Putting It Straight Explained

Putting It Straight
Type:	studio
Artist:	Pat Travers
Cover:	Puttinitstraight.jpg
Released:	1977
Recorded:	1977
Studio:	at Eastern Sound, Toronto, Canada
Length:	36:59
Label:	Polydor
Producer:	Dennis MacKay, Pat Travers
Chronology:	Pat Travers
Prev Title:	Makin' Magic
Prev Year:	1977
Next Title:	Heat In The Street
Next Year:	1978

Putting It Straight is a third rock album by Pat Travers. It was released in 1977 on Polydor Records.

The songs were listed on the back cover of the album in a different sequence than on the original LP pressing. Some later CD versions had the songs in the incorrect order as listed on the back cover. "Gettin' Betta" was a track that was often played in Travers' late 70s sets and "Dedication" remains a stand out song on the album.

Original LP track listing

All tracks composed by Pat Travers; except where indicated

Side One

1. "Life in London" - 4:22
2. "It Ain't What It Seems" - 4:13
3. "Speakeasy" - 3:18
4. "Runnin' from the Future" - 3:47
5. "Lovin' You" - 4:03

Side Two

1. "Off Beat Ride" - 4:36
2. "Gettin' Betta" - 4:45 (Peter Cowling, Travers)
3. "Dedication Parts 1 & 2" - 7:55

Incorrect CD track sequence

1. "Life in London"
2. "Gettin' Betta"
3. "Runnin' from the Future"
4. "It Ain't What It Seems"
5. "Off Beat Ride"
6. "Lovin' You"
7. "Dedication"
8. "Speakeasy"

Personnel

• Peter 'Mars' Cowling - bass
• Nicko McBrain - drums
• Pat Travers - guitar, keyboard, vocals

Additional personnel

• Tony Carey - mini Moog on "Off Beat Ride"
• Scott Gorham - additional guitar on "Speakeasy"
• Bert Hermiston - saxophone on "Dedication" and "Off Beat Ride"
• Susie McKinley - background vocals on "Lovin' You"

Charts

Album - Billboard

Notes and References

1. Billboard Pop Chart