Seals and Croft

Genres: soft rock, 70s, classic rock, folk, rock

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About Seals and Croft

Seals & Crofts were an American soft rock duo formed in 1969 in Los Angeles, California, by Jim Seals and Dash Crofts. They are best known for the singles "Summer Breeze" (1972), "Diamond Girl" (1973), and "Get Closer" (1976), each of which reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. Both members were adherents of the Baháʼí Faith and incorporated elements of the religion into their music and public appearances. The duo disbanded in 1981, reunited from 1989 to 1992, and again in 2004, when they released their final album "Traces". Seals later performed with his brother England Dan Seals as Seals & Seals. Jim Seals and Dash Crofts were born in Texas, Seals in 1942 in Sidney and Crofts in 1938 in Cisco. They first met when Crofts was a drummer in a local band. Seals later joined a rockabilly group, Dean Beard and the Crew Cats, as a saxophonist, and Crofts subsequently joined the same band. They later moved to Los Angeles with Beard and became associated with The Champs following the success of "Tequila" in 1958. Seals also performed with Eddie Cochran’s touring band in 1959. Seals wrote "It’s Never Too Late", which was recorded by Brenda Lee in 1961 as the B-side to "You Can Depend on Me". The song also charted independently in the United States. In 1963, Seals and Crofts, along with Glen Campbell and Jerry Cole, left The Champs to form a short-lived group called Glen Campbell and the GCs. After the group disbanded, Crofts returned to Texas while Seals joined a band called the Dawnbreakers. Crofts later rejoined Seals in that group, during which time both became members of the Baháʼí Faith. Their songwriting began to reflect religious themes, and they often discussed the faith with audiences after concerts. Following the dissolution of the Dawnbreakers, Seals and Crofts formed a duo. They signed with Talent Associates in 1969 and released two albums, the second of which entered the Billboard 200. In 1971, they signed with Warner Bros. Records and released "Year of Sunday", followed by "Summer Breeze" (1972), which became their commercial breakthrough. The title track and the single "Hummingbird" both achieved chart success, and the album was later certified double platinum in the United States. In 1973, they released "Diamond Girl", which was certified gold and included the title track and "We May Never Pass This Way (Again)". Their 1974 album "Unborn Child" generated controversy due to its anti-abortion theme, reflecting their interpretation of Baháʼí teachings. Despite mixed reactions and limited radio support, the album was certified gold. Seals & Crofts performed at the California Jam festival in 1974 alongside acts such as Black Sabbath, Eagles, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Deep Purple, Earth, Wind & Fire, Black Oak Arkansas, and Rare Earth, gaining wider exposure through a televised broadcast. Their 1975 album "I’ll Play for You" was also certified gold, and their compilation "Greatest Hits" achieved double platinum status. In 1976, they released "Get Closer", featuring Carolyn Willis of Honey Cone, which became one of their most successful singles. Willis also participated in their subsequent tour, documented on the live album "Sudan Village". The duo contributed music to the films "One on One" (1977) and "Foolin’ Around" (1980), as well as the television series "The Paper Chase". Their 1978 album "Takin’ It Easy" incorporated elements of disco, including the single "You’re the Love". In 1979, they contributed to "Lote Tree", a Baháʼí-themed project distributed within the religious community. Their final Warner Bros. album, "The Longest Road", was released in 1980. The duo ceased recording activities in 1981 and did not renew their contract. Attempts to resume recording in 1983 were unsuccessful. During the 1980s, both members pursued individual activities while occasionally appearing at Baháʼí events. They reunited in 1989, performing in Canada and later touring the United States between 1991 and 1992 before disbanding again. Crofts released a solo album, "Today", in 1998. In 2004, the duo reunited once more to record "Traces". In the 2000s, Seals performed with his brother in a project combining material from Seals & Crofts and England Dan & John Ford Coley. Some performances also featured Seals’ sons. Seals & Crofts influenced both Dan Seals and John Ford Coley in their adoption of the Baháʼí Faith, although Coley later converted to Christianity. Dan Seals died in 2009. In 2010, daughters of the duo formed a group called the Humming Birds and released "The Humming Birds" EP in 2012. In 2018, Brady Seals and Lua Crofts began performing as Seals & Crofts 2, focusing on the original duo’s repertoire. Jim Seals died on June 6, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 79. Dash Crofts died on March 25, 2026, at the age of 87 following complications from heart surgery. Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seals_%26_Crofts Studio albums Seals & Crofts (1969) Down Home (1970) Year of Sunday (1971) Summer Breeze (1972) Diamond Girl (1973) Unborn Child (1974) Seals & Crofts I & II (1974) I'll Play for You (1975) Greatest Hits (1975) Get Closer (1976) Sudan Village (1976) One on One (1977) Takin' It Easy (1978) Lote Tree (1979) Collection (1979) The Longest Road (1980) Traces (2004)

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