Cosmo is the first solo studio album by former Creedence Clearwater Revival drummer Doug Clifford, released shortly after that band's breakup.
Background In a 2012 interview, Clifford was critical of the album:
On June 22, 2018, the album was reissued by Craft Recordings (along with fellow Creedence alumnus Tom Fogerty's second solo album, Excalibur). In an interview with Forbes, Clifford described the recording process as a positive experience: “Making this record was a blast because it was a superstar line-up,” Clifford said, “It was a collaboration to a large degree. I told everyone that I was open to any ideas they might have. That got everybody involved in the process. The camaraderie was great, there was no pressure and that got the best performances from everyone. We cut everything live, so when the horns were playing we were a 10-piece band!”
Track listing All songs written by Doug Clifford, except where noted "Latin Music" – 3:11 "Regret It (For the Rest of Your Life)" – 2:23 "Guitars, Drums, and Girls" – 2:07 "I'm a Man" (Jimmy Miller, Steve Winwood) – 2:25 "She's About a Mover" (Doug Sahm) – 2:27 "I Just Want to Cry" – 2:48 "Get Your Raise" – 2:31 "Daydream" (John Sebastian) – 2:10 "Take a Train" – 2:06 "Death Machine" – 2:23 "Swingin' in a Hammock" – 2:52
Personnel Doug Clifford – lead vocals, drums, arrangements
Additional musicians Stu Cook – lead and rhythm guitar Donald Dunn – bass guitar Steve Miller – piano Greg Adams – trumpet Mic Gillette – trombone, trumpet Emilio Castillo – tenor saxophone Skip Mesquite – tenor saxophone Stephen Kupka – baritone saxophone Eddie Bayers – vocals Lynette Hawkins – vocals Freddie Smith – vocals Judiyaba – cello
Additional personnel Bob Fogerty – photography Russ Gary – engineer Tony Lane – art direction
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