B.W. Stevenson - SHAMBALA
B.W. Stevenson - SHAMBALA #66 in 1973 RCA Victor Records 0952. Debut on Billboard Chart on May 12, 1973. Born Louis Stevenson [B.W. stood for "Buckwheat"] on October 5, 1949 in Dallas, Texas. Died of heart failure on April 28, 1988, age 38. Soft rock singer, guitarist. Had hit with "My Maria" which reached #9 in 1973. Three Dog Night's version of SHAMBALA peaked at #3 on July 28, 1973.