Flying Start (album)
# Flying Start (album)

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Flying Start is the second album by the American rhythm and blues and jazz-funk fusion group The Blackbyrds. Produced by Donald Byrd, the album includes the top ten hit single, "Walking in Rhythm".

## Track listing

* "I Need You" (Donald Byrd, Kevin Toney)
* "The Baby" (Donald Byrd)
* "Love Is Love" (Keith Killgo)
* "Blackbyrds' Theme" (Kevin Toney, Allan Barnes, Joe Hall)
* "Walking in Rhythm" (Barney Perry)
* "Future Children, Future Hopes" (Kevin Toney)
* "April Showers" (Allan Barnes)
* "Spaced Out" (Kevin Toney)

## Personnel

* Donald Byrd - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Vocals
* Allan Barnes - Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Vocals
* Kevin Toney - Acoustic and Electric Piano, Clavinet, ARP Synthesizer, Vocals
* Barney Perry - Guitar, Vocals
* Joe Hall - Bass, Vocals
* Keith Killgo - Drums, Vocals
* Perk Jacobs - Percussion, Vocals

## Charts

### Album

| Year | Chart | Position |
| - | - | - |
| 1975 | U.S. Album Chart | 30 |
| 1975 | Top R&B/Black Albums | 5 |
| 1975 | Jazz Albums | 2 |

### Single

| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
| - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | "Walking in Rhythm" | Billboard Hot 100 | 6 |
| 1975 | "Walking in Rhythm" | Hot Soul Singles | 4 |
| 1975 | "Walking in Rhythm" | Easy Listening | 5 |
