Rest on Me is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Kim Carnes, released in 1971 on Amos Records, and reissued on A&M Records in the late 1970s. The album (minus the opening song) was also released on CD on many European budget labels in the early 1990s - but with all tracks remixed and running at a markedly low speed. Most tracks were also lengthened, simply by repeating parts of the tracks. In 2012, the original album was remastered and made available, complete and at the correct speed, as an internet download in 2012 and on CD on the Essential Media Group label the following year.
Background Carnes began her recording career with the New Christy Minstrels. After meeting producer Jimmy Bowen in 1971, she signed a recording contract with Amos Records. Following the album's release, Carnes and her husband David Ellingson issued a standalone single titled "It's Love That Keeps It All Together", also produced by Bowen.
Critical reception
Cash Box described "To Love" as "an interesting up tempo tune in a highly commercial vein", and a "fine performance" by Carnes. The magazine described Rest on Me as a "fabulous album", noting Carnes' ability to interpret songs well. Billboard noted the album's similarities with artists including Carole King, Carly Simon and Gayle McCormick, adding that Carnes is "distinctive in her own right".
Track listing
Personnel Adapted from the album liner notes.
Kim Carnes – lead vocals Larry Muhoberac – piano, organ, arrangements Larry Carlton – guitar Mike Deasy – guitar James Burton – guitar Bill Perry – bass Reinie Press – bass Ed Greene – drums Dennis St. John – drums Dave Ellingson – backing vocals Etham Goya – backing vocals Brooks Hunnicutt – backing vocals Danny Jimms – backing vocals Peter Morse – backing vocals Mike Settle – backing vocals Glen Hardin – piano Gil Rogers – guitar
Technical Jimmy Bowen – producer John Guess – engineer
Design Bruce Hinton – art direction Ken Kim – graphics, photography Kim Carnes – liner notes
Release history +Release formats for Rest on Me Region Date Format(s) Label United States December 1971 LP Amos Canada United States 1984 MCACanada Germany 2011 Digital download Essential Media Group 2013 CD
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