In May 1977, “Atlantic” label released “El Mirage”, the sixth Jimmy Webb album. It was recorded in 1977, at “Cherokee Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by George Martin.

Personnel:

• Jimmy Webb – vocals, keyboards
• Fred Tackett – guitar
• Dean Parks – guitar
• Lowell George – slide guitar
• Herb Pedersen – banjo, 12-string guitar, backing vocals
• George Martin – keyboards, synthesizer, arrangements, conductor
• David Paich – keyboards, synthesizer
• David Hungate – bass
• Larry Knechtel – bass
• Dee Murray – bass
• Nigel Olsson – drums
• Jim Gordon – drums
• Harvey Mason – percussion
• Kenny Loggins – vocals
• Billy Davis Jr. – vocals
• George Hawkins – vocals
• Sherlie Matthews – backing vocals
• Susan Webb – backing vocals
• Clydie King – backing vocals
• Harry Bluestone – concertmaster
• John H. R. Mills – engineer
• John Mills – engineer
• George Tutko – engineer
• Bob Fisher – mastering
• Bob Defrin – art direction
• Steve Smith – photography
• Henry Diltz – cover photography
• Richie Unterberger – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Jimmy Webb, except where noted.

1. The Highwayman
2. If You See Me Getting Smaller I’m Leaving
3. Mixed-Up Guy
4. Christian, No
5. Moment in a Shadow
6. Sugarbird
7. Where the Universe Are
8. P.F. Sloan
9. Dance to the Radio – Fred Tackett
10. The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
11. Skylark (A Meditation) – Jimmy Webb, Paul A. Skylar