I have the Bread Anthology album.
I also have David Gates’ later solo album.
Every song is melodic and worth listening to. My personal favorite is still his iconic song simply entitled, IF.
Plus, David Gates himself turned out Ok in his personal life. He’s retired and still married to his wife. He has successful children. A life well lived who has enriched many people worldwide through his music.
Bread was pretty much David Gates, Jimmy Griffin and some members of The Wrecking Crew.
Melody [Safka] is like that too. Unfortunately, her husband passed away in 2010. They had three kids.
Sorry, I meant Melanie Safka.