Whatever Happened to The Sanford/Townsend Band?

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Sanford Townsend Band released three lps, and then faded out of existence. To my knowledge, the last lp, "Nail Me To The Wall" was never put on CD, but if anyone has different information, I would love to know. Also, does anyone out there know how to contact either John Townsend, or Ed Sanford? Pete

― Peter Ward, Saturday, 12 October 2002 12:49 (twenty-two years ago)

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I was privliged to see the band in Wheeling WV in the mid 70's I have always wondered what happened. Any info?

― George Kaiser, Sunday, 27 October 2002 22:43 (twenty-two years ago)

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I too am a great fan of this group. I have the first two lps which I have moved to cds, but I don't have "Nail me to the Wall". Anyone who has a copy, please e-mail me. Thanks,
REW

― Richard wanamaker, Monday, 3 February 2003 23:39 (twenty-two years ago)

"Smoke From a Distant Fire." Wow, this brings back '70s car radio memories.

― mike a (mike a), Tuesday, 4 February 2003 15:16 (twenty-two years ago)

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For those who asked: What happened to Ed Sanford and/or John Townsend.
I have no idea what happened to Ed Sanford but I spoke to John Townsend at a songwriters convention in L.A. in early November of 2001. He said he was doing fine and had been living in L.A. for some time. He had several funny stories to tell about the promotion (or should I say non-promotion) of 'Nail Me To The Wall'. He said he had been doing a lot of demo work, notably 'Up Where We Belong' for Will Jennings, among others. I don't know how to contact him, sorry.
Craig

― Craig Ash, Monday, 24 March 2003 22:20 (twenty-two years ago)

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If anybody still wants to know: I heard "Smoke of a Distant Fire" on the radio today and was looking for the answer to "whatever happened to" myself. Here's a link to a page I found with info on the group and there is a link on that page to John Townsend's website.

http://www.heybabydays.com/EOAB.htm

― Kris Collins, Saturday, 27 May 2006 22:07 (nineteen years ago)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy8ba2eL7cI

Man, what a smooth song. It's like Steely Dan with a more conventional lead singer. Totally digging this. Plus: intro from Helen Reddy, citing Kenny Loggins!

― Doctor Casino, Thursday, 3 January 2013 03:37 (twelve years ago)

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