Space and First Takes is the sixth album by Lee Michaels and was released in 1972. It reached #78 on the Billboard Top LPs chart.[2] It was the follow-up album to his most successful album, 5th which featured the #6 hit single "Do You Know What I Mean". The album consists of two shorter songs and two extended tracks.

Space and First Takes
Studio album by
Released1972
GenrePsychedelic rock
Length39:42
LabelA&M
ProducerLee Michaels
Lee Michaels chronology
5th
(1971)
Space and First Takes
(1972)
Lee Michaels Live
(1973)
Singles from Space and First Takes
  1. "Hold on to Freedom"/"Own Special Way (As Long As)"
    Released: April 1972
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

The album featured the single "Hold on to Freedom" which did not chart on Billboard, but reached 104 on Cashbox.[3]

Track listing

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All songs written by Lee Michaels except where noted.

  1. "Own Special Way (As Long As)" (Joel Christie) – 4:33
  2. "First Names" – 13:36
  3. "Hold on to Freedom" (Johnny Otis) – 5:02
  4. "Space and First Takes" – 16:40

Personnel

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Musicians

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Technical

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Charts

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Chart (1972) Peak
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US Pop 78

References

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  1. ^ Space and First Takes at AllMusic
  2. ^ Lee Michaels, Space and First Takes Retrieved June 26, 2016.
  3. ^ Whitburn, Joel (2015). The Comparison Book Billboard/Cash Box/Record World 1954–1982. Sheridan Books. p. 342. ISBN 978-0-89820-213-7.
  4. ^ Lee Michaels, Space and First Takes credits Retrieved June 26, 2016.