James Messina (born December 5, 1947) is an American musician, songwriter, singer, guitarist, recording engineer, and record producer. He was a member of the folk rock group Buffalo Springfield, a founding member of the pioneering country rock band Poco, and half of the soft rock duo Loggins and Messina with Kenny Loggins. == Early life == James Messina was born in Maywood, California in 1947 and raised in Harlingen, Texas until he was eight. He spent much of his childhood... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Jim Messina first charted in 1970 with You Better Think Twice.The artist placed 9 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries.On US AC the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s.On US Country the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Rock the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.
Top songs: #1: Your Mama Don't Dance - #2: Your Mama Don't Dance - #3: Call It Love - #4: My Music - #5: Thinking of You
#1 Your Mama Don't Dance
Kenny Loggins & Jim Messina
#5 Thinking of You
Kenny Loggins & Jim Messina
Watching the River Run
Kenny Loggins & Jim Messina
Changes
Kenny Loggins & Jim Messina
Do You Want to Dance
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Stay the Night
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