In January 1975, “MCA” label released “Scorching Beauty”, the fifth Iron Butterfly studio album. It was recorded in 1974, and was produced by Denny Randell.

Personnel:

• Erik Brann– lead vocals, guitars
• Howard Reitzes – co-lead and backing vocals, keyboards
• Philip Taylor Kramer– lead and backing vocals, bass
• Ron Bushy– drums, backing vocals
• Ernie Cefalu– design
• Drew Struzan – illustrations

Track listing:

All tracks by Erik Brann, except where noted.

1. 1975 Overture – Erik Brann, Ron Bushy, Philip Kramer, Howard Reitzes
2. Hard Miseree
3. High on a Mountain Top – Philip Kramer
4. Am I Down
5. People of the World
6. Searchin’ Circles
7. Pearly Gates – Ron Bushy, Jon Anderson
8. Lonely Hearts
9. Before You Go – Erik Brann, Howard Reitzes