Play 'n' the Game
Play 'n' the Game is the eighth studio album by the Scottish hard rock band Nazareth, released in 1976.
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | November 1976[1] | |||
| Studio | Le Studio, Morin Heights, Quebec | |||
| Genre | Hard rock | |||
| Length | 37:34 | |||
| Label | A&M, Mountain Records (UK) | |||
| Producer | Manny Charlton | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
Track listing
All tracks are written by Manny Charlton, Dan McCafferty, Pete Agnew, Darrell Sweet unless otherwise noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Somebody to Roll" | 3:55 | |
| 2. | "Down Home Girl" (Alvin Robinson cover) | Artie Butler, Jerry Leiber | 5:04 |
| 3. | "Flying" | 4:20 | |
| 4. | "Waiting for the Man" | 4:47 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5. | "Born to Love" | 3:58 | |
| 6. | "I Want To (Do Everything for You)" (Joe Tex cover) | Joe Tex | 4:18 |
| 7. | "I Don't Want to Go On Without You" (The Drifters cover) | Bert Berns, Jerry Wexler | 3:46 |
| 8. | "Wild Honey" (The Beach Boys cover) | Brian Wilson, Mike Love | 3:04 |
| 9. | "L.A. Girls" | 3:52 |
30th Anniversary Bonus Tracks 2006
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10. | "Good Love" (B-side) | 3:51 | |
| 11. | "I Don't Want To Go On Without You" (edited alternate take) | Bert Berns, Jerry Wexler | 3:23 |
| 12. | "Waiting for the Man" (edited alternate take) | 6:12 | |
| 13. | "Somebody to Roll" (edited version) | 3:30 | |
| 14. | "Born to Love" (edited version) | 3:33 |
Personnel
Band members
- Dan McCafferty - vocals
- Manny Charlton - guitar
- Pete Agnew - bass guitar, guitar, background vocals
- Darrell Sweet - drums, percussion, background vocals
Other credits
- Nick Blagona - engineer
- Bob Ludwig - mastering
- Mike Brown - remastering
- Robert M. Corich - liner notes, remastering
- Laura Vallis - design
Chart performance
| Chart (1976) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)[3] | 14 |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[4] | 14 |
| US Billboard 200[5] | 75 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[6] | Gold | 50,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- Strong, Martin Charles (1995). The Great Rock Discography. p. 577. ISBN 9780862415419.
- Allmusic review
- "Top RPM Albums: Issue 5160a". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- "Swedishcharts.com – Nazareth – Play 'n' the Game". Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- "Nazareth Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- "Canadian album certifications – Nazareth – Play 'n' the Game". Music Canada.
External links
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