Player is the debut album from Los Angeles, California-based rock band Player, released on October 3, 1977 under RSO Records.
Reception
It was released in 1977 on RSO Records and featured the hit single "Baby Come Back", which was written by guitarist/keyboardist/vocalist J.C. Crowley and guitarist/vocalist Peter Beckett.
"Baby Come Back" peaked at number one in the US and stayed on the charts for a total of 32 weeks. In the UK, it peaked at number 32 and remained on the chart for 7 weeks, the follow-up single "This Time I'm in It for Love" reaching number 10 in the US, staying there for 17 weeks.
Track listing
Personnel Player J.C. Crowley – guitars, lead vocals (1, 2, 3, 6, 7), backing vocals, keyboards, synthesizers Peter Beckett – guitars, lead vocals (2, 4, 5–9), backing vocals Ronn Moss – bass, backing vocals, lead vocals (10) John Friesen – drums Wayne Cook – keyboards, synthesizers
Additional musicians Reed Kailing – guitars Jay Lewis – electric & steel guitars, sound effects Gary Coleman – percussion Jim Horn – saxophone, flute Jack White – drums Michael Omartian – synthesizers George Budd – sound effects Maria Newman – string arrangements
Technical
Produced by Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter Engineered by Jay Lewis, Joe Sidore, Matt Hyde Remixed by Jay Lewis Mastered by Brian Gardner at Allen Zentz Studio (Los Angeles, CA) Direction – Palmer-Roswell & Company Agency – Headquarters Talent Art direction – Susan Herr Design – Tom Nikosey Photo – Bernie Nagler
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1977–1978) PeakpositionAustralia (Kent Music Report)47
Year-end charts Chart (1978) PositionUS Billboard 20062
References
External links Player-Player at Discogs