When I'm a Rock 'n' Roll Star
When I'm a Rock 'n' Roll Star | ||||
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Released | 1996 | |||
Label | Razor and Tie Records | |||
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When I'm a Rock 'n' Roll Star is an album by David Cassidy. Released on Razor and Tie Records in 1996 as RE 2117–2, it is a compilation of songs drawn from his three RCA Records albums recorded in 1975 and 1976: The Higher They Climb The Harder They Fall (1975), Home Is Where the Heart Is (1976), and Gettin' It in the Streets (1976).
The opening dozen tracks feature a mix of material from the 1975 and 1976 albums, the final three tracks are drawn from Gettin' It in the Street. Most of the material is self-composed, mainly with others. Singers, musicians and co-composers include; Beach Boy Carl Wilson. Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell of the band America and noted West Coast session players of the period including guitarist Bill House and bassist .
"Tomorrow" is a cover of Paul McCartney, a track from the 1971 Wings LP Wild Life. Cassidy's version became a Top 10 hit in South Africa in 1976.[1]
Track listing[]
- "Get It Up for Love"
- "Damned If This Ain't Love"
- "January"
- "Darlin'"
- "When I'm a Rock 'n' Roll Star"
- "I Write the Songs"
- "Common Thief"
- "On Fire"
- "Tomorrow"
- "Fix of Your Love"
- "Breakin' Down Again"
- "Take This Heart"
- "Gettin' It in the Street"
- "Cruise to Harlem"
- "I'll Have to Go Away (Saying Goodbye)"
References[]
- ^ "SA Charts 1965–March 1989". Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- David Cassidy albums
- 1996 compilation albums
- 1990s compilation album stubs
- 1990s pop album stubs