Rick Roberts - Windmills (1972 A&M) torrent

Artist: Rick Roberts
Title Of Album: Windmills
Year Of Release: 1972
Label: A&M
Country: US
Genre: Folk Rock, Country Rock, Pop Rock
Audio codec: FLAC | lossless

Guitarist and singer Rick Roberts' time in the spotlight was rather brief, but he made consistently strong recordings. Following the breakup of the Flying Burrito Brothers in 1972, Roberts made two solo albums for A&M, of which Windmills is the first. Roberts' "In My Own Small Way" was recorded by the Flying Burrito Brothers but wasn't issued in the U.S. prior to the band's demise; this tune leans more toward bluegrass than the rock heard on the rest of the release, and it includes ex-Burrito Bernie Leadon on banjo and harmony vocals. His "Sail Away" is rather long by comparison to most rock ballads at over seven minutes, but this catchy composition doesn't drag at all. His low-key ballad "Jenny's Blues" has minimal accompaniment. The album's supporting cast and guests also include Don Henley, Jackson Browne, Chris Hillman, David Crosby, Al Perkins, and Byron Berline. Although some of this music has appeared on a 1979 compilation, the original LP will likely be difficult to find.

Tracks
1. Deliver Me - 4:55
2. Davy McVie - 3:47
3. In My Own Small Way - 3:00
4. Sail Away - 7:20
5. Two Lovely Women - 4:42
6. In A Dream - 4:12
7. Drunk And Dirty - 3:33
8. Pick Me Up On Your Way Down (Harlan Howard) - 2:56
9. Jenny’s Blues - 3:50

Musicians:
Rick Roberts - Guitar, Lead Vocals, Choir
Bernie Leadon - Banjo, Guitar, Harmony Vocals, Choir
Don Henley - Drums, Harmony Vocals, Choir
Al Perkins - Steel Guitar, Guitar
Chris Hillman - Bass
Randy Meisner - Bass, Choir
Byron Berline - Fiddle
Dallas Taylor - Drums
Joe Lala - Percussion
David Crosby - Harmony Vocals
Jackson Browne - Harmony Vocals
Mother Hen - Piano, Harmony Vocals
Mike Utley - Organ
Marc Benno - Guitar
Leland Sklar - Bass