Head East is American hard rock band Head East

Head East

Head East is an American hard rock band originally from South Central Illinois. The band was formed by vocalist John Schlitt, guitarist Mike Somerville, keyboardist Roger Boyd, bassist Dan Birney, and drummer Steve Huston. They met and formed the band while studying at the University of Illinois,...

's fourth studio album. It was released in 1978 on A&M Records, and contains their cover of Russ Ballard

Russ Ballard

Russell Glyn Ballard is an English singer, songwriter and musician.-Career:Ballard was initially a guitarist with Buster Meikle & The Day Breakers in 1961, together with Roy Ballard, Russ's older brother on piano and Bob Henrit on drums...

's "Since You Been Gone," which, chart-wise, became their most successful single when it reached #46 on the Hot 100. The album became their first to crack the Top 100 of Billboard's Pop Chart

Billboard 200

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, peaking at #78. This album was re-released on CD as a double-album with the previous album Gettin' Lucky

Gettin' Lucky

The album Gettin' Lucky by Head East was released in 1977 on A&M Records. Along with Flat as a Pancake and Head East Live!, it is one of their most renowned releases...

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Tracklisting

1. Open Up the Door
2. Man I Wanna Be (Somerville)
3. Nothing To Lose
4. Since You've Been Gone (Ballard)
5. Pictures
6. Get Up & Enjoy Yourself
7. I'm Feelin' Fine (Boyd)
8. Dance Away Lover
9. Elijah