The Firm is the debut studio album by British rock band the Firm, released by Atlantic Records on 22 February 1985. Its tracks range from the epic "Midnight Moonlight", based on a previously unreleased song by Led Zeppelin called "Swan Song" – first tinkered with during the Physical Graffiti sessions – to the commercially successful "Radioactive". "Closer" employs a horn section to subtle effect. The album also includes a version of the Righteous Brothers' hit "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'".
The Firm peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard 200 chart, and reached No. 15 on the UK Albums Chart. The song "Radioactive" topped Billboard's Top Rock Tracks chart for one week.
Track listing All tracks written by Jimmy Page and Paul Rodgers, except where indicated.
Personnel The Firm Paul Rodgers – lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, production Jimmy Page – acoustic and electric guitars, production Tony Franklin – fretless bass, keyboards, synthesizer, backing vocals Chris Slade – drums and percussion
Additional musicians Steve Dawson – trumpet on "Closer" Paul "Shilts" Weimar – baritone saxophone on "Closer" Willie Garnett – tenor saxophone on "Closer" Don Weller – tenor saxophone solo on "Closer" Sam Brown, Helen Chappelle & Joy Yates – backing vocals on "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" & "Midnight Moonlight"
Production personnel Stuart Epps – engineering Gordon Vicary – mastering Steve Maher – cover artwork Steve Privett – tape operation; supplier of tea, gin and tonics
Accolades PublicationCountryAccoladeYearRankKerrang!UKAlbums of 1985198520
Charts Chart (1985) Peakposition New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) 47 Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan) 21
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