Stephen Dees ‎– Hip Shot (1977)

Hip Shot is an album by American bassist/vocalist/songwriter Stephen Dees, produced by Daryl Hall and released in 1977 on RCA. The project came about through the bassist’s stint in the backing band for Hall & Oates. The liaison bore co-writing fruit in the song “Kerry,” which also appears on the soul/rock duo’s 1976 album Bigger Than Both of Us.

Tracklist:
A1. “Counting on You”
A2. “Wacky Together”
A3. “Kerry”
A4. “You Defy the Law of Gravity”
B1. “Got My Eyes on You Babe”
B2. “Too Close For Comfort”
B3. “Out-a My Skin”
B4. “Beat the Devil”

Credits:
Stephen Dees — Vocals, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Bass, Bass [Moog], Piano, Gong
Daryl Hall — Producer, Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Synthesizer
Charlie DeChant — Saxophone
Larry Fast — Synthesizer
Todd Sharp — Slide Guitar
Tasha Thomas — Backing Vocals
David Kent — Backing Vocals, Keyboards
Joey Stann — Baritone Saxophone
Steve Shive — Drums
Eddie Zyne — Drums, Temple Block
Ralph Schuckett — Keyboards, Synthesizer
Steve Mele — Lead Guitar
Rubens Bassini — Percussion