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Starland Vocal Band
"Afternoon Delight"

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January 18 - 24, 2026

Year of Release: 1995
Rating:
  • Boulder To Birmingham
  • Baby You Look Good
    To Me Tonight
  • American Tune
  • Starland
  • California Day
  • War Surplus Baby
  • Starting All Over Again
  • Afternoon Delight
  • Hail Hail Rock And Roll
  • Ain't It The Fall
  • Liberated Woman
  • Mr. Wrong
  • The Light Of My Life
  • Too Long A Journey
  • Norfolk
  • St. Croix Silent Night
  • Rear View Mirror
  • Falling In A Deep Hole
  • Prism
  • Don't Say Forever

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    From the 1970s decade of music, "Afternoon Delight" by The Starland Vocal Band has been one of the many '70s Classics. Many thought the song was by Fleetwood Mac, when Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks joined the group. It was obviously not by them, the song that had many wondering what the storyline of the song was all about: Afternoon Sex. Collectables' Afternoon Delight would combine the group's first two studio albums - Starland Vocal Band (1976), and Rear View Mirror (1977). Like Fleetwood Mac, the group had two female singers - Taffy Nivert and Margot Chapman. And, like Christine McVie and John Mcvie (married), the Starland Vocal Band also consisted of a husband wife, Bill Danoff and Taffy Nivert. Jon Carroll was the fourth member of the Starland Vocal Band, and he, along with Margot Chapman, were also married.
    Collectables' Afternoon Delight has all of the group's debut album as the first 10 tracks.
    "Boulder To Birmingham" is a very light sounding track, and the harmonies are exceptional. "Baby, You Look Good To Me Tonight" is another light sound track. Where Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks were the main vocalists, the Starland Vocal Band has male and female taking the lead vocals throughout the album. "American Tune" blends great harmonies again, both male and female, this one is all vocals and no instruments. And, "American Tune" was written by Paul Simon. SVB's version is far different than Simon's, with all the harmonies. "Starland" keeps the light sounding style, with their harmonies. "California Day" does have a Pop-sound, yet not as their most well-known hit. "War Surplus Baby" has a more 1970s Pop sound, and at this point, they can be compared to another "married" group, ABBA. Also to note, if the Mamas and the Papas had continued in the 1970s, their sound could be compared to sVB. "War Surplus Baby" could easily have been released as a single, and it easily fits "Today's Easy Listening" format. Likewise, the same can be said for the next track, "Starting All Over Again." It could have been another single, and fits Easy Listening playlists. Then there's the hit that made them famous - "Afternoon Delight." There's no other way to describe this forever hit for those who remember it. "Skyrockets in flight, Afternoon Delight. Yes, once we all found out it's about afternoon sex, the lyrics make sense. "Hail Hail Rock And Roll" (not the Chuck Berry song), it was written by the married Tanoff couple. It has a nostalgic feel to it. Hailing back to what Rock & Roll sounds like. "Ain't It The Fall" returns to the light sound, and great harmonies.
    Rear View Mirror - the 10 tracks are all here, completing the Collectables' Afternoon Delight compilation.
    "Liberated Woman" blends both male and females vocal harmonies, and it's great 1970s Pop sound. "Mr. Wrong" is a WOW song, definitely Pop, and compares to a song that the Captain & Tennile could have recorded. "The Light Of My Life" is another great 1970s Pop track. Definitely way different than "Afternoon Delight," just as "Mr. Wrong." "Too Long A Journey" compares to another great 1970s singer, Anne Murray. Their great harmonies returns on "Norfolk." "St. Croix Silent Night" keeps the light rock sound continuing. "Rear View Mirror" has the Pop sound, and ABBA'ish, and Mamas and Papas'ish. "Falling In A Deep Hole" is quite refreshing, with it's laid back style, and the vocals are exceptional. "Prism" is also another pleasant 1970s track. "Don't Say Forever" is also pleasant, ending the 2-album compilation.
    Starland Vocal Band's first two albums has great harmonies, and they standout throughout. Their musical style could fit Easy Listening as mentioned. Other genres that fits are Folk, and even Country. "Afternoon Delight" is their well-known hit, and many may refer to them as a "one hit wonder" with that famous hit. But it's great to hear what other songs they had recorded. Their Pop style can be compared to ABBA, and the Mamas and the Papas. Great comparisons, and they certainly had their own sound and style. There really isn't a comparison song to "Afternoon Delight" - and that is most likely a good factor for the group. They recorded songs in their own ways. Their second album Rear View Mirror takes another direction than the first album. If you're curious in what other songs the Starland Vocal Band recorded, you'll hear it, and more on this 2-album compilation. They released three more albums, from 1978 to 1980.
    Both couples from the Starland Vocal Band have divorced, and they all pursued solo careers. They all remained on friendly terms, and reunited for a few concerts. Their children performed with them, as additonal vocalists. Their isn't a main website for the Starland Vocal Band. However, there are Google searches out there for the group, likewise searches for the individual members of the group.

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