Player is the debut album from Los Angeles, California-based rock band Player, released on October 3, 1977 under RSO Records.
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Reception
It was released in 1977 on RSO Records and featured the hit single "Baby Come Back", which was written by guitarist/keyboardist/vocalist J.C. Crowley and guitarist/vocalist Peter Beckett.
"Baby Come Back" peaked at number one in the US and stayed on the charts for a total of 32 weeks. In the UK, it peaked at number 32 and remained on the chart for 7 weeks, the follow-up single "This Time I'm in It for Love" reaching number 10 in the US, staying there for 17 weeks.
Personnel
Player
J.C. Crowley – guitars, lead vocals (1, 2, 3, 6, 7), backing vocals, keyboards, synthesizers
Peter Beckett – guitars, lead vocals (2, 4, 5–9), backing vocals
Ronn Moss – bass, backing vocals, lead vocals (10)
John Friesen – drums
Wayne Cook – keyboards, synthesizers
Reed Kailing – guitars
Jay Lewis – electric & steel guitars, sound effects
Gary Coleman – percussion
Jim Horn – saxophone, flute
Jack White – drums
Michael Omartian – synthesizers
George Budd – sound effects
Maria Newman – string arrangements
Technical
Produced by Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter
Engineered by Jay Lewis, Joe Sidore, Matt Hyde
Remixed by Jay Lewis
Mastered by Brian Gardner at Allen Zentz Studio (Los Angeles, CA)
Direction – Palmer-Roswell & Company
Agency – Headquarters Talent
Art direction – Susan Herr
Design – Tom Nikosey
Photo – Bernie Nagler