In May 1982, “Krishner Legacy” label released “Vinyl Confessions”, the eighth Kansas studio album. It was recorded 1981-1982, and was produced by Phil Ehart, John Elefante, Dave Hope, Kerry Livgren, Robby Steinhardt, Rich Williams and Ken Scott.
Personnel:
- John Elefante — lead vocals, keyboards
- Kerry Livgren— guitar, keyboards, Synclavier programming
- Rich Williams— guitar
- Robby Steinhardt— vocals, violin
- Dave Hope— bass
- Phil Ehart— drums
- Warren Ham— harmonica
- Bill Bergman — alto and tenor saxophone
- Beverly Dahlke-Smith — saxophone
- Jim Coile — tenor saxophone
- Greg Smith — baritone saxophone
- John Berry, Jr. — trumpet
- Ben Dahlke — bassoon
- Lee Thornburg— trumpet, saxophone
- Anne Steinhardt — vocals, violin
- Donna Williams — vocals, backing vocals
- David Pack— vocals, backing vocals
- Roger Taylor— backing vocals
- Ken Scott– engineer
- Brian Leshon – engineer assistant
- David Spritz – engineer assistant
- Phil Jost – engineer assistant
- Ralph Sutton – engineer assistant
- Stan Ricker – mastering
Track listing:
- Olay the Game Tonight – Phil Ehart, Danny Flower, Rob Frazier, Kerry Livgren, Rich Williams
- Right Away – Dino Elefante, John Elefante
- Fair Exchange – Kerry Livgren
- Chasing Shadows – Dino Elefante, John Elefante
- Diamonds and Pearls – Kerry Livgren
- Face It – Dino Elefante, John Elefante
- Windows – Kerry Livgren
- Borderline – Kerry Livgren
- Play On – John Elefante, Kerry Livgren
- Crossfire – Kerry Livgren