In March 1974, “Kirshner” label released the self-titled, debut Kansas album. It was recorded in 1973 at “Record Plant Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Wally Gold.
Personnel:
- Steve Walsh– lead and backing vocals, piano, organ, Fender Rhodes, congas
- Kerry Livgren – guitars, piano, organ, Moog synthesizer, backing vocals
- Robby Steinhardt– lead and backing vocals, violin
- Rich Williams– acoustic and electric guitars
- Dave Hope– bass, backing vocals
- Phil Ehart– drums
- Jay Siegel – vocals
- Dan Turbeville – engineer
- Kevin “Whip” Herron, Jimmy “Shoes” Iovine – engineer assistant
- Tom Rabstenek, Greg Caldi – mastering
- Ed Lee – design
- John Steuart Curry – painting
- Don Hunstein – photography
Track listing:
- Can I Tell You – Rich Williams, Phil Ehart, Dave Hope, Steve Walsh
- Bringing It Back – J.J. Cale
- Lonely Wind – Steve Walsh
- Belexes – Kerry Livgren
- Journey from Mariabronn – Kerry Livgren, Steve Walsh
- The Pilgrimage – Kerry Livgren, Steve Walsh
- Aperçu – Kerry Livgren, Steve Walsh
- Death of Mother Nature Suite – Kerry Livgren