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Two for the Show (Trooper album)

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Two for the Show
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 1976
GenreRock, hard rock
Length34:24
LabelMCA
ProducerRandy Bachman
Trooper chronology
Trooper
(1975)
Two for the Show
(1976)
Knock 'Em Dead Kid
(1977)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Two for the Show is the second album by Canadian rock band Trooper, released in 1976. The album was produced by Randy Bachman of Bachman–Turner Overdrive and The Guess Who fame. The album was certified gold in Canada, contained the hits "Two for the Show" and "Santa Maria". "The Boys in the Bright White Sportscar", initially released off this album, later became a hit when it was re-released (with a few modifications) on Hot Shots in 1979.

Track listing

(McGuire/Smith)

  1. 4:26 - "Two for the Show" (McGuire)
  2. 3:30 - "Gypsy Wheeler"
  3. 2:56 - "Santa Maria"
  4. 3:21 - "Loretta" (Smith/Stewart)
  5. 3:00 - "The Boys in the Bright White Sportscar"
  6. 3:26 - "Ready"
  7. 3:28 - "Whatcha Gonna Do About Me"
  8. 4:48 - "I Miss You Already"
  9. 5:26 - "What's Gonna Happen Now"

Band members

  • Vocals - Ra McGuire
  • Guitar - Brian Smith
  • Drums - Tommy Stewart
  • Bass - Harry Kalensky
  • Keyboards - Frank Ludwig
  • Guitar on title-track, "Two for the Show" - Randy Bachman

Singles

  • "Two For The Show" / "Gypsy Wheeler"
  • "Santa Maria" / "Whatcha Gonna Do About Me"
  • "Ready" / "I Miss You Already"

References