Knock 'Em Dead Kid Explained

Knock 'Em Dead Kid
Type:	Album
Artist:	Trooper
Cover:	Trooper Knock Em Dead Kid.jpg
Genre:	Rock
Length:	34:17
Label:	MCA
Producer:	Randy Bachman
Prev Title:	Two for the Show
Prev Year:	1976
Next Title:	Thick as Thieves
Next Year:	1978

Knock 'Em Dead Kid is the third studio album by Canadian rock band Trooper, released in 1977.^[1] The album was produced by Randy Bachman. Bassist Harry Kalensky was replaced by Doni Underhill prior to the recording this album, which was the group's first Canadian platinum certified album. The album spawned the hits "We're Here for a Good Time (Not a Long Time)" and "Oh, Pretty Lady". It was recorded at the Phase 1 studio, Scarborough, Ontario. Randy Bachman plays lead guitar on "Two for the show".

Track listing

All songs by Ra McGuire and Brian Smith except where noted.

Side One

1. "Knock 'Em Dead Kid" - 4:46
2. "Waiting on Your Love" (Ludwig) - 4:22
3. "Most of the Country" - 3:36
4. "You Look So Good" (McGuire/Smith/Ludwig) - 4:51

Side Two

1. "We're Here for a Good Time (Not a Long Time)" - 3:34
2. "Oh, Pretty Lady" - 4:35
3. "Cold, Cold Toronto" (McGuire/Underhill) - 3:27
4. "(It's Been a) Long Time" - 5:06

Personnel

• Ra McGuire - vocals
• Brian Smith - guitar
• Tommy Stewart - drums
• Doni Underhill - bass
• Frank Ludwig - keyboards

Singles

• "Oh, Pretty Lady" / "(It's Been A) Long Time"
• "We're Here For A Good Time (Not A Long Time)" / "Loretta"

Notes and References

1. News: Chase . Sean . Trooper's at SABstock for a good time . The Pembroke Observer . 6 July 2012 . A3.