Music and Vinyl: The Ozark Mountain Daredevils

Formed in 1972, in Springfield Missouri, the Ozark Mountain Daredevils are a Southern rock band that are still going strong. Of their first, eponymous, 1973 release - also known as the "Quilt Album" after its cover - Allmusic has this to say:

The group's first album is also their most successful rock effort, an ebullient country-rock collection that sounds a lot like the Flying Burrito Brothers of around the same period, with richer production and more of a sense of humor than the Burritos had, and highlighted by some excellent songs ("Country Girl," "Road to Glory," "If You Wanna Get to Heaven"). Randle Chowning's "Country Girl," in particular, is amazing as a harmonica-driven near-twin of the Eagles' "Take It Easy" that you sort of wish ran for ten minutes instead of just three. Steve Cash's jew's harp/harmonica showcase "Chicken Train" brings the band back to its roots.

Here are three tracks from side 1, including their top 30 hit If You Wanna Get to Heaven, and the somewhat mesmerising Chicken Train.