The Sons Of Champlin / Loving Is Why (Vinyl, 輸入盤, 1977年)

7th. studio album was released by Ariola America in May, 1977.

Produced by Christopher Bond
Engineered by John Mills
Engineer Assisted by Linda Tyler and Tom Lykes
Strings Engineered by Armin Steiner
Production Assistant: Candace Vanduser
Concert Master: James Getzoff
Conductor and Arranger: Christopher Bond
Recorded at Calibou Ranch, Sound Labs and Western Recorders
Mastered by Allen Zentz

Art Direction by Tom Drennon
Photography by Jonathan Exley
Album Design by Desmond Strobel

Band :
・Bill Champlin (Lead Vocals, Keyboards, Guitar)
・Terry Haggerty (Guitar)
・Geoff Palmer (Keyboards, Synthesizers)
・James Preston (Drums, Percussion, Vocals)
・Rob Moitoza (Bass, Harmonica, Vocals)
・Steve Frediani (Alto Sax, Flute)
・David Farey (Trumpet, Flugelhorn)

Guests :
・Tom Scott (Saxophone)
・Jim Horn (Saxophone)
・Ernie Watts (Saxophone)
・Don Menza (Saxophone)
・Chuck Findley (Tumpet)
・Paul Hubinon (trumpet)
・Gary Coleman (Percussion)
・Chris Bono (Synthesizer)

Track list :
<Side One>
1. Saved By The Grace Of Your Love (William D. Smith & David Palmer)
2. Loving Is Why (B. Champlin, B.J. Cook & David Palmer)
3. What’cha Gonna Do (B. Champlin)
4. West End (B. Champlin)
5. Big Boss Man (Al Smith & Luther Dixon)
<Side Two>
6. Time Will Bring You Love (B. Champlin & Pat Craig)
7. Doin’ It For You (R. Moitoza)
8. Where I Belong (B. Champlin)
9. Let That Be A Lesson (T. Haggerty & B. Champlin)
10. Love CanTake Me Now (R. Moitoza)