Knock 'Em Dead Kid

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Knock 'Em Dead Kid
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 8, 1977 (1977-06-08)
GenreRock
Length34:17
LabelMCA
ProducerRandy Bachman
Trooper chronology
Two for the Show
(1976)
Knock 'Em Dead Kid
(1977)
Thick as Thieves
(1978)
Singles from Knock 'Em Dead Kid
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

Knock 'Em Dead Kid is the third studio album by Canadian rock band Trooper, released in 1977.[2] The album was produced by Randy Bachman. Bassist Harry Kalensky was replaced by Doni Underhill prior to the recording this album, which was the group's first Canadian platinum certified album. The album spawned the hits "We're Here for a Good Time (Not a Long Time)" and "Oh, Pretty Lady". It was recorded at the Phase 1 studio, Scarborough, Ontario. Randy Bachman plays lead guitar on "Two for the show".[citation needed]

Track listing[edit]

All songs by Ra McGuire and Brian Smith except where noted.

Side One

  1. "Knock 'Em Dead Kid" - 4:46
  2. "Waiting on Your Love" (Ludwig) - 4:22
  3. "Most of the Country" - 3:36
  4. "You Look So Good" (McGuire/Smith/Ludwig) - 4:51

Side Two

  1. "We're Here for a Good Time (Not a Long Time)" - 3:34
  2. "Oh, Pretty Lady" - 4:35
  3. "Cold, Cold Toronto" (McGuire/Underhill) - 3:27
  4. "(It's Been a) Long Time" - 5:06

Personnel[edit]

  • Ra McGuire - vocals
  • Brian Smith - guitar
  • Tommy Stewart - drums
  • Doni Underhill - bass
  • Frank Ludwig - keyboards

Singles[edit]

  • "Oh, Pretty Lady" / "(It's Been A) Long Time"
  • "We're Here For A Good Time (Not A Long Time)" / "Loretta"

References[edit]

  1. ^ Knock 'Em Dead Kid at AllMusic
  2. ^ Chase, Sean (6 July 2012). "Trooper's at SABstock for a good time". The Pembroke Observer. p. A3.