Classic Album Spotlight: Flat as a Pancake

Head East is a band out of central Illinois and Flat as a Pancake is their first release. While the band enjoyed some regional success playing around in the Midwest, their real success didn't come until rock radio got a whiff of the tune Never Been Any Reason from the Flat as a Pancake album. Not only is this a great tune, but the rest of the album rocks as well. John Schlitt's distinctive vocal style, the band's use of organ in true 70s-rock style, and the simple yet effective guitar, combined with the driving rhythm section, made Head East a rock radio staple throughout the 70s.

I can put Flat as a Pancake on today and feel the love. This record has never failed to make me tap my foot and sing along. Beside the incredible Never Been Any Reason, the album also featured another minor hit, Love Me Tonight. The rest of the songs on the album are just as good, including Jefftown Creek, Fly by Night Lady, and Ticket back to Georgia.

If you love classic 70s rock, do yourself a favor and check out Flat as a Pancake. If you're already familiar with this record but haven't listened to it in a while, give it another spin. You'll be glad you did.

The band for this album was:
 

• Roger Boyd - keyboards/vocals
• Steve Huston - drums/vocals
• Mike Somerville - Guitar/vocals
• Dan Birney - Bass Guitar
• John Schlitt - vocals
• Steve Anderson - Back-up Vocals