One in the Sun
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One in the Sun is credited as the only solo album by Steve Gaines
, best known as the guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd
. It was recorded with Crawdad bandmates at Capricorn studios in Macon Georgia in 1975, but not released until 1988 by MCA Records, 11 years after Gaines' death in a plane crash
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Steve Gaines
Steven Earl Gaines was an American musician. He is most well known as a guitarist and songwriter for southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, and is the younger brother of Cassie Gaines, who was also a member of the band...
, best known as the guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd is an American rock band prominent in spreading Southern Rock during the 1970s.Originally formed as the "Noble Five" in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1964, the band rose to worldwide recognition on the basis of its driving live performances and signature tune, Freebird...
. It was recorded with Crawdad bandmates at Capricorn studios in Macon Georgia in 1975, but not released until 1988 by MCA Records, 11 years after Gaines' death in a plane crash
1977 Convair 240 crash
On Thursday, October 20, 1977, a Convair CV-300 chartered by the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd from L&J Company of Addision, TX ran out of fuel and crashed near the end of its flight from Greenville, South Carolina, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana...
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Track listing
- "Give It to Get It" (Gaines) – 4:47
- "It's Alright" (Curtis MayfieldCurtis MayfieldCurtis Lee Mayfield was an American soul, R&B, and funk singer, songwriter, and record producer.He is best known for his anthemic music with The Impressions during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's and for composing the soundtrack to the blaxploitation film Super Fly, Mayfield is highly...
) – 3:05 - "Black Jack Davey" (Traditional) – 2:40
- "On the Road" (John Moss) – 2:48
- "One in the Sun" (Gaines) – 4:49
- "Talkin' About Love" (Gaines, Moss) – 4:09
- "Nothin' Is New" (Gaines) – 2:44
- "Take My Time" (Gaines) – 4:28
- "Summertime's Here" (Gaines) – 5:27
Personnel
- Steve Gaines - Guitar, lead vocals
- John 'Moose' Moss - Guitar, vocals
- Terry Emery - Keyboards
- John Seaberg - Bass guitar (Tuba on "Black Jack Davey")
- Ron 'Brooksie' Brooks - Drums