Can You Dig It?

Harry Elston-legendary founding member of The Friends of Distinction and one of R&B's most influential performers-tells his unforgettable story in this one-of-a-kind autobiography of a life at the top of the charts in the late 1960s and early 1970s. His story begins with growing up in San Diego to forming the jazz vocal group, the Hi-Fi's (the precursor to both the 5th Dimension and Friends of Distinction), to touring with Ray Charles, and then onto his magical journey as a songwriter and performer in the Friends of Distinction. Harry tells about creating hit songs like "Grazin' in the Grass" and "Goin in Circles." Harry talks about the drugs, the groupies, and the excesses of fame, the non-stop touring, and the thrill of musical innovation with an assortment of incredible characters, including his manager-NFL superstar Jim Brown. Harry Elston's amazing life is almost unbelievable-but it really happened. "Can You Dig It?" is an essential read for anyone who wants to know what it was like to be in a wildly successful R&B group in those days. More importantly, it is an insightful look at the music, the culture, and the absolute craziness of the late 1960s and 1970s.