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Trooper: Flying Colours

On September 4, 1979, “MCA” label released “Flying Colours”, the fifth Trooper studio album. It was recorded in 1979, and was produced by Howard Steele. The album was certified Platinum in Canada. 

Personnel:

  • Ra McGuire – vocals
  • Brian Smith – guitar, backing vocals
  • Frank Ludwig – vocals, keyboards
  • Doni Underhill – bass, backing vocals
  • Tommy Stewart – drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Steve Lukather – guitar
  • Steve Porcaro – keyboards
  • Harold Cowart – bass
  • Joe Lala – drums
  • Sandra Rhodes, Charles Chalmers, Donna Rhodes – backing vocals
  • James O’Mara, David Sharpe – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Ra McGuire and Brian Smith, except where noted.

  1. 3 Dressed Up as a 9
  2. All Day and All of the Night – Ray Davies
  3. Go Ahead and Sue Me
  4. Quiet Desperation – Tommy Stewart, Doni Underhill, Frank Ludwig
  5. She’s So Sweet
  6. Mr Big – Tommy Stewart, Doni Underhill, Frank Ludwig
  7. Janine
  8. Back to You – Frank Ludwig
  9. Good Clean Fun
  10. Drive Away

Trooper: Thick as Thieves

On June 19, 1978, “MCA” label released “Thick as Thieves”, the fourth Trooper studio album. It was recorded in 1978, and was produced by Randy Bachman.

Personnel:

  • Ra McGuire – lead vocals
  • Brian Smith – lead guitar
  • Frank Ludwig – vocals, keyboards
  • Doni Underhill – bass guitar
  • Tommy Stewart – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Ra McGuire and Brian Smith, except where noted.

  1. Live from the Moon
  2. No Fun Being Alone
  3. Round, Round We Go – Frank Ludwig
  4. Drivin’ Crazy
  5. Roll with It
  6. Say Goodnight
  7. The Moment That It Takes – Tommy Stewart, Doni Underhill
  8. One Good Reason
  9. Gambler
  10. Raise a Little Hell