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| Trying to Burn the Sun | ||||
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| Released | June 1975 | |||
| Recorded | January–April 1975 | |||
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| Length | 36:22 | |||
| Label | MGM Records | |||
| Producer | Roger Glover | |||
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Trying to Burn the Sun is the third and final studio album released by American rock group Elf, released in 1975.
All tracks are written by Dio and Soule.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Black Swampy Water" | 3:43 |
| 2. | "Prentice Wood" | 4:37 |
| 3. | "When She Smiles" | 4:54 |
| 4. | "Good Time Music" | 4:30 |
| 5. | "Liberty Road" | 3:22 |
| 6. | "Shotgun Boogie" | 3:07 |
| 7. | "Wonderworld" | 5:03 |
| 8. | "Streetwalker" | 7:07 |
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