7659 - SOUTHERN PACIFIC - County Line (1989)

SOUTHERN PACIFIC
''COUNTY LINE''
1989
37:56

1 - Any Way The Wind Blows 3:36
2 - I Can't Complain 2:18
3 - Beyond Love 3:22
4 - Time's Up 3:20
5 - Memphis Queen 3:17
6 - Side Saddle 3:42
7 - One That Got Away 3:04
8 - Reckless Heart 3:34
9 - Mary Lou 2:28
10 - Help Wanted 3:27
11 - G.T.O. Feat. The Beach Boys 2:48
12 - I Go To Pieces 2:33

BIOGRAPHY
by Johnny Loftus
Southern Pacific formed in 1983 around vocalist Tim Goodman, guitarist John McFee, drummer Keith Knudsen, bassist Jerry Scheff, and keyboardist Glenn D. Hardin. Both McFee and Knudsen were ex-Doobie Brothers; this rock & roll background would continue to tarnish for some the band's country-rock sound. Despite the adversity, Southern Pacific secured a deal with Warner, who issued its self-titled debut in 1985. A mixed bag, the album featured Tom Petty-penned rock songs alongside more countrified material from songwriters like Rodney Crowell. Former CCR bassist Stu Cook replaced Scheff after the first record; Kurt Howell, who had played with Crystal Gayle, took Hardin's place behind the keyboard. The refurbished Southern Pacific lineup issued Killbilly Hill in 1986, and the album's cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Pink Cadillac" was a minor hit. Goodman departed then, to be replaced by vocalist David Jenkins. He was onboard for 1988's Zuma, which included Southern's biggest hit, "New Shade of Blue," but left soon after, leaving only McFee, Knudsen, Cook, and Howell. The quartet issued County Line in 1989, but it was Southern Pacific's last gasp. Warner released a final greatest-hits collection in 1991. McFee and Knudsen returned to the Doobies; Cook toured with Doug Clifford as Cosmo's Factory; and Howell formed a group called Burnin' Daylight.

7658 - SOUTHERN PACIFIC - Zuma (1988)

SOUTHERN PACIFIC
''ZUMA''
JUNE 21 1988
37:12

1 - Midnight Highway 3:44
2 - Honey I Dare You 3:48
3 - New Shade Of Blue 3:44
4 - Dream On 3:48
5 - The Invisible Man 3:11
6 - Wheels On The Line 3:57
7 - Just Hang On 3:51
8 - All Is Lost 3:46

BIOGRAPHY
by Johnny Loftus
Southern Pacific formed in 1983 around vocalist Tim Goodman, guitarist John McFee, drummer Keith Knudsen, bassist Jerry Scheff, and keyboardist Glenn D. Hardin. Both McFee and Knudsen were ex-Doobie Brothers; this rock & roll background would continue to tarnish for some the band's country-rock sound. Despite the adversity, Southern Pacific secured a deal with Warner, who issued its self-titled debut in 1985. A mixed bag, the album featured Tom Petty-penned rock songs alongside more countrified material from songwriters like Rodney Crowell. Former CCR bassist Stu Cook replaced Scheff after the first record; Kurt Howell, who had played with Crystal Gayle, took Hardin's place behind the keyboard. The refurbished Southern Pacific lineup issued Killbilly Hill in 1986, and the album's cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Pink Cadillac" was a minor hit. Goodman departed then, to be replaced by vocalist David Jenkins. He was onboard for 1988's Zuma, which included Southern's biggest hit, "New Shade of Blue," but left soon after, leaving only McFee, Knudsen, Cook, and Howell. The quartet issued County Line in 1989, but it was Southern Pacific's last gasp. Warner released a final greatest-hits collection in 1991. McFee and Knudsen returned to the Doobies; Cook toured with Doug Clifford as Cosmo's Factory; and Howell formed a group called Burnin' Daylight.

7657 - SOUTHERN PACIFIC - Killbilly Hill (1985)

SOUTHERN PACIFIC
''KILLBILLY HILL''
1986
37:07

1 Road Song 3:41
2 A Girl Like Emmylou 3:40
3 Pink Cadillac 4:58
4 I Still Look for You 3:03
5 Pull Your Hat Down Tight 3:11
6 Killbilly Hill 3:11
7 Don't Let Go of My Heart 4:16
8 What's It Gonna Take 3:24
9 Hearts on the Borderline 3:45
10 Bluegrass Blues 3:58

REVIEW
by James Chrispell
Instead of being weakened by changes in the band's membership, Southern Pacific actually grew stronger with the new lineup, as their second album Killbilly Hill demonstrates. Highlights on the record include the title cut and a cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Pink Cadillac" which was a sizable hit. The record is more country than their debut, which makes Killbilly Hill all the more highly recommended.

BIOGRAPHY
by Johnny Loftus
Southern Pacific formed in 1983 around vocalist Tim Goodman, guitarist John McFee, drummer Keith Knudsen, bassist Jerry Scheff, and keyboardist Glenn D. Hardin. Both McFee and Knudsen were ex-Doobie Brothers; this rock & roll background would continue to tarnish for some the band's country-rock sound. Despite the adversity, Southern Pacific secured a deal with Warner, who issued its self-titled debut in 1985. A mixed bag, the album featured Tom Petty-penned rock songs alongside more countrified material from songwriters like Rodney Crowell. Former CCR bassist Stu Cook replaced Scheff after the first record; Kurt Howell, who had played with Crystal Gayle, took Hardin's place behind the keyboard. The refurbished Southern Pacific lineup issued Killbilly Hill in 1986, and the album's cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Pink Cadillac" was a minor hit. Goodman departed then, to be replaced by vocalist David Jenkins. He was onboard for 1988's Zuma, which included Southern's biggest hit, "New Shade of Blue," but left soon after, leaving only McFee, Knudsen, Cook, and Howell. The quartet issued County Line in 1989, but it was Southern Pacific's last gasp. Warner released a final greatest-hits collection in 1991. McFee and Knudsen returned to the Doobies; Cook toured with Doug Clifford as Cosmo's Factory; and Howell formed a group called Burnin' Daylight.

7656 - SOUTHERN PACIFIC (1985)

SOUTHERN PACIFIC
''SOUTHERN PACIFIC''
1985
38:29

1 First One to Go 3:38
2 Somebody's Gonna Love Me Tonight 3:37
3 Thing About You feat: Emmylou Harris 3:51
4 Perfect Stranger 4:07
5 Send Me Somebody to Love 3:24
6 Reno Bound 3:23
7 The Blaster 4:49
8 Luanne 3:16
9 Bluebird Wine 3:58
10 Heroes 4:26

Tim Goodman /Guitar, Synthesizer, Vocals
Glen D. Hardin /Keyboards, Vocals
Emmylou Harris /Vocals
Keith Knudsen /Drums, Vocals
Rhett Lawrence /Synthesizer
John McFee /Guitar, Guitar (Steel), Vocals
Jim Ed Norman /Percussion
Jerry Scheff /Bass, Vocals

BIOGRAPHY
by Johnny Loftus
Southern Pacific formed in 1983 around vocalist Tim Goodman, guitarist John McFee, drummer Keith Knudsen, bassist Jerry Scheff, and keyboardist Glenn D. Hardin. Both McFee and Knudsen were ex-Doobie Brothers; this rock & roll background would continue to tarnish for some the band's country-rock sound. Despite the adversity, Southern Pacific secured a deal with Warner, who issued its self-titled debut in 1985. A mixed bag, the album featured Tom Petty-penned rock songs alongside more countrified material from songwriters like Rodney Crowell. Former CCR bassist Stu Cook replaced Scheff after the first record; Kurt Howell, who had played with Crystal Gayle, took Hardin's place behind the keyboard. The refurbished Southern Pacific lineup issued Killbilly Hill in 1986, and the album's cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Pink Cadillac" was a minor hit. Goodman departed then, to be replaced by vocalist David Jenkins. He was onboard for 1988's Zuma, which included Southern's biggest hit, "New Shade of Blue," but left soon after, leaving only McFee, Knudsen, Cook, and Howell. The quartet issued County Line in 1989, but it was Southern Pacific's last gasp. Warner released a final greatest-hits collection in 1991. McFee and Knudsen returned to the Doobies; Cook toured with Doug Clifford as Cosmo's Factory; and Howell formed a group called Burnin' Daylight.