In July 1975, “Reprise” label released “Fire on the Bayou”, the sixth Meters studio album. It was recorded in 1975, at “Sea-Saint Studios”, and was produced by Allen Toussaint, Art Neville, Ziggy Modeliste, Leo Nocentelli, Cyril Neville and George Porter, Jr.

Personnel:

• Leo Nocentelli– guitar, vocals
• Art Neville– keyboards
• George Porter, Jr.– bass guitar
• Joseph Modeliste– drums, design
• Cyril Neville– congas, percussion
• Wardell Quezergue– horn arrangements
• Roberta Grace – engineer
• Ken Laxton – engineer, remix
• Marshall Sehorn– remix, executive producer
• Bob Irwin – mastering
• Al Quaglieri – mastering
• Rich Russell – design
• Paul Howrilla (aka Paul Andrew) – design
• Bunny Matthews– liner notes
• Efram Turchick – project manager
• Tim Livingston – project manager

Track listing:

All tracks by Art Neville, Ziggy Modeliste, Leo Nocentelli and George Porter, Jr. except where noted.

1. Out in the Country
2. Fire on the Bayou – by Art Neville, Ziggy Modeliste, Leo Nocentelli, George Porter, Jr., Cyril Neville
3. Love Slip Upon Ya
4. Talkin’ ‘Bout New Orleans – Art Neville, Ziggy Modeliste, Leo Nocentelli, George Porter, Jr., Cyril Neville
5. They All Ask’d for You
6. Can You Do Without?
7. Liar – Russ Ballard
8. You’re a Friend of Mine
9. Middle of the Road
10. Running Fast
11. Mardi Gras Mambo – Frankie Adams, Lou Welsch, Ken Elliot