Rocks in the Head

Rocks in the Head is Roger Daltrey's eighth solo album. The album was released in 1992 on Atlantic Records, and recorded at The Hit Factory.[1]

Rocks in the Head
Studio album by
Roger Daltrey
Released1992
StudioThe Hit Factory London, New York
Genre
Length48:04
LabelAtlantic 7 82359-2
ProducerGerard McMahon
Roger Daltrey chronology
Best of Rockers & Ballads
(1991)		 Rocks in the Head
(1992)		 A Celebration: The Music of Pete Townshend and The Who
(1994)

Roger Daltrey's co-written songs

Roger Daltrey is credited (along with Gerard McMahon) for co-writing seven of the eleven tracks, including "Times Changed", "You Can't Call It Love", "Love Is", "Blues Man's Road", "Days of Light", "Everything a Heart Could Ever Want", and "Unforgettable Opera".

The notes credit "Musical Direction and Production" to Gerard McMahon, who also performs as a primary backup musician.

Cover photography and design were by Graham Hughes.[1]

Song overview

"Everything a Heart Could Ever Want (Willow)" was written about Daltrey's daughter. Daltrey’s son, Jamie, sings backing vocals on the song.

"Days of Light" peaked at No. 6 on the U.S. rock charts.

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Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Who's Gonna Walk on Water"Gerard McMahon4:45
2."Before My Time Is Up"Dave Katz, McMahon5:05
3."Times Changed"Daltrey, McMahon4:23
4."You Can't Call It Love"Daltrey, Ray, Dave Ruffy4:15
5."Mirror Mirror"McMahon4:46
6."Perfect World"McMahon3:56
7."Love Is"Ricky Byrd, Daltrey, Katz, McMahon4:10
8."Blues Man's Road"Byrd, Daltrey, McMahon4:05
9."Everything a Heart Could Ever Want (Willow)"Daltrey, McMahon4:20
10."Days of Light"Daltrey, McMahon3:42
11."Unforgettable Opera"Daltrey, McMahon4:48[2]

Personnel
  • Roger Daltrey - guitar, harmonica, vocals
  • Emily Burridge - cello
  • Ricky Byrd - guitar, backing vocals
  • Jamie Daltrey - backing vocals
  • Mark Egan - bass
  • Gregg Gerson - drums
  • Don Henze - backing vocals
  • Pim Jones - guitar, acoustic guitar, slide guitar, soloist, wah wah guitar
  • David Katz - bass, keyboards, violin
  • Robert Lamm - piano
  • Jay Leonhart - upright bass
  • Jody Linscott - percussion
  • Gerard McMahon - guitar, keyboards, musical director, backing vocals
  • Billy Nicholls - backing vocals
  • Thommy Price - drums
  • Dave Ruffy - drums
  • Jenny Ruffy - backing vocals
  • Shaun Solomon - bass
  • Pat Sommers - backing vocals
  • John Van Eps - keyboards, programming, Synclavier
  • Vinnie Zumm - flamenco guitar, soloist

References
  1. "Roger Daltrey Discography". Archived from the original on 3 November 2011.
  2. "Amazon listing".
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