Windows and Walls
Windows and Walls is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg, released in 1984. The first single, "The Language of Love", reached No. 13 on the U.S. [Billboard Hot 100|Billboard Hot 100] chart, making it his last Top 40 hit. Although the follow-up, "Believe in Me", missed the Top 40 of the pop chart, peaking at No. 48, it became the singer's fourth No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot [Adult Contemporary Tracks|adult contemporary chart].
Track listing
All songs were written by Dan Fogelberg.Personnel
- Dan Fogelberg – lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar, electric lead guitar, rhythm guitar, percussion, acoustic piano, electric guitar, bass, string arrangements, lead guitar, classical guitar, Roland Jupiter 8, tambourine, electric piano, high-string guitar
- Michael Hanna – acoustic piano, organ, keyboards, Prophet-5, Roland Jupiter 8, chimes, string arrangements, electric piano
- Gary Burden – pedal steel guitar
- Dave Falkenberry – lap steel guitar, dobro
- Kenny Passarelli – bass
- Charlie Fernandez – acoustic bass
- Norbert Putnam – bass
- Mike Porcaro – bass
- Joe Vitale – drums
- Russ Kunkel – drums, castanets, congas, tape loop
- Jeff Porcaro – drums, tambourine
- Joe Lala – cowbell, tambourine, congas, triangle
- Katharine Burden – cello, violin
- Tom Scott – clarinet
- Glen Spreen – string arrangements
- Sid Sharp – concertmaster
- Timothy B. Schmit – harmony vocals, backing vocals
- Max Gronenthal – backing vocals
- Producers – Dan Fogelberg and Marty Lewis
- Engineer – Marty Lewis
- Mastered by George Marino at Sterling Sound.
- Design – Kosh and Ron Larson
- Cover Photography – Marc Allen
- Sleeve Photography – Andy Katz
Charts
| Year | Chart | Position |
| 1984 | The Billboard 200 | 15 |
| 1984 | Australia Albums Chart | 38 |
Singles – Billboard
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
| 1984 | "The Language of Love" | Adult Contemporary | 14 |
| 1984 | "The Language of Love" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 13 |
| 1984 | "Believe in Me" | Adult Contemporary | 1 |
| 1984 | "Believe in Me" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 48 |
| 1984 | "Sweet Magnolia and the Travelling Salesman" | Adult Contemporary | 36 |