The Best: Sittin' in Again

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The Best: Sittin' In Again
The Best: Sittin' In Again cover
Studio album by Loggins and Messina
Released May 2005
Genre Rock
Label Columbia/Legacy
Professional reviews
Loggins and Messina chronology
The Best of Friends
(1977)		 The Best: Sittin' In Again
(2005)		 Live: Sittin' In Again at the Santa Barbara Bowl
(2005)

The Best: Sittin' In Again is a 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 early music. Six of the tracks are from their debut album Sittin' In, six are from their 2nd release Loggins and Messina, and four are off the 3rd album Full Sail.

This compilation received a mixed reaction because it tended to focus only on songs played on the duo's reunion tour. As such, some classic hits like Thinking Of You and My Music that weren't played on the tour are missing in action. Additionally, only three albums are represented.

Contents

[edit] Track listing

  1. "Watching the River Run" – 3:28 ... (KL, JM)
  2. "Travelin' Blues" – 3:43 ... (JM)
  3. "Your Mama Don't Dance" – 2:49 ... (KL, JM)
  4. "Be Free" – 6:59 ... (JM)
  5. "Till The Ends Meet" – 3:09 ... (KL)
  6. "Nobody But You" – 3:00 ... (JM)
  7. "House at Pooh Corner" – 4:24 ... (KL)
  8. "A Love Song" – 3:12 ... (KL, DG)
  9. "Danny's Song" – 4:16 ... (KL)
  10. "Long Tail Cat" – 3:49 ... (KL)
  11. "Just Before the News" – 1:11 ... (JM)
  12. "Listen To A Country Song" – 2:49 ... (JM, AG)
  13. "Good Friend" – 4:05 ... (JM)
  14. "Same Old Wine" – 8:17 ... (JM)
  15. "Changes" – 3:50 ... (JM)
  16. "Angry Eyes" – 7:42 ... (KL, JM)
  17. "Sailin' The Wind" – 6:10 ... (KL, DL)
  18. "Vahevala" – 4:46 ... (KL, DL)

[edit] Songwriter Credits

  • KL - Kenny Loggins
  • JM - Jim Messina
  • DG - D.L. George
  • AG - Al Garth
  • DL - Dann Lottermoser

[edit] Musical Credits

  • Kenny Loggins (vocals, background vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Guitar (Rhythm), Guitar (Acoustic))
  • Jim Messina (vocals, background vocals, bass, guitar, mandolin, Acoustic guitar, dobro)
  • Merle Brigante (drums, vocals)
  • Chris Brooks (koto)
  • Vince Charles (steel drums)
  • Jon Clarke (Clarinet (Bass), Flute (Alto), Flute (Bass), Horn, Oboe, Recorder, Saxophone, Drums (Steel))
  • Victor Feldman (percussion)
  • Al Garth (Fiddle, Violin, Clarinet (Bass), Horn, Recorder, Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor), Viola, Vocals (bckgr), Drums (Steel))
  • Milt Holland (percussion)
  • Michael Omartian (Organ, Piano, Concertina, Keyboards, Clavinet, Drums (Steel))
  • Don Roberts (Horn)
  • Larry Sims (Bass, Background vocals)
  • David Wallace (Synthesizer)

[edit] Production

  • Original Session Producer: Jim Messina
  • Compilation Producer: Jeff Magid
  • Engineer:
  • Mastering: Bernie Grundman
  • Photography: Ed Caraeff, Suzen Carson , Bruce Ditchfield, Urve Kuusik, Sandy Speiser, Tyler Thornton
  • Cover Photo: Marsha Reed
  • Liner Notes: David Wild

[edit] Charts

Album - Billboard (North America)

Year Chart Position