Richie Furay
One of the "Poco" guys .....
Richie Furay started his musical career playing folk clubs as a solo artist in the 1960s, as well as with bands like the Monks and the Au Go Go Singers (which included Stephen Stills in the lineup).
After meeting Neil Young they formed Buffalo Springfield with Bruce Palmer and Dewey Martin. The band cut its first album, Buffalo Springfield, in 1967; it included the single "For What It's Worth." Buffalo Springfield recorded two more albums — Buffalo Springfield Again and Last Time Around — before disbanding in 1968. Furay and Jim Messina (who had replaced Palmer in the Springfield) formed a new band, Poco, with steel guitar player Rusty Young, George Grantham (ex-Boenzee Cryque), and Randy Meisner (ex-Poor).
Poco recorded its first album, Pickin' Up the Pieces, and Meisner quit soon afterward. The band continued as a quartet, building a reputation at the Troubadour. Timothy B. Schmit was added as their second album, Poco, was released. After Poco's third album, Deliverin, Messina quit and was replaced by Paul Cotton (ex-Illinois Speed Press).
Poco went on to cut albums such as From the Inside, A Good Feeling to Know, and Crazy Eyes before Furay left. At David Geffen's request, Furay formed the Souther Hillman Furay Band with Chris Hillman (ex-Byrds) and J.D. Souther. The band split after two unsuccessful albums in 1974 and 1975.
Furay then converted to Christianity and formed The Richie Furay Band, a Christian group featuring Jay Truax, John Mehler (ex-Love Song), and Tom Stipe. After two albums — Dance a Little Light and I Still Have Dreams — the band recorded Seasons of Change for Myrrh Records, Furay's first album for a Christian label.
Furay became a minister in Colorado and continued singing and recording. He rejoined Poco in 1990 for their comeback album, Legacy, which included the hit single "Call It Love." In 1997, Furay recorded his fifth solo album, In My Father's House, for the Christian Calvary Chapel label.
Words from the allmusic.com site.
Richie Furay -
I´ve Got A Reason
"On his own"
The Tracks are: Look At The Sun, We´ll See, Starlight, Gettin´Through, I´ve Got A Reason, Mightly Maker, You´re The One I Love, Still Rolling Stones & Over And Over Again.
Musicians on the I´ve Got A Reason album: Richie Furay, Tom Stipe, Jay Traux, John Mehler, Steve Cropper, Michael Omartian, Al Perkins, Al MacDougall, Don Gerber, Bill Schnee, Stormie Omartian, Ann White, Myrna Matthews & Carolyn Willis.
Available from Asylum Records/Original release year: 1976
Richie Furay -
Dance A Little Light
"Lets dance"
The Tracks are: It´s Your Love, Your Friends, Ooh Dreamer, Yesterday´s Gone, Someone Who Cares, Dance A Little Light, The Magic Moment, Bittersweet Love, You Better Believe It & Stand Your Guard.
Musicians on the Dance A Little Light album: Richie Furay, Billy Batstone, Virgil Beckham, Gabriel Katona, John Mehler, David Diggs, George Poole, Jim Horn, Jim Coile, Jack Redman, Chuck Findlay, Steve Madaio, Timothy B. Schmit, Victor Feldman, David Cassidy, Jim Mason, Jim Messina, Tom Kubis, Ed Cobb, Alex MacDougall, Chris Hillman, George Grantham, Al Perkins & Rusty Young.
Available from Asylum Records/Original release year: 1978
Richie Furay -
I Still Have Dreams
"Still dreaming"
The Tracks are: Oooh Child, Lonely Too Long, Island Love, Come On, I Was A Fool, I Still Have Dreams, Satisfied, Headin´South, Oh Mary & What´s The Matter Please?.
Musicians on the I Still Have A Dream album: Richie Furay, Randy Meisner, Timothy B. Schmit, John David Souther, Waddy Wachtel, Russell Kunkel, Leland Sklar, Craig Foerge, Dan Dugmore, Rosemary Butler, William D. Smith, Venetta Fields, Craig Fuller & Billy Batstone.
Available from Asylum Records/Original release year: 1979
Richie Furay -
Seasons Of Change
"The westcoast ccm album"
The Tracks are: Hallelujah, Endless Flight, Yellow Moon Rising, Seasons Of Change, My Lord And My God, Rise Up, Promise Of Love, Home To My Lord, For The Prize & Through It All.
Musicians on the Seasons Of Change album: Richie Furay, David Diggs, Dan Ferguson, Hadley Hockensmith, Paul Jackson Jr., Dennis Belfield, Jim Keltner, Ed Greene, Steve Forman, Al Perkins, Jim Coile, Edie Lehmann, Myrna Matthews, Marti McCall, Ella Meek, Virgil Beckham & Doug Cameron.
Available from Myrrh Records/Original release year: 1982
Richie Furay -
In My Father´s House
"Going back to the roots"
The Tracks are: Hallel, In My Father´s House, Peace That Passes All Understanding, Wake Up My Soul, We Have Come To Worship You, The Love I Now Possess, Give Thanks To The Lord, I Will Bless The Name Of The Lord, Man Of Many Sorrows & Sen Me Lord.
Musicians on the In My Father´s House album: Richie Furay and others.
Available from Pamplin Records/Original release year: 1997
Richie Furay -
In My Father´s House (The Deluxe Edition)
"Re-release + added live tracks"
The Tracks are: Hallel, In My Father´s House, Peace That Passes All Understanding, Wake Up My Soul, We Have Come To Worship You, The Love I Now Possess, Give Thanks To The Lord, I Will Bless The Name Of The Lord, Man Of Many Sorrows, Sen Me Lord, Hallel (Live), Wake Me Up My Soul (Live) & In My Fathers House (Live).
Musicians on the In My Father´s House album: Richie Furay, Ed Edwards, Brenda Harp, Dennis Holt, Jim Fletcher, Don Garberg, Randy Rigby, John Macy, Scott Sellen and others.
Available from Friday Music/Original release year: 2004
Richie Furay -
I Am Sure
"Still in Poco mode"
The Tracks are: With My Whole Heart, Jesus Eternal King, Shout To The Ruler, Overflow, Most High, Wonderfully Praised, So Far To Go, Father Of Glory (Give The Glory To You), City Of God, Precious Blood, I Am Sure, Come And Praise Him & Deep Within My Heart.
Musicians on the I Am Sure album: Richie Furay, Chris Leuzinger, Dan Dugmore, Jim Messina, Paul Cotton, Rusty Young, John Macy, Pete Wasner, Tom Stipe, Jim Waddell, Sam Bush, Chris Hillman, Hank Singer, Laurie Momary Thornton, Michael Rhodes, Dennis Holt, Scott Sellen. Jessie Furay Lynch, Mark Oblinger, Brenda Harp, Jimmy Ibbotson, Bob Carpenter, Jeff Hanna & Christian Teele.
Available from Friday Music/Original release year: 2006
Richie Furay -
Heartbeat Of Love
"Latest from Furay"
The Tracks are: Forever With You, My Hearts Cryin´Tonight, Crazy For You, Kind Woman, Heartbeat Of Love, Dean´s Barbeque, Only To You, Callin´ Out Your Name, Real Love, You And Me, In The Still Of The Night & Let´s Dance Tonight.
Musicians on the Heartbeat Of Love album: Richie Furay and others.
Available from Richie Furay/Original release year: 2006
Richie Furay band -
Alive
"Latest from Furay"
The Tracks are: CD1: When It All Began, Pickin´Up The Pieces, Medley 1: (Flying On The Ground Is Wrong, Do I Have To Come Right Out And Say It & Nowadays Clancy Can´t Even Sing), Forever With You, Go And Say Goodbye, Child´s Claim To Fame, So Far To Go, Satisfied, Through It All, Kind Woman, Just For Me And You & A Good Feelin´To Know. CD2: Sad Memory, Heartbeat Of Love, Make Me Smile, You Better Think Twice, Baby Why, Rise Up, Believe Me, Just In Case It Happens, Medley 2: (And Settlin´Down, Hurry Up, Fallin´In Love & C´Mon), Callin´Out Your Name, Let´s Dance Tonight & In My Father´s House.
Musicians on the Alive album: Richie Furay, Scott Sellen, Jesse Furay Lynch, Aaron Sellen & Alan Lemke.
Available from Always An Adventure/Original release year: 2008
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