Putting It Straight
1977 studio album by Pat Travers
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Putting It Straight is the third rock album by Pat Travers, released in 1977 on Polydor Records.
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| Released | 1977 | |||
| Recorded | 1977 | |||
| Studio | Eastern Sound, Toronto, Canada | |||
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| Length | 36:59 | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Record Mirror | [2] |
"Gettin' Betta" was often played in Travers' late 1970s 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
- "Life in London" - 4:22
- "It Ain't What It Seems" - 4:13
- "Speakeasy" - 3:18
- "Runnin' from the Future" - 3:47
- "Lovin' You" - 4:03
Side two
- "Off Beat Ride" [instrumental] - 4:36
- "Gettin' Betta" (Peter Cowling, Travers) - 4:45
- "Dedication Parts 1 & 2" - 7:55
Incorrect CD track sequence
- "Life in London"
- "Gettin' Betta"
- "Runnin' from the Future"
- "It Ain't What It Seems"
- "Off Beat Ride"
- "Lovin' You"
- "Dedication"
- "Speakeasy"
Personnel
Additional personnel
- Tony Carey - mini Moog ("Off Beat Ride")
- Scott Gorham - additional guitar ("Speakeasy")
- Bert Hermiston - saxophone ("Off Beat Ride" and "Dedication")
- Susie McKinley - background vocals ("Lovin' You")
Charts
| Chart (1978) | Peak position |
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| US Top LPs & Tape (Billboard)[3] | 70 |