In May 1977, “Atlantic” label released “El Mirage”, the sixth Jimmy Webb album. It was recorded in 1977, at “Cherokee Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by George Martin.
Personnel:
- Jimmy Webb – vocals, keyboards
- Fred Tackett – guitar
- Dean Parks – guitar
- Lowell George – slide guitar
- Herb Pedersen – banjo, 12-string guitar, backing vocals
- George Martin – keyboards, synthesizer, arrangements, conductor
- David Paich – keyboards, synthesizer
- David Hungate – bass
- Larry Knechtel – bass
- Dee Murray – bass
- Nigel Olsson – drums
- Jim Gordon – drums
- Harvey Mason – percussion
- Kenny Loggins – vocals
- Billy Davis Jr. – vocals
- George Hawkins – vocals
- Sherlie Matthews – backing vocals
- Susan Webb – backing vocals
- Clydie King – backing vocals
- Harry Bluestone – concertmaster
- John H. R. Mills – engineer
- John Mills – engineer
- George Tutko – engineer
- Bob Fisher – mastering
- Bob Defrin – art direction
- Steve Smith – photography
- Henry Diltz – cover photography
- Richie Unterberger – liner notes
Track listing:
All tracks by Jimmy Webb, except where noted.
- The Highwayman
- If You See Me Getting Smaller I’m Leaving
- Mixed-Up Guy
- Christian, No
- Moment in a Shadow
- Sugarbird
- Where the Universe Are
- P.F. Sloan
- Dance to the Radio – Fred Tackett
- The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
- Skylark (A Meditation) – Jimmy Webb, Paul A. Skylar
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