Jimmy Messina – Oasis (Edition Japonaise)
Rarity - Sealed
Vocals, Guitar, Producer – Jimmy Messina
Percussion – Milt Holland
Bass, Backing Vocals – Wayne Nelson
Drums, Timbales – Tony Moreno
Keyboards, Synthesizer, Backing Vocals – Jim Studer
Synthesizer – Tony Barbetta
Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Backing Vocals – Craig Thomas
Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Trombone – Jeff Elliott
Horn arranged by Jeff Elliott
Written by Jimmy Messina (A1 to B4), Craig Thomas (A2, B1-2), Dominic Camardella, Jeff Elliott (A4)
1 LP, standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Sony Japan
Label : Sony Japan
Original Label : Columbia
Recorded at Santa Barbara Sound Recording
Engineered by Don Murray
Produced by Jimmy Messina
Originally released in 1979
Reissued in November 2021
Tracks :
Side A:
1. New And Different Way
2. Do You Want To Dance
3. Seeing You (For The First Time)
4. Free To Be Me
5. Talk To Me
Side B:
1. Love Is Here
2. Waitin' On You
3. (Is This) Lovin' You Lady
4. The Magic Of Love
5. Go-Go (Theme And Annoncement)
Reviews :
An undisputed expert in the fine art of making hit music, JIM MESSINA’s legacy of musical genius spans five decades, three super groups, a vibrant solo career and scores of producing and engineering credits.
While acting as producer/audio engineer for Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Buffalo Springfield, Messina ultimately joined the band as its bass player. When “the Springfield” disbanded in 1968, Jim and fellow bandmate Richie Furay formed Poco. With Jim on lead guitar, Poco defined a new musical genre, Country Rock.
After three successful albums, Jim was ready for a change and left to return to his passion for producing music. He signed as an independent producer with Columbia Records.
In November 1970, Columbia asked Jim to work with an unknown Kenny Loggins. While helping Kenny get ready for a record and touring, the two discovered that they worked well together and Jim agreed to sit in on Kenny’s first album. Kenny Loggins with Jim Messina Sittin’ In was released in November of 1971 and an accidental duo was formed.
Over the next seven years, Loggins & Messina released eight hit albums, had scores of hit songs and sold over 16 million albums. They had become one of rock’s most successful recording duos ever, but it was time for the duo to go their separate ways.
After a series of celebrated solo acoustic tours, Jim formed a band made of acclaimed musicians who have played with him at various points in his career. His latest release, In the Groove, includes selected hits from all three of Jim’s previous bands, as well as several of his solo works.
Ratings :
Discogs : 3.94AllMusic : 3.5 / 5