On March 7, 1970, “Windfall” label released “Climbing!”, the first Mountain studio album. It was recorded 1969 -1970, at “Record Plant Studios” in New York, and was produced by Felix Pappalardi.
Personnel:
- Leslie West– lead and co-lead vocals, guitars
- Felix Pappalardi–lead and co-lead vocals, bass, piano, rhythm guitar
- Corky Laing– drums, percussion
- Steve Knight– organ, mellotron, handbells
- Beverly Weinstein – art direction
- Gail Collins– cover artwork, photography
Track listing:
- Mississippi Queen – Corky Laing, Felix Pappalardi, David Rea, Leslie West
- Theme for an Imaginary Western- Pete Brown, Jack Bruce
- Never in My Life – Gail Collins, Corky Laing, Felix Pappalardi, Leslie West
- Silver Paper – Gail Collins, George Gardos, Steve Knight, Corky Laing, Felix Pappalardi, Leslie West
- For Yasgur’s Farm – Gail Collins, George Gardos, Corky Laing, Felix Pappalardi, David Rea, Gary Ship
- To My Friend – Leslie West
- The Laird – Gail Collins, Felix Pappalardi
- Sittin’ on a Rainbow – Gail Collins, Corky Laing, Leslie West
- Boys in the Band – Gail Collins, Felix Pappalardi