Glass Harp - La De Da

Review by Jill Lampi

Psychedelic Riffs and Rockin’ Tales: Glass Harp’s La De Da Alright, buckle up, because we’re diving into La De Da, the 1971 debut album by Glass Harp. This Ohio trio didn’t just play rock—they bent it, twisted it, and gave it a psychedelic makeover that still feels like stumbling through a kaleidoscope. Released on Decca Records back when bell-bottoms were all the rage, this record is a wild ride worth revisiting. Let’s kick things off with the title track, “La De Da.” It’s not exactly reinventing the wheel lyrically (spoiler: there’s a lot of “la de da” happening), but dang if those guitar licks don’t slap harder than your uncle at a family reunion. The interplay between guitarist Phil Keaggy and drummer John Sferra? Pure magic. Keaggy’s fingers seem to have their own zip code as he shreds solos that sound like they escaped from another dimension. You remember this one because it’s catchy as heck—like an earworm you actually want to keep around. Then there’s “David & Goliath,” which sounds less like Sunday school and more like Saturday night chaos. Picture this: fuzzed-out basslines rumbling like distant thunder while Keaggy lays down riffs sharp enough to cut glass. There’s something gloriously unhinged about how they take a biblical story and turn it into a stomping, swaggering anthem. If David had rocked out before facing Goliath, this would’ve been his pump-up jam for sure. What sticks with me most isn’t just the technical wizardry—it’s the vibe. Glass Harp wasn’t trying to be cool; they were cool. They weren’t chasing trends—they made music that felt alive, messy, and human. And honestly? That’s rare even today. So here’s the kicker: Glass Harp broke up shortly after releasing La De Da. Yeah, the band basically imploded faster than you can say “psychedelic rock revival.” But hey, maybe that’s part of its charm. Like a firework show that ends too soon, La De Da leaves you dazzled—and wishing there was more where that came from. Final verdict? If you dig raw talent wrapped in swirling psychedelia, grab yourself a copy of La De Da. Just don’t blame me when you find yourself humming “la de da” for days.

Artist: Glass Harp
Album: La De Da

Rock

Psychedelic Rock

1971

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
David & Goliath	2:50
La De Da	3:10

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Glass Harp - David & Goliath

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Catalog Numbers

32995

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Decca

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Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
Single
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Mono

About Glass Harp

Rock band from Youngstown (Austintown), Ohio 1968-73

Name Vars

Class Harp
G.H.
The Glass Harp

Members

Phil Keaggy
Daniel Pecchio
John Sferra
Steve Markulin

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *La De Da* by Glass Harp is a hidden gem from the early '70s. It came out in 1971, blending rock with a psychedelic twist. The band was from the US and released it under Decca Records. Two standout tracks are "La De Da" and "David & Goliath." What makes it special? It’s like a time capsule of the era’s experimental sound, but it never got the mainstream attention it deserved.

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adamadamx

2025-03-04

It was in the early 80's that I remember watching something on TV, maybe on PBS, and this song was playing in the background of some advertisement.

etherealvoicesbyjabang

2025-03-03

Not long after this, Phil Keaggy went solo and pursued a career in Christian rock. The rest is history, as performing for that niche audience probably made him better known as a guitarist than if he had remained in mainstream rock.