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The Pleasures
The Pleasures formed in Los Angeles in 1974 around guitarist and vocalist James Stratton, with David Aston on bass, Michael Ray on drums, and John Collins on...
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Parade Parade
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Voyeur
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Freedom
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Glitter Doesn't Sparkle Without Light
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Honeymoon In Venice
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Juicy Jacuzzi
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Parade Parade
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Voyeur
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Freedom
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Glitter Doesn't Sparkle Without Light
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Honeymoon In Venice
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Juicy Jacuzzi
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Please Don't Let The Music Die
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When You're Dead
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October 29
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Skull Hammer
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Some Like It Rock
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The Pleasures formed in Los Angeles in 1974 around guitarist and vocalist James Stratton, with David Aston on bass, Michael Ray on drums, and John Collins on keyboards. Their self-titled debut album came out the following year. They're best remembered for 'Please Don't Let The Music Die,' a song that became something of a signature for them.
By the late 1970s, the lineup had shifted. Aston left in 1977, replaced by Tommy James. Collins departed the next year, with Bobby Smith taking over on keyboards. The 1979 album 'Voices from the Edge' drew criticism for its lyrical content, which led to some radio stations pulling their songs from rotation.
They kept recording into the early 1980s, putting out albums like 'Back in Time' in 1982 and 'The Final Chapter' in 1984. Other songs in their catalog include 'Freedom,' 'Glitter Doesn't Sparkle Without Light,' and 'Honeymoon In Venice.'
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