In 1971, the Robbs (formed of the three Donaldson brothers) changed their name to Cherokee and released one-self titled LP. Cherokee had set up their own studio in a rural California barn to record their own material, and they soon started recording other acts as well. "Cherokee" showcases a mix of covers and original material, grandiose vocals, country-rock oriented songs with some folkie and funk interludes. Sneaky Pete Kleinow, Gib Gilbeau and Chris Hillman as guests.
David Donaldson - vocals, guitar, harmonica. George Donaldson - vocal,guitar, tenor saxophone. Robert Donaldson - vocals, keyboards. Craig Kramps - drums, percussion, accordion. Tom La Tondre - piano, trumpet, percussion. Chris Hillman - bass, mandolin, vocals. Sneaky Pete Kleinow - steel guitar. Gib Gilbeau - violin. Something to believe in. Funky business. Lady on my mind. It doesn't matter anymore. Strange days. All the way home. Changin' winds. Chattanooga. Feel us love. Catch the velvet evening.
