| Flying Start | ||||
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| Released | November 1974 | |||
| Recorded | August to October 1974 | |||
| Studio | Sound Factory (Hollywood) | |||
| Genre | Soul, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion | |||
| Length | 38:30 | |||
| Label | Fantasy | |||
| Producer | Donald Byrd | |||
| The Blackbyrds chronology | ||||
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| Allmusic |   [1] |
Flying Start is the second album by the American rhythm and blues and jazz-funk fusion group The Blackbyrds. Produced by Donald Byrd, the album includes the top ten hit single, "Walking in Rhythm".
Credits taken from original LP liner notes.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Need You" | Donald Byrd, Cheryl Toney | 5:30 |
| 2. | "The Baby" | Byrd | 5:17 |
| 3. | "Love Is Love" | Keith Killgo | 4:46 |
| 4. | "Blackbyrds' Theme" | Joe Hall, Allan Barnes, Kevin Toney | 4:03 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5. | "Walking in Rhythm" | Barney Perry | 4:13 |
| 6. | "Furture Children, Future Hopes" | K. Toney | 4:41 |
| 7. | "April Showers" | Barnes | 3:49 |
| 8. | "Spaced Out" | K. Toney | 6:11 |
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | U.S. Album Chart | 30 |
| 1975 | Top R&B/Black Albums | 5 |
| 1975 | Jazz Albums | 2 |
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | "Walking in Rhythm" | Billboard Hot 100 | 6 |
| 1975 | "Walking in Rhythm" | Hot Soul Singles | 4 |
| 1975 | "Walking in Rhythm" | Easy Listening | 5 |
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