- Format: CD
- Label: GottDiscs
- Genre: Rock / Pop
Originally released on the Geffen label in 1987 and 1989 and now available for the first time as a 2 on 1 CD.
a—? A four piece outfit from Los Angeles, Little America cranked out two of the best AOR albums of the eighties: the self-titled 'Little America',
which had the Top 10 hit 'Walk On Fire', and their second album, 'Fairgrounds', which also yielded a Top 10 track 'Where Were You'.
a—? Signed to Geffen in late 1985, the band began recording in the spring of '86, and released 'Little America' in February of 1987. The
immediate success of 'Walk On Fire' surprised the label, and Geffen regrouped and stepped up the promotion on it. An extensive U.S.
tour followed, though sales suffered in some regions of the country because despite many packed houses, there wasn't sufficient (or in
some cases, any) product in the stores.
a—? Nevertheless, 'Little America' sold nearly 100,000 units. The band was particularly big in the midwest, and caused quite a stir in Dallas,
thanks to Little America's biggest fan, KTXQ's Redbeard.
a—? 'Fairgrounds', released in the winter of 1989, yielded a Top 10 hit 'Where Were You', which was co-written by Dianne Warren. She is
considered to be one of the most prolific and successful contemporary songwriters of our time, having written songs for artists as diverse
as Elton John, Aerosmith, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, to name just a few.
a—? Eagle Timothy B Schmidt appears on backing vocals on 'Little America'
Track listing: LITTLE AMERICA
1. You Were Right 2. That's The Way It Stays
3. Walk On Fire 4. Perfect World
5. Lost Along The Way 6. Lies
7. Walk The Land 8. Heroes 9. Underground
10. Out Of Bounds 11. Conversations
12. Standin' On Top
FAIRGROUNDS
13. Where Were You 14. Do You Feel
15. Save Me 16. Never Be Alone
17. Maryjane 18. Fairgrounds
19. I'll Feel A Whole Lot Better
20. Changing Tune 21. I See Your Face
22. They Cast Shadows 23. It's Not Me
