It seemed in 1976/77, you couldn't have the radio on without hearing Steve Miller. Although his breakthrough, "The Joker" was back in 73, it wasn't until "Fly Like An Eagle", and "Book of Dreams" that he fully hit his top 40 stride.
Miller was/is first and foremost a blues player. That sensibility, informed his first few albums in the late 60's.. His biggest successes during that time was because of FM radio, which helped propel four of his first five albums into the top 40. The music itself was a mix of blues and San Francisco style rock.
Listening to his 70's output, one can hear the development of Miller's music. The songs became more streamlined, without losing the swagger (at least lyrically) of the blues. It was a winning combination for several years. As the hits faded he has returned to the style of music that brought him to performing in the first place.
Miller was/is first and foremost a blues player. That sensibility, informed his first few albums in the late 60's.. His biggest successes during that time was because of FM radio, which helped propel four of his first five albums into the top 40. The music itself was a mix of blues and San Francisco style rock.
Listening to his 70's output, one can hear the development of Miller's music. The songs became more streamlined, without losing the swagger (at least lyrically) of the blues. It was a winning combination for several years. As the hits faded he has returned to the style of music that brought him to performing in the first place.
