On August 14, 2020, “The Players Club” label released “The Ritual Begins at Sundown”, the eight Robby Krieger album. It was recorded 2019 – 2020, at “Horse Latitude” and “Lotek Studio” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Robby Krieger, Arthur Barrow and Michael Dumas.
Personnel:
Robby Krieger – guitar, painting
Tommy Mars – keyboards
Arthur Barrow – bass, guitar, synth
Chad Wackeman – drums
Joel Taylor – drums
Brad Dutz – percussion
Chuck Manning – saxophone
Vince Denham – saxophone
Jock Ellis – trombone
Adrian Byrns – flute
Aeb Byrne – flute
Shayna Adler – engineer
Michael Dumas – mixing
Bob Rice – mastering
Roy Koch – layout
Track listing:
What Was That? – Arthur Barrow, Larry Klimas, Robby Krieger, Tom Brechtlein, Tommy Mars
Side Home – Arthur Barrow, Robby Krieger
The Drift – Arthur Barrow, Larry Klimas, Robby Krieger, Tommy Mars
Chunga’s Revenge – Frank Zappa
Hot Head – Arthur Barrow, Larry Klimas, Robby Krieger, Tom Brechtlein, Tommy Mars
Yes, the River Knows – Robby Krieger
The Hitch – Arthur Barrow, Joel Taylor, Robby Krieger, Tommy Mars, Vince Denham
Dr Noir – Arthur Barrow, Joel Taylor, Robby Krieger, Tommy Mars, Vince Denham
Bianca’s Dream – Vince Denham
Screen Junkie – Arthur Barrow, Larry Klimas, Robby Krieger, Tom Brechtlein, Tommy Mars
On May 15, 1990, “Reprise” label released “Take It to Heart”, the third Michael McDonald studio album. It was recorded in 1989, at “A&M” in Hollywood, “Can-Am” in Tarzana, “Smoketree Ranch” in Chatworth, “One on One” in Hollywood, “Axis” in New York City, and was produced by Ted Templeman, Michael McDonald, Don Was, David Gamson and Gardner Cole.
Personnel:
Michael McDonald – lead and backing vocals, keyboards, synthesizer programming and sequencing
Peter Leinheiser – synthesizer programming and sequencing, guitars
Michael Hanna – keyboards, synthesizer programming and sequencing
John Tesh – synthesizer programming and sequencing
Don Was – synthesizer programming and sequencing
Michael Mason – synthesizer programming and sequencing
Gardner Cole – synthesizer programming and sequencing
David Gamson – synthesizer programming and sequencing
Bernie Chiaravalle – guitars, sitar
Michael Landau – guitars
Charles Frichtel – bass
Abraham Laboriel – bass, acoustic guitar
George Perilli – drums
Jeff Porcaro – drums, percussion, African log drum
Debra Dobkin – congas
Paulinho da Costa – percussion
Terry McMillan – percussion, backing vocals
Vince Denham – saxophone and solo
Kirk Whalum – saxophone
Stan Getz – saxophone
Paul Riser – string arrangements
Brian McKnight – backing vocals
Chuck Sabatino – backing vocals
Sweet Pea Atkinson – backing vocals
Harry Bowens – backing vocals
David Lasley – backing vocals
Kathy Walker – backing vocals
Amy Holland – backing vocals
David Pack – backing vocals
Maureen McDonald – backing vocals
Ed Cherney, Jeff Hendricksen, Ross Pallone, Bob Schaper – engineer
Ed Goodreau, Bob Schaper, Brian Schuble – additional engineering
Elaine Anderson, Michael Douglass, Lori Fumar, John Jackson, Rob Jaczko, Calvin Loser, Michael Mason, Eric Rudd, Scott Symington, Michael Tacci, Toby Wright – engineer assistant
Shep Pettibone – remix
George Marino – mastering
Martyn Atkins – art direction
Andy Earl – photography
Joan Parker – production coordinator
Track listing:
All We Got – Peter Leinheiser, Michael McDonald
Get the World Started – Michael McDonald, David Pack
Love Can Break Your Heart – Paul Carrack, Michael McDonald
Take it to the Heart – Michael McDonald, Diane Warren
Tear It Up – Gardner Cole, Seth Swirsky
Lonely Talk – Michael McDonald, Chuck Sabatino
Searchin’ for Understanding – Darrell Brown, Michael McDonald
Homeboy – Michael McDonald, Ed Sanford
No Amount of Reason – Michael McDonald, George Hawkins
In August 1975, “Columbia” label released “So Fine”, the fifth Loggins and Messina studio album. It was recorded in 1975, at Jim Messina’s ranch in Ojai, California, and was produced by Jim Messina.
In April 1977, “Columbia” label released “Celebrate Me Home”, the debut Kenny Loggins solo album. It was recorded 1975-1976, and was produced by Phil Ramone and Bob James.
Personnel:
Kenny Loggins – lead and backing vocals, guitar, keyboards
Hiram Bullock– guitar
Robben Ford– guitar
Eric Gale– guitar
Steve Khan– guitar
Hugh McCracken– guitar
Dean Parks– guitar
Lee Ritenour– guitar
Tommy Tedesco– mandolin
Richard Tee– keyboards
Bob James– keyboards
George Hawkins – bass, backing vocals
Steve Gadd– drums
Ralph MacDonald– drums
Harvey Mason, Sr.– drums
Jon Clarke – percussion, woodwinds
Steve Forman – percussion
Laudir de Oliveira– percussion
Vince Denham – backing vocals, woodwinds
Lani Groves– backing vocals
Gwen Guthrie– backing vocals
Patti Austin– backing vocals
Ed Caraeff- photography
Track listing:
Lady Luck – Kenny Loggins, lyrics: John Townsend
If You Be Wise – Kenny Loggins, lyrics: Jimmy Webb
I Believe in Love – Kenny Loggins, lyrics: Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman
Set It Free – Eva Ein, Kenny Loggins
Why Do People Lie – Eva Ein, Kenny Loggins
Enter My Dream – Kenny Loggins
I’ve Got the Melody (Deep in My Heart) – Patti Austin
Celebrate Me Home – Bob James, Kenny Loggins
Daddy’s Back – Eva Ein, David Foster, Kenny Loggins