Artist: William Oz
Album: William Oz
Year:1979
Songs of Note: Star Dreamer, She's Mine
"Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain". These are the words of the Wizard of Oz. Unlike the that classic character, William Oz is someone that wants your attention. He is begging you to care about the guy behind those shades, holding his cigarette in a way he thinks is cool. Maybe it is was his or idea or the photographer's, but the attitude given off by this shot is that I am huge deal even if you don't know it yet. After listening to the music I tend to think it was Mr. Oz's idea.
Most artists wait until they have made it big before looking back on the people they had to leave behind to make it big. The people you leave behind are usually the ones that supported you through the tough times and get the shaft after you make it big. Oz has not made it big yet but is already prepared to move on. After listening to the album, I'm surprised he didn't make it big. This is competent power-pop with some smart lyrics and good hooks. "Star Dreamer" , "She's Mine", and "You Can Count on Me" all sound like they could have been singles but never made it onto radio. I'm not sure why this.
There is also the question of what happened to this guy. With the other records I have been able find at least a little information on the artists. William Oz seems to have totally disappeared. This is a solid record if you like power-pop in the Rick Springfield vein. I think I will keep this one.
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