From a Radio Engine to the Photon Wing

From a Radio Engine to the Photon Wing was released in 1977 and is the ninth album by Michael Nesmith and eighth studio album as a singer/songwriter during his post-Monkees career. The album was Nesmith's first music-only album released on his own label, Pacific Arts.

The song, "Love's First Kiss", is rare example of Nesmith collaborating with other songwriters to compose a song.

Nesmith released one single in the United States from Radio Engine, the song "Rio". In other areas of the world where "Rio" gained chart success (such as England and Australia), a follow-up single, "Navajo Trail" b/w "Love's First Kiss", was issued. Additionally, Nesmith recorded a promotional video for the track, "Rio", which was created by Nesmith, William Dear, and William E. Martin. The video is a template for Nesmith's (then) soon-to-be endeavor, the creation of MTV.

Track listing

All songs by Michael Nesmith except where noted.

1. "Rio" – 7:02
2. "Casablanca Moonlight" – 6:40
3. "More than We Imagine" – 3:22
4. "Navajo Trail" (Jack Elliot) – 5:39
5. "We are Awake" – 4:54
6. "Wisdom has its Way" – 5:12
7. "Love's First Kiss" (Fredric Myrow-Michael Nesmith) – 3:55
8. "The Other Room" – 4:20

Personnel

• Michael Nesmith – vocals, guitar
• David Briggs – keyboards
• Jerry Carrigan – drums
• Shane Keister – keyboards
• Larrie Londin – drums
• Lonnie Mack – guitar
• David MacKay – bass
• Weldon Myrick – dobro, pedal steel guitar
• Pebble Daniel – background vocals
• Linda Hargrove – background vocals
• Marcia Routh – background vocals
• Nelson Stump - cowbell
• Lisa Silver – violin
• Greg "Fingers" Taylor – harmonica