Deardorff and Joseph - Deardorff and Joseph (1976)

The American duo Deardorff & Joseph released their sole debut album in 1976, which, despite initial commercial failure, eventually attained cult status among fans of soft rock and Californian soft pop. The record made history as the original recording of Jeffrey Comanor’s track “We'll Never Have to Say Goodbye Again,” which later became a Top Ten hit for England Dan & John Ford Coley. The recording sessions featured top-tier Los Angeles studio luminaries, including future Toto members Jeff Porcaro, Mike Porcaro, and David Paich, as well as Dan Seals, Joe Porcaro, Dean Parks, and Jim Horn.

The record is defined by lush, layered acoustic and studio arrangements, balancing the vocal contrast between Marcus Joseph’s sweet tone and Danny Deardorff’s distinct lead vocals, with Deardorff authoring most of the material. The duo's work follows the singer-songwriter tradition and the vocal harmony sound pioneered by Crosby, Stills & Nash, America, and Seals & Crofts. The release stands as a rare artifact of '70s soft rock and mellow rock, showcasing the peak production values of the West Coast scene.

Tracklist:
1. Deardorff and Joseph - One More Story To Tell
2. Deardorff and Joseph - We'll Never Have To Say Goodbye Again
3. Deardorff and Joseph - Chicago Blue
4. Deardorff and Joseph - Nighttime Love
5. Deardorff and Joseph - Sentimental Lady
6. Deardorff and Joseph - The Castle
7. Deardorff and Joseph - Golden Road
8. Deardorff and Joseph - Lovely Lady
9. Deardorff and Joseph - Sing My Song
10. Deardorff and Joseph - Little Kings Of Earth