In March 1972, “Columbia” label released “Powerglide”, the second New Riders of the Purple Sage album. It was recorded in 1972, and was produced by Stephen Barncard. The cover artwork was by Alton Kelley and Stanley Mouse.

Personnel:

• John Dawson – vocals, acoustic and electric rhythm guitars
• David Nelson – vocals, lead guitar
• Buddy Cage– pedal steel guitar, dobro
• Dave Torbert– lead vocals, bass, vocals, acoustic and electric rhythm guitar, piano
• Spencer Dryden– drums, percussion, broom, whistle, whoopee
• Nicky Hopkins– piano
• Jerry Garcia– banjo, piano
• Billy Kreutzmann– percussion
• Nelson, McDuke, Buddy, Judy, Steve – peoples chorus
• Riderettes – our boys in drag
• John Fiore – engineer
• George Beauregard – second engineer
• Bob McCloud – mastering
• Lore Shoberg – inside artwork

Track listing:

1. Dim Lights, Thick Smoke (And Loud, Loud Music) – Joe Maphis, Max Fidler, Rose Lee Maphis
2. Rainbow – John Dawson
3. California Day – Dave Torbert
4. Sweet Lovin’ One – John Dawson
5. Lochinvar – John Dawson
6. I Don’t Need No Doctor – Nick Ashford, Valerie Simpson, Jo Armstead
7. Contract – Dave Torbert
8. Runnin’ Back to You – John Dawson
9. Hello Mary Lou – Gene Pitney, Cayet Mangiaracina
10. Duncan and Brady – trad., arranged John Koerner
11. Willie and the Hand Jive – Johnny Otis