Released in 1977 and recorded at Sunset Sound Studios in Los Angeles, "Bareback" was my first album with Capitol Records after leaving Shelter Records with whom I had three releases. You can't imagine the excitement I was experiencing. Here I was, a small town boy, rubbing elbows with some of the finest studio musicians Los Angeles had to offer.
What could be better than working with Bill Payne at my producer's home in the Hollywood Hills writing out charts and arrangements while discussing who would be a better drummer for this particular song, Jeff Porcaro or Harvey Mason. It was like finally having enough money to buy a top of the line vehicle and now having to decide between a Mercedes or BMW. So, I got both!
The sessions were absolutely mind blowing. How fast and tight these players worked together and how supportive and positive they were will always be a pleasant memory.
by Richard Torrance
Tracks
1. Moonlight Trippin' (Troy Seals, Eddie Setser) - 4:31
2. Stay Young (Benny Gallagher, Graham Lyle) - 2:50
3. Lovin' Good - 4:13
4. Tender Memory (Tom Jans, Will Jennings) - 3:45
5. Circle Of Confusion - 4:08
6. Rio De Janeiro Blue (Richard Torrance, John Haeny) - 4:36
7. So Sad (Randy Bishop) - 2:59
8. Leave My Love Behind - 3:49
9. Under Your Spell - 4:16
10.Alley Cat Jack (Jim Frank) - 3:52
Lyrics and Music by Richard Torrance except where stated
Musicians
*Richard Torrance - Vocals, Guitar
*Fred Tackett - Guitar
*Jeff Porcaro - Drums
*Harvey Mason - Drums
*Sam Clayton - Percussion
*David Hungate - Bass
*Wilton Felder - Bass
*Bill Payne - Piano, Grand Piano, Oberheim Synthesizer
*Ernie Watts – Horns, Alto Flute
*Pete Christlieb - Horns
*George Bohannon - Horns
*Buddy Collette - Horns
*Bob Findley - Horns
*Venette Fields - Backing Vocals
*Maxine Willard Waters - Backing Vocals
*Julia Tillman Waters - Backing Vocals
*Thomas Righter Snow - Harmony Vocals
Thanks very much, Marios.
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