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Growing up, one of my favorite shows was Love, American Style, partly because it had one of the most enjoyable theme songs of all time. (Bear in mind, this was a period in pop culture where a lot of TV shows had now-iconic songs attached to them.) The band responsible for that song, The Cowsills, has another tie to that period: A musical family, they were the inspiration for The Partridge Family!
Originally six siblings who performed with their mother, The Cowsills now consists of siblings Bob, Paul, Susan (and occasionally John), but while their numbers have decreased, the music is as charming as ever, a sound that truly speaks to the generation it was created in—one of peace, love and harmony. From “The Rain, the Park & Other Things” and “Indian Lake” to “Silver Threads and Golden Needles” and “Hair” (a huge hit for them), The Cowsills are guaranteed a place among the greatest nostalgia acts around.
Inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame in 2013, the band remains busy, recording new albums and individual side projects, as well as occasionally touring with The Turtles and other ’60s bands as part of a package tour. Fans of that era will want to get their tickets and join the love, Cowsills style.
Golden Nugget, 8 p.m. Nov. 8, starting at $29 plus tax and fee
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