Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | Banging My Head Against The MoonAcoustic Guitar – John David SoutherBacking Vocals – Andrew Gold, Art Garfunkel, David Crosby, John David SoutherBass – Paul StallworthDrums – Jim KeltnerElectric Guitar – Danny Kootch*, Waddy Wachtel |
3:40 |
| A2 | If You Have Crying EyesAcoustic Guitar – John David SoutherBacking Vocals – Andrew Gold, John David Souther, Linda Ronstadt, Peter AsherBass – Kenny EdwardsCello – Dennis KarmazynDrums – Russell Kunkel*Electric Guitar – Andrew Gold, Glenn FreyHarmony Vocals – Linda RonstadtViola – David CampbellViolin – Charles Veal*, Haim Shtrum, John Wittenberg, Robert Dubow |
5:02 |
| A3 | Your Turn NowAcoustic Guitar, Congas, Vocals [All] – John David SoutherBass – Kenny EdwardsDrums – Mike BottsElectric Guitar – Andrew Gold, Danny Kootch*Electric Piano, Cabasa – Peter Asher |
3:57 |
| A4 | Faithless LoveAcoustic Guitar – John David SoutherCello – Dennis Karmazyn, Ray Kelly*Double Bass – James Bond*Flute [Alto] – Don MenzaFrench Horn – David DukeOboe, Flute – Earl DumlerViola – Charles Veal* |
3:30 |
| A5 | Baby Come HomeAcoustic Guitar – John David SoutherBacking Vocals – David Crosby, John David SoutherBass – Kenny EdwardsCello – Dennis Karmazyn, Harry Shlutz, Ronald CooperDrums – Mike BottsPiano, Synthesizer [Arp String Ensemble] – Andrew GoldSlide Guitar – Joe WalshViola – David Campbell, James Dunham, Pamela GoldsmithViolin – Charles Veal Jr., Haim Shtrum, Kathleen Lenski, Sheldon Sanov |
3:45 |
| B1 | Simple Man, Simple DreamAcoustic Guitar, Vocals [All] – John David SoutherBass – Kenny EdwardsCabasa, Shaker – Peter AsherDrums – Mike BottsElectric Guitar – Waddy WachtelPiano, Tambourine – Andrew Gold |
1:45 |
| B2 | Silver BlueAcoustic Guitar – John David SoutherCello – Dennis KarmazynDouble Bass – Stanley ClarkeFlugelhorn – Roy PoperFrench Horn – Vincent De Rosa*Horn [Tuben] – David DukeViola – Charles Veal*, David Campbell |
4:06 |
| B3 | Midnight ProwlAcoustic Guitar, Congas, Synthesizer [Arp String Ensemble], Vocals [All] – John David SoutherBass – Kenny EdwardsDrums – Russell Kunkel*Electric Guitar, Electric Piano, Synthesizer [Arp String Ensemble] – Andrew GoldFlugelhorn – Donald ByrdSlide Guitar – Lowell George |
5:07 |
| B4 | Doors Swing OpenAcoustic Guitar – John David SoutherBass – Chuck DomanicoCello – Dennis Karmazyn, Harry Shlutz, Ronald CooperDrums – John GuerinPiano – Andrew GoldSoloist, Violin – Charles Veal*Viola – David Campbell, James Dunham, Pamela GoldsmithViolin – Haim Shtrum, Kathleen Lenski, Sheldon Sanov |
4:37 |
| B5 | Black RoseAcoustic Guitar – John David SoutherBacking Vocals – Don Henley, Glenn Frey, John David Souther, Ned DohenyBass – Paul StallworthDrums – Jim KeltnerElectric Guitar [Left] – Waddy WachtelElectric Guitar [Right], Soloist, Guitar – Danny Kootch*Piano – Andrew Gold |
4:15 |
Companies, etc.
- Published By – Golden Spread Music
- Published By – Benchmark Music
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Asylum Records
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records
- Copyright (c) – Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records
- Manufactured By – Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records
- Recorded At – The Sound Factory
- Mixed At – The Sound Factory
- Mastered At – The Mastering Lab
- Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
Credits
- Arranged By [Strings, Horns & Woodwinds], Conductor – David Campbell
- Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
- Producer – Peter Asher
- Recorded By, Mixed By – Val Garay
- Written-By – John David Souther
Notes
On sleeve: (p)(c)1976 Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch RecordsOn labels: (p)1976 Asylum Records
On label:
"(CP)" printed under the catalog number on labels denotes a Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman pressing.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): / 5 7E-1059 A CSM SX B
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): / 5 7E-1059 B CSM SX B
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Pressing Plant ID (On Labels): (CP)
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS 53 037 | John David Souther | Black Rose (LP, Album) | Asylum Records | AS 53 037 | Germany | 1976 |
| 7E-1059 | John David Souther | Black Rose (LP, Album, SP ) | Asylum Records | 7E-1059 | US | 1976 |
| ET-81059 | John David Souther | Black Rose (8-Trk, Album) | Asylum Records | ET-81059 | US | 1976 |
| P-10202Y | John David Souther | Black Rose (LP, Album, Gat) | Asylum Records | P-10202Y | Japan | 1976 |
| 1059-2 | John David Souther | Black Rose (CD, Album) | Elektra | 1059-2 | US | Unknown |












