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The Best of Friends (album)

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(For the novel of the same name see Joanna Trollope)

The Best of Friends is a compilation album (9th release) by singer/songwriter duo Loggins and Messina, released in late 1976 (see 1977 in music).

It consists of 10 of their most popular and best loved songs in what is essentially their ""Greatest Hits"" LP.

Track listing

  1. "Angry Eyes" (Kenny Loggins, Jim Messina) – 2:23
  2. "Be Free" (Messina) – 6:57
  3. "Vahevala" (Loggins, Dann Lottermoser) – 4:45
  4. "Peace of Mind" (Messina) – 4:04
  5. "My Music" (Loggins, Messina) – 3:03
  6. "Thinking of You" (Messina) – 2:18
  7. "House at Pooh Corner" (Loggins) – 4:20
  8. "Watching the River Run" (Loggins, Messina) – 3:25
  9. "Danny's Song" (Loggins) – 4:14
  10. "Your Mama Don't Dance" (Loggins, Messina) – 2:47

Musical Credits

  • Kenny Loggins (vocals, background vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Guitar (Rhythm), Guitar (Acoustic))
  • Jim Messina (vocals, background vocals, bass, guitar, mandolin, Acoustic guitar, dobro)
  • Merle Brigante (drums, vocals)
  • Jon Clarke (Flute, Horn, Oboe, Recorder, Sax (Baritone), Sax (Soprano), Sax (Tenor))
  • Victor Feldman (percussion)
  • Al Garth (Fiddle, Violin, Horn, Recorder, Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor))
  • Milt Holland (percussion)
  • Michael Omartian (Organ, Piano, Keyboards, Clavinet)
  • Larry Sims (Bass)

Production

  • Producer: Jim Messina
  • Engineer: Alex Kazanegras, John Fiore
  • Photography:
  • Artwork:

Graphic Design:

  • Liner Notes:

Charts

Album - Billboard (North America)

Year Chart Position
1977 Pop Albums 61