Harbor is the seventh studio album by American folk rock trio America, released by Warner Bros. Records in February 1977. It was the last to feature Dan Peek, who embarked on a solo Christian career shortly after the album's release. The album was produced by George Martin, the fifth of six consecutive studio albums he produced for America.
Though a major commercial disappointment compared to America's six previous albums, the album did reach number 21 on the Billboard album chart.Harbor USA chart history, AllMusic. Retrieved September 19, 2012. Three singles ("God of the Sun", "Don't Cry Baby" and the disco song "Slow Down") were released from the album but all failed to chart, although "God of the Sun" and "Now She's Gone" did receive some airplay.
Despite the serene tone of the title and artwork, Harbor is more brooding and pessimistic than most of America's previous albums.
Track listing Side one
Side two
Personnel America Dewey Bunnell – lead and backing vocals, guitars Gerry Beckley – lead and backing vocals, guitars, pianos, synthesizers Dan Peek – lead and backing vocals, guitars, pianos, synthesizers with: David Dickey – bass guitar Willie Leacox – drums, percussion Jim Calire – saxophone Tom Walsh – percussion Larry Carlton – electric sitar Technical George Martin – producer Henry Diltz – photographer Philip Hartmann – cover design Vivien Bunnell, Lexie Hartmann and Jim Hoskins – additional poster photography
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1977) Peakposition Australian Albums (Kent Music Report) 19
Year-end charts Chart (1977) Position Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM) 91
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