Right by You
Right by You is an album by American singer-songwriter Stephen Stills, released in 1984. This is his last solo recording released on a major label, and was a critical and commercial failure peaking at number 75 on the US charts.
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| Released | July 30, 1984 | |||
| Studio | Sol Studios, Berkshire, DB Sounds, Miami, Citeria Studios, Miami, Westlake Audio LA | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 37:46 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Producer | Stephen Stills, The Albert Brothers | |||
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Background and Recording
In 1984, Stills re-signed with Atlantic Records to make a solo album, in which Stills embraced the 80s production sounds. Jimmy Page guested on a few tracks. It was recorded at DB Sounds, Miami, Citeria Studios, Miami, Westlake Audio, Los Angeles and Sol Studios, Berkshire, which was Jimmy Page's home studio. A music video was made for the song "Stranger." It involved Stills driving around in a speedboat, which was also pictured on the back cover of the album with Stills and Tony Garcia, the speedboat racing world champion.[2][3]
Release
The album charted at number 75 on the Billboard charts, and three singles were released: "Stranger", "Can't Let Go", and his cover of Neil Young's "Only Love Can Break Your Heart," of which only the first two charted at numbers 81 and 67 respectively.[4]
Stills promoted the album with a performance on Dick Clark's American Bandstand where he asked "people to buy it, so he could go back to the studio, because he enjoys all the new 80s toys (synths/drum machines)." Unfortunately this did not happen.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Stephen Stills except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "50/50" | Joe Lala, Stills | 4:22 |
| 2. | "Stranger" | Stills, Christopher Stills | 2:57 |
| 3. | "Flaming Heart" | Ray Arnott | 3:19 |
| 4. | "Love Again" | 3:47 | |
| 5. | "No Problem" | 4:13 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Can't Let Go" | Joe Esposito, Ali Willis | 4:09 |
| 2. | "Grey to Green" | Stills, James Newton Howard | 3:11 |
| 3. | "Only Love Can Break Your Heart" | Neil Young, additional lyrics Stephen Stills | 3:08 |
| 4. | "No Hiding Place" | Louise Cirtain, Gladys Stacey, A. P. Carter, additional lyrics Stephen Stills | 3:58 |
| 5. | "Right by You" | 5:04 | |
| Total length: | 37:46 | ||
Charts
Album
| Chart (1984) | Peak
position |
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| US Top LPs & Tape (Billboard) | 75 |
| US Cash Box Album Charts | 92 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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| 1984 | "Stranger" | US Billboard Hot 100 | 81 |
| US Cash Box 100 | 63 | ||
| "Can't Let Go" | US Billboard Hot 100 | 67 | |
| US Billboard Adult Contemporary | 17 | ||
| US Cash Box 100 | 77 |
Personnel
- Stephen Stills - Vocals, Guitar (2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10), Bass (3, 4, 5, 8), Drums (1, 2, 4, 5) Keyboards (2, 4, 5, 7), Percussion (1, 2, 4, 5)
- Bernie Leadon - Guitar (3, 9), vocals (9)
- Jimmy Page - Guitar (1, 3, 10)
- Chris Hillman - Mandolin (9), Vocals (9)
- Tony Concepcion - Trumpet (1)
- Al De Gooyer - Trumpet (1)
- John Kricker - Trombone (1)
- Mike Finnigan - Keyboards (1, 2, 5-7, 8), Vocals (1, 2, 4-9) Organ (10)
- Kim Bullard - Keyboards (5, 7)
- Lawrence Dermer - Keyboards (1,2, 4-8) Bass (6)
- Jerry Scheff - Bass (9)
- George "Chocolate" Perry - Bass (1, 2, 5, 7, 10), Guitar (4)
- Joe Galdo - Drums (1-8, 10), Percussion (1, 2, 4, 5)
- Joe Lala - Drums (2, 5), Percussion (1, 2, 5), Percussive Objects (9)
- Graham Nash - Background Vocals (1, 2, 7-9)
- John Sambataro - Background Vocals (1, 2, 4, 6)
- Herb Pedersen - Background Vocals (9), Banjo (9)
Producers
Stephen Stills, Ron Albert, Howard Albert, Steve Alaimo.
The album was dedicated to Felix Pappalardi, Marvin Gaye, Dennis Wilson and JC Agajanian.
References
- Chrispell, J. "Right by You - Stephen Stills | AllMusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved 26 July 2011.
- Right by You - Stephen Stills | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2020-04-18
- Liner Notes of the Album
- "Stephen Stills". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-04-18.