On April 8, 1976, “Atlantic” label released the self-titled, debut Firefall album. It was recorded in 1975, at “Criteria Studios” in Miami, Florida, and was produced by Jim Mason. This album became the fastest record to achieve gold status in “Atlantic” label history, and was certified Platinum by “RIAA” in the US.
Personnel:
- Rick Roberts– vocals, acoustic guitars
- Larry Burnett– vocals, acoustic, rhythm and electric guitars
- Mark Andes- bass guitar
- Jock Bartley- lead electric and slide guitars, Bigsby Palm pedal guitar, cover concept
- Michael Clarke– drums
- David Muse – piano, clavinet, synthesizer, flute, tenor sax, harmonica
- Joe Lala – congas, timbales, shakers, tambourine, finger cymbals, sand blocks
- Peter Graves – trombone
- Ken Faulk – trumpet
- Whit Sidener – baritone sax
- Karl Richardson – engineer
- Michael Laskow – engineer assistant
- George Marino– mastering
- Ralph Wernli – front cover design
Track listing:
- It Doesn’t Matter – Chris Hillman, Rick Roberts, Stephen Stills
- Love Isn’t All – Larry Burnett
- Livin’ Ain’t Livin’ – Rick Roberts
- No Way Out – Larry Burnett
- Dolphin’s Lullaby – Rick Roberts
- Cinderella – Larry Burnett
- Sad Ol’ Love Song – Larry Burnett
- You Are the Woman – Rick Roberts
- Mexico – Rick Roberts
- Do What You Want – Larry Burnett
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