Richard Torrance : Lead vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Piano, Percussion
Gary Rowles : Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Hawaiian Guitar, Pedal Steel, Vibes, Percussion
Dennis Mansfield : Vocals, Drums, Vibes, Percussion
Richard Cantu : Congas, Tumba, Bells, Timbales, Percussion
Jon Lamb : Vocals, Bass, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion
Duane Scott : Vocals, Synthesizer, Harpsichord, Percussion
Special Thanks to :
The La Luna Rhythm Section featuring The La-Tunettes
All Songs Recorded at Second City Recording Studios, Los Angeles, California with the exception of \"Singing Springs\" Recorded at The Sound Pit, Atlanta, Georgia
Recording Engineer : Duane Scott
Assistant Engineers : Ben Wilson, Glenn Meadows (Atlanta)
Mastered at Kendun Recorders, Ken Duncan
(Richard is graduating from Bismarck High School in 1968, Richard Torrance made his way to California in pursuit of
the contemporary music recording industry.
Richard’s rst attempt at recording his own music attracted the attention of Denny Cordell and Leon Russell, who owned
Shelter Records. Richard signed his rst recording contract with Shelter in 1972 and began recording his rst of seven
albums, “Eureka”. Along with recording came the organization of his rst touring band by the same name. Eureka toured
nationally and was the opening act for many classic rock and roll concerts.
His second album, “Belle of the Ball,” sold well and established Richard as a viable performer and touring act. Richard
impressed the head of A&R for Capitol Records and was signed to his second major record contract in 1976. “Bareback”,
his rst album for Capitol, had his most famous song “Rio De Janeiro Blue.” “Rio” has been recorded by more than thirty
artists worldwide and is still played on many smooth jazz radio stations as a classic.
Richard performed in Las Vegas for twelve years; he worked in nearly every casino lounge and broke into main
showroom productions. He played in two dierent country shows in the Aladdin Hotel and the Golden Nugget.
He later moved on to cruise ship entertainment with Royal Caribbean Cruise line.
Richard returned to his homeland in 2004. He taught in the
school system as an artist-in-residence, played several
concerts, and mentored young musicians. Richard also
became music director for Trinity Lutheran Church in
2005 and later at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church as
worship and music minister.
Still making his home in Bismarck with his wife,
Julie, and their two daughters, Richard continues to
play for music events and has reconnected with
one of his early loves, horseback, riding the prairies