This is the mature period of a singer who was active throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
Rivers' mellow vocals and songs that blend rock, soul, and country are distinctive. "Outside Help" showcases his musical breadth and adaptability through collaborations with outside songwriters and musicians, creating a new appeal.
A:
1)
Outside Help
2)
Swayin' To The Music
3)
Curious Mind (Um Um Um Um Um Um)
4)
For You
5)
Monkey Time
B:
1)
One Last Dance (For The Melody)
2)
Ashes And Sand
3)
Rotation
4)
Flying Away With You
Photography [Cover Photograph] - Martin
Piano - Joe Sample
Bass - Scott Edwards (2)
Tenor Saxophone - Tom Scott
Keyboards - Michael Omartian
Organ - Michael Omartian
Piano - Michael Omartian
Vocals - Michael Omartian
Vocals - Oren Waters
Producer, Liner Notes - Johnny Rivers
Lead Vocals - Johnny Rivers
Producer - Johnny Rivers
Rhythm Guitar - Johnny Rivers
Drums - Jim Keltner
Mixed By - Allen Sides
Horn - Joel Peskin
Recorded By, Mixed By - Dennis Dragon
Engineer - Dennis Dragon
Guitar - Tay Uhler
Vocals - Luther Waters
Drums - Hal Blaine
Percussion - Gary Coleman
Guitar - Dean Parks
Drums - Jim Gordon
Horn - Gary Herbig
Horn - Gary Grant
Harmony Vocals - Herb Pedersen
Vocals - Herb Pedersen
Vocals - Jim Haas
Percussion - Milt Holland
Horn - Chuck Findley
Electric Piano - Mike Melvoin
Guitar - Fred Tackett
Horn - Jerry Jumonville
Bass - David Hungate
Recorded By, Mixed By - Joe Sidore
Engineer - Joe Sidore
Vocals - Julia Tillman Waters
Vocals - Maxine Willard Waters
Drums - Ed Greene (2)
Electric Piano - Harlan Rogers
Keyboards - Harlan Rogers
Vocals - Ginger Blake
Organ - Skip Edwards
Horn - John Phillips (6)
Guitar - Wayne Berry
Harmony Vocals - Wayne Berry
Vocals - Wayne Berry
Photography By [Sleeve Photography] - Norman Seeff
Rhythm Guitar - Michael Georgiades
Vocals - Michael Georgiades
Bass - Marc Levine
Art Direction, Design - David Larkham
Photography By [Sleeve Photography] - Lisa Law (2)