Woman

Hey there, Zoo Freaks, the Zoo Crew’s spinning a real diamond in the rough with Woman by Legs Diamond, that six-minute-plus ballad from their 1977 album A Diamond Is a Hard Rock, just oozing with ‘70s hard rock heart and soul. This track’s a melodic beast, with Rick Sanford’s soaring vocals and Roger Romeo’s gritty guitar weaving a tale of love’s push and pull, like a desert wind you can’t shake. A Rate Your Music review calls it the standout cut, a “melodic, six-minute” anthem that’s still a rock staple in San Antonio, Texas, where fans go wild for it at parking lot parties. On Facebook, a fan posted about catching the band in ‘78, saying Woman had the crowd swaying like they were all lovesick, while an X user shared a story of finding a mint vinyl copy, claiming it “hit harder than a tequila sunrise” when they cranked it up. The song’s got that Deep Purple vibe, with Michael Prince’s keyboards adding a touch of pomp, making it perfect for those starry Zoo nights.

Dig this groovy tidbit: Woman was produced by Eddie Leonetti, who the band loved for his fun, creative vibe, as they told FYE, and it was recorded hot on the heels of their self-titled debut, capturing Legs Diamond’s knack for blending raw riffs with emotional heft. A Reddit r/Music post from 2020 had a Freak hyping the song, lamenting how few know this “classic rock” gem, while another on Instagram shared a clip of a recent San Antonio gig, where the crowd sang every word like a sacred hymn. The track’s staying power is wild—Lyrics.com notes its lyrics about feeling uneasy in love still resonate, and fans on X keep it alive, one posting about playing it for a road trip mixtape, calling it “the ultimate slow-burn heartbreak jam.” It’s no wonder the song’s a cult favorite, especially in Texas, where DJ Joe “the Godfather” Anthony made Legs Diamond a local legend, per Last.fm.

Now, let’s roll back to how Legs Diamond got their spark, ‘cause this band’s story is pure ‘70s rock hustle. Formed in Los Angeles in 1975, the band—Michael “Diamond” Gargano (bass), Jeff Poole (drums), Roger Romeo (guitar), Rick Sanford (vocals), and Michael Prince (keyboards, guitar)—took their name from a 1920s gangster, aiming to capture that outlaw swagger, per Wikipedia. Starting in San Francisco, Michael and Jeff moved to L.A., where they found their missing pieces and landed a Mercury Records deal. Their 1977 self-titled debut, produced by Deep Purple’s Derek Lawrence, was a hard-hitting shot of glam and pomp, and A Diamond Is a Hard Rock followed fast, with Woman as its crown jewel. Despite opening for Kiss and Ted Nugent, they never hit the big time, breaking up in 1980 but reforming in ‘84 as their albums gained a cult following, especially in San Antonio. They kept rocking, with lineup changes like John Levesque replacing Sanford in 2005, and still play occasional gigs, per AllMusic.

Zoo Freaks, if you’re vibing with Legs Diamond’s retro roar, plug into their world: check out their official website for merch and updates, groove with them on Facebook, flip through gritty pics on Instagram, and join the chatter on X. For you super-fans, dive into the Legs Diamond Fans Facebook group to swap stories of epic ‘70s shows or trade vinyl finds, or visit fan sites like Rock Candy Records for reissue details. The community’s tight, with fans sharing memories of catching them in Texas or geeking out over their 2018 remasters. Keep spinning those records, and let Woman sweep you away on a hard rock heartbreak wave!

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