Smokestack Lightning (album)

Smokestack Lightning is the second solo album by Mike Harrison, most notable as a principal lead singer for Spooky Tooth. The album was released on Island Records in 1972 and was co-produced by Chris Blackwell and Mike Harrison. The album was recorded at the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Alabama with the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section.

Track listing

1. "Tears" (Jimmy Stevens) - 4:12
2. "Paid My Dues" (Stevens) - 4:19
3. "What a Price" (Murphy Maddux, Jack Jessup, Fats Domino) - 5:52
4. "Wanna Be Free" (Joe Tex) - 4:14
5. "Turning Over" (Harrison, Luther Grosvenor) - 6:31
6. "Smokestack Lightning" (Chester Burnett) - 12:28

Personnel

• Mike Harrison - harmonica, vocals
• Pete Carr - guitar
• Jimmy Johnson - guitar
• Wayne Perkins - slide guitar
• Luther Grosvenor - acoustic guitar
• Barry Beckett - keyboards
• Clayton Ivey - keyboards
• David Hood - bass
• Roger Hawkins - drums
• Harrison Calloway - trumpet
• Mike Stacey - trumpet
• Harvey Thompson - tenor saxophone
• Ronald Eades - baritone saxophone
• Charles Rose - trombone

Other Credits

• Chris Blackwell - Co-producer
• Mike Harrison - Co-producer

References