In July 1975, “Reprise” label released “Fire on the Bayou”, the sixth Meters studio album. It was recorded in 1975, at “Sea-Saint Studios”, and was produced by Allen Toussaint, Art Neville, Ziggy Modeliste, Leo Nocentelli, Cyril Neville and George Porter, Jr.
Personnel:
- Leo Nocentelli– guitar, vocals
- Art Neville– keyboards
- George Porter, Jr.– bass guitar
- Joseph Modeliste– drums, design
- Cyril Neville– congas, percussion
- Wardell Quezergue– horn arrangements
- Roberta Grace – engineer
- Ken Laxton – engineer, remix
- Marshall Sehorn– remix, executive producer
- Bob Irwin – mastering
- Al Quaglieri – mastering
- Rich Russell – design
- Paul Howrilla (aka Paul Andrew) – design
- Bunny Matthews– liner notes
- Efram Turchick – project manager
- Tim Livingston – project manager
Track listing:
All tracks by Art Neville, Ziggy Modeliste, Leo Nocentelli and George Porter, Jr. except where noted.
- Out in the Country
- Fire on the Bayou – by Art Neville, Ziggy Modeliste, Leo Nocentelli, George Porter, Jr., Cyril Neville
- Love Slip Upon Ya
- Talkin’ ‘Bout New Orleans – Art Neville, Ziggy Modeliste, Leo Nocentelli, George Porter, Jr., Cyril Neville
- They All Ask’d for You
- Can You Do Without?
- Liar – Russ Ballard
- You’re a Friend of Mine
- Middle of the Road
- Running Fast
- Mardi Gras Mambo – Frankie Adams, Lou Welsch, Ken Elliot