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Lost 70s Soul Album Rediscovered After 33 Years
1 Sep
Summary
- Dreamin' Wild, a 1979 album by teen brothers, gets a reissue.
- A financial disaster nearly bankrupted the Emerson family.
- The album's rediscovery started with a blog post in Spokane.
Donnie & Joe Emerson's 1979 album, "Dreamin' Wild," is finally experiencing its renaissance over three decades after its creation. Initially pressed by the teenage brothers in Fruitland, Washington, the record languished in their home studio for 33 years.
The album's rediscovery began when a sealed copy was found in a Spokane antique shop and documented on a collector's blog. Its unique sound, blending blue-eyed soul and yacht rock, has since garnered attention from various music blogs and artists.
This newfound appreciation comes after "Dreamin' Wild" was a significant financial setback for the Emerson family. The venture led to a substantial bank loan at 18%, drastically reducing their land holdings from 1,600 acres to just 65.
The reissue includes remastered tracks and detailed liner notes exploring the album's bizarre creation story. The Emersons' father heavily invested in their musical pursuits, even building a studio and a concert venue on their property.
