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"Never Ending Song of Love" is a song written by Delaney Bramlett, and, according to some sources, by his wife Bonnie Bramlett. [1] It was originally recorded with their band, Delaney & Bonnie & Friends, in 1971 on the album Motel Shot .
Motel Shot is a studio album by Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, released in 1971. [4] The album, their third for Atco/ Atlantic (catalog no. SD 33–358) and fifth overall, is a mostly acoustic set. The album's title refers to the impromptu, sometimes late-night, jam sessions pursued by touring musicians when on the road.
The Best of Delaney & Bonnie is a compilation album of music recorded by Delaney & Bonnie and Friends during the years 1969-71.. The album is available in two editions. The first edition, released in 1972 by Atco Records (catalog no. SD 7014, out of print) contains songs from Delaney and Bonnie's four albums on the Atco and Elektra labels.
Delaney & Bonnie was an American duo of singer-songwriters Delaney Bramlett and Bonnie Bramlett.In 1969 and 1970, they fronted a rock/soul ensemble, Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, whose members at different times included Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Leon Russell, Bobby Whitlock, Dave Mason, Steve Howe, Rita Coolidge, and King Curtis.
Their album Delaney & Bonnie & Friends On Tour With Eric Clapton (1970) reached No. 29 on the Billboard 200. [7] Between 1970 and 1972, the duo had seven songs chart on the Billboard Hot 100 , including their best-known single, the poignant " Never Ending Song of Love ", which peaked at No. 13 and a cover of Dave Mason's " Only You Know and I ...
Country Life, Delaney & Bonnie's sixth album, was anticipated by the artist's label Atco Records following the success of their previous three albums and of "Never Ending Song of Love," a single from their last album Motel Shot; moreover, Atlantic executive Jerry Wexler had developed a personal friendship with the artists. [2]
"Never Ending Song of Love" was recorded a duet with fellow Pikeville, Kentucky native Dwight Yoakam. The original version of “Never Ending Song of Love” was recorded by Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett as a rock/soul song (It was Billboard's #67 top 100 pop single of 1971). It is the second time that they have recorded together.
However, Delaney claims it was Bonnie who didn't show up for the tour. [4] Bonnie and Delaney Bramlett had small roles in the 1971 film Vanishing Point and in 1974's Catch My Soul. Their last album together, D&B Together (1972) released #133 on the Billboard 200. [5] Delaney and Bonnie disbanded, both musically and maritally, in 1972.