Eastward (song)

"Eastward" is a song written by American singer-songwriter Billie Hughes and originally recorded by Hughes's band, Lazarus, for their 1971 self-titled debut album on Bearsville Records. Eastward was produced by Peter Yarrow and Phil Ramone.[1][2] It is an acoustic ballad with vocal harmonies.[3]

"Eastward"
Single by Lettermen
from the album Now and Forever
B-side"Some Came Running" (To Love and Be Loved)
Released1974
Format45 rpm single
Recorded1974
GenreFolk rock
Length2:58
LabelCapitol
Songwriter(s)Billie Hughes
Producer(s)The Lettermen

Cover Versions

In 1974, The Lettermen covered and released "Eastward" as a single[4], reaching #16 on the Billboard US Adult Contemporary chart. It was produced by David Cavanaugh & Lettermen. Radio and Records charted activity with commentary.[5][6][7] [8] [9][10].[11][12]

References
  1. "The Lettermen - Eastward - swisscharts.com". www.swisscharts.com. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
  2. Pesselnick, Jill; Pesselnick, Jill (1998-08-21). "Billie Hughes". Variety. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
  3. Lazarus - Lazarus | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2020-05-25
  4. Inc, Nielsen Business Media (1975-01-11). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.
  5. "Radio and Records Eastward Chart" (PDF). americanradiohistory.com. March 7, 1975.
  6. "Radio and Records Eastward Chart" (PDF). americanradiohistory.com. February 28, 1975.
  7. "Radio and Records Eastward Chart" (PDF). americanradiohistory.com. February 14, 1975.
  8. "Radio and Records Eastward Chart" (PDF). americanradiohistory.com. February 7, 1975.
  9. "Radio and Records Eastward Chart" (PDF). americanradiohistory.com. January 31, 1975.
  10. "Radio and Records Eastward Chart" (PDF). americanradiohistory.com. January 24, 1975.
  11. "Radio and Records Eastward Chart" (PDF). americanradiohistory.com. January 17, 1975.
  12. "Welcome to the 70's". 2009-02-05. Archived from the original on 2009-02-05. Retrieved 2017-06-27.

http://www.rhapsody.com/lazarus/lazarus

https://web.archive.org/web/20111004211530/http://www.billiehughes.com/

https://web.archive.org/web/20090205042845/http://www.thelettermen.com/1970.html

http://www.45cat.com/record/nc420851us


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