Amy Holland
Amy Holland, known as the partner of Michael McDonald released 2 solo albums in early 1980's. Holland’s first solo album is opened by the one of the unforgettable tunes for AOR/West Coast fans "How Do I Survive" written and also performed by Paul Bliss of Bliss Band. Michael McDonald fully supported her all through the album not only as the producer/ keyboard player but also as a songwriter.
Release: 1980
Label: Capitol Records, USA (ST-12701)
First Reissued CD Release: June, 1999 (Magic Records, France, distributed by EMI Music France, 5213952)
Tracks:
1. How Do I Survive
2. Strengthen My Love
3. Here In The Light
4. Stars
5. Don't Kid Yourself
6. I'm Wondering
7. Looking For Love
8. Holding On To You
9. Show Me The Way Home
10. Forgetting You
Producers: Michael McDonald,Patrick Henderson
Amy Holland: Vocals
- Musicians -
Bass: John Bay Pierce, Donald Boyette, Mike Porcaro, Trey Thompson
Drums: Mike Baird, Michael Hossack
Guitars: Hadley Hockensmith, Jim Petteway
Pedal Steel & Acoustic Guitars: John McFee
Electric Piano & Acoustic Piano: Michael McDonald, Patrick Henderson
Synthesizer: Bill Payne
Accordion: Brian Mann
Vibes: Chet McCracken
Harmonica: Norton Buffalo
Percussion: Lenny Castro
Sax: Tom Scott, Plas Johnson, Cornelius Bumpus
Lyricon: Tom Scott
Trumpets: Gary Grant, Ollie Mitchell
Trombone: Richard "Slide" Hyde
Strings: Nick DeCaro
Background Vocals: Wendy Waldman, Michael McDonald, Linda McCrary, Charity McCrary, Bill Martin, Maureen McDonald
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