Blue Sky - Night Thunder

by Michael Martin Murphey, Michael Murphey

Overview

Blue Sky - Night Thunder is one of the great albums completed by cowboy singer Michael Martin Murphey in the '70s, when he was simply known as Michael Murphey and his career was just beginning. He wrote or co-wrote every song on this recording. Fans will find many of their old favorites on this gold album, including his big hit "Carolina in the Pines" and maybe his most popular song of all time, "Wildfire." This album originally appeared on the market in 1975, but was re-released on compact disc in 1990. Murphey first drew plenty of public attention as a songwriter, and earned a name for himself writing songs for country singer Kenny Rogers. Murphey was soon rubbing elbows with artists like John Denver and Willie Nelson. Listeners will spot the influences of many singers on Blue Sky - Night Thunder, but that doesn't cover the sound and talent of the main man behind each song, Michael Martin Murphey. ~ Charlotte Dillon

Product Details

Release Date:	03/10/2020
Label:	Sony Music
UPC:	0194397125825
Rank:	27452

Tracks

1. Wildfire
2. Carolina in the Pines
3. Desert Rat
4. Wild Bird
5. Blue Sky Riding Song
6. Medicine Man
7. Secret Mountain Hideout
8. Without My Lady There
9. Night Thunder
10. Rings of Life

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Michael Murphey   Primary Artist
Michael Martin Murphey   Primary Artist,Harmonica,Piano,Guitar,Vocals
Jeff Hanna   Vocals (Background)
John McEuen   Banjo
Jimmy Ibbotson   Vocals (Background)
Sam Broussard   Guitar
Jerry Mills   Mandolin
Tracy Nelson   Vocals
Harry Wilkinson   Drums
Jae Murphy   Keyboards
Richard Dean   Vocals (Background),Guitar
Michael McKinney   Vocals (Background),Bass
Tom Scott   Saxophone

Technical Credits

Jeff Guercio   Engineer
Gary P. Nunn   Composer
Larry Cansler   Composer
Bob Johnston   Producer
Michael Martin Murphey   Performer,Composer