American Flyer (band)
American Flyer was an American folk rock supergroup.
American Flyer formed in 1976 and released two successful albums on United Artists before disbanding in 1978.[1] They also charted one minor hit, "Let Me Down Easy", which hit No. 80 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1976.[2] Their self-titled first album is also notable for having been produced by Beatles producer George Martin.
Members
- Craig Fuller (of Pure Prairie League)
- Eric Kaz (of Blues Magoos)
- Steve Katz (of Blood, Sweat & Tears)
- Doug Yule (of Velvet Underground)
Discography
American Flyer (album)
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| Studio album by American Flyer | ||||
| Released | 1976 | |||
| Genre | Folk rock | |||
| Length | 35:53 | |||
| Label | United Artists | |||
| Producer | George Martin | |||
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| Singles from American Flyer | ||||
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [7] |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Light of Your Love" | Eric Kaz, Craig Fuller | 2:54 |
| 2. | "Such a Beautiful Feeling" | Kaz | 3:13 |
| 3. | "Back in '57" | Steve Katz | 3:26 |
| 4. | "Lady Blue Eyes" | Doug Yule | 3:14 |
| 5. | "Let Me Down Easy" | Kaz, Fuller | 2:37 |
| 6. | "M" | Katz | 3:51 |
| 7. | "The Woman in Your Heart" | Fuller | 4:12 |
| 8. | "Love Has No Pride" | Kaz, Libby Titus | 3:31 |
| 9. | "Queen of All My Days" | Yule | 2:50 |
| 10. | "Drive Away" | Kaz | 2:31 |
| 11. | "Call Me, Tell Me" | Fuller | 2:36 |
| 12. | "End of a Love Song" | Kaz, George Martin | 0:58 |
- Reached No. 87 on the Billboard Album charts.[8]
Spirit of a Woman
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| Studio album by American Flyer | ||||
| Released | 1977 | |||
| Genre | Folk rock | |||
| Length | 31:05 | |||
| Label | United Artists | |||
| Producer | American Flyer, Ken Friesen | |||
| American Flyer chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |  [9] |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Spirit of a Woman" | Eric Kaz, Craig Fuller | 2:32 |
| 2. | "Gamblin' Man" | Kaz | 3:57 |
| 3. | "My Love Comes Alive" | Kaz | 2:39 |
| 4. | "Victoria" | Steve Katz | 3:18 |
| 5. | "Dear Carmen" | Kaz, Fuller | 4:08 |
| 6. | "I'm Blowin' Away" | Kaz | 2:33 |
| 7. | "Flyer" | Doug Yule | 4:23 |
| 8. | "The Good Years" | Katz | 4:17 |
| 9. | "Keep On Tryin'" | Kaz | 3:18 |
- Reached No. 171 on the Billboard Album charts.[8]
References
- American Flyer at Allmusic
- Billboard Singles, Allmusic.com
- http://www.45cat.com/record/up36176
- http://www.45cat.com/record/uaxw916y
- http://www.45cat.com/record/5c00698666
- https://www.discogs.com/American-Flyer-Lady-Blue-Eyes-Light-Of-Your-Love/release/4019904
- American Flyer at AllMusic
- Billboard, Allmusic.com
- American Flyer at AllMusic
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