Virtuosic, extreme endurance drumming drives this song by Steve Kirk from beginning to end; recorded in one take, Danielson makes it all the way through with precision and finesse. A is A is: Steve Kirk, guitar/vocals; Ron Griffith, vocals; Bob Danielson, drums/vocals; Ken Weller, bass/vocals.  Composer Steve Kirk.  Brilliant solo guitar by Kirk.

Ice Age - A is A (drummer Bob Danielson)

Ramona Torch blazes her way through this Radio Pompeii, while the Elements of Style backs with a spot-on, controlled frenzy driving the poignant story to its certain doom.  Elements of Style is: Ramona Torch, vocals; David Barker, guitar/vocals; Bob Danielson, drums; Tom Richardson, bass/vocals. Composer David Barker.

Radio Pompeii - Elements of Style (drummer Bob Danielson)

Beautifully crafted and beautifully sung by Ron Griffith (center front), Steve Kirk's (far left) song speaks of devotion and love.  As always with A is A, stunning background vocals and excellent instrumentation throughout. A is A is: Steve Kirk, guitar/vocals; Ron Griffith, vocals; Bob Danielson, drums/vocals (far right); Ken Weller, bass/vocals (the tall guy in the back!).  Composer Steve Kirk.

I Will Follow You - A is A (drummer Bob Danielson)

Beautifully crafted and beautifully sung by Ron Griffith (center front), Steve Kirk's (far left) song speaks of devotion and love. A is A is: Steve Kirk, guitar/vocals (far left); Ron Griffith, vocals (front); Bob Danielson, drums/vocals (far right); Ken Weller, bass/vocals (the tall guy in the back!).  Composer Steve Kirk.  EXCELLENT 4-part harmonies and achingly beautiful.

The Forked Road - A is A (drummer Bob Danielson)

LIVE.  Churning, big sound behind always great vocals of Ramona Torch; drives you through a magical swirling world; never lets down start to finish, sometimes anthemic, always great. Elements of Style is: Ramona Torch, vocals; David Barker, guitar/vocals; Bob Danielson, drums; Tom Richardson, bass/vocals. Composer David Barker.

Sacred Objects - Elements of Style (drummer Bob Danielson) LIVE

This funky A is A number is sung by Steve Kirk (far left)and showcases their versatility as a band. A is A is: Steve Kirk, guitar/vocals (far left); Ron Griffith, vocals (front); Bob Danielson, drums/vocals (far right); Ken Weller, bass/vocals (the tall guy in the back!).  Composer Steve Kirk.

Rust Grows - A is A (drummer Bob Danielson)

This gorgeous song pulls you into a mysterious world with a stark, brooding message.  Pretty and ominous as it winds out; never lets up.  Superb musicianship, great singing, and thrumming continuity provided by the band. Elements of Style is: Ramona Torch, vocals; David Barker, guitar/vocals; Bob Danielson, drums; Tom Richardson, bass/vocals. Composer David Barker.

Alibi - Elements of Style (drummer Bob Danielson)

Beautifully crafted and beautifully sung by Ron Griffith (center front); the exquisite harmonies A is A is known for jump out from the start. A is A is: Steve Kirk, guitar/vocals (far left); Ron Griffith, vocals (front); Bob Danielson, drums/vocals (far right); Ken Weller, bass/vocals (the tall guy in the back!).  Composer Steve Kirk.

Feel the Heat - A is A (drummer Bob Danielson)

Steve Kirk's(far left)composition leans toward prog rock while retaining melodic sensibilities.  Fabulous harmonies as usual for A is A, and beautiful guitar work; fully integrated precise band parts make it all work like a complex classical work in modern chords and structures.  A is A is: Steve Kirk, guitar/vocals (far left); Ron Griffith, vocals (front); Bob Danielson, drums/vocals (far right); Ken Weller, bass/vocals (the tall guy in the back!).  Composer Steve Kirk.

Bottom Line - A is A (drummer Bob Danielson)

From the Eagles' self-titled album "Desperado" from 1973;  here's my instrumental arrangement.

Desperado - Henley/Frey (keyboard arr. NHaubrich)

ALCHEMIE members Nancy Haubrich and Robert Danielson showcase past work with iconic bands in the SF Bay Area.  Keyboard arrangements by Haubrich, recordings with her band Peer Pressure, and Danielson's bands A is A and Elements of Style--all innovative and popular artists  in the SF Bay Area.

Rust Grows - A is A (drummer Bob Danielson)

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