On February 11, 1985, “Atlantic” label released the self-titled, debut Firm album. It was recorded in 1984, at “Sol Studios” in Cookham, Berkshire, England, and was produced by Jimmy Page and Paul Rodgers.
Personnel:
- Paul Rodgers– lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars
- Jimmy Page– acoustic and electric guitars
- Tony Franklin– fretless bass, keyboards, synthesizer, backing vocals
- Chris Slade– drums, percussion
- Steve Dawson – trumpet
- Paul “Shilts” Weimar – baritone saxophone
- Willie Garnett – tenor saxophone
- Don Weller– tenor saxophone solo
- Sam Brown, Helen Chappelle, Joy Yates – backing vocals
- Stuart Epps– engineering
- Gordon Vicary – mastering
- Steve Maher – cover artwork
- Steve Privett – tape operation; supplier of tea, gin and tonics
Track listing:
All tracks by Jimmy Page and Paul Rodgers, except where noted.
- Closer
- Make or Break – Paul Rodgers
- Someone to Love
- Together
- Radioactive – Paul Rodgers
- You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ – Phil Spector, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil
- Money Can’t Buy – Paul Rodgers
- Satisfaction Guaranteed
- Midnight Moonlight
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