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| A1 | That's What Friends Are ForAccordion – Dominic CorteseAcoustic Guitar – Teddy IrwinAcoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Mandolin – Al GorgoniBacking Vocals – Jon Stroll, Mark James , Mentor Williams, Paul Williams Bass – Kirk HamiltonDrums – Alan Schwartzberg*Percussion – Jimmy Maeulen*Piano – Jon StrollWritten-By – Paul Williams |
4:00 |
| A2 | Rock And Roll LullabyAcoustic Guitar – Al Gorgoni, Teddy IrwinArranged By [Strings] – Glen SpreenBacking Vocals – Dave Sommerville*, Gene Morford, Ron Hicklin, The Blossoms, Tom BahlerBass – Kirk HamiltonDrums, Percussion – Alan Schwartzberg*Electric Guitar – Al Gorgoni, Duane EddyElectric Piano – Barry MannMarimba, Percussion [Vibes] – Dave Cary*, George DevensWritten-By – Barry Mann-Cynthia Weil* |
4:11 |
| A3 | Happier Than The Morning SunArranged By [Strings] – Glen SpreenBacking Vocals – B.J. Thomas, The BlossomsBass – Kirk HamiltonCongas, Percussion – Jimmy Maeulen*Drums – Alan Schwartzberg*Electric Guitar – Teddy IrwinGuitar [11 String], Sitar – Al GorgoniHarmonica – Stevie WonderOrgan – Glen SpreenWritten-By – Stevie Wonder |
4:42 |
| A4 | RoadsAcoustic Guitar – Al GorgoniAcoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar – Teddy IrwinArranged By [Strings] – Glen SpreenBass – Kirk HamiltonCongas – Jimmy Maeulen*Drums – Alan Schwartzberg*Keyboards – Barry MannOrgan – Glen SpreenPercussion – B.J. ThomasWritten-By – Barry Mann-Cynthia Weil* |
3:00 |
| A5 | Sweet Cherry WineAcoustic Guitar – Al GorgoniAcoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Sitar – Teddy IrwinArranged By [Strings] – Glen SpreenBass – Kirk HamiltonCongas, Percussion – Jimmy Maeulen*Drums – Alan Schwartzberg*Keyboards – Barry MannWritten-By – Barry Mann-Cynthia Weil* |
2:58 |
| A6 | A Song For My BrotherPiano – Jimmy WebbWritten-By – Jimmy Webb |
4:07 |
| B1 | A Fine Way To GoArranged By [Horns] – Glen Spreen, Wayne JacksonBacking Vocals – The BlossomsBass – Charlie Larkey*Drums – Ron TuttElectric Guitar – Hugh McCrackenFiddle – Dave BooneHorns – The Memphis HornsPercussion – Jimmy Maeulen*, Steve TyrellPiano – Carole KingWritten-By – Carole King, Toni Stern |
3:39 |
| B2 | Just As GoneAcoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar – Al GorgoniArranged By [Strings] – Glen SpreenBacking Vocals – Al Gorgoni, Barry Mann, Chip Taylor, Jon StrollBass – Kirk HamiltonCongas – Jimmy Maeulen*Drums – Alan Schwartzberg*Electric Guitar – Teddy Irwin, Wayne Carson*Keyboards – Glen SpreenWritten-By – Wayne Carson* |
3:27 |
| B3 | I Get EnthusedAcoustic Guitar – Al GorgoniBacking Vocals – B.J. Thomas, Mark James Bass – Kirk HamiltonDrums – Alan Schwartzberg*Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Teddy IrwinHarmonica, Acoustic Guitar – Hugh McCrackenPercussion – Jimmy Maeulen*Written-By – Mark James |
2:26 |
| B4 | Are We Losing TouchArranged By [Strings] – Glen SpreenBacking Vocals – Jimmy Maeulen*, Jon Stroll, Mark James , Rodney JustoBass – Kirk HamiltonCongas, Percussion – Jimmy Maeulen*Drums – Alan Schwartzberg*Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Teddy IrwinPercussion – Steve TyrellPiano – Glen SpreenWritten-By – Mark James |
3:32 |
| B5 | We Have Got To Get Our Ship TogetherArranged By [Horns] – Glen Spreen, Wayne JacksonBass – Kirk HamiltonCongas – Jimmy Maeulen*Drums – Alan Schwartzberg*Electric Guitar – Hugh McCrackenElectric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Al GorgoniHorns – The Memphis HornsPiano – Jon StrollWritten-By – Bobby Weinstein, Jon Stroll |
4:32 |
| A6 | The Stories We Can TellAcoustic Guitar – Al Gorgoni, John SebastianBacking Vocals – Steve TyrellHarmonium – Barry MannSteel Guitar – Pete DrakeWritten-By – John Sebastian |
3:10 |
Companies, etc.
- Recorded At – Quad Studios
- Manufactured By – MCA Records (Canada)
- Distributed By – MCA Records (Canada)
Credits
- Artwork – Dick Smith
- Engineer – Eddie Kramer, Eric The Norwegian*, Gene Eichelberger, Ralph Moss, Ron Johnson*
- Mastered By [Engineer] – Bob Ludwig
- Mixed By [Engineer] – Ron Johnson*
- Photography By [Cover] – Ron Naschak*
- Photography By [Inside] – Carl Merkin, Ron Naschak*, Steve Paley*
- Producer – Al Gorgoni, Steve Tyrell
Notes
Recorded at Electric Lady Studios, New YorkSound Recorders & United, Los Angeles
Quadrophonic, Nashville.
Gatefold sleeve packaging.
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPS 5101 | B.J. Thomas | Billy Joe Thomas (LP, Album, Ter) | Scepter Records | SPS 5101 | US | 1972 |
| SPS 5101 | B.J. Thomas | Billy Joe Thomas (LP, Album) | Scepter Records | SPS 5101 | Unknown | |
| INT 148.602 | Billy Joe Thomas* | Billy Joe Thomas (LP, Album, RE) | Intercord | INT 148.602 | Germany | Unknown |
| SPS 5101 | Billy Joe Thomas* | Billy Joe Thomas (LP, Album) | Scepter Records | SPS 5101 | US | 1972 |
| SJL 934590 | B.J. Thomas | Billy Joe Thomas (LP, Album) | Scepter Records | SJL 934590 | Australia | 1972 |











