You Can Tune A Piano But You Can't Tuna Fish
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You Can Tune a Piano but You Can't Tuna Fish, REO Speedwagon
's seventh studio album, was the first to be co-produced by lead singer Kevin Cronin
and lead guitarist Gary Richrath
. The album was REO's first to make the Top 40, peaking at #29. The album sold over 2 million copies in the U.S. which led it to go 2x Platinum.
This is the first album to feature Bruce Hall
on bass. He replaced Gregg Philbin.
The track "Time for Me to Fly" was covered by Dolly Parton
on her 1989 album White Limozeen
.
REO Speedwagon
REO Speedwagon is an American rock band. Formed in 1967, the band grew in popularity during the 1970s and peaked in the early 1980s. Hi Infidelity is the group's most commercially successful album, selling over ten million copies and charting four Top 40 hits in the US...
's seventh studio album, was the first to be co-produced by lead singer Kevin Cronin
Kevin Cronin
Kevin Cronin is the lead vocalist/ rhythm guitarist/ occasional pianist for the American rock band, REO Speedwagon. REO Speedwagon had two #1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 written by Cronin, "Keep on Loving You" and "Can't Fight This Feeling" .- Early life and career :Cronin was born in Evanston,...
and lead guitarist Gary Richrath
Gary Richrath
Gary Richrath is an American guitarist, best known as a member of the band REO Speedwagon from 1970 until 1989...
. The album was REO's first to make the Top 40, peaking at #29. The album sold over 2 million copies in the U.S. which led it to go 2x Platinum.
This is the first album to feature Bruce Hall
Bruce Hall
Bruce Hall is a residential college of the Australian National University, in Canberra, Australia, housing about 336 students. Bruce Hall is notable for being the first co-educational residential college in Australia....
on bass. He replaced Gregg Philbin.
The track "Time for Me to Fly" was covered by Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...
on her 1989 album White Limozeen
White Limozeen
-Chart performance:-Singles:In anticipation of the album, in April 1989 the lead single, "Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That" was released...
.
Track listing
- "Roll with the Changes" (Kevin CroninKevin CroninKevin Cronin is the lead vocalist/ rhythm guitarist/ occasional pianist for the American rock band, REO Speedwagon. REO Speedwagon had two #1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 written by Cronin, "Keep on Loving You" and "Can't Fight This Feeling" .- Early life and career :Cronin was born in Evanston,...
) - 5:37 - "Time for Me to Fly" (Cronin) - 3:42
- "Runnin' Blind" (Gary RichrathGary RichrathGary Richrath is an American guitarist, best known as a member of the band REO Speedwagon from 1970 until 1989...
/Debbie Mackron) - 3:08 - "Blazin' Your Own Trail Again" (Cronin) - 3:32
- "Sing to Me" (Richrath) - 2:34
- "Lucky for You" (Richrath/Cronin) - 5:02
- "Do You Know Where Your Woman Is Tonight?" (Richrath) - 2:53
- "The Unidentified Flying Tuna Trot" (Richrath) - 2:17
- "Say You Love Me or Say Goodnight" (Richrath/Cronin) - 4:58
Personnel
- Kevin Cronin - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
- Gary Richrath - Lead Guitar
- Bruce Hall - Bass
- Neal Doughty - Keyboards
- Alan Gratzer - Drums
Catalog numbers
- Original LP Catalog Number: Epic RecordsEpic RecordsEpic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
FE-35082 - 2000 CD Remastering Catalog Number: Epic RecordsEpic RecordsEpic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
EK-61613
Singles
- "Roll with the Changes" / "The Unidentified Flying Tuna Trot": Epic RecordsEpic RecordsEpic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
9-50545 - "Time for Me to Fly" / "Time for Me to Fly" (Mono): Epic RecordsEpic RecordsEpic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
9-50582