Bassist/vocalist Timothy B. Schmit, later of the Eagles, replaced original Poco member Randy Meisner after Poco's debut album. Meisner was unhappy with Furay and Messina, feeling they gave him zero respect in the production of songs. Meisner went on to join Rick Nelson's Stone Canyon band and later the Eagles. Schmit later joined the Eagles in 1978. Jim Messina, later of (Kenny) Loggins and Messina fame, who formed the band with Furay, departed in 1970, feeling Furay exhibited too much control. Paul Cotton replaced Messina on lead guitar in 1971. Original drummer George Grantham added a strong rock beat to country flavor picking and provided excellent harmony vocals. Other Poco members included later seventies/early eighties Drummer Steve Chapman and Bassist Charlie Harrison and current bassist Jack Sundrud. George Lawrence replaced Grantham on drums after illness took him from the band in the summer of 2004.
Poco's back catalogue includes a wide variety of styles, from 60's folk rock to 70's hard rock and from country to electric pop. The band's three first albums, "Pickin' Up The Pieces (1969)", "Poco (1970)" and "Deliverin (1970)'" all share a joyful, slightly psychedelic atmosphere. For some fans, this was the real Poco.
Guitarist/songwriter Paul Cotton's joining Poco then brought more variety and also considerably more rock punch to the band on "From The Inside (1971)", "A Good Feelin' To Know (1972)" and "Crazy Eyes (1973)" .
However, a disappointed Furay departed , lamenting that the band had not increased it's audience since it's inception..
.After Furay's departure, the band released it's last two LP's on Epic,.The albums "Seven (1974)" and "Cantamos (1974)" also resulted in mediocre sales, charting at #'s 68 and 76, respectively.
Poco left Epic after Cantamos and signed with ABC-Dunhill Records. Head Over Heels was their first ABC release, featuring Schmit's acoustic "Keep On Tryin'", which became the group's most successful single to date, charting at #50 on the Billboard Hot 100. Around the time of the release of Head Over Heels, The Very Best of Poco was released as a compilation album that documented the group's years with Epic. Epic's release fought with Head Over Heels for attention though neither charted very well, hitting #43 and #90, respectively.
The group's next ABC-Dunhill album was Rose Of Cimarron which also failed to generate much enthusiasm and peaked at #89. Another Epic release also came out in 1976, the live album Live. Indian Summer was released the following spring, reaching #57.
In August 1977, Schmit quit to join the Eagles, coincidentally replacing former Poco member Meisner yet again. As a result, a possible new live album was cancelled by ABC. After languishing in storage for many years, the album was eventually released as The Last Roundup in 2004.
After Schmit's departure, Poco decided to take a break. Grantham took some time off, while Young and Cotton decided to continue as the "Cotton-Young Band". They added Steve Chapman (drums) and Charlie Harrison (bass) to round out their new quartet. However, ABC decided to pick up the Cotton-Young album — as long as they continued under the 'Poco' name. Thus, although Grantham had never quit Poco, he found himself bought out of the group. He subsequently landed a job as drummer for Ricky Skaggs.
The new Poco couldn't have started much better, since "Legend (1978)" became band's first hit album with two TOP-20 hits. The album is very different from everything Poco had so far done and the hard rocking title track hinted for what was to follow.
The joy was short lived, however. In the 1980s, the group released five more albums: Under The Gun (1980), Blue And Gray (1981), Cowboys & Englishmen (1982) on MCA and, moving over to Atlantic Records, Ghost Town (1982) and Inamorata (1984). Poco failed to duplicate the success achieved by Legend, with each album doing more poorly than its predecessor.
After poor commercial success, Poco went into hiatus until the original line-up surprised everyone with new album "Legacy (1989)". It was also a hit album with another TOP20 hit single "Call it love". The album to many listeners was a welcome return to band's original country rock style. This line-up didn't last, however, and only recorded this one album. This wasn't the end of Poco, though. The band, now again Cotton & Young -lead, continued gigging and even made a new studio album "Running Horse" in 2002, which failed to gather much acclaim.
The band has been active in the 2000's ever since, having so far released three live albums from both recent and older concerts: "Keeping The Legend Alive", "The Last Roundup" and "Bareback at Big Sky". A concert DVD is also available. Paul Cotton's three solo albums "Changing Horses (1990)", "Firebird (2000)" and "When The Coast is Clear" (2005)" are also available and well worth a check.
On March 11, 2010, Cotton departed the band . Keyboardist Michael Webb from Nashville TN joined the band and Poco continued to tour.
Plans are underway for a new CD in early 2011 as well as a tour.
Read more about Poco at http://www.poconut.org.
Keep on Trying
Poco Lyrics
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All the times you told me
You're so ful of doubt
You just can't let it be
But I know
If you keep comin' back for more
Then I'll keep on tryin'
Keep on tryin'
And I've been drinkin' now
Just a little too much
And I don't know how
I can get in touch with you
Now there's only one thing
For me to do, that's to
To get home to you
And I feel so satisfied when
I can see you smile
I want to confide in
All that is true, so I'll
Keep on tryin' I'm
Through with lyin'
Just like the sun above
I'll come shinin, trough
Oh yes I'll
Keep on tryin', I'm
Tired of cryin'
I got to find a way
To get on home to you
I've been thingin' 'bout
All the times you held me
I never heard you shout
The flow of energy was so fine
Now I think I'll lay it on the line
And keep on tryin'
To get home to you
And I feel so satisfied when
I can see you smile
I want to confide in
All that is true, so I'll
Keep on tryin' I'm
Through with lyin'
Just like the sun above
I'll come shinin, trough
Yes I will
Oh yes I'll
Keep on tryin', I'm
Tired of cryin'
I got to find a way
To get on home to you
In the song "Keep On Tryin’" by Poco, the lyrics are about a person who is determined to keep trying to make things work in a relationship despite their partner's doubt and uncertainty. The singer acknowledges that their partner has expressed doubt in the past, but they will continue to try to make the relationship work as long as their partner keeps coming back.
The singer also talks about his struggles in getting in touch with his partner and his desire to confide in them. He wants to be honest with his partner and end the lying that has been part of their relationship. The lyrics reflect the singer's determination and persistence in trying to make their relationship work.
The song's chorus is uplifting and optimistic, with the singer declaring that he will keep trying until he finds a way to get home to his partner. The lyrics also touch on the satisfaction the singer feels when he sees his partner smile and the connection that they share.
Overall, "Keep On Tryin’" is a hopeful song about the power of perseverance and the importance of honesty in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been thinkin' 'bout
I have been reflecting on
All the times you told me
The moments in which you confided in me, revealing your uncertainties and apprehensions
You're so ful of doubt
You are very sceptical and unsure
You just can't let it be
You have difficulty accepting things as they are
But I know
However, I understand
If you keep comin' back for more
If you continue to seek my guidance and support
Then I'll keep on tryin'
I vow to keep persevering and making an effort to help you
And I've been drinkin' now
I have been consuming alcohol in excessive amounts
Just a little too much
A slight, possible exaggeration of my alcohol consumption
And I don't know how
I am unsure of how to handle the situation
I can get in touch with you
I can establish communication with you again
Now there's only one thing
I have reached the conclusion that there is only one solution
For me to do, that's to
My only option is to
To get home to you
To return to be near you
And I feel so satisfied when
It brings me great joy to
I can see you smile
Witnessing your happiness puts me at ease
I want to confide in
I would like to disclose
All that is true, so I'll
Everything that is factual to me, so my intention is to
Keep on tryin'
Persevere and keep making attempts
I'm through with lyin'
I have discontinued the habit of lying
Just like the sun above
Similar to the sun that continues to rise and shine
I'll come shinin, trough
I will radiate confidence and shine through with positivity
Oh yes I'll
I certainly will
Tired of cryin'
I am exhausted from expressing sorrow
I got to find a way
I need to figure out how
To get on home to you
To make my way back to you
I've been thinkin' 'bout
I have been meditating on
All the times you held me
Every moment you embraced me
I never heard you shout
I never perceived you yelling
The flow of energy was so fine
We were in harmony, displaying positive energy
Now I think I'll lay it on the line
Now, I will speak truthfully
And keep on tryin'
Continue to persevere
To get home to you
To reach you and be by your side
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., EB MUSIC SERVICES
Written by: TIMOTHY B. SCHMIT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I've been thinkin' 'bout
All the times you told me
You're so full of doubt
You just can't let it be, but I know
If you keep comin' back for more
Then I'll keep on tryin'
I'll keep on tryin'
And I've been drinkin' now
Just a little too much
And I don't know how
I can get in touch with you
Now there's only one thing for me to do
That's to keep on trying
To get home to you
And I feel so satisfied when I can see you smile, I
I want to confide in all that is true
So I keep on tryin'
I'm through with lyin'
Just like the sun above, I come shining through
Oh yes, I keep on tryin'
I'm tired of cryin'
I got to find a way to get on home to you
I've been thinkin' 'bout
All the times you held me
I never heard you shout
The flow of energy was so fine
Now I think I'll lay it on the line
And keep on tryin'
To get home to you
And I feel so satisfied when I can see you smile, I
I want to confide in all that is true
So I keep on tryin'
I'm through with lyin'
Just like the sun above, I come shining through
Oh yes I will
Oh yes, I keep on tryin'
I'm tired of cryin'
I got to find a way to get on home to you
@carolyncombs7903
I am a country girl and I heard this on Bones and it hit a spot in my heart..LOVE IT
@Joshua-kn8fs
I am a country boy. And I'll tell ya, this song brings back some good memories
@wadewalker4973
My name is Wade Walker so I was predestined to be a country boy. 😂😂
@marshagifford2202
me too. Bones has some great music.
@pfr12334
watching the BONES episode right NOIW!!!!!
@sabinatabosa9154
"Bones" recomendo a série! Depois da segunda temporada é muito difícil parar de assistir! E essa música é uma grata surpresa! 👏👏👏
@JohnAinsworthMusic
Such a brilliant song, the harmonies are beyond magical!
@jonniemadsen2180
Agreed!!
@chergui77
Beautiful ballad song. Brings back fond memories of the 1970s 💖
@barrymoore4470
Very nice! This song sounds as fresh today (in 2023) as it would have in 1969.