Inside Out

Description

Inside Out is a live album by the American singer and songwriter Barry McGuire, released on Sparrow Records in 1979. The album was recorded at the Sparrow/World Vision Benefit Concert for Hungry Children, Los Angeles Sports Arena, July 6, 1979. Barry McGuire is backed by an ace band consisting of Larry Knechtel on keyboards and Mike Deasy on guitar (both of Wrecking Crew fame), as well as Elvis Presley’s rhythm section; bassist Jeff Scheff and drummer Ron Tutt of the TCB Band. Backing vocals provided by Kathy Deasy, Vanetta Fields, and Bili Thedford, the latter of Andraé Crouch & The Disciples fame.

INSIDE OUT – BARRY McGUIRE – Sparrow SPR 1030

McGuire’s new album is a live package recorded at the Sparrow/World Vision Benefit Concert for Hungry Children in Los Angeles. Sing-alongs, short talks and other songs like “Plowman” and “Cosmic Cowboy” make for diversified, interesting listening. [Record World (Gospel Album Picks), November 24, 1979]

A live performance with rock band and soulful singers, recorded at the Sparrow/WorldVision Benefit Concert For Hungry Children, Los Angeles Sports Arena, July 6, 1979. Includes live versions of «C’Mon Along», «Communion Song», «Cosmic Cowboy» and «Plowman». Also several raps with the audience, including one that humorously compares “believing” and “knowing” to the art of marshmallows. A couple of audience sing-alongs: «Bullfrogs And Butterflies» and «Jesus Is Commin’ Back To Stay» (a Verne Bullock song). Even includes a poke at Playboy’s Hugh Hefner in the song «Baby Huey»! Mike Deasy and Bili Thedford involved. Nice companion piece to the To The Bride performance. See also The Father’s Family Album and Anyone But Jesus. [Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th edition]

LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. “C’mon Along”
A2. “Communion Song”
A3. Moment Of Truth (Rap)
A4. “Plowman”
A5. “Bullfrogs And Butterflies”

Side Two
B1. The Tablets Of Our Hearts (Rap)
B2. “Baby Huey”
B3. Knowers And Believers (Rap) (Marshmallows)
B4. “Jesus Is Comin’ Back To Stay”
B5. “Cosmic Cowboy”

Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by Sparrow Records.

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CREDITS. Produced by Mike Deasy and engineered by Wally Duguid and Jim Lowe. Executive Producer: Billy Ray Hearn.

Musicians: Barry McGuire (Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar), Larry Knechtel (Keyboards), Mike Deasy (Guitar), Jerry Scheff (Bass), Ron Tutt (Drums). Backing Vocals: Bili Thedford, Kathy Deasy, Vanetta Fields.