Loggins and Messina – Sittin’ In (1971)

Jim Messina had been in Buffalo Springfield and worked on several CSNY albums as a session player.   He was working as a record producer when he was introduced to an unrecorded singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins.  Forming an instant friendship Messina agreed to produce his first album, but was so involved in playing and writing much of the album that they created a duo (the title referred to Messina ‘sitting in on Kenny’s sessions).  An instant success with a couple of hit singles they continued for five more albums before splitting in ’76.  This was the best though; it has a charm and gentle mood which they tended to lose later.   Best on this are ‘House At Pooh Corner’, ‘Vahevalla’, ‘Danny’s Song’ and ‘Same Old Wine’.   Kenny went on to a successful middle of the road solo career and Jim carried on a s a session player and producer.