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1976 compilation album by Loggins and Messina
The Best of Friends is a compilation album (9th release) by singer-songwriter duo
Loggins and Messina , released in late 1976.
It consists of 10 of their most popular and best loved songs in what is essentially a "greatest hits" LP.
The CD release featured the same tracks as the original 1976 LP; "Angry Eyes" is still the shorter version and no additional tracks were added to fill the CD to the 80-minute limit.
Track listing
Side One
"Angry Eyes" (
Kenny Loggins ,
Jim Messina ) – 2:23
"Be Free" (Messina) – 6:57
"Vahevala" (Daniel Loggins, Dann Lottermoser) – 4:45
"Peace of Mind" (Messina) – 4:04
"My Music" (Loggins, Messina) – 3:03
Side Two
"Thinking of You" (Messina) – 2:18
"House at Pooh Corner" (Loggins) – 4:20
"Watching the River Run" (Loggins, Messina) – 3:25
"
Danny's Song " (Loggins) – 4:14
"
Your Mama Don't Dance " (Loggins, Messina) – 2:47
Personnel
Kenny Loggins – vocals, background vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, harmonica
Jim Messina – vocals, background vocals, lead guitar, acoustic guitar, mandolin, dobro
Merel Bregante – drums, backing vocals
Jon Clarke – flute, oboe, recorder, baritone, soprano & tenor saxophones, steel drum
Victor Feldman – percussion
Al Garth – fiddle, recorder, alto & tenor saxophones, steel drum
Milt Holland – percussion
Michael Omartian – organ, piano, keyboards, clavinet, concertina, steel drum
David Paich – keyboards
Larry Sims – bass, vocals, backing vocals
Production
Producer: Jim Messina
Engineers: Alex Kazanegras, John Fiore
Photography:
Annie Leibovitz
Design: Ken Anderson
Liner notes: Kenny Loggins, Jim Messina
Charts
References
Studio albums Live albums Compilation albums Singles Other songs