The Association's 1971 single "Stop Your Motor" saw the band exploring a harder-edged, more straightforward rock sound, a departure from their earlier hits. The single failed to chart, marking a decline in their commercial fortunes.
- "Stop Your Motor" was released in July 1971 as a standalone single, not appearing on any studio album at the time.
- The single was released on Rhino/Warner Records, a label the band had been with since 1969.
- This release is often cited as an example of The Association's attempt to adapt to the changing rock landscape of the early 1970s.
The Association was a rock band formed in Southern California in the mid-1960s. They were known for their folk-rock sound and vocal harmonies, achieving significant commercial success in the late 1960s. At the time of "Stop Your Motor," the band was nearing the end of their recording career, having moved away from their earlier pop-rock sound.
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