First (David Gates album)

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First
Davidgatesfirst.jpg
Studio album by
David Gates
Released1973
StudioElektra Sound Recorders, Los Angeles, California
GenreSoft rock
LabelElektra[1]
ProducerDavid Gates[2]
David Gates chronology
First
(1973) 		Never Let Her Go
(1975)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic2/5 stars[3]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music2/5 stars[4]
The New Rolling Stone Record Guide2/5 stars[5]

First is the debut solo album by David Gates, released in 1973.[2]

Musicians who appear on the album include Larry Knechtel, Mike Botts, Jimmy Getzoff, Jim Gordon, Jim Horn, John Guerin, Larry Carlton, Louie Shelton, and Russ Kunkel.

Critical reception[]

The New Rolling Stone Record Guide wrote: "Above all, Gates displays a concern for lyrics and melody (indeed, for song structure) that is nothing if not admirable and praiseworthy. But he can also be totally insipid: side two of First is an emotional wasteland."[5]

Track listing[]

All tracks composed and arranged by David Gates.

  1. "Sail Around the World"
  2. "Sunday Rider"
  3. "Soap (I Use The)"
  4. "Suite: Clouds, Rain"
  5. "Help Is on the Way"
  6. "Ann"
  7. "Do You Believe He's Comin'"
  8. "Sight and Sound"
  9. "Lorilee"

Personnel[]

References[]

  1. ^ Houghton, Mick (September 10, 2010). Becoming Elektra: The True Story of Jac Holzman's Visionary Record Label. Jawbone Press. ISBN 9781906002299 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "David Gates | San Diego Reader". www.sandiegoreader.com.
  3. ^ "First - David Gates | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  4. ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Volume 3: MUZE. p. 693.CS1 maint: location (link)
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b The New Rolling Stone Record Guide. Random House. 1983. p. 193.


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