In June 1976, “Mercury” label released “Farther Along”, the eight Spirit album. It was recorded in 1976, and was produced by Al Schmitt and Randy California.
Personnel:
- Matt Andes – vocals, guitar
- Randy California – vocals, bass, guitar
- John Locke- keyboards
- Mark Andes – vocals, bass
- Ed Cassidy- percussion, drums
- Steve Larrence – percussion
- Michael Temple – mandolin
- Robert Lee – vocals, keyboards
- Ian Underwood– synthesizer
- Ernie Watts– saxophone
- David Blumberg – horn
- Nick DeCaro – horn
- Bob Hughes – engineer
- Jay Kauffman – engineer
- Marc Piscitelli – engineer
- Allen Sides – engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by Randy California except where noted.
- Father Along – Mark Andes, Randy California, Ed Cassidy
- Atomic Boogie – Mark Andes, Randy California, Ed Cassidy, John Locke
- World Eat World Dog – Randy California, Ed Cassidy, John Locke
- Stoney Night
- Pineapple – John Locke
- Colossus
- Mega Star – Randy California, John Locke
- Phoebe – Mark Andes
- Don’t Lock Up Your Door – Mark Andes, Randy California, Ed Cassidy
- Once With You – Randy California, John Locke
- Diamond Spirit – Mark Andes, Randy California
- Nature’s Way