''Cut Loose'' is the 1983 debut solo

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fame. Unlike his other work, Rodgers plays all the instruments on this album. It was recorded at his house in Kingstone. The song "Live in Peace" was later re-recorded by Rodgers with his band The Firm for their second album ''

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''. "Superstar Woman" was originally recorded by Bad Company for their debut self-titled album, but it was ultimately left off the final track listing; Rodgers re-recorded it for this album. (The original Bad Company version was eventually released on '' The 'Original' Bad Co. Anthology'' in 1999.) The album peaked at #135 on the ''

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Track listing

Personnel

* Paul Rodgers - bass, guitar, drums, keyboards, vocals, producer, liner notes ;Technical * John Herdt - artwork, design *

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- engineer * Joe Reagoso - liner notes, reissue producer, remastering

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Cut Loose (Album) Paul Rodgers albums 1983 debut albums Atlantic Records albums