Once Around The Sun was written and recorded in 1 year, hence the title. These 12 songs written by Bill Rotella was releaseed by L.A acoustic rock band Dakota in 1998.

Dakota combines rich 3 part harmony vocals with acoustic and electric guitars to create a classic, southern, blues pop-rock sound.

Singer-songwriter/guitarist Bill Rotella and lead guitarist/vocalist Kirk Evans went on to perform together for 27 years. Kirk now lives in Hawaii and Bill is still performing as a soloist and with his trio Smoke & The Earthtones. credits released February 23, 1998

Produced by Bill Rotella Recorded at Sunset Sound, Hollywood. Engineered by David Knight Vocals, guitar: Bill Rotella Voclas, lead guitar: Kirk Evans Bass guitar, backing vocals: Rino Marino Drums: Jeff Joscak Drums: Marty Fera Background vocals: Dave Casanova Keyboards: Kimo Cornwell