Player (1977) - Player



Player, an American rock band from Los Angeles, achieved significant success with their debut album, highlighted by the chart-topping single "Baby Come Back". The album blends elements of soft rock with melodic pop, characterized by lush harmonies and polished production.

🎵 Tracklist

  1. Come On Out – 3:43

  2. Baby Come Back – 4:15

  3. Goodbye (That's All I Ever Heard) – 3:44

  4. Melanie – 3:39

  5. Every Which Way – 3:34

  6. This Time I'm in It for Love – 4:20

  7. Love Is Where You Find It – 4:00

  8. Movin' Up – 2:50

  9. Cancellation – 4:07

  10. Trying to Write a Hit Song – 4:36

🌟 Band Members

  • Peter Beckett – Guitar, Lead Vocals (on tracks 2, 4, 5, 8, 9), Co-lead Vocals (on tracks 6, 7)

  • J.C. Crowley – Guitar, Lead Vocals (on tracks 1, 3), Co-lead Vocals (on tracks 2, 6, 7), Keyboards, Synthesizers

  • Ronn Moss – Bass, Backing and Lead Vocals (on track 10)

  • John Friesen – Drums, Percussion

📈 Chart Performance

  • "Baby Come Back" topped the Billboard Hot 100 in January 1978 and remained on the charts for 32 weeks.

  • "This Time I'm in It for Love" peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

  • The album itself reached number 26 on the Billboard 200 and spent 22 weeks in the Top 50. 

📝 Reception

Critics praised the album for its smooth production and catchy melodies, epitomizing the soft rock sound of the late 1970s. The band's ability to craft radio-friendly hits with emotional depth contributed to their initial success and enduring legacy in the genre.

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