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Indian Summer

by Poco

Released: May 01, 1977

Country rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

This shift reflected the transition in the band lineup, with the departure of Timothy B. Schmit who went on to join the Eagles, and the addition of new members Charlie Harrison and Steve Chapman. Despite the changes in the band's style and lineup, the album was well-received by their fan base and remains a staple in their discography. "Indian Summer" is the tenth album by the American country rock band Poco, released in 1977.

Inside the Recording

The album was produced by Mark Henry Harman, along with the band members.

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Interesting Facts

The band, at the time of the album's…

The band, at the time of the album's release, consisted of founding members Richie Furay, Rusty Young, and Paul Cotton.

The album marked a significant change in Poco's…

The album marked a significant change in Poco's traditional country rock sound, veering towards a softer, more pop-oriented style.

The title track "Indian Summer" was a moderate…

The title track "Indian Summer" was a moderate hit for the band and remains one of their best-known songs.

Other notable tracks from the album include "Me…

Other notable tracks from the album include "Me and You" and "Living in the Band".

The band continued to build on the success…

The band continued to build on the success of this album, further evolving their sound and scoring more hits throughout the late 1970s and 1980s.

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Reception

Upon its release, "Indian Summer" became one of Poco's top-charting albums, reaching number 57 on the Billboard 200.

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The Complete Album Story

"Indian Summer" is the tenth album by the American country rock band Poco, released in 1977. The band, at the time of the album's release, consisted of founding members Richie Furay, Rusty Young, and Paul Cotton. The album was produced by Mark Henry Harman, along with the band members.

The album marked a significant change in Poco's traditional country rock sound, veering towards a softer, more pop-oriented style. This shift reflected the transition in the band lineup, with the departure of Timothy B. Schmit who went on to join the Eagles, and the addition of new members Charlie Harrison and Steve Chapman.

The title track "Indian Summer" was a moderate hit for the band and remains one of their best-known songs. Other notable tracks from the album include "Me and You" and "Living in the Band". Despite the changes in the band's style and lineup, the album was well-received by their fan base and remains a staple in their discography.

Upon its release, "Indian Summer" became one of Poco's top-charting albums, reaching number 57 on the Billboard 200. The band continued to build on the success of this album, further evolving their sound and scoring more hits throughout the late 1970s and 1980s.