Springfield

Previously unreleased vintage RICK SPRINGFIELD studio album! Unheard bonus live versions of 8 of the album tracks, introduced by the legendary Wolfman Jack. Plus rare single sides for the first time on CD worldwide. 16 of 21 tracks previously unissued. 20-page full-color booklet includes unseen photos and memorabilia. 5000-word liner notes essay by Ken Sharp includes new commentary from Rick Springfield plus contributing musicians and his then-manager, and full track by track discussion. Digitally remastered from the original master tapes by Vic Anesini. Rick Springfield seemed to be on a fast track to stardom by 1974. He had it all: a batch of well-crafted commercially viable songs, a great voice, muscular musicianship, and striking good looks. After scoring with 1972’s "Speak to the Sky" single, he assembled his first solo band and hit the road in pursuit of his dreams. “It was a hedonistic couple of months of