Never Been Any Reason
"Never Been Any Reason" is the debut single by Head East from their debut album Flat as a Pancake. It was composed by the band's guitarist, Mike Somerville. It is often considered Head East's signature song,[1] peaking at number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100, and continues to be played on classic rock radio stations in the US a generation after it was recorded.
"Never Been Any Reason" | |
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Single by Head East | |
from the album Flat as a Pancake | |
Released | 1975 |
Recorded | 1974 |
Genre | Hard rock |
Length | 5:11 (album version) 3:25 (single version) |
Label | Pyramid Records A&M Records |
Songwriter(s) | Mike Somerville |
Producer(s) | Head East |
The song features keyboardist Roger Boyd's double-tracked Minimoog solos throughout the song. Asked about the solos via the band's official website, Boyd said they were created due to an accident during mixing:
- "It is two Minimoogs. Back in those days we did not have computerized mixing and had to mix "on the fly;" we forgot to mute one of the moog solos and when it went by we thought WOW! so we decided to go back and record the second part to match/compliment [sic] the primary solo part."[2]
Lead vocals are alternated between drummer Steve Huston singing the first two lines of the verses and lead vocalist John Schlitt on the remainder of the song.[3] Both the last line of each verse and the choruses feature multi-part vocal harmonies sung by all the members of the band.
The song was featured in the 1993 film Dazed and Confused, and later in the 2005 film Sahara.
References
- "Flat as a Pancake - Head East | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic.
- "Minimoog solo on Head East's "Never Been Any Reason"". Forums.musicplayer.com.
- "Frequently Asked Questions- Official Web Site". Head-east.com.