Song Stories and Other Left-Handed Recollections

During the 1970s, Rick Roberts' songs topped the music charts when he was the lead singer of the band, Firefall. Now, Rick Roberts has put together a beautiful collection of the lyrics he's written over the years and the memorable stories that go with them in Song Stories and Other Left-Handed Recollections. Included are some of Rick Roberts' best-loved songs: "You Are the Woman", "Colorado", "Strange Way", and "Just Remember I Love You". Read along as Rick Roberts takes you back to the days with these nostalgic songs when he performed them with his band Firefall and other artists, and learn about what is yet to come for him.

Author: Rick Roberts
Publisher: Written Dreams Publishing
Published: 07/14/2017
Pages: 216
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.08lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d
ISBN: 9780999187005

About the Author
Roberts, Rick: - Colorado Music Hall of Famer, Rick Roberts is a 40-year veteran of the rock'n'roll wars. He began his recording career in 1970 with the Flying Burrito Brothers and was a major contributor to their last two albums. He went on to do two solo albums, and then formed the well-known band, Firefall, in 1974, with whom he played for seven years during their heyday. He has also been a member of Stephen Stills' band and Linda Ronstadt's band during his career, and has been awarded two platinum and four gold albums for his efforts. He has had over 60 of his compositions recorded and performed by such artists as The Burritos, Firefall, Stephen Stills, Linda Ronstadt, Barry Manilow, The Dirt Band, and numerous others. He is the composer of the hit songs "Just Remember I Love You," "You Are the Woman," "Strange Way," "Colorado," and several more that graced the Top 40 at one time or another. After suffering a debilitating brain injury in 2006 which left him in jeopardy of never walking again, it took him nearly four years of intense physical therapy to walk again without crutches or other aids. Rick currently lives and works in Longmont, Colorado with his wife, Mary, and their two dogs and two cats.