Flying Start is the second album by the American rhythm and blues and jazz-funk fusion group The Blackbyrds. Produced by Donald Byrd, the album includes the top ten hit single, "Walking in Rhythm".
| Flying Start | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | November 1974 | |||
| Recorded | August to October 1974 | |||
| Studio | Sound Factory (Hollywood) | |||
| Genre | Soul, Jazz Funk, Jazz Fusion | |||
| Label | Fantasy | |||
| Producer | Donald Byrd | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
Track listing edit
- "I Need You" (Donald Byrd, Kevin Toney)
- "The Baby" (Donald Byrd)
- "Love Is Love" (Keith Killgo)
- "Blackbyrds' Theme" (Kevin Toney, Allan Barnes, Joe Hall)
- "Walking in Rhythm" (Barney Perry)
- "Future Children, Future Hopes" (Kevin Toney)
- "April Showers" (Allan Barnes)
- "Spaced Out" (Kevin Toney)
Personnel edit
- Donald Byrd - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Vocals
- Allan Barnes - Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Vocals
- Kevin Toney - Acoustic and Electric Piano, Clavinet, ARP Synthesizer, Vocals
- Barney Perry - Guitar, Vocals
- Joe Hall - Bass, Vocals
- Keith Killgo - Drums, Vocals
- Perk Jacobs - Percussion, Vocals
Charts edit
Album edit
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | U.S. Album Chart | 30 |
| 1975 | Top R&B/Black Albums | 5 |
| 1975 | Jazz Albums | 2 |
Single edit
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | "Walking in Rhythm" | Billboard Hot 100 | 6 |
| 1975 | "Walking in Rhythm" | Hot Soul Singles | 4 |
| 1975 | "Walking in Rhythm" | Easy Listening | 5 |
References edit
- ^ Gabriel, Robert. The Blackbyrds: Flying Start > Review at AllMusic. Retrieved 3 September 2011.