Felix Cavaliere

• Artist: Felix Cavaliere
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• Release Date: 1974
• Genre: Rock

Review

Two years after the Rascals broke up, leader Felix Cavaliere launched his solo career with this self-titled debut. The good news was that it was a major effort: Cavaliere co-wrote all the songs, and the record was co-produced by Todd Rundgren. Cavaliere had an eclectic ability to mix rock with Latin and soul elements and to sing his songs in a compellingly soulful voice that could be stirring or smooth. The bad news was that the Rascals had been in commercial decline since their popular heyday of 1966-1968, which meant that Cavaliere had the appearance of a has-been. He was unable to overcome this disadvantage, and Felix Cavaliere failed to establish him as a solo star. ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
A High Price to Pay	Felix Cavaliere, Carman Moore	Felix Cavaliere	(3:35)
I Am a Gambler	Felix Cavaliere, Carman Moore	Felix Cavaliere	(3:17)
I've Got a Solution	Felix Cavaliere, Carman Moore	Felix Cavaliere	(2:33)
Everlasting Love	Felix Cavaliere, Carman Moore	Felix Cavaliere	(2:54)
Summer in El Barrio	Felix Cavaliere, Carman Moore	Felix Cavaliere	(3:22)
Long Times Gone	Felix Cavaliere, Carman Moore	Felix Cavaliere	(3:55)
Future Train	Felix Cavaliere, Carman Moore	Felix Cavaliere	(3:03)
Mountain Man	Felix Cavaliere, Carman Moore	Felix Cavaliere	(2:29)
Funky Friday	Felix Cavaliere, Carman Moore	Felix Cavaliere	(3:22)
It's Been a Long Time	Felix Cavaliere, Carman Moore	Felix Cavaliere	(2:48)
I Am Free	Carman Moore	Felix Cavaliere	(6:35)

Credits

Julien Barber (Viola), Kevin Ellman (Drums), Antonio Jiminez Arana (Percussion), Felix Cavaliere (Keyboards), Felix Cavaliere (Vocals), Wayne Andre (Saxophone), Todd Rundgren (Producer), John Seigler (Bass), Antonio Jiminez Arana (Conga), Judy Clay (Vocals), Todd Rundgren (Guitar), John Fausty (Engineer), Selwart Clarke (Viola), Elliott Randall (Guitar), Renelie Stafford (Vocals), Felix Cavaliere (Piano), Randy Brecker (Trumpet), Al Brown & His Tunetoppers (Viola), Felix Cavaliere (Organ), Felix Cavaliere (Producer), Deidre Tuck (Vocals), Kermit Moore (Cello), Noel DaCosta (Violin), Jack Jeffers (Horn (Baritone)), Carman Moore (Musical Consultant), Larry Spencer (Trumpet), Carman Moore (String Arrangements), Kenneth Bichel (Synthesizer), Pablo Rosario (Percussion), Paul Fleisher (Sax (Baritone)), Paul Fleisher (Sax (Alto)), Mervin Bronson (Bass), Allen W. Sanford (Violin), Todd Rundgren (Engineer), Paul Fleisher (Clarinet), Alan Rubin (Trumpet)