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Phoenix

 
Album Review: Phoenix

  • Artist: Dan Fogelberg
  • Rating: StarStarStarStarHalf Star
  • Release Date: 1980
  • Total Time: 42:56
  • Type: Lyrics are included with the album
  • Genre: Rock

Review

His first solo album since 1977's Netherlands, Phoenix was a fine effort but one that didn't add any new twists to Fogelberg's ever-expanding vision apparent up till then on one album after another. The album paled somewhat in comparison to Fogelberg's previous efforts and didn't do much to expand his audience. On the other hand, it certainly didn't dissuade many from continuing to support him through buying his records and seeing him play live, both of which contributed to his receiving extensive airplay. "Longer" is perhaps the best track on the album and quickly became a live favorite. The title cut proved again that Fogelberg could rock, and as punk and new wave began creeping into the mainstream, Fogelberg appeared to be one artist who would not fade away as tastes changed. ~ Steve Matteo, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Tullamore Dew Dan Fogelberg Dan Fogelberg (1:16)
Phoenix (Lyrics) Dan Fogelberg Dan Fogelberg (7:06)
Gypsy Wind (Lyrics) Dan Fogelberg Dan Fogelberg (3:59)
The Last to Know Dan Fogelberg Dan Fogelberg (3:11)
Face the Fire (Lyrics) Dan Fogelberg Dan Fogelberg (5:39)
Wishing on the Moon (Lyrics) Dan Fogelberg Dan Fogelberg (4:32)
Heart Hotels (Lyrics) Dan Fogelberg Dan Fogelberg (4:15)
Longer (Lyrics) Dan Fogelberg Dan Fogelberg (3:15)
Beggar's Game (Lyrics) Dan Fogelberg Dan Fogelberg (5:00)
Along the Road (Lyrics) Dan Fogelberg Dan Fogelberg (4:34)

Credits

Glen Spreen (Orchestral Arrangements), Marty Lewis (Mixing), Jerry Hey (Soloist), Marty Lewis (Percussion), Dan Fogelberg (Piano), Dan Fogelberg (Guitar (Electric)), Norbert Putnam (Bass), Paul Harris (Keyboards), Dan Fogelberg (Vocals), Marty Lewis (Producer), Dan Fogelberg (Keyboards), Marty Lewis (Engineer), Gayle LaVant (Harp), Jody Linscott (Conga), Kenneth A. Buttrey (Percussion), Glenn Meadows (Mastering), Dan Fogelberg (Pedal Steel), Glen Spreen (Arranger), Dan Fogelberg (Guitar), Dan Fogelberg (Vocals (Background)), Andy Newmark (Drums), Russ Kunkel (Conga), Paul Harris (Piano), Dan Fogelberg (Bass), Andy Katz (Photography), Mike Utley (Keyboards), Dan Fogelberg (Slide Guitar), Dan Fogelberg (Prophet Synthesizer), Sid Sharp (Concert Master), Jerry Hey (Horn), Michiko Suzuki (Liner Notes), Gayle Levant (Harp), Mike Utley (Organ), Dan Fogelberg (Piano (Electric)), Russ Kunkel (Drums), Jeff Guercio (Engineer), Dan Fogelberg (Guitar (Acoustic)), Tom Scott (Saxophone), Tom Scott (Lyricon), Kenneth A. Buttrey (Drums), Dan Fogelberg (Orchestral Arrangements), Dan Gogelberg (Producer), Jerry Hey (Flugelhorn), Dan Fogelberg (Percussion), Jody Linscott (Conductor), Marty Lewis (Tambourine), Dan Fogelberg (Artwork), Dan Fogelberg (Producer), Dan Fogelberg (Bells), Tom Scott (Soloist), Dan Fogelberg (Prophet 5), Norbert Putnam (Producer)
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Phoenix
Studio album by Dan Fogelberg
Released November 1979
Recorded November 1978 - October 1979
Genre Soft rock
Length 42:56
Label Full Moon/Epic
Producer Dan Fogelberg, Marty Lewis, Norbert Putnam
Professional reviews
Dan Fogelberg chronology
Twin Sons of Different Mothers
(1978)
Phoenix
(1980)
The Innocent Age
(1981)

Phoenix is the sixth album by American singer/songwriter Dan Fogelberg, released in 1979 (see 1980 in music).

Contents

Track listing

All songs written by Dan Fogelberg.

  1. "Tullamore Dew" – 1:16
  2. "Phoenix" – 7:06
  3. "Gypsy Wind" – 3:59
  4. "The Last to Know" – 3:11
  5. "Face the Fire" – 5:39
  6. "Wishing on the Moon" – 4:32
  7. "Heart Hotels" – 4:15
  8. "Longer" – 3:15
  9. "Beggar's Game" – 5:00
  10. "Along the Road" – 4:34

Personnel

Production

  • Producers: Dan Fogelberg, Marty Lewis, Norbert Putnam
  • Engineers: Jeff Guercio, Marty Lewis
  • Arranger: Glen Spreen

Charts

Album

Year Chart Position
1980 US Billboard Pop Albums 3
1980 UK Albums Chart 42

Singles - Billboard (North America)

Year Single Chart Position
1980 "Longer" Pop Singles 2
1980 "Longer" Adult Contemporary 1
1980 "Heart Hotels" Pop Singles 21
1980 "Heart Hotels" Adult Contemporary 3

 
 

 

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