''Cut Loose'' is the 1983 debut solo album by

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and Bad Company fame. Unlike his other work, Rodgers plays all the instruments on this album. It was recorded at his house in Kingstone. The song "Live in Peace" was later re-recorded by Rodgers with his band

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for their second album '' Mean Business''. "Superstar Woman" was originally recorded by Bad Company for their debut self-titled album, but it was ultimately left off the final track listing; Rodgers re-recorded it for this album. (The original Bad Company version was eventually released on ''

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Track listing

Personnel

* Paul Rodgers - bass, guitar, drums, keyboards, vocals, producer, liner notes ;Technical * John Herdt - artwork, design * Julian Mendelsohn - engineer * Joe Reagoso - liner notes, reissue producer, remastering

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Cut Loose (Album) Paul Rodgers albums 1983 debut albums Atlantic Records albums