McGuinn, Clark & Hillman
This aggregation of ex- Byrdscame together at the end of 1977 and signed a major deal with Capitol Records. Their debut, MCGUINN, CLARK & HILLMANHAD a distinctly late '70s production courtesy of Ron and Howard Albert, which contrasted markedly with their previous work in such outfits as the Flying Burrito Brothers, Manassas and Dillard And Clark. A catchy single, Don't You Write Her Off, written by Roger McGuinngave the trio its first Billboard hit since the Byrds days. After touring extensively, Gene Clark left his colleagues during the recording of their second album, CITY. McGuinn and Hillman soldiered on for one last album which did little to enhance their reputation. The experiment had clearly run its course and when Chris Hillman lashed out against a Capitol Records promotions person, the weary McGuinn announced that their latest partnership was at an end. Thereafter, they returned to various small-time solo ventures. It would be another decade before the two came together again for a brief series of shows with David Crosby.