Pursuit of Happiness

by Beat Farmers

Overview

The final studio album for the Beat Farmers saw a change in the lineup. Second guitarist/vocalist Buddy Blue was replaced by Joey Harris, who had sung on the group's two previous albums. Harris proves to be a more than competent singer and guitarist, and also shares lead vocals with Jerry Raney on some songs. "Ridin'" is one of the finer songs on the record, fitting in easily with the band's country-rock, bar-room style. An excellent Paul Kamanski original titled "Hollywood Hills" opens the album, and it's one of the finest tracks the group ever recorded. Raney comes up with a few good originals such as "King of the World," but the cracks in the foundation are evident. It's an excellent album in the end, but there is evidence of some alienation (in terms of band identity) in the grooves. ~ Matthew Greenwald

Product Details

Release Date:	12/15/2023
Label:	Curb
UPC:	0715187750111
Rank:	49497

Tracks

1. Hollywood Hills
2. Ridin'
3. Dark Light
4. Make It Last
5. Key to the World
6. God Is Here Tonight
7. Big Big Man
8. Elephant Day Parade
9. Rosie
10. Texas
11. Big River

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Beat Farmers   Primary Artist
Country Dick Montana   Drums,Piano,Guitar,Vocals,Accordion
Joyce Rooks   Vocals (Background)
Nicky Hopkins   Piano
Jerry Raney   Harp,Drums,Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (Rhythm)
Rolle Love   Bass,Guitar,Guitar (Bass)
Caren Abrams   Vocals (Background)
Nancy Hopkins   Piano
Joey Harris   Guitar,Vocals,Slide Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm)
Steve Berlin   Saxophone

Technical Credits

Country Dick Montana   Lettering
Eric Carr   Composer
Gene Simmons   Composer
Tommy Steele   Design,Art Direction
Ace Frehley   Composer
Dave Jerden   Producer
Paul Stanley   Composer
Paul Maxon   Photography
Matt Pakucko   Engineer,Second Engineer
Paul Kamanski   Composer
Marguerite Luciani   Coordination
Jerry Raney   Composer
Stephen Collector   Photography
Steve Marshall   Composer
Alan Dockery   Photography
Joey Harris   Composer
Chuck Johnson   Second Engineer,Engineer
Bob Ludwig   Mastering
Johnny Cash   Composer