Argent came about in 1969, and by the time their first album came out in 1970 they had already become something of a household name with critics as well as audiences. Fueled by the advent and expansion of FM into an album-oriented format,
Argent was a perfect fit with programmers and it paved the way for a string of successful albums to come out over the next several years.
Tonight it's 3 tracks recorded at the BBC between 1972 and 1973 and it offers further proof that, not only were the band making great records, they were also a great band to hear live.
So here's what's up:
1. Hold Your Head Up - 1972
2. Liar - 1973
3. It's Only Money (Part 2) - 1973
If you aren't familiar with them, by all means check them out. If you remember these tracks, you may not be all that familiar with these versions.