Trying to Burn the Sun
| Trying to Burn the Sun | ||||
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| Released | June 1975 | |||
| Recorded | January–February 1975 | |||
| Studio | Kingsway and AIR Studios, London[1] | |||
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| Length | 36:22 | |||
| Label | MGM Records | |||
| Producer | Roger Glover | |||
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| Ronnie James Dio chronology | ||||
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| Allmusic |   [2] |
Trying to Burn the Sun is the third and final studio album released by American rock group Elf, released in 1975.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Ronnie James Dio and Micky Lee Soule.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Black Swampy Water" | 3:43 |
| 2. | "Prentice Wood" | 4:37 |
| 3. | "When She Smiles" | 4:54 |
| 4. | "Good Time Music" | 4:30 |
| 5. | "Liberty Road" | 3:22 |
| 6. | "Shotgun Boogie" | 3:07 |
| 7. | "Wonderworld" | 5:03 |
| 8. | "Streetwalker" | 7:07 |
Personnel
Personnel taken from Trying to Burn the Sun liner notes.[3]
Elf
- Ronnie James Dio – vocals
- Steve Edwards – guitar
- Mickey Lee Soule – keyboards
- Craig Gruber – bass guitar
- Gary Driscoll – drums
- Mark Nauseef – percussion
Additional musicians
- Helen Chappelle, Barry St. John, Liza Strike – backing vocals
- Mountain Fjord Orchestra – strings
- Martin Ford – string arrangements
Production
- Roger Glover – production
- Fin Costello – concept, photography
References
- ^ Dio, Ronnie James (2021). Rainbow in the Dark (2nd ed.). Constable. p. 115. ISBN 978-1-47213-514-8.
- ^ Anderson, Jason. Trying to Burn the Sun at AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-06-18.
- ^ Trying to Burn the Sun (Album liner notes). Elf. 1975.
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