Nightwatch is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins, released in 1978. The album is Loggins' highest charting album on the Billboard 200 to date, reaching number 7.
The lead single, "Whenever I Call You 'Friend'" featuring Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks (co-written with Melissa Manchester), reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. The second and final single, "Easy Driver", peaked at number 60 in early 1979. This album also featured the first released version of the Doobie Brothers' "What a Fool Believes", which Loggins co-wrote with the Doobies' Michael McDonald.
Most of the artists on this album represent Loggins' original band from 1977 to 1980.
Track listing
Charts Chart (1978)PeakpositionAustralia (Kent Music Report)70
Personnel Kenny Loggins – lead vocals, backing vocals, guitars Brian Mann – piano, keyboards, synthesizers, organ Mike Hamilton – guitars, backing vocals George Hawkins – bass, backing vocals Tris Imboden – drums, harmonica Jon Clarke – horns, woodwinds Vince Denham – horns Bob James – string arrangements Stevie Nicks – co-lead vocals (5)
Production Produced by Bob James Engineered by Joe Jorgensen and John Pace Cover concept – David Alexander and Kenny Loggins Photography – David Alexander Lettering concept – Marilyn Romen Management – Larson & Recor Associates
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