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Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the union, but not when it comes to talent, witness the Cowsills. This family of nine from "Little Rhody" is one of the most wholesome, dynamic groups of entertainers in today's pop field.
This doesn't imply that they are a "darling little act." Far from it. The Cowsills In Concert shows the explosive quality of their talent. Leading off with the smash "Hair," family factors contribute such popular numbers to the LP as "Monday, Monday," "Walk Away, Renee," "Good Vibrations," "The Sunshine of Your Love" and "Devil with a Blue Dress."
What can be heard is the proper symmetry for each tune. Few groups can come as close as the Cowsills to reproducing the drive and pitch associated with original artists. Whether it is a hard-driving rock or a soft ballad ("The Cruel War"), the excellence is abundant.
From the basic to the bolsterous, the individual talent of the brood emerges. There is 10-year-old John drumming out a steady rhythm. Bill leads the vocals and plays rhythm guitar, accompanied by Bob on lead guitar and organ. Background beat is provided by Barry on the bass. Rounding out the act are twins Dick and Paul, sister Susan, 8 (who does only one song), and parents, Barbara and Bud.
In all, they represent a conglomeration of the simple and sublime. Both qualities constantly merge, resulting in dividends like "In Concert."
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