Diamantina Cocktail

by Little River Band

Diamantina Cocktail cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: August 1977
  • Label: EMI
  • Country: Australia
  • Length: 46:05
  • Community rating: 2.94/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Peter Hayes, John Boylan, Ian Mason, Rick Formosa, Glenn Shorrock, Derek Pellicci, David Briggs, George McArdle, Peter Sullivan

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Little River Band achieved substantial international breakthrough with the immaculate vocal harmonies and breezy production of 'Diamantina Cocktail'. The album expertly bridges the gap between polished yacht rock and subtle country-rock influences, featuring the major hit 'Help Is on Its Way'. It stands as a defining release in the Australian export of commercial soft rock.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic

Tracklist

  1. Help Is On Its Way (3:57)
  2. The Drifter (3:55)
  3. L.A. In The Sunshine (3:09)
  4. The Inner Light (3:33)
  5. Witchery (2:51)
  6. Home On Monday (3:54)
  7. Happy Anniversary (4:02)
  8. Raelene, Raelene (4:30)
  9. Changed And Different (4:06)
  10. Days On The Road (4:52)
  11. Take Me Home (3:49)
  12. Still Missing You (3:20)

Credits

  • Rick Formosa - arranged by [strings, brass], conductor [strings, brass]
  • Graham Goble - arranged by [vocals], rhythm guitar, harmony vocals, written-by, lyrics by
  • Ian McCausland - artwork
  • Peter Hayes - banjo
  • George McArdle - bass
  • Derek Pellicci - drums, percussion
  • Beeb Birtles - lead guitar [2nd], acoustic guitar, harmony vocals, lyrics by, music by, lead vocals, written-by
  • David Briggs - lead guitar, guitar [slide], acoustic guitar, lyrics by, music by

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