Released August 30, 1990 Length 46:26 Release date 30 August 1990 Genres Rock music, Heavy metal | Recorded 1989-90 Artist REO Speedwagon Label Epic/Sony Records | |
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The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken
(1990) Building the Bridge
(1996) Producers Kevin Cronin, Tom Lord-Alge Similar REO Speedwagon albums, Rock music albums | ||
The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken is the thirteenth studio album by REO Speedwagon, and was released in 1990. To date, it's the last REO album to chart, peaking at #129 on the Billboard 200. The song "Love Is a Rock" reached #65 on Billboard's Hot 100, and "Live It Up" reached #6 on Billboard's Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks.
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Following the departure of two long-time members, guitarist and songwriter Gary Richrath and drummer Alan Gratzer, more than half of the songs on this album were written or co-written by keyboardist Jesse Harms. It is also the first album to include guitarist Dave Amato and drummer Bryan Hitt.
Personnel
REO Speedwagon
Songs
1Love Is a Rock5:34
2The Heart Survives4:53
3Live It Up4:01
References
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