Bobby Kimball - Were Not in Kansas Anymore '2016

Tracks list

Bobby Kimball is an iconic pop/rock vocalist best known as the original lead
singer of the band Toto. It was Kimballs soaring tenor lead vocals on those
legendary hits including Rosanna, Hold the line, Africa, and Ill Supply the Love
that made him so recognizable. He won six Grammy awards from the album Toto IV.
His tenure with the band spanned from 1977-1984, and he rejoined the band
1998-2008. Throughout those years with Toto, Bobby was highly sought after for
background vocal sessions on hit records, often alongside Bill Chaplin and
Michael McDonald. On the song from the band The Tubes Shes A Beauty acclaimed
producer David Foster had Bobby sing those familiar high vocals parts... One in
a million girls, why would I lie... Through the 80s Bobby recorded leads and
blended background vocals with many notable singers and bands during that era.
In 1994 Kimball released his first solo album Rise Up working with
guitarist/songwriter Bruce Gowdy, and keyboardist/songwriter Guy Allison.
Kimball finally gave his fans a taste of his solo artistry. The opening track,
Annalies, co-written with Gowdy and Allison, is a perfect example of a great pop
hook with a stellar vocal performance by Kimball. In 1996 Bobby Kimball and John
Zaika teamed up to record the album All I Ever Needed. Zaika had been working as
a 2nd engineer with producer Jeff Lorber, and during his off time he wrote a
constant flow of pop tunes, and, finally, when the opportunity presented itself,
Zaika played them for Kimball and two songs Zaika co-wrote with David Barnett,
Kristine and Til Tomorrow, would be the tracks that would be the deciding factor
to record and release the All I Ever Needed album. The songs were the perfect
blend of great melodies, outstanding musicians, with exceptional vocal
performances by Kimball, Mickey Thomas (lead singer/Jefferson Starship), Larry
Batiste (Mariah Carey/Whitney Houston), Tony Lindsay (lead singer/Santana), and
Jeannie Tracy (Aretha Franklin). In 2016, for Were Not in Kansas Anymore Kimball
and Zaika team up again, this time with some of the players from All I Ever
Needed, plus a new breed of multi-talented musicians and vocalists, including
David Barnett who co-wrote all the songs, and co-produced on the project. The
album also features drummer Joel Taylor, keyboardist Mitchel Forman, Bassist
Brian Bromberg (who shares co-production credit), keyboardist Derek Sherinian,
vocalist Tony Wilcox, guitarist Adam Schwem, guitarist & vocalist Arnie Vilches,
vocalist Jonny Zywiciel, bassists Dwayne Heggar, David Deshazo, Nate Robinson,
background vocalists Claire Wilcox, Dexter Espinoza, Addison Kelly, Micah
Blalock, pianist Steve Fawcett, horn section, Jim Foster, David Butler, Willie
Roy, Thomas Ebby, Carl Lundgren, Cellist Sarah OBrien, and acoustic guitarist
Tom McCauley (who mixed the record). Kimball/Zaika/Barnett formed the production
company, Future Memories Music, to launch the release. Were Not in Kansas
Anymore was written by Zaika, Barnett, Kimball, and produced by Zaika, Barnett,
and Bromberg. Bobby Kimball still remains unmistakable -- melodious rock,
polyphonic arrangements, a great sound. His creative spirit and distinctive
voice are inimitable.

Bobby Kimball, vocals
Dave Barnett, guitar, backing vocals
Adam Schwem, lead guitar
John Zaika, keyboards
Brian Bromberg, bass
Joel Taylor, drums

Tracklist:
01. Bobby Kimball - Too Far Behind (3:37)
02. Bobby Kimball - On My Feet (3:46)
03. Bobby Kimball - Hey Its Me (2:50)
04. Bobby Kimball - One Day (3:57)
05. Bobby Kimball - Flatline (3:26)
06. Bobby Kimball - Met Her For (2:53)
07. Bobby Kimball - Hold On (2:45)
08. Bobby Kimball - Scam (4:42)
09. Bobby Kimball - Youll Be with Me (4:18)
10. Bobby Kimball - Some They Do (3:30)
11. Bobby Kimball - Youre Not Alone (3:18)

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