In May 1977, “Warner Bros” label released “Time Loves a Hero”, the sixth Little Feat studio album. It was recorded 1976-1977, at “Sunset Sound Studios”, “Warner Bros. Studios”, and “Western Recorders” in Hollywood, “Record Plant” in Sausalito, California, and was produced Ted Templeman.
Personnel:
- Paul Barrère – vocals, guitar
- Lowell George – vocals, guitar
- Kenny Gradney – bass
- Richie Hayward – vocals, drums, percussion
- Sam Clayton – vocals, congas, percussion
- Michael McDonald– vocals
- Patrick Simmons- guitar, vocals
- Fred Tackett- mandocello, guitar
- Bill Payne – vocals, keyboards, synthesizer, marimba
- Lenny Pickett– alto and tenor saxophone
- Emilio Castillo- tenor saxophone
- Greg Adams- trumpet
- Mic Gillette- trombone, trumpet
- Stephen “Doc” Kupka- baritone saxophone
- Jeff “Skunk” Baxter- dobro
Track listing:
- Hi Roller – Paul Barrère
- Time Loves a Hero – Paul Barrère,Kenny Gradney, Bill Payne
- Rocket in My Pocket – Lowell George
- Day at the Dog Races – Paul Barrère,Sam Clayton, Kenny Gradney, Richie Hayward, Bill Payne
- Old Folks Boogie – Paul Barrère
- Red Streamliner – Bill Payne, Fran Tate
- New Delhi Freight Train – Terry Allen
- Keepin’ Up with the Joneses – Paul Barrère, Lowell George
- Missin’ You – Paul Barrère