This gem was first released in the U.S. as an LP on the Cadet Label in the '70's. At the time, TC was writing songs for a number of Chicago groups, most notable penning the Dell's hit, "The Love We Had Stays On My Mind". He was also involved with the group Rotary Connection whose alumni include Minnie Riperton and Phil Upchurch. Occasional Rain is the first of his three Cadet LP's which have been reissued on CD. TC is an incredible songwriter/storyteller and truly shines on the longer cuts. His "Trance on Sedgewick Street" is a classic. For those of you familiar with TC's current work and want to get a sense of the man's talent thirty years ago, then by all means listen to his early work. Like a fine wine, the man and his music just keep getting better with time.