On July 4, 1972, “Elektra” label released “American Gothic”, the third David Ackles studio album. It was recorded in 1972, at “IBC Sound Recording Studios” in, London, and was produced by Bernie Taupin.

Personnel:

• David Ackles – vocals, guitars, arranger
• Robert Kirkby – conductor
• Damon Lyon-Shaw, Hugh Jones – engineer
• Robert L. Heimall – art direction
• Michel Ross – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by David Ackles.

1. American Gothic
2. Love’s Enough
3. Ballad of the Ship of State
4. One Night Stand
5. Oh, California!
6. Another Friday Night
7. Family Band
8. Midnight Carousel
9. Waiting for the Moving Van
10. Blues for Billy Whitecloud
11. Montana Song