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American Flyer (band)

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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. Their self-titled first album is also notable for having been produced by Beatles producer, George Martin.[2]

Members

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Discography

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American Flyer (album)

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American Flyer
Studio album by
American Flyer
Released1976
GenreFolk rock
Length35:53
LabelUnited Artists
ProducerGeorge Martin
American Flyer chronology
American Flyer
(1976)
Spirit of a Woman
(1977)
Singles from American Flyer
  1. "Let Me Down Easy[3]"
    Released: October 8, 1976
  2. "Back In '57[4]"
    Released: 1976
  3. "Light Of Your Love[5]"
    Released: 1976
  4. "Lady Blue Eyes[6]"
    Released: 1976
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[7]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Light of Your Love"Eric Kaz, Craig Fuller2:54
2."Such a Beautiful Feeling"Kaz3:13
3."Back in '57"Steve Katz3:26
4."Lady Blue Eyes"Doug Yule3:14
5."Let Me Down Easy"Kaz, Fuller2:37
6."M"Katz3:51
7."The Woman in Your Heart"Fuller4:12
8."Love Has No Pride"Kaz, Libby Titus3:31
9."Queen of All My Days"Yule2:50
10."Drive Away"Kaz2:31
11."Call Me, Tell Me"Fuller2:36
12."End of a Love Song"Kaz, George Martin0:58

Spirit of a Woman

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Spirit of a Woman
Studio album by
American Flyer
Released1977
GenreFolk rock
Length31:05
LabelUnited Artists
ProducerAmerican Flyer, Ken Friesen
American Flyer chronology
American Flyer
(1976)
Spirit of a Woman
(1977)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[8]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Spirit of a Woman"Eric Kaz, Craig Fuller2:32
2."Gamblin' Man"Kaz3:57
3."My Love Comes Alive"Kaz2:39
4."Victoria"Steve Katz3:18
5."Dear Carmen"Kaz, Fuller4:08
6."I'm Blowin' Away"Kaz2:33
7."Flyer"Doug Yule4:23
8."The Good Years"Katz4:17
9."Keep On Tryin'"Kaz3:18

References

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  1. ^ American Flyer at AllMusic
  2. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 77. ISBN 0-85112-939-0.
  3. ^ "American Flyer - Let Me Down Easy". 45cat.com. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  4. ^ "American Flyer - Back In '57". 45cat.com. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  5. ^ "American Flyer - Light Of Your Love". 45cat.com. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  6. ^ "American Flyer – Lady Blue Eyes / Light Of Your Love (1976, Vinyl)". Discogs.com. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  7. ^ American Flyer at AllMusic
  8. ^ American Flyer at AllMusic