Retronaut Selects: City Boy - Book Early (1978)
This is one of my favorites stories to tell.
At the time, when I first saw this album, I had never heard of City Boy before.
I recall seeing two of their albums, “Book Early” which was an open copy in shrinkwrap and “The Day The Earth Caught Fire” which was sealed.
I left them. Oddly, the next time I went, they were still there.
I’m something of the person who believes there’s signs in life, certain hints that should be taken.
So, I stopped playing games. I got both of them.
After doing so, I said the following now iconic quote, “I hope they’re good, because now I’ve got two of their albums.”
When I got home, I spun Book Early for the first time. It was the coolest thing I ever heard and City Boy has been one of my favorite bands ever since.
Essential Tracks: Summer In The Schoolyard, Cigarettes, Do What You Do, Do Well
Listen on Spotify: Book Early
