Fools Gold - Mr. Lucky (1977)

Fools Gold was a Illinois-based band with soaring harmonies that toured as Dan Fogelberg's backup band in 1974. Fool's Gold recorded only two LP's in their brief career.
Pared down to a duo, the main songwriters and singers Torn Kelly and Denny Henson, playing as Fool's Gold, switched labels and went for the slick L.A. sound that was being offered up in the mid-'70s.
It's about time that they released the 2nd album “Mr. Lucky”, while trying harder than their first disc, doesn't have the warmth and charm that disc had.
When you listen to Mr. Lucky you will see how the band progressed from being DAN FOGELBERG'S back up band to a group that could stand on it's own two feet. The songs on this album are much better than their first album, not to say the 1st one was bad but they really improved the sound on this one. The song “Captain” is the favorite one on this album, it tells a great story. Aided by some fine musicians, Fool's Gold tries for the gold, but only end up with the dust. “Mr. Lucky” failed to live up to expectations of their earlier fans and didn't add anyone new to their fanbase. In the end, Fool's Gold appeared to be just that.
I just wished they would of stayed together for more albums.... The two main front men for the group are DENNY HENSON and TOM KELLY they did all of the singing. I don't know what DENNY HENSON is up to these days but TOM KELLY is still in the industry singing back-up vocals on many artist projects.


01.  "Sweet Country Air" (Tom Kelly, Denny Henson) - 4:14
02.  "I Can Hear The Whistle Blow" (Tom Kelly, Denny Henson) - 2:54
03.  "Wouldn't I Love To Love You" (Tom Kelly) - 4:24
04.  "Runnin' And Hidin'" (Tom Kelly, Denny Henson)  - 3:53
05.  "Fly Away" (Tom Kelly, Denny Henson)  - 3:54
06.  "Gypsy Brew" (Tom Kelly, Denny Henson)  - 2:43
07.  "Mr. Lucky" (Tom Kelly, Denny Henson)  - 4:16
08.  "Where Did Our Love Go Wrong" (Tom Kelly)  - 3:58
09.  "Captain" (Tom Kelly, Denny Henson) - 5:57

Credits
Fools Gold
Denny Henson - Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitar
Tom Kelly - Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitar

David Foster - Keyboards
Jeff Porcaro - Drums & Percussion
Mike Porcaro - Bass
David Paich - Keyboards
Bill Champlin - Organ
Waddy Wachtel - Electric & Slide Guitar
Doug Livingston - Pedal Steel Guitar
Dan Fogelberg - Lap Steel
Colin Tully - Alto Sax
Mel Collins - Tenor & Soprano Sax
Keith Olsen - Tambourine
Tom Scott - Alto Sax
Andrew Gold - Electric Guitar

Strings arranged by David Foster & Keith Olsen
Horns arranged by Keith Olsen, Colin Tully & Mel Collins
Strings conducted by Martyn Ford
Daimlier Strings recorded at Air Studios, London, England
Horns recorded at Scorpio Sudios, London, England
Mastered at Kendun Recorders, Burbank, California
Engineered by Keith Olsen & David Devore
Arranged by Foold Gold & David Foste
Produced by Keith Olsen for Pogologo Productions

Notes
Recorded & Mixed at Sound City, Van Nuys, California
Genre: Soft Rock, Country Rock
Length:  36:11

© 1977 Columbia Records