LOGGINS & MESSINA
US duo comprising Kenny Loggins (b. 7 January 1948, Everett, Washington, USA) and Jim Messina (b. 5 December 1947, Maywood, California, USA). Following his premature departure from Poco, Messina intended to resume his career as a record producer, a role he had previously carried out by producing the final Buffalo Springfield album, 1968's Last Time Around. Songwriter Loggins, who had recently experienced success when the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band took his whimsical song "House At Pooh Corner" into the US charts, was signed by CBS Records and was introduced to Messina who was now a staff producer. This started a partnership that lasted five years (1971-1976) and produced numerous gold albums. By combining country rock with hints of Latin, Mexican and R&B, the duo hit upon a strong formula. All nine albums reached high US chart positions and spawned a number of hit singles including "Your Mama Don't Dance" (number 4 in 1972), "Thinking Of You" (number 18 in 1973) and "My Music" (number 16 in 1973). As seasoned performers, their regular tours of North America made them a major attraction during the first half of the 70s.
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Albums
- (2005) The Best: Loggins & Messina Sittin' In Again
- (2005) Live: Sittin' In Again At The Santa Barbara Bowl
- (2005) Live: Sittin' In Again At The Santa Barbara Bowl [Premium Version w/Bonus Tracks]
- (1976) The Best of Friends
- (1976) Native Sons
- (1974) Mother Lode
- (1974) On Stage
- (1973) Full Sail
- (1972) Loggins And Messina
- (1971) Sittin' In
Top Tracks
- Your Mama Don't Dance
- Danny's Song
- House At Pooh Corner
- Angry Eyes
- Watching the River Run
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