it's a beautiful day

Although they are not one of the better-known San Francisco bands to have emerged from the ballroom circuit of the late '60s and early '70s, It's a Beautiful Day were no less memorable for their unique progressive rock style that contrasted well with the Bay Area psychedelic scene.

Led by David LaFlamme (flute/violin/vocals) and his wife, Linda LaFlamme (keyboards), the six-piece unit on this album vacillates between light and ethereal pieces such as the lead-off cut, "White Bird," to the heavier, prog rock-influenced "Bombay Calling." One of the most distinct characteristics of It's a Beautiful Day is their instrumentation. It's a Beautiful Day remains as a timepiece and evidence of how sophisticated rock & roll had become in the fertile environs of the San Francisco music scene.

Track Listing:

• A1 White Bird 6:06
• A2 Hot Summer Day 5:46
• A3 Wasted Union Blues 4:00
• A4 Girl With No Eyes 3:49
• B1 Bombay Calling 4:25
• B2 Bulgaria 6:10
• B3 Time Is 9:42