Reo Speedwagon Discography 21CD 1971-2009
Reo Speedwagon is an American rock band that has been active since 1966. They have released 21 studio albums, 10 live albums, 13 compilation albums, and 62 singles. Their discography spans from their debut album R.E.O. Speedwagon in 1971 to their latest album Not So Silent Night: Christmas with REO Speedwagon in 2009.
Reo Speedwagon is best known for their hit songs such as "Keep On Loving You", "Can't Fight This Feeling", "Take It on the Run", and "Roll with the Changes". They have sold over 40 million records worldwide and have been certified 13 times platinum by the RIAA. They have also been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
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In this article, we will review the complete discography of Reo Speedwagon, including their album titles, release dates, track listings, and chart positions. We will also provide some insights into their musical style, influences, and legacy.
R.E.O. Speedwagon (1971)
The first album by Reo Speedwagon was released on November 16, 1971 by Epic Records. It was produced by Paul Leka and featured the original lineup of Terry Luttrell on vocals, Gary Richrath on guitar, Gregg Philbin on bass, Neal Doughty on keyboards, and Alan Gratzer on drums. The album was a mix of hard rock, blues rock, and country rock influences. It did not chart on the Billboard 200 but received some positive reviews from critics.
The album contained nine tracks, with six original songs written by Richrath and three covers of songs by Chuck Berry, Joe South, and Leon Russell. The track listing was as follows:
Gypsy Woman's Passion
157 Riverside Avenue
Anti-Establishment Man
Lay Me Down
Sophisticated Lady
Five Men Were Killed Today
Prison Women
Dead at Last
Lost in a Dream (bonus track on CD reissue)
R.E.O./T.W.O. (1972)
The second album by Reo Speedwagon was released on May 26, 1972 by Epic Records. It was produced by Bill Halverson and featured the same lineup as the previous album. The album was a continuation of their hard rock and blues rock sound, with some progressive rock elements. It did not chart on the Billboard 200 but received some favorable reviews from critics.
The album contained eight tracks, with seven original songs written by Richrath and one cover of a song by Steve Winwood and Jim Capaldi. The track listing was as follows:
Let Me Ride
How the Story Goes
Little Queenie
Being Kind (Can Hurt Someone Sometimes)
Music Man
Like You Do
Flash Tan Queen
Golden Country
Ridin' the Storm Out (1973)
The third album by Reo Speedwagon was released on December 7, 1973 by Epic Records. It was produced by Bill Halverson and featured a new lineup of Mike Murphy on vocals, Gary Richrath on guitar, Gregg Philbin on bass, Neal Doughty on keyboards, and Alan Gratzer on drums. The album was a transition from their hard rock and blues rock sound to a more pop rock and soft rock style. It peaked at number 171 on the Billboard 200 chart in 1981, and reached platinum status in 1989. It was the first album to feature the song "Ridin' the Storm Out", which became one of their signature songs and a staple of their live shows.
The album contained eight tracks, with six original songs written by Richrath and two covers of songs by Bob Dylan and Joe Walsh. The track listing was as follows:
Ridin' the Storm Out
Whiskey Night
Oh Woman
Find My Fortune
Open Up
Movin'
Son of a Poor Man
Start a New Life
Lost in a Dream (1974)
The fourth album by Reo Speedwagon was released on March 11, 1974 by Epic Records. It was produced by John Stronach and featured the same lineup as the previous album. The album was a further departure from their hard rock and blues rock roots, and incorporated more acoustic guitars, keyboards, and harmonies. It did not chart on the Billboard 200 but received some positive reviews from critics.
The album contained nine tracks, with eight original songs written by Richrath and one cover of a song by Jim Peterik. The track listing was as follows:
Give Me a Ride (Roller Coaster)
Throw the Chains Away
Sky Blues
You Can Fly
Lost in a Dream
Down by the Dam
Do Your Best
Wild as the Western Wind
They're on the Road
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