Night Rains

Brand new sealed reissue of this classic album.

When Janis lan's self-titled 1978 album failed to crack the Top 100, it was clear that changes were in order. Here, she turns to producer Ron Frangipane and a surprising songwriting partner, Euro-disco maven Giorgio Moroder, who brings in his dance tracks for "Fly Too High," which was intended for the motion picture Foxes. More appropriately, Ian also pairs with Albert Hammond for the leadoff track, "The Other Side of the Sun." Even on her own, however, she is attempting a more timely pop style: "Memories" is as much of a disco cut as the Moroder one. That makes the album more engaging on the surface than her recent releases, but less compelling. As a commercial move, Night Rains failed to chart in the US, but was an international best seller.

3:58
A2		Fly Too High Backing Vocals – Lisa Roberts, Stephanie Spruill Drums – Keith Forsey Keyboards – Harold Faltermeyer Saxophone – Gary Herbig Trumpet – Steve Madaio

5:07
A3		Memories Bass – John Crowder Drums – Richard Crooks Guitar – Sal DiTroia, Steve Love Keyboards – Janis Ian Piano [Tack], Clavinet – Frank Owens Soloist [Solo], Guitar – Bob Kulick Vocals – Frank Floyd, Gordon Grody, Janis Ian, John Crowder, Ron Getman

4:45
A4		Night Rains Bass – John Crowder Drums, Percussion – Richard Crooks Piano, Guitar – Janis Ian Vocals – Janis Ian, John Crowder

3:22
A5		Here Comes The Night Bass – Neil Jason Celesta [Celeste] – Joe d'Elia* Concertmaster – Max Pollikoff Drums – Alan Schwartzberg* Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Frank Owens Piano – Janis Ian Vocals – Gordon Grody, Jocelyn Brown, Lani Groves

3:35
B1		Day By Day Bass – Les Hurdle Drums – Keith Forsey Guitar – Mats Bjoerklund* Keyboards – Harold Faltermeyer Saxophone – Solera* Strings – Munich String Ensemble

4:15
B2		Have Mercy Love Bass – John Crowder Drums – Richard Crooks Guitar – Janis Ian, Ron Getman, Sal DiTroia, Steve Love Piano – Janis Ian Saxophone – Clarence Clemmons* Vocals – Janis Ian, John Crowder, Ron Getman

4:39
B3		Lay Low Bass – Gordon Edward* Drums – Richard Crooks Guitar – Janis Ian, Ron Getman, Scott Zito Percussion – Jim Maelen*

3:04
B4		Photographs Bass – Ron Carter Guitar – Sal DiTroia Harp – Gloria Agostini Piano – Janis Ian

2:45
B5		Jenny (Iowa Sunrise) Piano – Chick Corea, Janis Ian

3:31

A1

The Other Side Of The Sun Bass – John Crowder Drums – Richard Crooks Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Janis Ian Guitar – Ron Getman, Sal DiTroia, Steve Love Percussion – Jim Maelen* Saxophone – Clarence Clemmons* Vibraphone [Vibes] – Mike Mainieri