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Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine

On November 3, 1977, “Attic” label released “Rock & Roll Machine”, the second Triumph studio album. It was recorded August – September 1977, at “Phase One Studios” in Toronto, Canada, and was produced by Mike Levine and Doug Hill.

Personnel:

  • Rik Emmett – vocals, guitars
  • Mike Levine – bass, keyboards
  • Laurie Delgrande – keyboards
  • Mike Danna – keyboards
  • Gil Moore – vocals, drums, percussion
  • Beau David – backing vocals
  • Elaine Overholt – backing vocals
  • Gord Waszek – backing vocals
  • Colina Phillips – backing vocals
  • Rosie Levine – backing vocals
  • Mike Jones – engineer
  • George Semkiw – remixing
  • Doug Neil – assistant
  • Hugh Cooper – assistant
  • Rene Zamic – cover illustration
  • Gary Kremnitz – photography
  • Lynne Waggett – photography
  • Jim Murray – photography

Track listing:

  1. Takes Time – Rik Emmett, Mike Levine, Gil Moore
  2. Bringing It on Home – Rik Emmett, Mike Levine
  3. Little Texas Shaker – Rik Emmett, Mike Levine, Gil Moore
  4. New York Streets Pt. 1 – Gil Moore
  5. New York City Streets Pt. 2 – Gil Moore
  6. The City: War March / El Duende Agoniziante / Minstrel’s Lament – Rik Emmett
  7. Rocky Mountain Way – Joe Walsh, Joe Vitale, Kenny Passarelli, Rocke Grace
  8. Rock & Roll Machine – Gil Moore

Saga: Same

On April 8, 1978, “Polydor” label released the self-titled, debut Saga studio album. It was recorded 1977 – 1978, at “Phase One Studios” in Toronto, Canada, and was produced by Paul A. Gross.

Personnel:

  • Michael Sadler – lead vocals, keyboards, Moog synthesizer
  • Ian Crichton – guitars
  • Peter Rochon – lead keyboards, vocals, Moog synthesizer, keyboard programming, orchestration
  • Jim Crichton – bass guitar, Moog bass synthesizer
  • Steve Negus – drums, percussion, Moog drum
  • Alan Thorne – engineer, mixing
  • Zoran Busic – design, concept
  • Rene Zamic – illustrations

Track listing:

  1. How Long – lyrics by Michael Sadler, music by Jim Crichton, Michael Sadler, Peter Rochon
  2. Humble Stance – lyrics by Jim Crichton, music by Ian Crichton, Jim Crichton, Peter Rochon, Michael Sadler
  3. Climbing the Ladder – lyrics by Michael Sadler, music by Ian Crichton, Jim Crichton, Peter Rochon, Michael Sadler
  4. Will It Be You (Chapter Four) – lyrics by Jan Crichton, music by Ian Crichton, Jan Chrichton, Steve Negus, Peter Rochon, Michael Sadler
  5. Perfectionist – lyrics by Jan Crichton, music by Jan Crichton, Michael Sadler
  6. Give ‘Em the Money – lyrics by Jan Crichton, music by Jan Crichton, Michael Sadler
  7. Ice Nice – lyrics Jan Crichton, music by Jan Crichton
  8. Tired World (Chapter Six) – lyrics by Jan Crichton, music by Ian Crichton, Jan Crichton, Steve Negus, Peter Rochon, Michael Sadler