Rose of Cimarron (album)


Rose of Cimarron is the ninth studio album by the American country rock band Poco, released in 1976.

Background

Former Loggins & Messina sax/fiddle player Al Garth joined the band to record this album, but left shortly after due to internal conflicts. The title track became one of the band's signature songs, and was later recorded by Emmylou Harris on her album, Cimarron. The band's old label, Epic Records, released Poco Live just one month before Rose of Cimarron, causing confusion among listeners and helping sales of the former at the expense of the latter.

Reception

In his Allmusic review, music critic James Chrispell wrote of the album; "The country influence is nearly abandoned except for the Rusty Young tune "Company's Comin'/Slow Poke." There are great tunes with great arrangements throughout."

Track listing

  1. "Rose of Cimarron" – 6:42
  2. "Stealaway" – 3:12
  3. "Just Like Me" – 2:45
  4. "Company’s Comin’" – 2:39
  5. "Slow Poke" – 2:04
  6. "Too Many Nights Too Long" – 5:59
  7. "P.N.S. " – 3:15
  8. "Starin’ at the Sky" – 2:58
  9. "All Alone Together" – 3:21
  10. "Tulsa Turnaround" – 2:40

    Track-by-Track Personnel

;"Rose of Cimarron"
;"Stealaway"
;"Just Like Me"
;"Company's Comin'/Slow Poke"
;"Too Many Nights Too Long"
;"When You Come Around"
;"Starin' at the Sky"
;"All Alone Together"
;"Tulsa Turnaround"