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Note: I used google translation for transcript.
The Cowsills, a family in which everyone has contributed their part, constitute a totally new dimension in the musical world. The organization presented by this group is curious.
BILL, BOB, BARRY, and JOHN make up the vocal core. BARBARA, the charming mother, manages her sweet voice amid the harmony of the boys. DICK and PAUL are their managers and take care of the equipment during the tours. There's also a little Cowsill girl, SUSAN, the couple's only daughter, whom everyone aligns with.
The Cowsills family's artistic career began in a very unusual way. Its nine members lived in an old mansion in Rhode Island. The three-story, 22-room house was covered in ivy, had broken windows, loose blinds, and grass growing three feet high. Its exterior appearance perfectly matched its interior: a sofa and two chairs furnished the living room. The library had a ping-pong table, and the kitchen was built in 1917. They were on the verge of losing all of this: they had no money, having spent so much on musical instruments and equipment; the telephone was disconnected, there was no fuel to light the stoves, and a large mortgage weighed on the house.
Seeking financial help, the family moved to New York. There, they met Artie Kornfeld, a producer and director. Artie immediately introduced them to Lenny Stogel, and through him, they landed at M.G.M. Records. Thus, the COWSILLS were born.
The boys have very special characteristics: BILL, born on January 9, 1948, is the eldest son and is used to being respected by others. He writes poetry and songs. He is reserved, serious, and has a strong sense of discipline. BOB was born on August 26, 1949. His personality is affectionate and spontaneous. From a young age, he showed great musical interest. He loves reading. BARRY was born five years later. He is very sociable and entertaining; he plays guitar and sings, and is also a very good student, although a bit undisciplined. JOHN was born on March 2, 1956. He is very restless; he enjoys strong emotions and a hectic life. His favorite sport is basketball.
Bill, Bob, Barry, and John, although they have different personalities, complement each other wonderfully artistically. Among their performances, we can highlight "La lluvia, el parque y othra cosas" (The Rain, the Park, and Other Things), a song released as a single and an LP, which achieved success.
Now they offer us a selection of melodies, all in that very particular style of the Cowsills family that everyone will enjoy.
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