Commander Cody And His Planet Airmon-Lost In The Ozone (1971)

Commander Cody and His Planet Airmon was a country and folk band with diverse influences, including rock and roll, R&B, boogie, and bluegrass, who released most of their discography during the 1970s. Formed in 1967 by vocalist and keyboardist George Frayne in Michigan, the band underwent numerous lineup changes throughout those years, with Frayne, along with vocalist Billy C. Farlow and guitarist Bill Kirchen, forming the core of the group. Their debut album, "Lost in the Ozone", was released in 1971 and best exemplifies the band's style, ultimately becoming their most acclaimed work. Combining covers with original songs, this is a delightful album of country, folk, and rock 'n' roll, featuring the splendid Eddie Cochran's "20 Flight Rock" and Willie Nelson's "Family Bible", as well as quality tracks written by the band such as the western "Back to Tennessee" and the melodic country "Seeds and Stems Again Blues". However, it would be Charlie Ryan's version of "Hot Rod Lincoln" that became the hit of this album, a song that is a tribute to car racing and had become a tremendously popular success in the early 1960s.