1972 Richard Landis – Natural Causes

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Natural Causes is the only solo album from singer/songwriter Richard Landis. It was released in 1972 on Dunhill. The album produced two singles, “A Man Who Sings” and “Natural Causes” which peaked on the adult contemporary charts at 35 and 40 respectively.

Tracks

1  A Woman You Don’t Love (Richard Landis; Joan Meltzer) 03:24
2  Livin’ Like A Gypsy (Richard Landis) 03:04
3  Soft Answers (Richard Landis; Joan Meltzer) 02:07
4  From Champagne To Candied Yams (Richard Landis; Joan Meltzer) 03:47
5  Natural Causes (Richard Landis; Joan Meltzer) 03:30
6  A Man Who Sings (Richard Landis; Joan Meltzer) 03:58
7  Freedom Is The Name Of The Man (Richard Landis; Joan Meltzer) 04:37
8  Better (Richard Landis; Joan Meltzer) 02:29
9  We’re Gonna Make It (Richard Landis) 03:00
10  The Ragged Man (Richard Landis) 04:21

Musicians

BassHarry Max
DrumsBilly Cobham
GuitarJohn Hall
GuitarDavid Spinozza
GuitarJohn Tropea
Pedal Steel GuitarJohn Hall
PianoRichard Landis
HarmonicaHugh McCracken
TrumpetMarky Markowitz
CongasJohnny Pacheco
Background VocalsEileen Gilbert
Background VocalsHilda Harris
Background VocalsArlene Martell
Background VocalsHelene Miles
Background VocalsLinda November
Background VocalsMaeretha Stewart
VocalsRichard Landis

Liner Notes

Arranged By – Charlie Calello
Engineer – Jorgen Jorgensen

Art Direction, Photography – Stanley Moss

Recorded At Mediasound
Copyright Dunhill Records Inc