Putting It Straight is the third rock album by Pat Travers, released in 1977 on Polydor Records.
"Gettin' Betta" was often played in Travers' late 1970s sets and "Dedication" remains a stand out song on the album.
Original LP track listing All tracks composed by Pat Travers; except where indicated
Side one "Life in London" - 4:22 "It Ain't What It Seems" - 4:13 "Speakeasy" - 3:18 "Runnin' from the Future" - 3:47 "Lovin' You" - 4:03
Side two "Off Beat Ride" [instrumental] - 4:36 "Gettin' Betta" (Peter Cowling, Travers) - 4:45 "Dedication Parts 1 & 2" - 7:55
Incorrect CD track sequence "Life in London" "Gettin' Betta" "Runnin' from the Future" "It Ain't What It Seems" "Off Beat Ride" "Lovin' You" "Dedication" "Speakeasy"
Personnel Peter "Mars" Cowling - bass Nicko McBrain - drums Pat Travers - guitar, keyboard, vocals
Additional personnel Tony Carey - mini Moog ("Off Beat Ride") Scott Gorham - additional guitar ("Speakeasy") Bert Hermiston - saxophone ("Off Beat Ride" and "Dedication") Susie McKinley - background vocals ("Lovin' You")
Charts Chart (1978) Peakposition US Top LPs & Tape (Billboard)70
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