Complete List Of Attitudes Albums And Songs

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Attitudes was a rock band from Los Angeles, comprising keyboardist David Foster, guitarist Danny Kortchmar, bassist Paul Stallworth, and drummer Jim Keltner. The band members originally came together while working as session musicians on George Harrison’s album Extra Texture (Read All About It). Following this collaboration, they recorded for Harrison’s Dark Horse record label. The band’s 1976 single “Sweet Summer Music” managed to reach number 94 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking a modest chart success. Additionally, James Taylor’s rendition of their single “Honey Don’t Leave L.A.” peaked at number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1978, further highlighting the band’s influence.

The band’s discography includes two albums: Attitudes released in 1976 and Good News in 1977. They also released several singles during their active years, including “Ain’t Love Enough” / “The Whole World’s Crazy” in 1975, “Honey Don’t Leave L.A.” / “Lend a Hand” and “Sweet Summer Music” / “If We Want To” both in 1976, followed by “Sweet Summer Music” / “Being Here with You” and “In a Stranger’s Arms” / “Good News” in 1977. These releases contributed to their standing as respected musicians within the industry. Despite not achieving major commercial success, Attitudes is remembered for the considerable musical expertise of its members, each of whom continued to have successful careers in the music industry beyond their time with the band.

ATTITUDES STUDIO ALBUMS

Attitudes (1976)

Released: 1976

Attitudes is the debut album by the rock band Attitudes, one of the first bands signed to George Harrison’s Dark Horse label. The group consisted of seasoned session musicians including keyboardist David Foster, drummer Jim Keltner, bassist Paul Stallworth, and guitarist Danny Kortchmar. Recorded at the Record Plant in Los Angeles, California, the album featured a mix of rock, funk, and soul. It didn’t chart highly but is noted for its musical proficiency and the pedigree of its band members.

CD Track Listings:

“Ain’t Love Enough” – 3:22
“Sweet Summer Music” – 3:32
“Being Here with You” – 3:36
“Drink My Water” – 3:30
“Let’s Talk Turkey” – 3:06
“Squank” – 4:21
“Lend a Hand” – 3:12
“Honey Don’t Leave L.A.” – 3:15
“Sweet Roads” – 3:04
“Change” – 3:36

Sweet Summer Music Single

Good News (1977)

Released: 1977

Good News is the second and final studio album by Attitudes, released a year after their debut. Like their first album, it features a blend of rock, funk, and R&B elements, showcasing the group’s tight musicianship and diverse influences. The album was again recorded at the Record Plant in Los Angeles, and while it featured more cohesive songwriting and production, it still failed to make a significant impact on the charts. Despite this, the album is appreciated for its quality and the notable contributions of its members to the music industry.