After leaving Poco in 1974 and the country rocksupergroupSouther-Hillman-Furay Band, Furay released his first solo album which reflected Furay's newfound Christian beliefs. He formed The Richie Furay Band with Jay Truax, John Mehler, and Tom Stipe.[1] To support the release of this album Furay formed an alliance with David Geffen and Asylum Records. Furay assured Geffen that his album would be Christian influenced but would not be an attempt to preach his newfound beliefs. After two tours and two more releases on the Asylum label during the late 1970s, he left the music business and became a minister.
In his review for AllMusic, Brett Hartenbach praised the album, writing that it "expands on Furay's newfound faith, although without the usual ham-fisted rhetoric of a recent convert. The songs here are more about looking inward than they are about proselytizing. Musically, Furay continues his gradual move away from the country-rock leanings of his past, moving closer to a somewhat slicker, more pop-oriented rock sound." Hartenbach criticized the production of Michael Omartian, calling it often intrusive: "...some otherwise decent songs such as "Mighty Maker" and "Over and Over" suffer, sounding rather silly beneath his heavy-handed strings and bloated synths." He summarizes the album as "a strong personal statement."[1]
Reissuesedit
I've Got a Reason was reissued on Myrrh Records in 1981.
I've Got a Reason was reissued on CD by the Wounded Bird label in 2003.
Track listingedit
All songs by Richie Furay unless otherwise noted
"Look at the Sun" (Richie Furay, Tom Stipe) – 5:07
^ abcHartenbach, Brett. "I've Got a Reason > Review". Allmusic. Retrieved December 14, 2010.
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reason, debut, solo, album, american, singer, songwriter, richie, furay, released, 1976, studio, album, richie, furayreleased1976genrepop, rock, country, rocklabelasylumproducermichael, omartian, bill, schneerichie, furay, chronology, 1976, dance, little, ligh. I ve Got a Reason is the debut solo album by American singer songwriter Richie Furay released in 1976 I ve Got a ReasonStudio album by Richie FurayReleased1976GenrePop rock country rockLabelAsylumProducerMichael Omartian Bill SchneeRichie Furay chronologyI ve Got a Reason 1976 Dance a Little Light 1978 Contents 1 History 2 Reception 3 Reissues 4 Track listing 5 Personnel 6 Chart positions 7 ReferencesHistory editAfter leaving Poco in 1974 and the country rock supergroup Souther Hillman Furay Band Furay released his first solo album which reflected Furay s newfound Christian beliefs He formed The Richie Furay Band with Jay Truax John Mehler and Tom Stipe 1 To support the release of this album Furay formed an alliance with David Geffen and Asylum Records Furay assured Geffen that his album would be Christian influenced but would not be an attempt to preach his newfound beliefs After two tours and two more releases on the Asylum label during the late 1970s he left the music business and became a minister Reception editProfessional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingAllMusic nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 1 In his review for AllMusic Brett Hartenbach praised the album writing that it expands on Furay s newfound faith although without the usual ham fisted rhetoric of a recent convert The songs here are more about looking inward than they are about proselytizing Musically Furay continues his gradual move away from the country rock leanings of his past moving closer to a somewhat slicker more pop oriented rock sound Hartenbach criticized the production of Michael Omartian calling it often intrusive some otherwise decent songs such as Mighty Maker and Over and Over suffer sounding rather silly beneath his heavy handed strings and bloated synths He summarizes the album as a strong personal statement 1 Reissues editI ve Got a Reason was reissued on Myrrh Records in 1981 I ve Got a Reason was reissued on CD by the Wounded Bird label in 2003 Track listing editAll songs by Richie Furay unless otherwise noted Look at the Sun Richie Furay Tom Stipe 5 07 We ll See 3 02 Starlight Furay Stipe 3 40 Gettin Through Furay Stipe 2 59 I ve Got a Reason 4 07 Mighty Maker 3 54 You re the One I Love 3 41 Still Rolling Stones 3 55 Over and Over Again Furay Stipe 7 08Personnel editRichie Furay vocals guitar John Mehler drums Alex McDougall percussion Tom Stipe keyboards Steve Cropper guitar Don Gerber banjo Michael Omartian keyboards percussion background vocals Stormie Omartian background vocals Al Perkins guitar Jay Truax bass background vocals Myrna Matthews background vocals Ann White background vocals Carolyn Willis background vocalsProduction notes Michael Omartian producer Bill Schnee producerChart positions editYear Chart Position1976 Billboard Pop albums 130References edit a b c Hartenbach Brett I ve Got a Reason gt Review Allmusic Retrieved December 14 2010 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title I 27ve Got a Reason amp oldid 1200360824, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
