Bass [Fender Bass] – Chuck RaineyDrums – Gaylord BirchElectric Piano, Synthesizer [Arp (Flute)], Organ – Merl SaundersGuitar – Mike HowellPercussion – Ken NashRhythm Guitar – Tom FogertyVocals [Background Vocals] – Walter Hawkins & Sisters (Tramaine, Lynette & Feddie)Written-By – Saunders
4:47
2
Chock-Lite Puddin´
Bass [Fender Bass] – Chuck RaineyDrums, Tambourine [Tamborine] – Gaylord BirchElectric Piano, Organ, Synthesizer [Arp (Flute)] – Merl SaundersGuitar – Mike HowellPercussion – Bill Sommers, Ken NashRhythm Guitar – Tom FogertyWritten-By – Saunders
4:35
3
Lonely Avenue
Bass [Fender Bass] – John KahnDrums – Bill KruetzmanGuitar, Vocals – Jerry GarciaOrgan, Piano – Merl SaundersVocals [Background Vocals] – Walter Hawkins & Sisters (Tramaine, Lynette & Feddie)Written-By – Pompus
8:50
4
After Midnight
Bass [Fender Bass] – John KahnDrums – Bill VittElectric Piano, Organ – Merl SaundersGuitar, Vocals – Jerry GarciaRhythm Guitar – Tom FogertyWritten-By – Cale
4:56
5
Soul Roach
Drums – Christopher ParkerElectric Piano – John KahnGuitar – Jerry GarciaOrgan, Synthesizer [Arp (Band)] – Merl SaundersRhythm Guitar – Mike Howell, Tom FogertyWritten-By – Saunders, Shanklin
4:24
6
The System
Bass [Fender Bass] – John KahnDrums – Bill VittGuitar – Jerry GarciaPiano, Organ, Synthesizer [Arp (Band)], Vocals – Merl SaundersRhythm Guitar – Tom FogertyWritten-By – Saunders, Carrier
3:48
7
Benedict Rides
Bass [Fender Bass] – John KahnDrums – Bill VittElectric Piano, Clavinet – Merl SaundersGuitar – Jerry GarciaRhythm Guitar – Tom FogertyVocals – Walter HawkinsWritten-By – Saunders, Carrier
3:02
8
Expressway (To Your Heart)
Bass [Fender Bass] – John KahnCongas – Gaylord BirchDrums – Bill VittGuitar – Jerry GarciaOrgan – Merl SaundersRhythm Guitar – Tom FogertyWritten-By – Huff-Gamble
5:20
Versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
9421, FANT-9421
Merl Saunders
Fire Up (LP, Album)
Fantasy, Fantasy
9421, FANT-9421
US
1973
F-9421-DJ
Merl Saunders
Fire Up (LP, Album, Promo)
Fantasy
F-9421-DJ
US
1973
9421, F-9421
Merl Saunders
Fire Up (LP, Album)
Fantasy, Fantasy
9421, F-9421
US
1986
9421
Merl Saunders
Fire Up (LP, Album)
Fantasy
9421
US
1973
AMI 9421
Merl Saunders
Fire Up (LP, Album)
Fantasy
AMI 9421
Italy
1974
Credits
Engineer – Brian Gardner
Engineer [Asst. Engineer] – Eddie Harris
Photography, Art Direction [Art Director] – Tony Lane