Back on the Street
album by Robert John
Back on the Street is the final major-label album by American singer-songwriter Robert John.
Track listing
"(So Long) Since I Felt This Way" (Gary Goetzman, Mike Piccirillo)
"Hey There Lonely Girl" (Earl Shulman, Leon Carr)
"Just One More Try" (Robert John, Alvin Fields)
"On My Own" (Goetzman, Piccirillo)
"Give Up Your Love" (Goetzman, Piccirillo)
"Sherry" (Bob Gaudio)
"Winner Take All" (John, Tom Pedrick)
"Hurtin' Doesn't Go Away" (John)
"Back on the Street Again" (Goetzman, Piccirilo)
"You Could Have Told Me" (John)
Personnel
Robert John – vocals
George Tobin in association with Mike Piccirillo – production
Production
Arranged, produced and mixed by George Tobin and Mike Piccirillo.
Recorded by Mark Wolfson and H. Lee Wolen.
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