American Flyer was an American folk rock supergroup.
American Flyer formed in 1976 and released two successful albums on United Artists before disbanding in 1978. [1] They also charted one minor hit, "Let Me Down Easy", which hit No. 80 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1976. Their self-titled first album is also notable for having been produced by Beatles producer, George Martin. [2]
American Flyer | ||||
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Studio album by American Flyer | ||||
Released | 1976 | |||
Genre | Folk rock | |||
Length | 35:53 | |||
Label | United Artists | |||
Producer | George Martin | |||
American Flyer chronology | ||||
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Singles from American Flyer | ||||
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [7] |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Light of Your Love" | Eric Kaz, Craig Fuller | 2:54 |
2. | "Such a Beautiful Feeling" | Kaz | 3:13 |
3. | "Back in '57" | Steve Katz | 3:26 |
4. | "Lady Blue Eyes" | Doug Yule | 3:14 |
5. | "Let Me Down Easy" | Kaz, Fuller | 2:37 |
6. | "M" | Katz | 3:51 |
7. | "The Woman in Your Heart" | Fuller | 4:12 |
8. | "Love Has No Pride" | Kaz, Libby Titus | 3:31 |
9. | "Queen of All My Days" | Yule | 2:50 |
10. | "Drive Away" | Kaz | 2:31 |
11. | "Call Me, Tell Me" | Fuller | 2:36 |
12. | "End of a Love Song" | Kaz, George Martin | 0:58 |
Spirit of a Woman | ||||
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Studio album by American Flyer | ||||
Released | 1977 | |||
Genre | Folk rock | |||
Length | 31:05 | |||
Label | United Artists | |||
Producer | American Flyer, Ken Friesen | |||
American Flyer chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [8] |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Spirit of a Woman" | Eric Kaz, Craig Fuller | 2:32 |
2. | "Gamblin' Man" | Kaz | 3:57 |
3. | "My Love Comes Alive" | Kaz | 2:39 |
4. | "Victoria" | Steve Katz | 3:18 |
5. | "Dear Carmen" | Kaz, Fuller | 4:08 |
6. | "I'm Blowin' Away" | Kaz | 2:33 |
7. | "Flyer" | Doug Yule | 4:23 |
8. | "The Good Years" | Katz | 4:17 |
9. | "Keep On Tryin'" | Kaz | 3:18 |
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