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Sharing a light, lush airiness with bands like Poco, America, and Air Supply, Firefall sang fluffy love songs that were weak in lyrical nutrients but abundant with softened chords and harmonies. When radio was saturated with light rock in the mid- to late-'70s, they were right in the heart of it, reaching number nine on Billboard's Top 40 with the gentle "You Are the Woman," which remained on the charts for a startling 15 weeks. Firefall's greatest hits collects all of their mellow rock favorites in one place, presenting some thin but not unlistenable soft rock tunes. Lead singer Rick Roberts pours his heart out but still manages to stir up a decent tempo with "Just Remember I Love You," their second biggest single. The blue of the Colorado skyline, the band's home state, is visioned on the soothing flow of "Break of Dawn," and a slight attractiveness is felt throughout "Strange Way," another chart single in 1978. Roberts, who replaced Gram Parsons in the Flying Burrito Brothers, and drummer Michael Clarke, a onetime Byrds member, did give Firefall a talented history within its lineup, but the music being produced contained ample amounts of schlock that soon faded as radio became tired of this shallow drivel. Sometimes harboring a country feel a la Michael Martin Murphy best heard in songs like "Someday Soon" and "It Doesn't Matter," it was evident that the band had only one direction, which was that of a folk-rock sound. Since their material never strayed from this subtle easiness, Firefall's greatest hits is their most worthwhile offering.
© Mike DeGagne /TiVo
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Mark Andes, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - Rick Roberts, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals, Writer - David Muse, Flute, Keyboards, Tenor Saxophone, Harmonica - Jim Mason, Producer - Jock Bartley, Solo Guitar, Backing Vocals - Larry Burnett, Guitar, Lead Vocals - Firefall, MainArtist - Karl Richardson, Engineer - Michael Clarke, Drums
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1976 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Mark Andes, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - Rick Roberts, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals - David Muse, Flute, Keyboards, Tenor Saxophone, Harmonica - Jim Mason, Producer - Jock Bartley, Solo Guitar, Backing Vocals - Larry Burnett, Guitar, Lead Vocals, Writer - Firefall, MainArtist - Karl Richardson, Engineer - Michael Clarke, Drums
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1976 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Mark Andes, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - Rick Roberts, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals, Writer - David Muse, Flute, Keyboards, Tenor Saxophone, Harmonica - Jim Mason, Producer - Jock Bartley, Solo Guitar, Backing Vocals - Larry Burnett, Guitar, Lead Vocals - Firefall, MainArtist - Karl Richardson, Engineer - Michael Clarke, Drums
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1976 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Mark Andes, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - Rick Roberts, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals, Writer - David Muse, Flute, Keyboards, Tenor Saxophone, Harmonica - Jim Mason, Producer - Jock Bartley, Solo Guitar, Backing Vocals - Larry Burnett, Guitar, Lead Vocals - Firefall, MainArtist - Karl Richardson, Engineer - Michael Clarke, Drums - Ken Faulk, Trumpet
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1976 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Chris Hillman, Writer - Mark Andes, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - Rick Roberts, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals, Writer - Stephen Stills, Writer - David Muse, Flute, Keyboards, Tenor Saxophone, Harmonica - Jim Mason, Producer - Jock Bartley, Solo Guitar, Backing Vocals - Larry Burnett, Guitar, Lead Vocals - Firefall, MainArtist - Karl Richardson, Engineer - Michael Clarke, Drums
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1976 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Timothy B. Schmit, Backing Vocals - Mark Andes, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - Rick Roberts, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals, Writer - David Muse, Flute, Keyboards, Tenor Saxophone, Harmonica - Jim Mason, Producer - Jock Bartley, Solo Guitar, Backing Vocals - Larry Burnett, Guitar, Lead Vocals - Firefall, MainArtist - Michael Clarke, Drums - The Memphis Horns, Horn - Alex Kasanagras, Mixer, Engineer
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1977 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Mark Andes, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - Rick Roberts, Composer, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals, Writer - David Muse, Flute, Keyboards, Tenor Saxophone, Harmonica - Jim Mason, Producer - Jock Bartley, Solo Guitar, Backing Vocals - Larry Burnett, Guitar, Lead Vocals - Firefall, MainArtist - Michael Clarke, Drums - The Memphis Horns, Horn - Alex Kasanagras, Mixer, Engineer
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1977 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Timothy B. Schmit, Backing Vocals - Mark Andes, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - Rick Roberts, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals, Writer - David Muse, Flute, Keyboards, Tenor Saxophone, Harmonica - Jim Mason, Producer - Jock Bartley, Solo Guitar, Backing Vocals - Larry Burnett, Guitar, Lead Vocals - Firefall, MainArtist - Michael Clarke, Drums - The Memphis Horns, Horn - Alex Kasanagras, Mixer, Engineer
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1977 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Mark Andes, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - Rick Roberts, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals, Writer - Roberts, Composer, Lyricist - David Muse, Flute, Keyboards, Tenor Saxophone, Harmonica - Jock Bartley, Solo Guitar, Backing Vocals - Larry Burnett, Guitar, Lead Vocals - Firefall, MainArtist - Michael Clarke, Drums - TOM DOWD, Producer - Ron Albert, Producer - Don Gehman, Engineer - Howard Albert, Producer
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1978 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Mark Andes, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - Rick Roberts, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals, Writer - David Muse, Flute, Keyboards, Tenor Saxophone, Harmonica - Jock Bartley, Solo Guitar, Backing Vocals - Larry Burnett, Guitar, Lead Vocals - Firefall, MainArtist - Michael Clarke, Drums - TOM DOWD, Producer - Ron Albert, Producer - Don Gehman, Engineer - Howard Albert, Producer
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1976 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Mark Andes, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - Rick Roberts, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals, Writer - David Muse, Flute, Keyboards, Tenor Saxophone, Harmonica - Jock Bartley, Solo Guitar, Backing Vocals, Writer - Larry Burnett, Guitar, Lead Vocals - Firefall, MainArtist - Michael Clarke, Drums - TOM DOWD, Producer - Ron Albert, Producer - Don Gehman, Engineer - Howard Albert, Producer
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1978 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Rick Roberts, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals, Writer - David Muse, Flute, Keyboards, Tenor Saxophone, Harmonica - Jock Bartley, Solo Guitar, Backing Vocals - Larry Burnett, Guitar, Lead Vocals - Firefall, MainArtist - Michael Clarke, Drums - Ron Albert, Producer - Don Gehman, Engineer - Howard Albert, Producer
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1980 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Rick Roberts, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals, Writer - David Muse, Flute, Keyboards, Tenor Saxophone, Harmonica - Jock Bartley, Solo Guitar, Backing Vocals - Larry Burnett, Guitar, Lead Vocals - Firefall, MainArtist - Michael Clarke, Drums - Ron Albert, Producer - Don Gehman, Engineer - Howard Albert, Producer
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1978 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
John Lewis Parker, Writer - Rick Roberts, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals - Tom Snow, Writer - David Muse, Flute, Keyboards, Tenor Saxophone, Harmonica - Jock Bartley, Solo Guitar, Backing Vocals - Larry Burnett, Guitar, Lead Vocals - Firefall, MainArtist - Michael Clarke, Drums - Ron Albert, Producer - Don Gehman, Engineer - Howard Albert, Producer - Lisa Nemzo, Vocals
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1978 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Chuck Kentis, Vocals - Jock Bartley, Guitar, Backing Vocals, Writer - Firefall, MainArtist - Ron Albert, Producer - JOE GALDO, Drums - Howard Albert, Producer - Alan Salvati, Keyboards - Chuck Kirkpatrick, Vocals - John Sambataro, Guitar, Vocals
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1982 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Chuck Kentis, Vocals - Jock Bartley, Guitar, Backing Vocals - Firefall, MainArtist - Ron Albert, Producer - JOE GALDO, Drums - Howard Albert, Producer - Alan Salvati, Keyboards - Chuck Kirkpatrick, Vocals - John Sambataro, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - Paul Crosta, Writer
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1982 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Chuck Kentis, Vocals - Jock Bartley, Guitar, Backing Vocals, Writer - Firefall, MainArtist - Ron Albert, Producer - JOE GALDO, Drums - Howard Albert, Producer - Alan Salvati, Keyboards - Chuck Kirkpatrick, Vocals - John Sambataro, Guitar, Vocals, Writer - Paul Crosta, Writer
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1983 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Chuck Kentis, Vocals - Jock Bartley, Guitar, Backing Vocals, Writer - Firefall, MainArtist - Ron Albert, Producer - JOE GALDO, Drums - Howard Albert, Producer - Alan Salvati, Keyboards - Chuck Kirkpatrick, Vocals - John Sambataro, Guitar, Vocals
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1991 Atlantic Recording Corp. for the US and WEA International for the world outside the US.
Album review
Sharing a light, lush airiness with bands like Poco, America, and Air Supply, Firefall sang fluffy love songs that were weak in lyrical nutrients but abundant with softened chords and harmonies. When radio was saturated with light rock in the mid- to late-'70s, they were right in the heart of it, reaching number nine on Billboard's Top 40 with the gentle "You Are the Woman," which remained on the charts for a startling 15 weeks. Firefall's greatest hits collects all of their mellow rock favorites in one place, presenting some thin but not unlistenable soft rock tunes. Lead singer Rick Roberts pours his heart out but still manages to stir up a decent tempo with "Just Remember I Love You," their second biggest single. The blue of the Colorado skyline, the band's home state, is visioned on the soothing flow of "Break of Dawn," and a slight attractiveness is felt throughout "Strange Way," another chart single in 1978. Roberts, who replaced Gram Parsons in the Flying Burrito Brothers, and drummer Michael Clarke, a onetime Byrds member, did give Firefall a talented history within its lineup, but the music being produced contained ample amounts of schlock that soon faded as radio became tired of this shallow drivel. Sometimes harboring a country feel a la Michael Martin Murphy best heard in songs like "Someday Soon" and "It Doesn't Matter," it was evident that the band had only one direction, which was that of a folk-rock sound. Since their material never strayed from this subtle easiness, Firefall's greatest hits is their most worthwhile offering.
© Mike DeGagne /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 18 track(s)
- Total length: 01:10:06
- Main artists: Firefall
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Rhino Atlantic
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 2005 Atlantic Recording Corp. Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing.
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