Mother Lode (album)
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Mother Lode is the fourth studio album
(5th release) by singer/songwriter duo Loggins and Messina
, released in late 1974 (see 1974 in music
).
Side Two
Singles - Billboard (North America)
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
(5th release) by singer/songwriter duo Loggins and Messina
Loggins and Messina
Loggins and Messina are an American rock-pop duo consisting of Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina who achieved their success in the early to mid 1970s...
, released in late 1974 (see 1974 in music
1974 in music
-January–April:*January 3 – Bob Dylan and The Band kick off their 40-date concert tour at Chicago Stadium. It's Dylan's first time on the road since 1966.*January 17...
).
Track listing
Side One- "Growin'" (Kenny LogginsKenny LogginsDuring the next decade, Loggins recorded so many successful songs for film soundtracks that he was referred to as, King of the Movie Soundtrack.He began with "I'm Alright" , "Mr. Night", and "Lead the Way" from Caddyshack...
, R. Wilkins) – 2:39 - "Be Free" (Jim Messina) – 7:01
- "Changes" (Messina) – 3:53
- "Brighter Days" (Loggins, Donna Lyn George) – 3:42
- "Time To Space" (Loggins, George) – 5:48
Side Two
- "Lately My Love" (Messina) – 3:32
- "Move On" (Messina) – 7:29
- "Get A Hold" (Loggins) – 3:37
- "Keep Me In Mind" (Messina) – 3:38
- "Fever Dream" (Loggins, Maury MuehleisenMaury MuehleisenMaury Muehleisen was an American-born musician, songwriter, and artist best known for his studio work, live accompaniment, and impact on the music of Jim Croce. His unassuming style and exquisite guitar skills were a perfect balance to Croce’s seemingly rough-hewn experiences, stage presence, and...
) – 3:03
Personnel
- Kenny Loggins - vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica
- Jim Messina - vocals, bass, guitar, mandolin
- Merle Brigante - drums
- Chris Brooks - koto
- Jon Clarke - flute, horn
- Al Garth - violin, horn
- Milt HollandMilt HollandMilt Holland was an American drummer, percussionist, ethnic musicologist, and writer in the Los Angeles music scene who pioneered the use of African, South American, and Indian percussion styles in jazz, pop and film music, traveling extensively on those continents to collect instruments and to...
- percussion - Larry Sims - bass
- David PaichDavid PaichDavid Frank Paich is a session musician, keyboard player, recording producer, arranger, vocalist and main composer of the Los Angeles-based rock/pop band Toto. David is the son of the late jazz composer, musician, and arranger Marty Paich...
- keyboards - Don Roberts - horn, saxophone
- David Wallace - synthesizer
Production
- Producer: Jim Messina
- Engineer: Corey Bailey, Alex Kazanegras
- Photography:
- Artwork:
- Graphic Design:
- Liner Notes:
Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Pop Albums | 8 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Song | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Changes | 84 |
| 1975 | Growin' | 52 |