Trower, Robin – 1977.XX.XX – In City Dreams Sessions – Criteria Studios – Miami, FL – STo 1CD A

Lineup: Robin Trower-guitar, James Dewar-vocals, Rustee Allen-bass, Bill Lordan-drums

Songlist: (51:36)
1. Somebody Calling
2. Sweet Wine of Love
3. Bluebird
4. Smile
5. Little Girl
6. Love’s Gonna Bring You Round
7. Instrumental #1
8. Hold Me
9. Instrumental #2
10. Further on Up The Road #1
11. When That Wild Wind Blows
12. King of the Dance
13. Further on Up the Road #2

After the album “Long Misty Days,” Robin Trower added Rustee Allen on bass to expand the band’s sound. Allen, a very accomplished musician, had previously been in Sly Stone’s band along with Trower drummer extraordinaire Bill Lordan. The addition of Allen definitely gave the band a new, tighter, and funkier sound. The next album, “In City Dreams,” took the band in a whole new direction. This album remains one of Trower’s all-time favorites.

The sessions and demos included here are from the summer of 1977, when the band went to Miami’s Criteria Studios to record “In City Dreams.” None of this material or versions have ever been released officially. Song samples provided (#6 & #13). Enjoy!