On February 6, 1978, “Grunt” label released “Earth”, the fourth Jefferson Starship album. It was recorded July – October 1977, at “Wally Heider Studios” in San Francisco, and was produced by Larry Cox, Grace Slick, Paul Kantner, Marty Balin, Pete Sears, Craig Chaquico, John Barbata and David Freiberg.
Personnel:
- Grace Slick– vocals, piano, arrangements, art direction
- Paul Kantner– vocals, rhythm guitar, arrangements, art direction
- Marty Balin– vocals, arrangement, art direction
- Pete Sears– bass guitar, electric piano, organ, Moog, synthesizer, piano, celeste, clavinet, arrangements, art direction
- Craig Chaquico– vocals, lead and rhythm guitar, arrangements, art direction
- John Barbata– vocals, electric drums, drums, congas, percussion, arrangements, art direction
- David Freiberg– vocals, bass, organ, arrangements, art direction
- Jesse Barish– background vocals
- Gene Page – horn and string arrangements
- Larry Cox – engineer
- David Frazer – assistant engineer
- Steve Hall – recording
- John Golden – mastering
- Pat Leraci (Maurice) – production coordinator, art coordination
- Nat Quick – illustration
- Cynthia Bowman – art coordination
- Bill Laudner – art assistant
- Gribbitt (Tim Bryant) – art director
- Don Davis– Earth dust sleeve illustration, Earth label illustration
- Roger Rossmeyer – photography
- Paul Dowell – amp consultant
Track listing:
- Love Too Good – lyrics by Gabriel Robles, music by Craig Chaquico
- Count on Me – lyrics and music by Jesse Barish
- Take Your Time – lyrics by Grace Slick, music by Pete Sears
- Crazy Feelin’ – lyrics and music by Jesse Barish
- Skateboard – lyrics by Grace Slick, Craig Chaquico, music by Craig Chaquico
- Fire – lyrics by Mary Balin, Trish Robbins, music by David Freiberg, Pete Sears
- Show Yourself – lyrics and music by Grace Slick
- Runaway – lyrics and music by N.Q.Dewey
- All Night Long – lyrics by Paul Kantner, Mary Balin, Jesse Barish, Grace Slick, music by Paul Kantner, John Barbata, Pete Sears, Craig Chaquico, David Freiberg
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