THE DESERT ROSE BAND
''RUNNING''
SEPTEMBER 6 1998
34:57
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01 - She Don't Love Nobody 02:59 (John Hiatt)
02 - Running 04:08 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
03 - Hello Trouble 02:03 (Orville Couch, Eddie McDuff)
04 - I Still Believe In You 04:14 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
05 - Summer Wind 03:26 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
06 - For The Rich Man 04:19 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
07 - Step On Out 02:45 (Chris Hillman, Peter Knobler)
08 - Homeless 04:45 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
09 - Livin' In The House 02:47 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
10 - Our Songs 03:26 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
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Bill Bryson/Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
Steve Duncan/Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Chris Hillman/Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals
John Jorgenson/Bass Guitar, 12-String Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Mandocello, Backing Vocals
Jay Dee Maness/Pedal Steel Guitar
Herb Pedersen/Banjo, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals
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REVIEW/AMG
Jana Pendragon
This is certainly a good representation of the work the Desert Rose Band did in their prime and a project that remains a favorite. With some solid songwriting by Chris Hillman and a cover of Buck Owens' "Hello Trouble," this second release is a definitive work. With hits like "I Still Believe in You," "Summer Wind," and John Hiatt's "She Don't Love Nobody," there is nothing lacking in either performance, production, or material. Like their first release, 1987's Desert Rose Band, Running was based upon the experience of the bandmembers as musicians, songwriters, and singers who were (and continue to be) an important part of the Bakersfield-Los Angeles music community. Both Hillman and Herb Pedersen have impressive resumés that include working with the Byrds, Gram Parsons, Buck Owens, and Emmylou Harris. As for Steve Duncan, Bill Bryson, Jay Dee Maness, and John Jorgenson, each had equally brilliant backgrounds as California musicians and were recognized as such. Be it Bakersfield honky tonk, love songs, or bluegrass, the Desert Rose Band delivered. This release was followed by Pages of Love in 1989 and a greatest-hits package in 1990, A Dozen Roses/Greatest Hits. By 1992, members started leaving the band and the last American release was issued in 1993 on Curb, Life Goes On. Still, Running is the work that listeners will remember with the most affection and longing.
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BIOGRAPHY/AMG
Steve Huey
A contemporary vehicle for country-rock pioneer Chris Hillman (ex-Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers), the Desert Rose Band formed in 1985 with primary songwriter Hillman on lead vocals, guitar, and mandolin. Other members, culled mainly from southern California session players, included banjoist/guitarist Herb Pedersen, guitarist John Jorgenson, steel guitarist Jay Dee Maness, bassist Bill Bryson, and drummer Steve Duncan. Their first single was a 1986 cover of Johnnie & Jack's "Ashes of Love," which climbed into the country Top 30. Their self-titled debut album followed in 1987 and spawned a number one hit in "He's Back and I'm Blue," plus two more Top Tens in "Love Reunited" and "One Step Forward." 1988's Running produced the number one smash "I Still Believe in You," the number two "Summer Wind," and the number three "She Don't Love Nobody." 1990's Pages of Life brought their final Top Ten hits in "Story of Love" and "Start All Over Again." Major personnel turnover followed; Maness was replaced by steel guitarist Tom Brumley, Jorgenson by guitarist Jeff Ross, and Duncan by drummer Tim Grogan. This lineup recorded three albums -- 1991's True Love and two in 1993, Traditional and Life Goes On -- but failed to duplicate the success of the band's first incarnation. After the Desert Rose Band broke up, Hillman and Herb Pedersen continued to work together on a sporadic basis.
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WIKIPEDIA
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''RUNNING''
SEPTEMBER 6 1998
34:57
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01 - She Don't Love Nobody 02:59 (John Hiatt)
02 - Running 04:08 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
03 - Hello Trouble 02:03 (Orville Couch, Eddie McDuff)
04 - I Still Believe In You 04:14 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
05 - Summer Wind 03:26 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
06 - For The Rich Man 04:19 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
07 - Step On Out 02:45 (Chris Hillman, Peter Knobler)
08 - Homeless 04:45 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
09 - Livin' In The House 02:47 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
10 - Our Songs 03:26 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
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Bill Bryson/Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
Steve Duncan/Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Chris Hillman/Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals
John Jorgenson/Bass Guitar, 12-String Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Mandocello, Backing Vocals
Jay Dee Maness/Pedal Steel Guitar
Herb Pedersen/Banjo, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals
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REVIEW/AMG
Jana Pendragon
This is certainly a good representation of the work the Desert Rose Band did in their prime and a project that remains a favorite. With some solid songwriting by Chris Hillman and a cover of Buck Owens' "Hello Trouble," this second release is a definitive work. With hits like "I Still Believe in You," "Summer Wind," and John Hiatt's "She Don't Love Nobody," there is nothing lacking in either performance, production, or material. Like their first release, 1987's Desert Rose Band, Running was based upon the experience of the bandmembers as musicians, songwriters, and singers who were (and continue to be) an important part of the Bakersfield-Los Angeles music community. Both Hillman and Herb Pedersen have impressive resumés that include working with the Byrds, Gram Parsons, Buck Owens, and Emmylou Harris. As for Steve Duncan, Bill Bryson, Jay Dee Maness, and John Jorgenson, each had equally brilliant backgrounds as California musicians and were recognized as such. Be it Bakersfield honky tonk, love songs, or bluegrass, the Desert Rose Band delivered. This release was followed by Pages of Love in 1989 and a greatest-hits package in 1990, A Dozen Roses/Greatest Hits. By 1992, members started leaving the band and the last American release was issued in 1993 on Curb, Life Goes On. Still, Running is the work that listeners will remember with the most affection and longing.
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BIOGRAPHY/AMG
Steve Huey
A contemporary vehicle for country-rock pioneer Chris Hillman (ex-Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers), the Desert Rose Band formed in 1985 with primary songwriter Hillman on lead vocals, guitar, and mandolin. Other members, culled mainly from southern California session players, included banjoist/guitarist Herb Pedersen, guitarist John Jorgenson, steel guitarist Jay Dee Maness, bassist Bill Bryson, and drummer Steve Duncan. Their first single was a 1986 cover of Johnnie & Jack's "Ashes of Love," which climbed into the country Top 30. Their self-titled debut album followed in 1987 and spawned a number one hit in "He's Back and I'm Blue," plus two more Top Tens in "Love Reunited" and "One Step Forward." 1988's Running produced the number one smash "I Still Believe in You," the number two "Summer Wind," and the number three "She Don't Love Nobody." 1990's Pages of Life brought their final Top Ten hits in "Story of Love" and "Start All Over Again." Major personnel turnover followed; Maness was replaced by steel guitarist Tom Brumley, Jorgenson by guitarist Jeff Ross, and Duncan by drummer Tim Grogan. This lineup recorded three albums -- 1991's True Love and two in 1993, Traditional and Life Goes On -- but failed to duplicate the success of the band's first incarnation. After the Desert Rose Band broke up, Hillman and Herb Pedersen continued to work together on a sporadic basis.
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WIKIPEDIA
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