Rich Mountain Tower were a 70's southern rock band from Tennessee. This is their 3rd and last release "Playin' to the radio".

Rich Mountain Tower were a Southern Rock band from Tennessee. They put out three albums in total and this is their second release.

Album · 1970 · 10 Songs.

Rich Mountain Tower - The Same Thing Applies To Me That Applies To You 3:55. Rich Mountain Tower - He Ain't Got No Color, Boys (1971) 4:11. Rich Mountain Tower-Thank You Maggie.

Rich Mountain Tower is a 5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Hot Springs, North Carolina that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from April until September. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The fire tower at the top is a great place to stop and eat lunch on the way up. Make sure you go to the top of the tower for beautiful views! The hike is steep in places, and the trails are fairly narrow.

Rich Mountain Tower’s debut self-titled album, released in the fall of 1971, combines southern rock with acoustic ballads and psychedelic flourishes to create a sound well ahead of its time. Originally issued in quadrophonic sound, it’s a superb recording that shows just what a fine and underrated band this Tennessee quintet was. Really, though, these folks are mainly anchored in psychedelic folk, with a driving, rock rhythm and lots of jangly guitars and Southern-style slide balancing out the nascent twang

Rich Mountain Tower's debut self-titled album, released in the fall of 1971, combines southern rock with acoustic ballads and psychedelic flourishes to create a sound well ahead of it's time. Originally issued in quadraphonic sound, it's a superb recording that shows just what a fine and underrated band this Tennessee quintet was, now reissued on CD for the first time. Includes detailed liner notes and images. Digitally remastered.

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The best seasons to visit Rich Mountain is during the fall, winter and early spring. If backpacking from Hot Springs, the hike is strenuous (2,201 ft elev. The hike from Tanyard Gap is relatively steep but not all that difficult for experienced hikers. The lookout tower was erected by the United States Forest Service in 1932. The F-7 Civilian Conservation Corps Camp from Hot Springs began manning the tower in 1933.