Loggins And Messina – Sittin' In
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Kenny Loggins – vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, harmonica
Jim Messina – vocals, lead guitar, acoustic guitar
Jon Clarke – oboe, steel drum, flute, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
Lester "Al" Garth – violin, recorder, tenor saxophone, viola, alto saxophone, steel drum, backing vocals
Larry Sims – bass guitar, backing vocals
Merel Bregante – drums, backing vocals
Michael Omartian – concertina, keyboards, steel drum
Milt Holland – percussion
Written by J. Messina (A1, A4a-4c, B3-4), K. Loggins (A2, A4b, B1-2, B5)
1LP, gatefold jacket
Limited edition
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : Black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : RTI
Label : Friday Music
Original Label : Columbia
Recorded Summer 1971 at Columbia Studios, Los Angeles
Recorded by Lester A. Garth
Engineered by John Fiore
Mixed by Alex Kazanegras
Remastered by Joe Reagoso & Kevin Gray at Acoustech
Produced by Jim Messina
Originally released in 1971
Reissued in 2011
Tracks:
Side A:
- Nobody But You
- Danny's Song
- Vahevala
- Trilogy: Lovin' Me / To Make A Woman Feel Wanted / Peace of Mind
Side B:
- Back To Georgia
- House At Pooh Corner
- Listen To A Country Song
- Same Old Wine
- Rock 'N Roll Mood
Reviews:
“Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina's combined talents reached a kind of apotheosis in concert, all based on the same relationship they'd had in the studio -- Loggins' songwriting and singing, supported by Messina's performing and his long experience with Poco, came to a head on the tour leading up to this concert album, recorded at two East Coast venues in March of 1973 and at Winterland in San Francisco the following month. After a gorgeous yet subdued introduction by Loggins as a solo performer on a handful of numbers, Messina and the band take the stage and loft the proceedings into a bracing mix of folk- and country-rock. And they break those boundaries, soaring into psychedelic territory on the 21-minute "Vahevala," which took up all of side three on the original LP. One would think that everything after that would be anti-climactic, but all involved are just as sharp on the fourth side of more modestly proportioned gems. As praiseworthy as the duo's playing and singing is, one must also credit the rhythm section of Larry Simms (bass) and Merle Brigante (drums), and Al Garth (violin, horns) and Jon Clarke (flute, horns) for their performances. This is a live album that hits on all cylinders, and its only flaw, if there is one, is actually a byproduct of one of its virtues: On Stage was recorded so early in their history that it only really represents the songs off the duo's first two albums (Full Sail wouldn't be out until six months after these shows). Otherwise, it could easily have copped the "best-of" designation in substance, if not actual name.” AllMusic Review by Bruce Eder
Ratings :
AllMusic : 4 / 5 ; Discogs : 3.91 / 5