Moving Along, Renee Geyer

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Renée Geyer – Moving Along

Artist: Renée Geyer

Title: Moving Along

Album Type: Fourth Studio Album

Original Release Date: May 1977

Label: RCA Victor (Australia) / Portrait (US)

Genre: Blue-Eyed Soul / Funk / R&B

Background & Production Moving Along represents a major milestone in Renée Geyer’s career, as it was her first album recorded in the United States and her first aimed at an international audience. Produced by Frank Wilson (known for his legendary work with Motown icons like Marvin Gaye and The Supremes), the album was recorded at Crystal Sound Studios in Los Angeles. Geyer was backed by an elite group of U.S. session musicians, including Ray Parker Jr. (guitar), James Gadson (drums), and members of The Pointer Sisters on backing vocals. The result was a polished, high-fidelity soul record that remains one of the finest examples of the "Blue-Eyed Soul" genre ever produced by an Australian artist.

Musical Composition & Style The album is a masterclass in mid-70s R&B, blending Geyer’s powerful, smoky "whiskey" vocals with slick, West Coast funk arrangements.

• The Breakthrough Hit: The title track and lead single "Stares and Whispers" became a signature song for Geyer, showcasing her incredible vocal range and emotional depth. It was a Top 20 hit in Australia and saw release on the US Billboard charts.

• Soulful Covers: The album features a definitive cover of the Brian Potter/Dennis Lambert track "Heading in the Right Direction," which had already become a staple of her live shows.

• Sonic Texture: Unlike the raw pub-rock sound prevalent in Australia at the time, Moving Along is defined by its sophisticated horn arrangements, bubbling Moog synthesizers, and the locked-in "L.A. Groove" provided by Frank Wilson’s production team.

Legacy & Collector Notes In Australia, the album reached #11 on the Kent Music Report, solidifying Geyer’s status as the country's undisputed "Queen of Soul." For vinyl collectors, the original RCA Victor Australian pressing is highly sought after for its rich, bass-heavy analog warmth. The album was released in the US under the title Renée Geyer with a different cover, making the original Australian Moving Along sleeve the preferred version for international collectors of 70s soul.

• Keywords: Renee Geyer, Moving Along, Stares and Whispers, Australian Soul, Blue-Eyed Soul, Frank Wilson, RCA Victor, 1977 Vinyl, Ray Parker Jr, Motown Sound.

• Collection Ideas: Australian Music Royalty, 70s Soul & Funk, Vocal Powerhouses, Produced in L.A.

• Related Artists: Marcia Hines, Dusty Springfield, Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Linda Ronstadt.

MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve