Chunky, Novi & Earnie (1977)

The first album of the trio did not sell well. Therefore they lost deal with Reprise Records, Warner Bros. once. However they succeeded to resign with Warner Bros. Records again with their second self-titled album "Chunky, Novi & Earnie" in 1977. I believe you feel that second album is totally different from first one because there are many contemporary pop tunes here and there. However, the second album did not sell well again. As the result, the next effort of the trio was released as Lauren Wood featuring Novi & Ernie, giving spotlights to Lauren Wood in 1979.

Release: 1977
Label: Warner Bros. Records, USA (BS 3030)

First Reissued CD Release: 21 June, 2000 (Warner Music, Japan, WPCR-10745)

Tracks:
1. Can't Get Away From You
2. Makes You Wonder
3. Lonesome Trail
4. Ragin' River
5. It's Over
6. See What You Done
7. Didn't Wanna Hurt Cha For Another Guy
8. Island
9. Been Gone Too Long
10. Lovelight
11. Fade Away

Producers: David Campbell, Ted Templeman, Lenny Waronker

Chunky, Novi & Earnie:
Chunky : Piano, Lead Vocals
Novi: Viola, Keyboards, Background Vocals
Ernie: Bass, Background Vocals

- Musicians -
Drums: Russ Kunkel, John Guerin, Michael Hossack
Percussion: Steve Foreman, Bobby Hall, Milt Holland
Sax, Flute: Jim Cowger, Ian Underwood
Piano: Bill Payne
Guitars: Lee Ritenour, Jay Graydon, Ellen Lazares
Background Vocals: Mike McDonald, Trian Porter, Ki-Ki Koury, Gail Davies, Sherlie Mathews, Becky Louis, Denise Trammell
Strings: David Campbell, Nick DeCaro

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