Lovin' the Night Away is a 1981 album by The Dillman Band. It contains their hit single of the same name. Background Lovin’ The Night Away was recorded at Fame Recording Studios and released in 1981. It is the second album by The Dillman Band aka The Daisy Dillman Band.Session Days - 1981 The Dillman Band – Lovin’ The Night Away, Liner NotesSession Days - 1981 The Dillman Band – Lovin’ The Night Away Reception As written in Kal Rudman's (FMQB Album) report, 17 April 1981, John Hayes of KTCL in Fort Collins reported that The Dillman Band played at their year-end party which was held at Sam's Ballroom. He said that they were a dynamic band and it showed on their album. However, he did say that there were a few weak cuts, but his advice was to check it out.The Friday Morning Quarterback Programming Guide FMQB Album Report, April 17, 1981 - Page 28 KTCL, FORT COLLINS, CO M.D.-JOHN HAYES:
The album was reviewed in the 16 May 1981 issue of Billboard. The review was positive with the writer saying that melody abounds on all of the tracks. The picks were, "Lovin' the Night Away", "Slow Ride" and "Breakdown".Billboard, May 16, 1981 - Page 18 Billboard's Top Album Picks, Billboard's Recommended LPs, pop, THE DILLMAN BAND -Lovin' The Night Away, RCA AFL13909.
It has been given four stars by AllMusic.AllMusic - Lovin' the Night Away The Dillman Band, Album Rating
Charts Record World The album debuted at No. 199 in the Record World 101-200 Albums chart for the week of 2 May 1981.Record World, May 2, 1981 - Page 49 Record World Albums 101-200 MAY 2, 1981, MAY 2 199, APR. 25 -, LOVIN' THE NIGHT AWAY DILLMAN BAND/RCA AFL1 3909 (G) It peaked at No. 177 for the week of 20 June 1981.Record World, June 20, 1981 - Page 34 Record World Albums 101-200 JUNE 20, 1981, JUN. 20 177, JUN. 13 179, LOVIN' THE NIGHT AWAY DILLMAN BAND/RCA AFL1 3909 (G)Record World, June 27, 1981 - Page 37 Record World Albums 101-200 JUNE 27, 1981 Billboard The album debuted at No. 190 in the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart for the week of 16 May.Billboard, May 16, 1981 - Page 101 TOP LPs & TAPE POSITION 105-200, THIS WEEK 190, NEW ENTRY, THE DILLMAN BAND Lovin' The Night Away RCA AFL13909 Album tracks A "Lovin' the Night Away" - (Steve Seamans; Pat Frederick) - 03:57 "Breakdown" - (Walt Aldridge) 03:53 "Love Don’t Run" - (Steve Pippin, Larry Keith) - 03:56 "Roll Like a Stone" - (Steve Seamans) - 03:33 "So Much the Smoother" - (Pat Frederick, Luca, Swarbrick, Pegg, Mattacks) 03:30 B "Slow Ride Home" - (Walt Aldridge) - 03:32 "She’s Just a Stranger" - (Steve Seamans) - 03:38 "C.O.D." - (Steve Seamans) - 03:52 "Spending Time, Making Love, And Going Crazy" - (Dobie Gray, Eddie Setser, Troy Seals) - 04:24 Discogs - The Dillman Band* – Lovin' The Night Away, TracklistSession Days - 1981 The Dillman Band – Lovin’ The Night Away, Tracks Personnel Musicians Bass - Dik Shopteau Drums - Dan Flaherty Guitar - Steve Solmonson Guitar - Steve Seamans Slide Guitar - Steve Seamans Pedal Steel Guitar- Steve Seamans Piano - Pat Frederick Violin - Pat Frederick Percussion - Pat Frederick Percussion - Dan Flaherty Vocals - Steve Seamans Vocals- Steve Solmonson Vocal s- Pat Frederick Session Days - 1981 The Dillman Band – Lovin’ The Night Away, Musicians Other Musicians Bass - Ralph Ezell Drums - Owen Hale Guitar - Walt Aldridge Guitar - Jimmy English Guitar - Mac McAnally Keyboards - Steve Nathan Sax - Guy Higginbothem Sax - Harvey Thompson Session Days - 1981 The Dillman Band – Lovin’ The Night Away, Other Musicians Other credits Producer – Rick Hall Producer (Executive) – Bob Skaff Engineer (Recording) – Mike Daniel, Ralph Ezell, Rick Hall, Walt Aldridge Design – Emily Lorsbach Illustration – Joo Chung Photography – Robert Whitman Session Days - 1981 The Dillman Band – Lovin’ The Night Away, Liner Notes
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External links Discogs - The Dillman Band* – Lovin' The Night Away