U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position No. 77 (released in late 1980, didn't chart until in early 1981)
Backstory: This American jazz fusion and smooth jazz/ world music band was formed in Buffalo, NY in 1974. The band name is a play on the word "spirogyra" which is a kind of algae which band member Jay Beckenstein learned about back in his school days. In 1977, they released their debut album which included the single, "Shaker Song" which peaked as high as No. 90 on the Hot 100 in 1978. They would release their biggest hit, "Morning Dance" (a Top 40 single) around the same time. This song was their last ever charting Hot 100 single. The band is still together to this day, but sadly 3 members have since passed away: Jim Kurzdorfer, Ted Reinhardt, and Dave Samuels.
The review: This is a great little instrumental song that is perfect for listening to while relaxing or eating an Italian style lunchtime or dinnertime meal (think Fettuccine Alfredo, spaghetti, breadsticks, and a glass of Italian wine or a fancy Italian soda) LOL . I just love the horns, the saxophone, and the occasional flute and the drums in this track. Should've been a bigger hit, but maybe it was a bit too unconventional for an actual "hit" single. Oh well. This ain't no, "Shaddap You Face" Italian novelty style tune though, and that goddamn thing was actually a MUCH bigger hit! LOL.
"Finiculi, Funicula" eating, people. And here's your pizza as well.
Final rating: 8/10
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