In June 1976, “Mercury” label released “Farther Along”, the eight Spirit album. It was recorded in 1976, and was produced by Al Schmitt and Randy California.

Personnel:

• Matt Andes – vocals, guitar
• Randy California – vocals, bass, guitar
• John Locke- keyboards
• Mark Andes – vocals, bass
• Ed Cassidy- percussion, drums
• Steve Larrence – percussion
• Michael Temple – mandolin
• Robert Lee – vocals, keyboards
• Ian Underwood– synthesizer
• Ernie Watts– saxophone
• David Blumberg – horn
• Nick DeCaro – horn
• Bob Hughes – engineer
• Jay Kauffman – engineer
• Marc Piscitelli – engineer
• Allen Sides – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Randy California except where noted.

1. Father Along – Mark Andes, Randy California, Ed Cassidy
2. Atomic Boogie – Mark Andes, Randy California, Ed Cassidy, John Locke
3. World Eat World Dog – Randy California, Ed Cassidy, John Locke
4. Stoney Night
5. Pineapple – John Locke
6. Colossus
7. Mega Star – Randy California, John Locke
8. Phoebe – Mark Andes
9. Don’t Lock Up Your Door – Mark Andes, Randy California, Ed Cassidy
10. Once With You – Randy California, John Locke
11. Diamond Spirit – Mark Andes, Randy California
12. Nature’s Way