The mellow, easy rock sounds of Firefall, coupled with the group's  pop melodies  produced  a series of chart singles, including the Top Ten hit "You Are the Woman." The group was formed by former Flying Burrito Rick Roberts, who handled vocals, guitar, and most of the songwriting duties; he was joined by fellow ex-Burrito and Byrd Mike Clark. The group recorded its self-titled debut in 1976; it and its follow-up, both went gold, and their third album, Elan, went platinum. However, the group's commercial success began to decline, as Firefall's  relaxed, toned-down approach simply wore out its welcome as pop trends moved elsewhere.

 

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