Album
Ridin' The Storm Out
1973 · Rock
10 collectors on Gatefold own this
Ridin' The Storm Out is a Rock album by R.E.O. Speedwagon, originally released in 1973. On Gatefold: 28 pressings tracked, owned by 10 collectors.
About
Ridin' the Storm Out is the third studio album by REO Speedwagon, released in 1973. It peaked at number 171 on the Billboard 200 chart in 1981, and reaching platinum status in 1989. It was the first album to feature Mike Murphy on vocals. The sessions started out with Kevin Cronin, but he left the band before the album was finished, due to creative differences. The title track would later become a hit for the band on their live album, after Cronin had returned to the band. Cronin's original version of "Son of a Poor Man" is featured on the compilation albums A Decade of Rock and Roll: 1970-1980, and The Essential REO Speedwagon. "Son of a Poor Man" and "Ridin' the Storm Out" were featured on the live album Live: You Get What You Play For. The studio version of "Ridin' the Storm Out" with Cronin on vocals was released on the compilation Box Set Series in 2014, and is also available as a downloadable track in the music video game Rock Band. The song refers to the band being stuck in a harsh winter blizzard after a show in Boulder, Colorado at a bar called Tulagi's (now closed).
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Ridin' The Storm Out4:10
- A2Whiskey Night4:42
- A3Oh Woman2:48
- A4Find My Fortune2:53
- A5Open Up3:30
Side B
- B1Movin'3:17
- B2Son Of A Poor Man3:47
- B3Start A New Life3:48
- B4It's Everywhere3:42
- B5Without Expression3:53
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Classic Rock
- crunchy
- driving
- heartland
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
1st issue with KE prefix ($5.98 list price) and ORANGE Epic labels.
Lightly textured cover with matte/uncoated finish
Inner sleeve includes lyrics and band logo
Later pressing from the mid-70s have a PE prefix, such as Ridin' The Storm Out (US) (opens in a new tab)
Pressings issued after 1978 have blue labels, such as Ridin' The Storm Out (US) (opens in a new tab)
This release has a single pressing ring @ 69mm.
The "SXT" etched in runouts denotes that
Had pressed this release. It also means that
Had performed the 'mastering' (i.e. 'plating') of the metal parts.
The logo stamped into runouts denote that
They had performed the 'mastering' (i.e. 'lacquer cut'), for this release.
The "o" stamped in runouts denote that had performed the 'mastering'
(i.e. 'produced stampers'), for the pressing of this release.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Alan GratzerDRUMS
- Carolyn WillisVOCALS
- Gary RichrathGUITAR LEAD VOCALS
- Gene EstesPERCUSSION
- Gloria JonesVOCALS
- Gregg PhilbinBASS
- Guille GarciaPERCUSSION
- Mike MurphyVOCALS
- Neal DoughtyKEYBOARDS, SYNTHESIZER
- Oma DrakeVOCALS
- Joe WalshSLIDE GUITAR
10 collectors on Gatefold own this · 28 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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