Fundamental Roll/Not Shy

• Artist: Walter Egan
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• Release Date: January 04, 2005
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Rock

Review

Walter Egan's big hit, "Magnet & Steel," was issued on his Not Shy album in 1978, his sophomore effort. It was the only chart score he ever had. That said, this two-fer reissue of Egan's first two offerings is a solid chapter in the California pop/rock canon of the 1970s. History is kind in its view here, because Egan's own songwriting is top-notch, and having Lindsey Buckingham as a producer -- with backing vocals from Stevie Nicks on both albums -- couldn't hurt either, since this was Mac's prime era. These are solid outings, the groove quotient is high, the vibes are warm and sunny, and the attitude is perfect -- with a fine balance between sweetness and swagger. Other standouts include "She's So Tough," "Surfin' & Drivin'" (with Dean Torrence from Jan & Dean), and "When I Get My Wheels." ~ Thom Jurek, All Music Guide

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Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Only the Lucky		Walter Egan	(3:02)
Won't You Say You Will		Walter Egan	(4:08)
Waitin'		Walter Egan	(3:43)
Feel So Good		Walter Egan	(4:30)
Yes I Guess I Am		Walter Egan	(4:12)
When I Get My Wheels		Walter Egan	(3:09)
Where's the Party?		Walter Egan	(3:09)
She's So Tough		Walter Egan	(3:30)
Tunnel o' Love		Walter Egan	(3:53)
I'd Rather Have Fun		Walter Egan	(3:41)
Surfin' & Drivin'	John Zambetti	Walter Egan	(3:19)
Sweet South Breeze	Walter Egan	Walter Egan	(2:54)
Magnet & Steel	Walter Egan	Walter Egan	(3:24)
Finally Find a Girlfriend	Walter Egan	Walter Egan	(3:24)
The Blonde in the Blue T-Bird	Walter Egan	Walter Egan	(3:16)
Star in the Dust	Walter Egan	Walter Egan	(4:57)
I Wannit	Walter Egan	Walter Egan	(3:09)
Make It Alone	Walter Egan	Walter Egan	(3:01)
Unloved	Walter Egan	Walter Egan	(3:38)
Just the Wanting	Walter Egan	Walter Egan	(3:24)
Hot Summer Nights	Walter Egan	Walter Egan	(4:10)