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Podcast: What the Riff Next Gen
Episode: 1971 - June - One World - Rare Earth
Description: JUNE of 1971 “One World” by Rare Earth
Detroit-based Rare Earth brought a funk rock fusion sound to the scene. Motown was looking to expand its repertoire and signed Rare Earth to a yet-to-be-named record label more focused on white rock acts. When members of Rare Earth suggested that they name the record label "Rare Earth," Motown surprisingly decided to do so. Rare Earth had a string of successes in the late 60's and early 70's, and this fourth album entitled One World was one of these successful albums. Rare Earth was a conservation minded group, but did so with a po...