On July 9, 1979, “Capitol” label released “First Under the Wire”, the fifth Little River Band studio album. It was recorded in 1979, and was produced by John Boylan, Glenn Shorrock, David Briggs, Beeb Birtles, Graham Goble, Clive Harrison and Derek Pellicci.

Personnel:

• Glenn Shorrock – lead vocals
• David Briggs – lead guitars, Roland synthesizer guitars, electric sitar
• Beeb Birtles – lead and co-lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars guitar
• Graham Goble – acoustic and electric guitars, backing vocals, vocal arrangements
• Clive Harrison – bass guitar
• Derek Pellicci – drums, percussion
• John Boylan – acoustic guitar
• Peter Sullivan – piano
• Peter Jones – piano, keyboards, orchestrations
• Mike Clarke – bass
• Bill Harrower – saxophones

Track listing:

1. Lonesome Loser – David Briggs
2. The Rumour – Glenn Shorrock
3. By My Side – Beeb Birtles, Graham Goble
4. Cool Change – Glenn Shorrock
5. It’s Not a Wonder – Graham Goble
6. Hard Life (prelude) – David Briggs
7. Hard Life – Graham Goble
8. Middle Man – Beeb Birtles, Graham Goble
9. Man on the Run – Beeb Birtles, Graham Goble
10. Mistress of Mine – Graham Goble