Native Sons is the sixth and final studio album (and seventh overall release) by singer-songwriter duo Loggins and Messina, released in January 1976. It was a departure from previous recordings owing to the presence of string sections, stronger emphasis on flute, minimized use of saxophone, downplayed country influences and Jim Messina's signature guitar work was barely in evidence. After a final concert in Hawaii, the duo quietly went their separate ways. The Messina-penned rock and roll song "Boogie Man" was later covered by Australian rock band The Blue Echoes.
Track listing
Personnel Kenny Loggins – lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar and acoustic guitar, harmonica Jim Messina – lead and backing vocals, lead guitar, acoustic guitar, dobro John Townsend – backing vocals Ed Sanford – backing vocals Murray MacLeod – vocals, backing vocals Merel Bregante – drums, timbales Jon Clarke – flute, English horn, oboe, baritone, bass, soprano and tenor saxophone, soprano recorder Vince Denham – flute, bass clarinet, alto, soprano and tenor saxophone Steve Forman – percussion, vibraphone Richard Greene – fiddle, mandolin, mandocello Milt Holland – percussion Larry Sims – bass, backing vocals Don Roberts – clarinet, alto flute, alto, baritone, soprano and tenor saxophone Mike Rubini – keyboards
Production Producer: Jim Messina Engineer: Alex Kazanegras 2nd engineer: Jim Messina Recordist: Corey Bailey Recording technician: Lew Schatzer Recorded on location with Haji Sound Photography: Ed Caraeff Copper frame: Nick Fasciano Design: Ron Coro Handwriting: Virginia Team
Charts Album – Billboard (United States) YearChartPosition1976Pop Albums16
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