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, released shortly after that band's breakup.

Background

In a 2012 interview, Clifford was critical of the album: On June 22, 2018, the album was reissued by Craft Recordings (along with fellow Creedence alumnus

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's second solo album, ''

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, Clifford described the recording process as a positive experience: “Making this record was a blast because it was a superstar line-up,” Clifford said, “It was a collaboration to a large degree. I told everyone that I was open to any ideas they might have. That got everybody involved in the process. The camaraderie was great, there was no pressure and that got the best performances from everyone. We cut everything live, so when the horns were playing we were a 10-piece band!”

Track listing

All songs written by

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Personnel

– lead vocals, drums, arrangements Additional musicians * Stu Cook – lead and rhythm guitar *

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– bass guitar * Steve Miller – piano * Greg Adams – trumpet *

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– trombone, trumpet *

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– tenor saxophone *

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– baritone saxophone *

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– vocals * Lynette Hawkins – vocals * Freddie Smith – vocals * Judiyaba – cello Additional personnel *Bob Fogerty – photography *Russ Gary – engineer *Tony Lane – art direction

References

External links

* {{Authority control 1972 debut albums Doug Clifford albums Fantasy Records albums