Two for the Show (Trooper album)

Two for the Show is the second album by Canadian rock band Trooper, released in 1976. The album was produced by Randy Bachman of Bachman–Turner Overdrive and The Guess Who fame. The album was certified gold in Canada, contained the hits "Two for the Show" and "Santa Maria". "The Boys in the Bright White Sportscar", initially released off this album, later became a hit when it was re-released (with a few modifications) on Hot Shots in 1979.

Two for the Show
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 1976
GenreRock, hard rock
Length34:24
LabelMCA
ProducerRandy Bachman
Trooper chronology
Trooper
(1975)
Two for the Show
(1976)
Knock 'Em Dead Kid
(1977)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Track listing

edit

All tracks are written by Brian Smith and Ra McGuire except where noted.

Side one
No.TitleLength
1."Two for the Show" (McGuire)4:28
2."Gypsy Wheeler"3:28
3."Santa Maria"2:56
4."Loretta" (Smith, Tommy Stewart)3:26
5."The Boys in the Bright White Sportscar"2:59
Side two
No.TitleLength
1."Ready"3:26
2."Whatcha Gonna Do About Me"3:28
3."I Miss You Already"4:44
4."What's Gonna Happen Now?"5:27

Personnel

edit
  • Vocals - Ra McGuire (all songs except "Loretta"), Frank Ludwig ("Gypsy Wheeler"), Tommy Stewart ("Loretta")
  • Guitar - Brian Smith, Randy Bachman ("Two for the Show," "Whatcha Gonna Do About Me")
  • Drums - Tommy Stewart
  • Bass - Harry Kalensky
  • Keyboards - Frank Ludwig

Singles

edit
  • "Two For The Show" / "Gypsy Wheeler"
  • "Santa Maria" / "Whatcha Gonna Do About Me"
  • "Ready" / "I Miss You Already"

References

edit