The Firm (album) explained

The Firm is the first studio album by British rock band the Firm, released by Atlantic Records on 11 February 1985. Its tracks range from the epic "Midnight Moonlight", based on a previously unreleased song by Led Zeppelin called "Swan Song" – first tinkered with during the Physical Graffiti sessions – to the commercially successful "Radioactive". "Closer" employs a horn section to subtle effect. The album also includes a version of the Righteous Brothers' hit "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'".

The Firm peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard 200 chart, and reached No. 15 on the UK Albums Chart. The song "Radioactive" topped Billboards Top Rock Tracks chart for one week.

Track listing

All tracks written by Jimmy Page and Paul Rodgers, except where indicated.

Personnel

The Firm

• Paul Rodgers – lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, production
• Jimmy Page – acoustic and electric guitars, production
• Tony Franklin – fretless bass, keyboards, synthesizer, backing vocals
• Chris Slade – drums and percussion^[1]

Additional musicians

• Steve Dawson – trumpet on "Closer"
• Paul "Shilts" Weimar – baritone saxophone on "Closer"
• Willie Garnett – tenor saxophone on "Closer"
• Don Weller – tenor saxophone solo on "Closer"
• Sam Brown, Helen Chappelle & Joy Yates – backing vocals on "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" & "Midnight Moonlight"^[1]

Production personnel

• Stuart Epps – engineering
• Gordon Vicary – mastering
• Steve Maher – cover artwork
• Steve Privett – tape operation; supplier of tea, gin and tonics^[1]

Charts

Chart (1985)	Peak position
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[3]	47
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[4]	21

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Firm - The Firm | Credits | AllMusic. 16 May 2021. AllMusic.
2. Web site: Kerrang! Albums of 1985 . Rocklistmusic.co.uk . 19 January 2009.
3. Web site: The Firm. RMNZ. 20 September 2024.
4. Web site: The Firm. Sverigetopplistan. 20 September 2024.