Sittin' In - LOGGINS & MESSINA***

Nobody But You/Danny's Song/Vahevala/Trilogy/Back To Georgia/House At Pooh Corner/Listen To A Country Song/Same Old Wine/Rock & Roll Mood

Sittin’ In was the debut album from the American soft-rock duo Loggins & Messina. Former Buffalo Springfield and Poco member Jim Messina was assigned as producer for Kenny Loggins first solo album when, during the recording sessions, the two decided to team up permanently.(US:70)

“The story goes that back in 1971, Jim Messina was brought in to produce the debut album of a talented singer/songwriter Kenny Loggins. Things went so well, and Messina made such a huge contribution to the sound of the music, that Loggins, and Columbia talked Messina into making it a permanent collaboration.”

“This is a pretty good album, once you get past the sticky sweetness of songs like House At Pooh Corner and Danny's Song. Rather, check out the songs written or co-written by Messina; the eleven minute Trilogy is the best track on the album. The performances both vocally and instrumental are excellent, and the three parts tie together perfectly. Nobody But You is also an nice feel good song and Same Old Wine, is an excellent political statement by Messina.”

“Undoubtedly Sittin' In was one of the seminal albums for the singer-songwriter genre of the 1970s, and was also highly typical (and yet influential) of the growing California sound. Kenny Loggins pairing with Jim Messina was one of those magical happenings that you look back on years later with wonder.”

“This is an album which moved mainstream rock into a country groove and introduced the genius of Kenny Loggins to the world. We have here, the brilliance of Kenny's and Jim's music in a timeless album.”

“Some tremendous song writing by two extraordinary artists, who composed music that clearly mirrored the emotion and character of life of the generation around them. Through their lyrics, we appreciate and enjoy what was the true flavour of youth at that time.

“If you like gentle acoustic love songs, and post-psychedelic lead-exchanging music jam sessions, thoughtful introspective lyrics, and grass-roots feel good music, with even a little protest music, then this album is for you.”