Nightwatch (album)
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Nightwatch is the second solo album from Kenny Loggins
, released in 1978 (see 1978 in music
). The album is Loggins' highest charting album on the Billboard 200
to date, reaching number 7.
It features the hit single "Whenever I Call You Friend" featuring Fleetwood Mac
's Stevie Nicks
(co- written with Melissa Manchester
), which peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100
, as well as the first recorded version of the Doobie Brothers classic "What a Fool Believes
".
Most of the artists on this album represent Loggins' original band from 1977 to 1980.
Kenny Loggins
During the next decade, Loggins recorded so many successful songs for film soundtracks that he was referred to as, King of the Movie Soundtrack.He began with "I'm Alright" , "Mr. Night", and "Lead the Way" from Caddyshack...
, released in 1978 (see 1978 in music
1978 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1978.-January–April:*January 14 – The Sex Pistols play their final show at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom....
). The album is Loggins' highest charting album on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
to date, reaching number 7.
It features the hit single "Whenever I Call You Friend" featuring Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac are a British–American rock band formed in 1967 in London.The only original member present in the band is its eponymous drummer, Mick Fleetwood...
's Stevie Nicks
Stevie Nicks
Stephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 140 million albums...
(co- written with Melissa Manchester
Melissa Manchester
Melissa Manchester is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Beginning in the 1970s, she has recorded generally in the adult contemporary genre. She has also appeared as an actress on television, in films, and on stage....
), which peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, as well as the first recorded version of the Doobie Brothers classic "What a Fool Believes
What a Fool Believes
"What a Fool Believes" is a song written by Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins. The best-known version was recorded by The Doobie Brothers for their 1978 album Minute by Minute. The single reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 14, 1979, remaining in that position for one week...
".
Most of the artists on this album represent Loggins' original band from 1977 to 1980.
Side One
- "Night Watch" − 7:49 (Loggins, Eva Ein, Max Groenenthal)
- "Easy Driver" − 3:33
- "Down 'N' Dirty" − 4:42 (Loggins, Brian Mann)
- "Down in the Boondocks" − 4:20 (Joe SouthJoe SouthJoe South is a multi-talented American singer-songwriter and guitarist.-Career:...
)
Side Two
- "Whenever I Call You 'Friend'" − 3:57 (Loggins, Melissa ManchesterMelissa ManchesterMelissa Manchester is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Beginning in the 1970s, she has recorded generally in the adult contemporary genre. She has also appeared as an actress on television, in films, and on stage....
) (Duet with Stevie NicksStevie NicksStephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 140 million albums...
) - "Wait a Little While" − 3:55 (Loggins, Eva Ein)
- "What a Fool BelievesWhat a Fool Believes"What a Fool Believes" is a song written by Michael McDonald and Kenny Loggins. The best-known version was recorded by The Doobie Brothers for their 1978 album Minute by Minute. The single reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 14, 1979, remaining in that position for one week...
" − 3:37 (Loggins, Michael McDonaldMichael McDonald (singer)Michael McDonald is a five-time Grammy Award winning American singer and songwriter. McDonald is known for a soulful baritone singing style and a multi-octave range. He began his career singing back-up vocals with Steely Dan...
) - "Somebody Knows" − 3:34
- "Angelique" − 5:53
Personnel
- Kenny LogginsKenny LogginsDuring the next decade, Loggins recorded so many successful songs for film soundtracks that he was referred to as, King of the Movie Soundtrack.He began with "I'm Alright" , "Mr. Night", and "Lead the Way" from Caddyshack...
listed as "Ken Loggins" - vocals and guitar - Michael Hamliton - guitar
- George Hawkins - bass, vocals
- Brian Mann - keyboards
- Tris ImbodenTris ImbodenTris Imboden is the current drummer with Chicago. He replaced their original drummer Danny Seraphine following his dismissal in 1990. Prior to joining Chicago, as well as during his tenure with the band, Imboden has had a career as a studio session player...
- drums - Jon Clarke - woodwinds, saxophone
- Vince Denham - woodwinds, saxophone
- Bob JamesBob James (musician)Robert McElhiney James is a jazz keyboardist, arranger and producer.-Biography:During the 1970s, Bob James played a major role in establishing the smooth jazz genre. "Angela", the instrumental theme from the sitcom Taxi, is probably Bob James' most well-known work to date...
- backing vocals