First (David Gates album)
First is the debut solo album by David Gates, released in 1973.[2]
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| Released | 1973 | |||
| Genre | Soft rock | |||
| Label | Elektra[1] | |||
| Producer | David Gates[2] | |||
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| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | |
| The New Rolling Stone Record Guide | |
Musicians who appear on the album include Larry Knechtel, Mike Botts, Jimmy Getzoff, Jim Gordon, Jim Horn, John Guerin, Larry Carlton, Louie Shelton, and Russ Kunkel.
Critical reception
The New Rolling Stone Record Guide wrote: "Above all, Gates displays a concern for lyrics and melody (indeed, for song structure) that is nothing if not admirable and praiseworthy. But he can also be totally insipid: side two of First is an emotional wasteland."[5]
Track listing
All tracks composed by David Gates.
- "Sail Around the World"
- "Sunday Rider"
- "Soap (I Use The)"
- "Suite: Clouds, Rain"
- "Help Is on the Way"
- "Ann"
- "Do You Believe He's Comin'"
- "Sight and Sound"
- "Lorilee"
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References
- Houghton, Mick (September 10, 2010). "Becoming Elektra: The True Story of Jac Holzman's Visionary Record Label". Jawbone Press – via Google Books.
- "David Gates | San Diego Reader". www.sandiegoreader.com.
- "First - David Gates | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Volume 3: MUZE. p. 693.CS1 maint: location (link)
- The New Rolling Stone Record Guide. Random House. 1983. p. 193.
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