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Rocks in the Head

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Released
  
1992

Artist
  
Roger Daltrey

Producer
  
Gerard McMahon

Genres
  
Rock music, Hard rock

Length
  
48:04

Release date
  
1992

Label
  
Atlantic Records

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Studio
  
The Hit Factory London, New York

Rocks in the Head (1992)
  
A Celebration The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who (1994)

Similar
  
Roger Daltrey albums, Rock music albums

Rocks in the Head is Roger Daltrey's eighth solo album. The album was released in 1992 on Atlantic Records, and recorded at The Hit Factory.

Contents

Roger Daltrey's co-written songs

Roger Daltrey is credited (along with Gerard McMahon) for co-writing seven of the eleven tracks, including "Times Changed", "You Can't Call It Love", "Love Is", "Blues Man's Road", "Days of Light", "Everything a Heart Could Ever Want", and "Unforgettable Opera".

The notes credit "Musical Direction and Production" to Gerard McMahon, who also performs as a primary backup musician.

Cover photography and design were by Graham Hughes.

Song overview

"Everything a Heart Could Ever Want (Willow)" was written about Daltrey's daughter, who sings backing vocals on the song.

"Days of Light" peaked at No. 6 on the U.S. rock charts.

Personnel

  • Roger Daltrey - Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals
  • Emily Burridge - Cello
  • Ricky Byrd - Guitar, Background vocals
  • Jamie Daltrey - Background vocals
  • Mark Egan - Bass
  • Gregg Gerson - Drums
  • Don Henze - Background vocals
  • Pim Jones - Guitar, Guitar (Acoustic), Slide Guitar, Soloist, Wah Wah Guitar
  • David Katz - Bass, Keyboards, Violin
  • Robert Lamm - Piano
  • Jay Leonhart - Upright bass
  • Jody Linscott - Percussion
  • Gerard McMahon - Guitar, Keyboards, Musical Director, Background vocals
  • Billy Nicholls - Background vocals
  • Thommy Price - Drums
  • Dave Ruffy - Drums
  • Jenny Ruffy - Background vocals
  • Shaun Solomon - Bass
  • Pat Sommers - Background vocals
  • John Van Eps - Keyboards, Programming, Synclavier
  • Vinnie Zumm - Flamenco Guitar, Soloist
  • Songs

    1Who's Gonna Walk on Water4:46
    2Before My Time Is Up5:06
    3Times Changed4:23

    References

    Rocks in the Head Wikipedia