1981 Jim Messina – Messina
(James Melvin) Jim Messina (born December 5, 1947) is an American musician, songwriter, singer, guitarist, recording engineer and record producer. He was a member of folk rock group Buffalo Springfield, a founding member of country rock pioneer Poco, and half of the soft rock duo Loggins and Messina with Kenny Loggins.
In 1981, Jim Messina signed with Warner Bros. Records and recorded and released his second solo effort, Messina, which included folk, rock, latin and light jazz elements. The album featured singer Pauline Wilson, who sang a duet with Messina on “Stay the Night”.
Tracks
| 1 | Money Alone (Jim Messina) | 3:12 |
| 2 | Sweet Love (Jim Messina) | 3:58 |
| 3 | Break The Chain (Jim Messina) | 3:05 |
| 4 | Child Of My Dreams (David Tate, Jim Messina) | 3:25 |
| 5 | Whispering Waters (Alan Thornhill, Jim Messina) | 5:28 |
| 6 | Lovin’ You Every Minute (Jim Messina, Michael Brady) | 2:50 |
| 7 | Stay The Night (Jim Messina) | 6:14 |
| 8 | It’s All Right Here (Jim Messina) | 4:14 |
| 9 | Move Into Your Heart (David Tate, Jim Messina) | 4:12 |
Media
Musicians
| Bass | Michael Brady |
| Drums | Jeffrey Porcaro |
| Guitar | Jim Messina |
| Mandolin | David Grisman |
| Keyboards | Jimmy Studer |
| Organ | Neil Larsen |
| Piano | Victor Feldman |
| Piano | Tom Hensley |
| Sax | Jim Horn |
| Trumpet | Chuck Findley |
| Trumpet | Jerry Hey |
| Percussion | Joe Porcaro |
| Percussion | Victor Feldman |
| Vocals | Pauline Wilson |
| Background Vocals | Michael Brady |
| Background Vocals | Jimmy Studer |
| Background Vocals | Craig Thomas |
| Background Vocals | Jannie Littlepage |
| Background Vocals | Alan Thornhille |
Liner Notes
Producer – Jim Messina
Engineer – Don Murray, James Geddes
Pressed By – Record Service Alsdorf
Mastered At – Strawberry Mastering
Recorded at Santa Barbara Sound Recording,
Lead Vocal Overdubs at Waves Recording Studios in Santa Barbara