Native Sons (Loggins and Messina album)

Last updated

Native Sons
LogginsMessina-NativeSonsAlbumCover.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 1976
RecordedJim Messina's home ranch studio, Ojai, California
Genre Rock
Length38:21
Label Columbia
Producer Jim Messina
Loggins and Messina chronology
So Fine
(1975)
Native Sons
(1976)
Finale
(1977)

Native Sons is the sixth and final studio album (and seventh overall release) by singer-songwriter duo Loggins and Messina, released in January 1976. It was a departure from previous recordings owing to the presence of string sections, stronger emphasis on flute, minimized use of saxophone, downplayed country influences and Jim Messina's signature guitar work was barely in evidence. After a final concert in Hawaii, the duo quietly went their separate ways. The Messina-penned rock and roll song "Boogie Man" was later covered by Australian rock band The Blue Echoes.

Contents

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [1]

Track listing

Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Lead singerLength
1."Sweet Marie" Jim Messina Messina3:03
2."Pretty Princess"Messina, Murray MacLeodMessina6:55
3."My Lady, My Love" Kenny Loggins K. Loggins3:00
4."When I Was a Child"MessinaMessina4:17
5."Wasting Our Time"K. Loggins, John TownsendK. Loggins2:49
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Lead singerLength
1."Peacemaker"K. Loggins, Townsend, Ed Sanford K. Loggins5:02
2."It's Alright"Messina, MacLeodMessina (spoken introduction by actor Barry Sullivan)4:00
3."Boogie Man"MessinaMessina2:04
4."Fox Fire"K. LogginsK. Loggins2:58
5."Native Son"K. Loggins, Dan LogginsK. Loggins4:10

Personnel

Production

Charts

AlbumBillboard (United States)

YearChartPosition
1976Pop Albums16

Related Research Articles

<i>High on the Hog</i> (The Band album) 1996 studio album by the Band

High on the Hog is the ninth studio album by Canadian-American rock group the Band, released in 1996. As with its predecessor, 1993's Jericho, it relies heavily on cover versions; only two tracks are original. Songs include Bob Dylan's "Forever Young", a live recording of Richard Manuel performing "She Knows", and the closer "Ramble Jungle".

<i>Jubilation</i> (The Band album) 1998 studio album by the Band

Jubilation is the tenth and final studio album by Canadian/American rock group the Band. Recorded in the spring of 1998 in Levon Helm's home studio in Woodstock, New York, it was released on September 15, 1998. For the first time since the group reformed without guitarist and songwriter Robbie Robertson, there were more originals than covers. Songs include "Last Train to Memphis", featuring guest guitarist Eric Clapton, Garth Hudson's solo instrumental closer "French Girls", Rick Danko's "High Cotton" and the ode to Ronnie Hawkins, "White Cadillac".

<i>M²</i> (album) 2001 studio album by Marcus Miller

M2 is a 2001 album by Jazz fusion musician Marcus Miller, and the winner of the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Loggins and Messina</span> American music duo

Loggins and Messina was an American pop rock duo consisting of Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina, who achieved major chart success during the early-mid 1970s. Among their well-known songs are "Danny's Song", "House at Pooh Corner", and "Your Mama Don't Dance". After selling more than 16 million records and becoming one of the leading musical duos of the 1970s, Loggins and Messina separated in 1976. Although Messina would find only limited popularity following the breakup, Loggins went on to achieve major chart success in the 1980s. In 2005 and again in 2009, Loggins and Messina reformed for tours in the United States.

<i>Sittin In</i> (Loggins and Messina album) 1971 studio album by Loggins and Messina

Sittin' In is the first album by singer-songwriters Loggins and Messina, released in 1971.

<i>Loggins and Messina</i> (album) 1972 studio album by Loggins and Messina

Loggins and Messina is the second album by singer-songwriters Loggins and Messina, released in 1972.

<i>Full Sail</i> (Loggins and Messina album) 1973 studio album by Loggins and Messina

Full Sail is the third album by singer-songwriter duo Loggins and Messina, released in 1973. It showed the versatility of the duo, with everything from 1950s retro to island-style to soft ballads. The single "My Music" charted at No. 16, and the follow-up, "Watching the River Run", made it to No. 71. The album as a whole did better, reaching No. 10 on the Pop Charts.

<i>On Stage</i> (Loggins and Messina album) 1974 live album by Loggins and Messina

On Stage is the fourth album by singer-songwriter duo Loggins and Messina, released in 1974. As their first live album, it was released as a double album and featured a side-long version of their hit song "Vahevala".

<i>Mother Lode</i> (album) 1974 studio album by Loggins and Messina

Mother Lode is the fourth studio album by singer-songwriter duo Loggins and Messina, released in late 1974. It was their final album with their original backing band, because multireedist and violinist Al Garth would soon leave the band, but multireedist Jon Clarke, bassist Larry Sims and drummer Merel Bregante remained, and saxophonist Don Roberts made his debut on this record. Future Toto keyboardist David Paich plays keyboards on this album while percussionist Milt Holland is augmented by Victor Feldman and the album was recorded on location at Jim Messina's California ranch. The Jim Messina composition "Keep Me in Mind" was sung by bassist Sims, whom Messina praised for having a phenomenal voice in a 2009 interview with Loggins for KCTS-TV.

<i>So Fine</i> (Loggins and Messina album) 1975 studio album by Loggins and Messina

So Fine is the fifth studio album by singer-songwriter duo Loggins and Messina, released in 1975. It consists of a collection of covers of 1950s and 1960s rock, country and rockabilly songs.

<i>Finale</i> (album) 1977 live album by Loggins and Messina

Finale is the second live double album by singer-songwriter duo Loggins and Messina, released in early 1977. Tracks on the album are from performances while touring in 1975 and 1976.

<i>The Best of Friends</i> (album) 1976 compilation album by Loggins and Messina

The Best of Friends is a compilation album by singer-songwriter duo Loggins and Messina, released in late 1976.

<i>The Best: Sittin in Again</i> 2005 greatest hits album by Loggins and Messina

The Best: Sittin' In Again is the 10th release by singer-songwriter duo Loggins and Messina, a compilation album released in mid-2005. This release was timed to preview the duo's subsequent reunion tour. It contains most of their hits and provides a retrospective view of their music from 1971 to 1974. The 18 tracks appearing on the collection were personally selected by Loggins and Messina. Six of the tracks are from their debut album Sittin' In, six are from their 2nd release Loggins and Messina, four are off the 3rd album Full Sail, and two are featured on their 4th LP Mother Lode. No tracks from either of their last two studio albums are included.

<i>Celebrate Me Home</i> 1977 studio album by Kenny Loggins

Celebrate Me Home is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins. It was released on April 13, 1977, by Columbia Records. The album was Loggins' first since splitting from Loggins and Messina, represents a slight move away from the folk-rock leanings of his previous recordings towards a more polished, soft rock sound.

<i>Keep the Fire</i> 1979 studio album by Kenny Loggins

Keep the Fire is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins, released in 1979. It is perhaps best known for the hit single "This is It". The song was co-written by Michael McDonald, who also performed on the track. Michael Jackson sings backup vocals on the track "Who's Right, Who's Wrong".

<i>The Essential Kenny Loggins</i> 2002 compilation album by Kenny Loggins

The Essential Kenny Loggins is the third compilation and second greatest hits album by American singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins, released on November 19, 2002. It is part of Sony BMG's Essential series of compilation albums and includes tracks from Loggins' solo output, as well as tracks from his Loggins and Messina days. A limited edition was released with seven additional tracks.

<i>Never Letting Go</i> 1977 studio album by Phoebe Snow

Never Letting Go is the fourth album by singer–songwriter Phoebe Snow, released in 1977.

<i>Light Up the Night</i> (The Brothers Johnson album) 1980 studio album by the Brothers Johnson

Light Up the Night is the fourth album by the Los Angeles, California-based duo the Brothers Johnson, released in 1980. The album topped the U.S. R&B albums chart and reached number five on the pop albums chart. The single "Stomp!" became a dance hit, reaching number one on both the R&B singles and disco charts and top ten on the pop singles chart.

<i>Blam!</i> (album) 1978 studio album by the Brothers Johnson

Blam! is the third album by the Los Angeles-based duo the Brothers Johnson. Released in 1978, the album topped the Billboard R&B albums chart and reached number seven on the pop albums chart.

<i>Triumvirate</i> (album) 1973 studio album by Mike Bloomfield, John Hammond, Jr. and Dr. John

Triumvirate is a 1973 collaboration by Mike Bloomfield, John Hammond, Jr. and Dr. John. Although other recordings were done by the three, this is the only album they released together.

References