In July 1974, “Warner Bros” label released “Lydia”, the fifth Cold Blood album. It was recorded in 1974, at “Trans-Maxiumus Sound Studios, Inc.” in Memphis, and “Clover Recorders” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Steve Cropper.

Personnel:

• David Luell – alto, tenor and baritone saxophone, arranger
• Jim Horn – tenor saxophone, flute
• Fon Menza – tenor saxophone, flute
• Peter Christlieb – tenor saxophone, flute
• Bobby Shew – trumpet
• Chuck Findley – trumpet
• Paul Hubinon – trombone
• Chuck Bennett – trombone
• Max Haskett – trombone
• Raul Matute – clavinet, electric piano, organ
• Lydia Pense – lead and backing vocals
• Michael Sasaki – guitar
• Danny Kotch – guitar
• Paul Vannon – guitar
• Steve Cropper – guitar, arranger
• Rod Ellicott – bass
• Tommy Cathey – bass
• Gaylord Birch – drums
• Joe Williams – drums
• Bobbye Hall – congas, percussion
• The Memphis Horns
• Brenda Gordon – backing vocals
• Brooks Hunnicutt – backing vocals
• Gwen Edwards – backing vocals
• Tish Smith – backing vocals
• Smith Dobson – backing vocals
• Pat Coulter – backing vocals
• Max Haskett – backing vocals
• Eaul Malute – string and horn arrangements
• Robert Appere – engineer, remix
• Ron Capone – engineer
• Herb Greene – photography

Track listing:

1. Ready to Live
2. Simple Love Life
3. Under Pressure
4. When My Love Hand Comes Down
5. When It’s Over
6. Considerations
7. I Only Wanted Someone to Hear Me
8. You’re Free Lovin’ Me
9. Come Back into My Love Again
10. Just Like Sunshine