11608 - DESERT ROSE BAND - LIFE GOES ON (1993)

DESERT ROSE BAND
''LIFE GOES ON''
SEPTEMBER 21 1993
33:11
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01 - What About Love 03:18 (Chris Hillman, Steve Hill)
02 - Night After Night 03:20 (Chris Hillman, Michael Woody)
03 - Walk On By 02:55 (Chris Hillman, R. Alan Thornhill)
04 - Love Refugees 03:24 (Chris Hillman, Steve Hill)
05 - Life Goes On 03:19 (Chris Hillman, Herb Pedersen)
06 - That's Not The Way 03:48 (Chris Hillman, Michael Woody)
07 - Till It's Over 03:07 (Chris Hillman, Steve Hill)
08 - Hold On 03:53 (Herb Pedersen)
09 - Little Rain 02:49 (Chris Hillman, Steve Hill)
10 - Throw Me A Lifeline 03:13 (Chris Hillman, Steve Hill)
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ABOUT THE ALBUM
WIKIPEDIA
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BIOGRAPHY/AMG
Steve Huey
A contemporary vehicle for country-rock pioneer Chris Hillman (ex-Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers), the Desert Rose Band formed in 1985 with primary songwriter Hillman on lead vocals, guitar, and mandolin. Other members, culled mainly from southern California session players, included banjoist/guitarist Herb Pedersen, guitarist John Jorgenson, steel guitarist Jay Dee Maness, bassist Bill Bryson, and drummer Steve Duncan. Their first single was a 1986 cover of Johnnie & Jack's "Ashes of Love," which climbed into the country Top 30. Their self-titled debut album followed in 1987 and spawned a number one hit in "He's Back and I'm Blue," plus two more Top Tens in "Love Reunited" and "One Step Forward." 1988's Running produced the number one smash "I Still Believe in You," the number two "Summer Wind," and the number three "She Don't Love Nobody." 1990's Pages of Life brought their final Top Ten hits in "Story of Love" and "Start All Over Again." Major personnel turnover followed; Maness was replaced by steel guitarist Tom Brumley, Jorgenson by guitarist Jeff Ross, and Duncan by drummer Tim Grogan. This lineup recorded three albums -- 1991's True Love and two in 1993, Traditional and Life Goes On -- but failed to duplicate the success of the band's first incarnation. After the Desert Rose Band broke up, Hillman and Herb Pedersen continued to work together on a sporadic basis.
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11607 - DESERT ROSE BAND - TRUE LOVE (1991) (REPOST)

DESERT ROSE BAND
''TRUE LOVE''
OCTOBER 1 1991
34:06
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1/You Can Go Home
Chris Hillman / Jack Tempchin/3:32
2/It Takes a Believer
Chris Hillman / Michael Woody/3:33
3/Twilight Is Gone
Steve Hill / Chris Hillman/3:39
4/No One Else
Chris Hillman / Herb Pedersen/3:18
5/A Matter of Time
Chris Hillman/4:03
6/Undying Love
Peter Rowan/2:46
7/Behind These Walls
Chris Hillman / Michael Woody/3:21
8/True Love
Steve Hill / Chris Hillman/3:05
9/Glory and Power
Steve Hill / Chris Hillman/3:24
10/Shades of Blue
Steve Hill / Chris Hillman/3:25
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Bill Bryson/Bass
Steve Duncan/Drums, Percussion
Skip Edwards/Keyboards
Vic Firth/Stick
Paul Franklin/Guitar (Steel)
Chris Hillman/Guitar (Acoustic), Vocals
John Jorgenson/Arranger, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Mandolin, Vocals
Herb Pedersen/Dobro, Guitar (Acoustic), Vocal Arrangement, Vocals
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BIOGRAPHY/AMG
Steve Huey
A contemporary vehicle for country-rock pioneer Chris Hillman (ex-Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers), the Desert Rose Band formed in 1985 with primary songwriter Hillman on lead vocals, guitar, and mandolin. Other members, culled mainly from southern California session players, included banjoist/guitarist Herb Pedersen, guitarist John Jorgenson, steel guitarist Jay Dee Maness, bassist Bill Bryson, and drummer Steve Duncan. Their first single was a 1986 cover of Johnnie & Jack's "Ashes of Love," which climbed into the country Top 30. Their self-titled debut album followed in 1987 and spawned a number one hit in "He's Back and I'm Blue," plus two more Top Tens in "Love Reunited" and "One Step Forward." 1988's Running produced the number one smash "I Still Believe in You," the number two "Summer Wind," and the number three "She Don't Love Nobody." 1990's Pages of Life brought their final Top Ten hits in "Story of Love" and "Start All Over Again." Major personnel turnover followed; Maness was replaced by steel guitarist Tom Brumley, Jorgenson by guitarist Jeff Ross, and Duncan by drummer Tim Grogan. This lineup recorded three albums -- 1991's True Love and two in 1993, Traditional and Life Goes On -- but failed to duplicate the success of the band's first incarnation. After the Desert Rose Band broke up, Hillman and Herb Pedersen continued to work together on a sporadic basis.
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11606 - CHRIS HILLMAN AND THE DESERT ROSE BAND - A DOZEN ROSES: DRB GREATEST HITS (1991)

CHRIS HILLMAN AND THE DESERT ROSE BAND
''A DOZEN ROSES: DRB GREATEST HITS''
JANUARY 4 1991
39:46
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01 - Love Reunited 02:57 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
02 - One Step Forward 03:27 (Chris Hillman, Bill Wildes)
03 - He's Back And I'm Blue 03:06 (Robert Anderson, Michael Woody)
04 - She Don't Love Nobody 02:59 (John Hiatt)
05 - Summer Wind 03:26 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
06 - I Still Believe In You 04:14 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
07 - Hello Trouble 02:03 (Orville Couch, Eddie McDuff)
08 - Start All Over Again 04:31 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
09 - Story Of Love 02:33 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
10 - Will This Be The Day 03:28 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
11 - Come A Little Closer 04:01 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
12 - Price I Pay (With Emmylou Harris) 02:56 (Chris Hillman, Bill Wildes)
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Bill Bryson - bass guitar
Steve Duncan - drums, percussion
Chris Hillman - acoustic guitar, vocals
John Jorgenson - arranger, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, mixing, vocals
Jay Dee Maness - pedal steel
Herb Pedersen - acoustic guitar, vocals
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BIOGRAPHY/AMG
Steve Huey
A contemporary vehicle for country-rock pioneer Chris Hillman (ex-Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers), the Desert Rose Band formed in 1985 with primary songwriter Hillman on lead vocals, guitar, and mandolin. Other members, culled mainly from southern California session players, included banjoist/guitarist Herb Pedersen, guitarist John Jorgenson, steel guitarist Jay Dee Maness, bassist Bill Bryson, and drummer Steve Duncan. Their first single was a 1986 cover of Johnnie & Jack's "Ashes of Love," which climbed into the country Top 30. Their self-titled debut album followed in 1987 and spawned a number one hit in "He's Back and I'm Blue," plus two more Top Tens in "Love Reunited" and "One Step Forward." 1988's Running produced the number one smash "I Still Believe in You," the number two "Summer Wind," and the number three "She Don't Love Nobody." 1990's Pages of Life brought their final Top Ten hits in "Story of Love" and "Start All Over Again." Major personnel turnover followed; Maness was replaced by steel guitarist Tom Brumley, Jorgenson by guitarist Jeff Ross, and Duncan by drummer Tim Grogan. This lineup recorded three albums -- 1991's True Love and two in 1993, Traditional and Life Goes On -- but failed to duplicate the success of the band's first incarnation. After the Desert Rose Band broke up, Hillman and Herb Pedersen continued to work together on a sporadic basis.
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11605 - DESERT ROSE BAND - PAGES OF LIFE (1990)

DESERT ROSE BAND
''PAGES OF LIFE''
JANUARY 16 1990
40:11
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01 - Story Of Love 02:33 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
02 - Start All Over Again 04:31 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
03 - Missing You 03:52 (Chris Hillman, Tom Russell, Richard Sellars)
04 - Just A Memory 03:32 (Chris Hillman, John Jorgenson)
05 - God's Plan 04:10 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
06 - Darkness On The Playground 04:52 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
07 - Our Baby's Gone 02:44 (Herb Pedersen)
08 - Time Passes Me By 03:00 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
09 - Everybody's Hero 03:18 (Chris Hillman, Michael Woody)
10 - In Another Lifetime 04:51 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
11 - Desert Rose 02:45 (Chris Hillman, Bill Wildes)
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Bill Bryson/Bass Guitar
Steve Duncan/Drums, Percussion
Chris Hillman/Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals
John Jorgenson/Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Backing Vocals
Jay Dee Maness/Pedal Steel Guitar
Herb Pedersen/Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals On 07
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BIOGRAPHY/AMG
Steve Huey
A contemporary vehicle for country-rock pioneer Chris Hillman (ex-Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers), the Desert Rose Band formed in 1985 with primary songwriter Hillman on lead vocals, guitar, and mandolin. Other members, culled mainly from southern California session players, included banjoist/guitarist Herb Pedersen, guitarist John Jorgenson, steel guitarist Jay Dee Maness, bassist Bill Bryson, and drummer Steve Duncan. Their first single was a 1986 cover of Johnnie & Jack's "Ashes of Love," which climbed into the country Top 30. Their self-titled debut album followed in 1987 and spawned a number one hit in "He's Back and I'm Blue," plus two more Top Tens in "Love Reunited" and "One Step Forward." 1988's Running produced the number one smash "I Still Believe in You," the number two "Summer Wind," and the number three "She Don't Love Nobody." 1990's Pages of Life brought their final Top Ten hits in "Story of Love" and "Start All Over Again." Major personnel turnover followed; Maness was replaced by steel guitarist Tom Brumley, Jorgenson by guitarist Jeff Ross, and Duncan by drummer Tim Grogan. This lineup recorded three albums -- 1991's True Love and two in 1993, Traditional and Life Goes On -- but failed to duplicate the success of the band's first incarnation. After the Desert Rose Band broke up, Hillman and Herb Pedersen continued to work together on a sporadic basis.
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11604 - THE DESERT ROSE BAND - RUNNING (1988)

THE DESERT ROSE BAND
''RUNNING''
SEPTEMBER 6 1998
34:57
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01 - She Don't Love Nobody 02:59 (John Hiatt)
02 - Running 04:08 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
03 - Hello Trouble 02:03 (Orville Couch, Eddie McDuff)
04 - I Still Believe In You 04:14 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
05 - Summer Wind 03:26 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
06 - For The Rich Man 04:19 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
07 - Step On Out 02:45 (Chris Hillman, Peter Knobler)
08 - Homeless 04:45 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
09 - Livin' In The House 02:47 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
10 - Our Songs 03:26 (Steve Hill, Chris Hillman)
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Bill Bryson/Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
Steve Duncan/Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Chris Hillman/Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals
John Jorgenson/Bass Guitar, 12-String Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Mandocello, Backing Vocals
Jay Dee Maness/Pedal Steel Guitar
Herb Pedersen/Banjo, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals
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REVIEW/AMG
Jana Pendragon
This is certainly a good representation of the work the Desert Rose Band did in their prime and a project that remains a favorite. With some solid songwriting by Chris Hillman and a cover of Buck Owens' "Hello Trouble," this second release is a definitive work. With hits like "I Still Believe in You," "Summer Wind," and John Hiatt's "She Don't Love Nobody," there is nothing lacking in either performance, production, or material. Like their first release, 1987's Desert Rose Band, Running was based upon the experience of the bandmembers as musicians, songwriters, and singers who were (and continue to be) an important part of the Bakersfield-Los Angeles music community. Both Hillman and Herb Pedersen have impressive resumés that include working with the Byrds, Gram Parsons, Buck Owens, and Emmylou Harris. As for Steve Duncan, Bill Bryson, Jay Dee Maness, and John Jorgenson, each had equally brilliant backgrounds as California musicians and were recognized as such. Be it Bakersfield honky tonk, love songs, or bluegrass, the Desert Rose Band delivered. This release was followed by Pages of Love in 1989 and a greatest-hits package in 1990, A Dozen Roses/Greatest Hits. By 1992, members started leaving the band and the last American release was issued in 1993 on Curb, Life Goes On. Still, Running is the work that listeners will remember with the most affection and longing.
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BIOGRAPHY/AMG
Steve Huey
A contemporary vehicle for country-rock pioneer Chris Hillman (ex-Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers), the Desert Rose Band formed in 1985 with primary songwriter Hillman on lead vocals, guitar, and mandolin. Other members, culled mainly from southern California session players, included banjoist/guitarist Herb Pedersen, guitarist John Jorgenson, steel guitarist Jay Dee Maness, bassist Bill Bryson, and drummer Steve Duncan. Their first single was a 1986 cover of Johnnie & Jack's "Ashes of Love," which climbed into the country Top 30. Their self-titled debut album followed in 1987 and spawned a number one hit in "He's Back and I'm Blue," plus two more Top Tens in "Love Reunited" and "One Step Forward." 1988's Running produced the number one smash "I Still Believe in You," the number two "Summer Wind," and the number three "She Don't Love Nobody." 1990's Pages of Life brought their final Top Ten hits in "Story of Love" and "Start All Over Again." Major personnel turnover followed; Maness was replaced by steel guitarist Tom Brumley, Jorgenson by guitarist Jeff Ross, and Duncan by drummer Tim Grogan. This lineup recorded three albums -- 1991's True Love and two in 1993, Traditional and Life Goes On -- but failed to duplicate the success of the band's first incarnation. After the Desert Rose Band broke up, Hillman and Herb Pedersen continued to work together on a sporadic basis.
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11603 - THE DESERT ROSE BAND (1987) (REPOST)

THE DESERT ROSE BAND
''THE DESERT ROSE BAND''
JUNE 2 1987
31:19
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1/One Step Forward
Chris Hillman / Bill Wildes/3:22
2/Love Reunited
Steve Hill / Chris Hillman/2:56
3/He's Back and I'm Blue
Robert Anderson / Michael Woody/3:05
4/Leave This Town
Chris Hillman / Bill Wildes/3:07
5/Time Between
Chris Hillman/2:29
6/Ashes of Love
Jack Anglin / Jim Anglin / Johnnie Wright/3:15
7/One That Got Away
Chris Hillman / Peter Knobler/3:33
8/Once More
Antonio Carlos Jobim / Dusty Owens/3:43
9/Glass Hearts
Steve Hill / Chris Hillman/2:55
10/Hard Times
Jon Brandford / Chris Hillman / Bill Wildes/2:54
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Bill Bryson/Bass, Vocals (Background)
Steve Duncan/Drums, Percussion
Chris Hillman/Guitar (Electric), Vocals
John Jorgenson/Bass, Guitar (12 String), Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Mandolin, Vocals (Background)
Jay Dee Maness/Guitar (Steel)
Herb Pedersen/Guitar (Acoustic), Vocal Harmony, Vocals
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BIOGRAPHY/AMG
Steve Huey
A contemporary vehicle for country-rock pioneer Chris Hillman (ex-Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers), the Desert Rose Band formed in 1985 with primary songwriter Hillman on lead vocals, guitar, and mandolin. Other members, culled mainly from southern California session players, included banjoist/guitarist Herb Pedersen, guitarist John Jorgenson, steel guitarist Jay Dee Maness, bassist Bill Bryson, and drummer Steve Duncan. Their first single was a 1986 cover of Johnnie & Jack's "Ashes of Love," which climbed into the country Top 30. Their self-titled debut album followed in 1987 and spawned a number one hit in "He's Back and I'm Blue," plus two more Top Tens in "Love Reunited" and "One Step Forward." 1988's Running produced the number one smash "I Still Believe in You," the number two "Summer Wind," and the number three "She Don't Love Nobody." 1990's Pages of Life brought their final Top Ten hits in "Story of Love" and "Start All Over Again." Major personnel turnover followed; Maness was replaced by steel guitarist Tom Brumley, Jorgenson by guitarist Jeff Ross, and Duncan by drummer Tim Grogan. This lineup recorded three albums -- 1991's True Love and two in 1993, Traditional and Life Goes On -- but failed to duplicate the success of the band's first incarnation. After the Desert Rose Band broke up, Hillman and Herb Pedersen continued to work together on a sporadic basis.
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2375 - DESERT ROSE BAND - True Love (1991) (By Request)

DESERT ROSE BAND
''TRUE LOVE''
1991
34:06

1/You Can Go Home
Chris Hillman / Jack Tempchin/3:32
2/It Takes a Believer
Chris Hillman / Michael Woody/3:33
3/Twilight Is Gone
Steve Hill / Chris Hillman/3:39
4/No One Else
Chris Hillman / Herb Pedersen/3:18
5/A Matter of Time
Chris Hillman/4:03
6/Undying Love
Peter Rowan/2:46
7/Behind These Walls
Chris Hillman / Michael Woody/3:21
8/True Love
Steve Hill / Chris Hillman/3:05
9/Glory and Power
Steve Hill / Chris Hillman/3:24
10/Shades of Blue
Steve Hill / Chris Hillman/3:25

Bill Bryson /Bass
Steve Duncan /Drums, Percussion
Skip Edwards /Keyboards
Vic Firth /Stick
Paul Franklin /Guitar (Steel)
Chris Hillman /Guitar (Acoustic), Vocals
John Jorgenson /Arranger, Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Mandolin, Vocals
Herb Pedersen /Dobro, Guitar (Acoustic), Vocal Arrangement, Vocals

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2374 - THE DESERT ROSE BAND (1987) (By Request)

THE DESERT ROSE BAND
''THE DESERT ROSE BAND''
1987
31:19

1/One Step Forward
Chris Hillman / Bill Wildes/3:22
2/Love Reunited
Steve Hill / Chris Hillman/2:56
3/He's Back and I'm Blue
Robert Anderson / Michael Woody/3:05
4/Leave This Town
Chris Hillman / Bill Wildes/3:07
5/Time Between
Chris Hillman/2:29
6/Ashes of Love
Jack Anglin / Jim Anglin / Johnnie Wright/3:15
7/One That Got Away
Chris Hillman / Peter Knobler/3:33
8/Once More
Antonio Carlos Jobim / Dusty Owens/3:43
9/Glass Hearts
Steve Hill / Chris Hillman/2:55
10/Hard Times
Jon Brandford / Chris Hillman / Bill Wildes/2:54

Bill Bryson Bass, Vocals (Background)
Steve Duncan Drums, Percussion
Chris Hillman Guitar (Electric), Vocals
John Jorgenson /Bass, Guitar (12 String), Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar (Electric), Mandolin, Vocals (Background)
Jay Dee Maness /Guitar (Steel)
Herb Pedersen /Guitar (Acoustic), Vocal Harmony, Vocals

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