Loving and Free
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 27 November 1973 | |||
| Recorded | 28 April – 22 June 1973 | |||
| Studio | AIR Studios, London; Nova Sound Studios, Marble Arch, London | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 39:46 | |||
| Label | The Rocket Record Company | |||
| Producer | Elton John, Clive Franks | |||
| Kiki Dee chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Christgau's Record Guide | C+[1] |
Loving and Free is the third album by English singer Kiki Dee released in 1973 on The Rocket Record Company label. It was recorded at the AIR Studios and Nova Studios in London between 28 April and 22 June 1973.[2]
In 1976 the title track was issued as an EP (b/w "Amoureuse") and reached No. 13 in the UK Singles Chart.[3]
Track listing
[edit | edit source]All tracks are written by Kiki Dee, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Loving and Free" | 4:21 | |
| 2. | "If It Rains" | 2:46 | |
| 3. | "Lonnie & Josie" | 4:25 | |
| 4. | "Travellin' in Style" | 3:07 | |
| 5. | "You Put Something Better Inside Me" | 4:34 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6. | "Supercool" |
| 3:25 |
| 7. | "Rest My Head" | 3:17 | |
| 8. | "Amoureuse" | 4:08 | |
| 9. | "Song for Adam" | Jackson Browne | 5:23 |
| 10. | "Sugar on the Floor" | 4:18 |
Charts
[edit | edit source]| Chart (1974) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian (Kent Music Report) | 38[4] |
Personnel
[edit | edit source]- Drums - Dave Mattacks (1, 4, 5, 8), Gerry Conway (2, 7, 9, 10), Nigel Olsson (3, 6)
- Percussion - Dave Mattacks (4)
- Bass - Dee Murray (All tracks)
- Guitars - Paul Keogh (1, 2, 4, 5, 9), Davey Johnstone (3, 6, 7, 8, 10)
- Acoustic guitar - Jim Ryan (8)
- Pedal steel - B. J. Cole (7, 10)
- Electric Piano - Elton John (2, 7, 9, 10)
- Piano - Jimmy Hill (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 10), Elton John (3, 6), Ronnie Leakie (8)
- Mellotron - Elton John (3, 5, 10)
- Organ - Jimmy Hill (2,9), Elton John (7)
- Saxophone - Roger Ball (4)
- Backing vocals - Lesley Duncan, Kay Garner, Irene & Doreen Chanter (2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10), Elton John (7)
- Orchestral arrangement - John Barnhan (1, 8)
Production
[edit | edit source]- Producers - Elton John, Clive Franks
- Engineer - Clive Franks
- Assistant Engineers - Judy Szekely, Denny Bridges
- Orchestral Engineer - Richard Dodd
- Album Photography - Steve Brown
- Album Design - David Costa
References
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