Dr. Hook Album: “Bankrupt”

Ah, the days before the 70s disco atrocities, when Dr Hook were ballsy, brilliant and broke. This is a fantastic album full of humour, warmth, and rocking tunes. Don't let the Sexy Eyes syndrome get the better of you, put this on and realise what great band Dr Hook were.

Of all the Dr. Hook albums that I have this is by far my favorite. It contains the best love song of all time "Cookie & Lila". That I can find this is the only album that this song is recorded on. If you have not heard this album it is a must. I Have been listening to Dr. Hook for over 30 years and am still a huge fan. I have this album on LP record, CD, Cassette and yes even two coppies on 8-track. Do not pass up a chance to hear it.

Great album and for the music fan from Ohio Dennis is currently on a sell out tour of the UK. I saw him in Ronnie Scotts Jazz club in Birmingham last week and his favourite track from this album is Cookie and Lyla. He also paid a very moving tribute to Shel Silverstein.

While their cover of Only Sixteen was all over the radio, I wonder how many folks bought the LP after hearing that song, and discovered this stoner classic? This is music to listen to with a lot of friends, with plenty of various libations on hand. A true party album.

As usual, the album contains great Shel Silverstein penned classics. Shel was at the top his game, and Dr. Hook delivers the songs with skillful wit. Interestingly enough, Dr. Hook as a band was bankrupt, and this album very well could have been their last. The success of Only Sixteen saved them, but alas, instead of more songs like The Millionaire and I Got Stoned, they went.... DISCO!!!! Bankrupt turned out to be the last, great Dr. Hook album. And what a great one it is!

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