In May 1977, “Warner Bros” label released “Time Loves a Hero”, the sixth Little Feat studio album. It was recorded 1976-1977, at “Sunset Sound Studios”, “Warner Bros. Studios”, and “Western Recorders” in Hollywood, “Record Plant” in Sausalito, California, and was produced Ted Templeman.

Personnel:

• Paul Barrère – vocals, guitar
• Lowell George – vocals, guitar
• Kenny Gradney – bass
• Richie Hayward – vocals, drums, percussion
• Sam Clayton – vocals, congas, percussion
• Michael McDonald– vocals
• Patrick Simmons- guitar, vocals
• Fred Tackett- mandocello, guitar
• Bill Payne – vocals, keyboards, synthesizer, marimba
• Lenny Pickett– alto and tenor saxophone
• Emilio Castillo- tenor saxophone
• Greg Adams- trumpet
• Mic Gillette- trombone, trumpet
• Stephen “Doc” Kupka- baritone saxophone
• Jeff “Skunk” Baxter- dobro

Track listing:

1. Hi Roller – Paul Barrère
2. Time Loves a Hero – Paul Barrère,Kenny Gradney, Bill Payne
3. Rocket in My Pocket – Lowell George
4. Day at the Dog Races – Paul Barrère,Sam Clayton, Kenny Gradney, Richie Hayward, Bill Payne
5. Old Folks Boogie – Paul Barrère
6. Red Streamliner – Bill Payne, Fran Tate
7. New Delhi Freight Train – Terry Allen
8. Keepin’ Up with the Joneses – Paul Barrère, Lowell George
9. Missin’ You – Paul Barrère