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

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



Produced by Christopher Bond
Engineered by John Mills

Assistant Engineers : Linda Tyler, Tom Lykes
Strings Engineered by Armin Steiner
Recorded at Calibou Ranch, Sound Labs and Western Recorders

Mastered by Allen Zentz

Art Direction by Tom Drennon


Album Design by Desmond Strobel

Photography by Jonathan Exley 



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 :

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)

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)