Here to Stay (Schon & Hammer album)
Here to Stay is the second album by the duo of composer Jan Hammer and guitarist Neal Schon. This album also featured contributions from Schon's bandmates in Journey including songwriting and background vocals from Steve Perry.
The lead single "No More Lies" featured Schon on vocals and had a music video that was played on MTV.
The album cover is a play on the well known Arm & Hammer brand baking soda.
"Self Defense" would later be re-recorded for Journey's 2005 album Generations, with Schon taking lead vocal duties once again.;Side one
- "No More Lies" ' - 3:29
- "Don't Stay Away" ' - 3:35
- " So Hot" ' - 3:54
- "Turnaround" ' - 4:48
- "Self Defense" ' - 3:13
;Side two
- "Long Time" ' - 3:50
- "Time Again" ' - 4:55
- "Sticks and Stones" ' - 3:15
- "Peace of Mind" ' - 2:10
- "Covered by Midnight" ' - 5:27
Personnel
Musicians
- Jan Hammer - drums, keyboards, percussion
- Neal Schon - guitars, synthesizer, vocals
- Glen Burtnik - vocals
- Colin Hodgkinson - bass guitar
- Steve Smith - drums on track 5
- Ross Valory - bass guitar on track 5
- Steve Perry - vocals on track 5
Production
- Arranged and produced by Neal Schon and Jan Hammer
- Track 5 produced by Mike "Clay" Stone and Kevin Elson
- Recorded by Jan Hammer
- Mixed by Jan Hammer and Kevin Elson
- Bob Ludwig - mastering at Masterdisk, New York