Interesting opinions on these groups. I know some of them are nauseating for me to listen to, as much now as they were back in the day of their popularity. Perhaps we can blame it on the excessive airplay in regional markets. I for one heard very little Steely Dan on the radio, but Eagles, Chicago, REO, even Steve Miller Band got more airtime. Eagles were overplayed. People still mock Hotel California when they hear it. Too bad, it's epic. Especially the live acoustic version, sends chills on a good/great system. As I get older, I find I have more patience to revisit these bands. I don't dismiss the Eagles like I did.
But man, Air Supply, Chicago, Alan Parsons, Michael McDonald (Doobie Bros), Kenny Loggins, these acts will always feel like nails across a chaulkboard.
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