Eastward (song)

"Eastward" is a song by The Lettermen.[1] It was released as a single in 1994,[2][3] charting at #16 on the Adult Contemporary Billboard chart.[4] It was produced by The Lettermen. Radio and Records charted activity with commentary.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11]

"Eastward"
Single by Lettermen
from the album Now and Forever
B-side"Some Came Running" (To Love and Be Loved)
Released1974
Recorded1974
GenreFolk rock
Length2:58
LabelCapitol
Songwriter(s)Billie Hughes
Producer(s)The Lettermen

Background

Eastward was written by Billie Hughes, originally recorded by Hughes' band, Lazarus. It was produced by Peter Yarrow and Phil Ramone.[12][13] for their 1971 self-titled debut album on Bearsville Records. It is an acoustic ballad with vocal harmonies.[14]

Critical reception

Neal Vitale, The Tech wrote: "Lazarus comes off as one of the freshest, most pleasant albums released in quite awhile. Such cuts as the truly beautiful... 'Eastward.'" [15]

References
  1. "Welcome to the 70's". 2009-02-05. Archived from the original on 2009-02-05. Retrieved 2017-06-27.
  2. Inc, Nielsen Business Media (1975-01-11). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.
  3. "The Lettermen | Way Back Attack". www.waybackattack.com. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
  4. Whitburn, Joel (2002). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961-2001. Record Research. p. 145.
  5. "Radio and Records Eastward Chart" (PDF). americanradiohistory.com. March 7, 1975.
  6. "Radio and Records Eastward Chart" (PDF). americanradiohistory.com. February 28, 1975.
  7. "Radio and Records Eastward Chart" (PDF). americanradiohistory.com. February 14, 1975.
  8. "Radio and Records Eastward Chart" (PDF). americanradiohistory.com. February 7, 1975.
  9. "Radio and Records Eastward Chart" (PDF). americanradiohistory.com. January 31, 1975.
  10. "Radio and Records Eastward Chart" (PDF). americanradiohistory.com. January 24, 1975.
  11. "Radio and Records Eastward Chart" (PDF). americanradiohistory.com. January 17, 1975.
  12. "The Lettermen - Eastward - swisscharts.com". www.swisscharts.com. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
  13. Pesselnick, Jill (1998-08-21). "Billie Hughes". Variety. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
  14. Lazarus - Lazarus | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2020-05-25
  15. Vitale, Neal (November 2, 1971). "Lazarus, The Doors, et al". The Tech.


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