China

China was one of the not-famous but good Canadian AOR/Westcoast band with typical Jay Graydon's harmonized guitar sounds but not done by Jay himself. Let me allow to introduce the band members' career for your information based on Toshikazu Kanazawa's liner notes for this CD. (Thank you in advance for Toshikazu Kanazawa! Without your guidance, I cannot say any information about the background of the members.) Chris Kearney released 3 solo albums categorized as Canadian Swamp in early 70's under Capitol Records, Canada; "Christopher Kearney" (1972), "Pemmican Stash"(1973) and "Sweetwater" (1974). Danny McBride participated in the musical "Jesus Christ, Super Star" and released his solo album "Morningside" recorded in London. At last but least, Bill King, the only American nationality released 2 solo albums including "Goodbye Superdad" (1973) under Capitol Records, Canada. Bill also participated in the musical "Jesus Christ, Super Star" and met Danny there...

Release: 21 October, 1981
Label : Epic Records, USA (FE 37633)

First Reissued CD Release: 20 June, 2001 (Sony Music Entertainment, Japan, ESCA-7866)

Tracks
1. You Can't Rent Love That Way
2. Runnin' Around
3. Fast Livin'
4. There Was A Time
5. Shootout In The Parking Lot
6. Never Gonna Let You Go
7. Roll Me Over
8. Little Dancer
9. Come And Take My Love
10. Days And Nights

Producer: Bob Johnston
Creative Arranger: Jay Graydon

China:
Bill King: Keyboards, Lead Vocals, Background Vocals
Danny McBride: Guitars, Lead Vocals, Background Vocals
Chris Kearney: Lead Vocals, Background Vocals

- Musicians -
Bass: Abraham Laboriel, Gene Falbo
Drums: Mike Baird, Andy Newmark, Gord Neave
Keyboards: Michael Boddicker
Guitars: Lee Ritenour, Albert Lee, Bernie Labarge, Jeff Baxter
Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa

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