was among the first artists signed to 's imprint, joining the likes of other SoCal talents , , and . 's on-again/off-again collaborations with fellow Detroit, MI native began when the pair formed a duo called . Their sole outing is definitely worth finding as it boasted contributions from the likes of (guitar), (fiddle), (drums), (keyboards), and (bass). For 's 1972 debut, the enlists the aid of not only his one-time partner , but also a few other notable names consisting of (fiddle), former member (bass), and soon-to-be-session musician extraordinaire (drums). (1972) bears the same earthy Southwestern textures that are inextricably linked to the roots of the / subgenre. commences with a midtempo rocker that bears the sonic stamp of 's unmistakable fiddling. follows with a prime example of 's often underrated lyrical capacity. He draws upon sacred themes during with a feel that isn't too far removed from the -era is a love song for codependents, reiterating an understated craftsmanship within 's wordplay as he reflects on one whose "got you strung-out somewhere down the line." is marked by some superlative string work from and , with the former's harmonies practically predicting the compact, rural vocals that would adopt in fairly short order. (harmonica) -- whose recent resume listed a guest shot on -- provides a few greasy harp licks to the -fuelled The palpable loneliness of and the concluding are countered by the rocker Although the latter title was initially issued by as a single from this album, it resurfaced some 36 years later on ' reunion studio platter (2007). It would become a Grammy award winner for them under the "Best Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal" category. The nod reinforced an already prolific collaboration between and the combo, as he supplied several key LP cuts for them during the '70s, including co-writing and "Heartache Tonight." ~ Lindsay Planer