BEATFOR62 - The Laughing Dogs

Born out of the New York underground music scene of the late '70s, the Laughing Dogs were a band looking for a good time. With a cache of snappy pop songs chiefly written by main men Ronnie Carle (vocals/bass) and James Leonard (vocals/guitar), the band's sound was elegantly arranged with the help of keyboardist/guitarist/vocalist Carter Catchcart, and fueled by the powerhouse drumming of Moe Potts. None of the members were new to the music scene, so each brought plenty of creative ideas and strong musicianship. By borrowing from the past, the Dogs created a timeless sound that was as exciting as the explosive punk scene, but was also completely different. This was power pop with a raw edge, yet very commercial. If Billy Joel's Glass Houses album was recorded by a band with 'street cred', then that band would have been the Laughing Dogs. "Get 'Im Outta Town" and "Reason For Love" should have been huge radio hits worldwide, both filled with catchy hooks, bubbly harmonies, and real joyous energy... A gem of an album just waiting for you to discover it. Allmusic

Moe Potts (Drums) – Ronny Carle (Bass, Vocals, Harmonica) – Carter Cathcart (Keyborads, Guitars, Vocals) – James Leonard (Guitars, Vocals)

The Laughing Dogs \ “The Laughing Dogs” [lp Columbia 1979] Producer : Bruce Botnick

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