Poco: The Songs of Richie Furay

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Poco: The Songs of Richie Furay is a compilation album consisting of songs by Richie Furay during his tenure with the band Poco, released in 1980.

Contents

Track listing

All songs by Richie Furay

  1. "A Good Feelin' To Know" – 5:15
  2. "Hurry Up" – 4:06
  3. "Don't Let It Pass By" – 2:33
  4. "What If I Should Say I Love You" – 3:37
  5. "Pickin' Up the Pieces" – 3:20
  6. "Crazy Eyes" – 9:39
  7. "And Settlin' Down" – 3:41
  8. "C'mon [Live]" – 3:10
  9. "What Am I Gonna Do" – 3:46

Personnel

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