Rose of Cimarron
This may be one of the best Poco albums produced after the departure of founder Richie Furay. Rusty Young's songwriting had really come along by this point, and his title track is one of the definitive country-rock songs. Tim Schmit's "Starin' at the Sky" should have been a #1 single and the album showcases his vocal abilities throughout. Paul Cotten's "Too Many Nights Too Long" is another classic. One novelty about this album is the appearance of former Loggins & Messina sideman Al Garth in sax and violin. Garth was a member of Poco for a very short time and his presence gave this album a dimension that is unique among the Poco library.
Rose of Cimarron stands as one of the best works created during the middle period of Poco's career - after the departure of Furay but before the loss of Schmit. This album really showcases the band as the tight unit that they were with unique contributions from each member. If you want to get into Poco, this is a great place to start.
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