Cruising And Talking Music With Wayne Nelson Of The Little River Band

Published: Aug. 15, 2021, 3 p.m.

Little River Band's latest album, "Black Tie" is still available, a collection of top hits and newer songs recorded with a symphony orchestra during a series of concerts featuring the Craig Turley Rock Symphony (with violinist Andrea Zonn). Arranged by LRB keyboardist Chris Marion, the album includes fan favorites "The Night Owls," "Take It Easy on Me," "Lady," "Cool Change," "Help Is On Its Way" and "Reminiscing" as well as two beloved newer songs from their album "Cuts Like a Diamond;" "The Lost and the Lonely" and "I'm An Island." "Black Tie" is available on all major streaming services via Time Life.

. The first single off of "Black Tie" was "The Lost And The Lonely," a tribute to the emotion, courage and selflessness of the men and women who choose to join the military. "'The Lost and The Lonely' spells out the conversation between a young person with his parents as he or she explains why they've chosen to put on a uniform, hoping to make a difference for the lost and lonely of the world," explains Wayne Nelson, lead vocalist for Little River Band. "That decision affects a wide range of people - family and friends. It deserves to be honored. But the song is not an endorsement of war.it's meant to praise those who put their lives on the line for freedom."