Da Capo

Da Capo is the second studio album by American rock band Love, released in January 1967, by Elektra Records. The album was recorded between September and October 1966 at RCA Studios in Hollywood, California, with the exception of "7 and 7 Is" (recorded previously in June), the single that preceded the album's distribution and became the band's biggest commercial hit. In contrast to the band's eponymous debut which had an almost consistent garage rock sound, Da Capo features a wide range of musical styles, being also regarded as one of the first examples of "jazz rock". Although it was not a commercial success, critical response to the album is generally positive; however its reputation over the years has been largely overshadowed by Love's third studio album, Forever Changes (1967). Background Conflict with Elektra In March 1966, Love's self-titled debut album, along with the single "My Little Red Book", was released to moderate commercial success, reaching number 57 on the Billboard Top LPs. According to author Barney Hoskyns, the album "trumpeted the presence of a major new musical force on the LA scene". It was also a pivotal release for Elektra Records, giving them their first rock album as well as their first hit single; however, the band quickly grew dissatisfied with the label's production and promotional efforts. In an attempt to get off the label, bandleader Arthur Lee revealed that when he had signed the recording contract on January 4, 1966, he was not yet 21 years old, making the agreement void. This infuriated Elektra president Jac Holzman, who later said: "That was the point in my relationship with Arthur where he moved from being a scoundrel to being totally dishonest ... He said he wasn't making a second album, which meant [if he'd carried out this threat] that Da Capo wouldn't have happened".