NUMBERS, ALAN MERRILL

The song "Numbers", performed by Alan Merrill. Originally written for his band Runner's second album, the song was only recorded in demo form at London's ATV Music in 1978 by Runner band members Alan Merrill and Steve Gould with a click track.
In 2010 Alan Merrill added the drums of ex Paul McCartney and Wings drummer Steve Holley in New York and the track was completed.
Of interest-- Eric Clapton had a hold on this song in 1979 when Runner didn't do it and nearly recorded the tune, but it was decided by his label that it was too close to "Lay Down Sally" stylistically, so Clapton ultimately didn't record it.
Players-
Alan Merrill - Lead vocals, bass and lead guitar
Steve Gould - Harmonies and rhythm guitar
Steve Holley - Drums and percussion
Copyright ATV Music Ltd, 1978
The title track of Alan Merrill's 2011 solo release, "Numbers, The Collections Vol.#2."
Lyrics:
http://the-aleecat.com/Numbers.html#numbers
Words and music -Alan Merrill
http://www.alanmerrill.com

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Music

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• Numbers
• Alan-Merrill
• Steve-Gould
• Steve-Holley
• Runner
• Wings
• Rare-Bird
• Arrows
• 70s
• UK
• rock

[vivicola]

I see this was from his 1978 post-Arrows Runner band period. It's got those trademark 3 part Runner harmonies in the chorus. Very cool.

[tsunamisasumi]

@vivicola Runner founding members Merrill and Gould sang very well together. Check out the end of Runner's "Run For Your Life" and it's an amazing blend of two voices in harmony.

[z2002marlene]

Love this one! Thanks for sharing!