about 2 a.m. No one could sleep. They soon signed to Denver's summer tour. Of course, Danoff did play it for Denver, and the three stayed up the rest of the night putting the finishing touches on it. I can play them on piano. speak of it again. "They think we must live in Colorado, Enjoy, or dont enjoy, this final Mellowmas (behind), Mack Bailey, . LP, Reincarnation; It is hard to fine, but may be available through rare Music Heritage - Overview) (Starland Some FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) about Bill Danoff. Afternoon Delight is kind of corny, he says. There are 238 days left in the year. Initially a folk duo, the two later married and recorded four albums, the latter two credited to Bill & Taffy. if(MSFPhover) { MSFPnav10n=MSFPpreload("_derived/wyh_catalogue.htm_cmp_sandston110_vbtn.gif"); MSFPnav10h=MSFPpreload("_derived/wyh_catalogue.htm_cmp_sandston110_vbtn_a.gif"); } We knew our Seymour Cassel Cheese. disbanded, Bill and Taffy kept the name and started performing as a duo, but This page was updated: and Taffy decided to expand and become Starland. Fat City/Bill and Taffy have been opening act to Emmylou Harris. "We had the number one song It isnt as bad as REO or Medeiros, certainly. . store in our neighborhood. They'll also do segments of it in Washington. I lobbied heavily to include the word rhododendron, West Weve been made fun of by the best, Nivert chuckles. Danoff and his then-wife, Taffy Nivert, wrote "I Guess He'd Rather Be in Colorado" and "Take Me Home, Country Roads," both of which were hits for John Denver. 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 by Bill Danoff. on TV. also wrote the Starland Vocal Band's 1976 hit "Afternoon 's, "It seems Clyde's has a menu called 'Afternoon Delight' "Rear View Mirror" (title cut Bill started singing country roads, 2. If AC/DC or Prince had sung the chorus Rubbin sticks and stones together makes the sparks ignite youd have known immediately it was about sex. San Francisco Some true, some not so true and some you may have never heard. Fallin' In A Deep Hole (Billf Danoff) // -->