Legacy [Original recording reissued]

Poco | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 3, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued
• Label: Bmg Special Product
• ASIN: B00005Q6JV
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,157 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. When It All Began

2. Call It Love

3. The Nature of Love

4. What Do People Know

5. Nothin' to Hide

6. Look Within

7. Rough Edges

8. Who Else

9. Lovin' You Every Minute

10. If It Wasn't for You

11. Follow Your Dreams

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Album - Give it a Chance, December 11, 2004

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This review is from: Legacy (Audio CD)

This is the album that diehard Poco fans love to hate. Like most reunion albums, this one does not turn out to be what you would expect. When the original five members of Poco (Richie Furay, Jim Messina, Randy Meisner, Rusty Young, and George Grantham) reunited for the first time since the recording sessions for their debut album (Pickin' Up the Pieces), most hardcore Poco fans hoped and expected that they would again "pick up the pieces" and start right where they left off 20 years before. Legacy doesn't - it is a continuation of the individual careers of the members, and the music shows how they had each progressed in the 20 years since they last played together. The other thing that disappoints fans is that this album is not an equal mix of the five band members. Singing drummer George Grantham appears very sparingly, as he was not available for the majority of the recording sessions. His role was limited to providing backing vocals, while his place behind the drum set was filled by session men. In addition, founding father Riche Furay was held to two cuts and also appears very little on the rest of the album. Legacy was pretty much a collaboration between Meisner, Young, and Messina.

Once I got over the disappointment of not hearing "Pickin' Up the Pieces - Part 2" and the limited role of Grantham and Furay and gave this album a chance, it really grew on me. It opens with Furay's great Poco autobiography "When it all Began". The next cut, Rusty Young's "Call it Love", rightfully put Poco back on the commercial radar for the first time in many years. Young's "What Do People Know", another Poco autobiography, is another highlight. Jim Messina's "Follow Your Dreams" is one of the best songs he ever wrote and is simply amazing. Randy Meisner's incredible vocal work is all over this album and is another highlight, as is Rusty Young's lap steel guitar.

The reunion turned out to be a one-off effort and the lineup did not even survive the supporting tour, as Furay found his dual role of Calvary Chapel minister and rock performer to be too incompatible. But Legacy stands out as a great record that features great legends of the country-rock era and I think stands up well against other works by band members during their days with Poco, Buffalo Springfield, Loggins & Messina, and the Eagles.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A relatively unknown gem made by this band!, April 9, 2002

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Dave Hilton (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Legacy (Audio CD)

When I first heard of Poco, it was on the radio after they played the second song on this album: "Call It Love". Since I was a teenager at the time, I did not think about getting this album...I was moving through sweeping changes in my musical palate. About 6 years ago, I heard this song again on a classic rock radio station. This inspired me to buy the only CD at the time that had this song. Well, what a GEM I received! "Legacy" is a fantastic, well-produced work where every song should have been a hit!

This band stayed true to its foundation and built a classic album! Coming from a country-western-rock background, their sound is comparable to the Eagles. However, they manage to produce a classic rock feel that does not trample the country ambiance they wish to portray, which is in part due to the flawless production of the album. Poco's country-rock roots are clearly demonstrated in songs like "When It All Began", "Nothin' To Hide", "Look Within", "Rough Edges", and "Lovin' You Every Minute". Then, Poco steps up to classic rock ballads with songs like "If It Wasn't For You", "Who Else", and "Follow Your Dreams". At the same time, they belt out rock anthems "The Nature Of Love", "What Do People Know", and the timeless classic "Call It Love". I never tire of hearing the latter song. It is such a passionate rock song with that hint of western flair to it. I would say that it is an essential cruising song, and if I wanted to have music videos about my life, this is DEFINITELY one of the songs I would include in the setlist.

With that said, I can also stipulate that this whole album is essential for cruising trips. It is one of those albums where you have to listen to its entirety when traveling down the interstate. Any person with an interest in classic rock needs to buy this album. This album is a true, however obscure, classic that demands attention. I am even willing to be so bold as to suggest that if the Eagles had been together in the late 80's, "Legacy" is the type of product they would have made!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great American music!!, June 23, 2006

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Kenneth R. Jones "txmuziknut" (Azle, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Legacy (Audio CD)

I have every poco album that they ever put out and this is one of their best. This is surly one of the best bands in American music history. I am a true Poconut and I am proud of it. Give this cd a listen. You will be glad that you did. Kenny...