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Bill Champlin, Joseph Williams, Peter Friestedt with All Star Band / Live In Concert (April 26, 2013)
 

1st live album

Mini LP sleeve DVD/CD set was issued by Vivid Sound on October 16, 2013 in Japan. 
Produced by Peter Friestedt

Running time 57:19 (DVD)
・Concert 50:14
・Interview & Soundcheck 4:11
・Bonus track 2:54

In the interview, Bill, Joseph & Peter told about an upcoming studio album.

Filmed on March 25th, 2012 in Gothenborg, Sweden.

Track list of DVD (" Band representation " & Bonus track are not included on CD)
1. Going Home (David Paich, Joseph Williams, Jeff Porcaro) Lead Vocals by Joseph, Bill on Electric Guitar.
2. Take It Uptown (Bill Champlin, Kenny Loggins) Lead Vocals, Organ & Electric Guitar by Bill
3. Hard Habit To Break (Steve Kipner, John Parker) Lead Vocals by Bill & Joseph, Bill on Electric Piano
4. Where To Touch You (Bill Champlin, Johan Lundberg, Stefan Gunnarsson, Peter Friestedt) Lead Vocals by Joseph, Bill on Organ
5. When You Look In My Eyes (Joseph Williams, Brett Raymond) Lead Vocals by Joseph, Bill on Organ
6. After The Love Is Gone (Bill Champlin, David Foster, Jay Graydon) Lead Vocals & Organ by Bill
7. Turn Your Love Around (Jay Graydon, Steve Lukather, Bill Champlin) Lead Vocals & Organ by Bill
~Band Presentation ~
8. Look Away (Diane Warren) Lead Vocals & Acoustic Guitar by Bill
9. This Fall (Joseph Williams, Steve Lukather) Lead Vocals by Joseph , Bill on Electric Guitar
10. Satisfaction (Bill Champlin, Richard Page) Lead Vocals & Electric Guitar by Bill, Joseph on Lead Vocals

Bonus Track :
You Won't Get To Heaven Alive (Randy Cantor, Michael Caruso & Tamara Champlin) Lead Vocals by Tamara Champlin, Bill on Electric Guitar

Band :
・Bill Champlin (Vocals, Organ, Piano, Guitar)
・Joseph Williams (Vocals)
・Peter Friestedt (Guitar)
・Tamara Champlin (Vocals)
・Herman Matthews (Drums)
・Stefan Gunnarsson (Keyboards, Vocals)
・Pat Matisen (Bass)

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cwf (october 23, 2015)
 

1st studio album

1st. studio album with 2 bonus track was released on January 20, 2016 in Japan.

Produced by Peter Friestedt, Bill Champlin, Ingemar Aberg & Joseph Williams
Mixed by Ronny Lahti except #6 & 10 by Bo Savik

Background Vocals arranged by Bill Champlin & Joseph Williams
Bill Champlin & Joseph Williams' Vocals engineered by Kenji Nakai

Track list :
1.Runaway (P. Friestedt, Robert Sall & B. Champlin)
2.Nightfly (New Mix) (Stefan Gunnarson, Johan Lindberg, B. Champlin, Anna Alerstredt & P. Friestedt)
3.Aria (P. Friestedt, Randy Goodrum & Jon-Willy Rydningen)
4.Two Hearts at War (Will Champlin & Marc Beeson)
5.Stll Around (P. Friestedt, Ingemar Aberg & R. Goodrum)
6.Rivers of Fear (B. Champlin & W. Champlin)
7.Alll That I Want (P. Friestedt, Jon-Willy Rydningen & Stian Joneid)
8.After The Love Has Gone (Live) (David Foster, Jay Graydon & B. Champlin)
9.Carry On (P. Friestedt & Janne Peltoniemi)
10.Evermore (B. Champlin & R. Goodrum)

Bonus tracks for Japan : 
11.Lavender Moon (B. Champlin, Brenda Russell & Paul Peresse)
12.Ocean Drive (Instrumental) (P. Friestedt & Janne Peltoniemi)

Musicians:
• Bill Champlin (Lead Vocals on all except #12, Background Vocals, Piano, Hammond Organ, Keyboards, Bass, Rhythm Guitar on #11)
• Joseph Williams (Lead Vocals on #1 - 7, 9, 10, Background Vocals)
• Peter Friestedt (Electric & Acoustic Guitars on all, Keyboards, Programming on #12)

Special Guest Musicians :
• Tamara Champlin (Background Vocals on #2, 8, 11)
• Will Champlin (Lead Vocals on #4, 6)
• Steve Porcaro (Keyboard Solo on #3)
• Randy Goodrum (Piano on #10)

Rhythm Section :
• Per Lindvall (Drums, Percussion)
• Johan Granstrom (Bass)
• Ingmar Aberg (Piano, Keyboards, Programming)

Additional Musicians :
• Lars Safsund (Background Vocals on #1, 9)
• Stefan Gunnarsson (Piano & Keyboards on #2, 8)
• Jon-Willy Rydningen (Piano & Keyboards on #3)
• Janne Peltoniemi (Piano on #9, Keyboards, Programming on #12)
• Eirik-Andre Rydningen (Drums on #3)
• Herman Matthews (Drums on #8)
• Lars-Erik Dahle (Bass on #9)
• Alessandro Del Vecchio (Keyboards on #1)
• Jonathan Fritzen (Keyboards on #10)
• Jonas Wall (Sax on #2)
• Andreas Andersson (Sax on #2)
• Jonas Lindeborg (Trumpet on #2)
• Jonathan Lundberg (Drums on #11, 12)

Front Cover by Mikael Silkeberg
Logotype by Arnaud Leger

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10 miles (June, 2018)
 

Mini album

Produced by Peter Friestedt, Bill Champlin & Joseph Williams
Recorded @ Goldmine Studios & Friestedt Productions Studio
Mixed by Ronny Lahti @ RLp Studio
Track #3 & 4 Mixed by Bo Savik

Front cover & logo by Arnaud Leger
Layout by John The Fisherman

Track list :
1. 10 Miles (Peter Friestedt & Randy Goodrum)
2. Amanda’s Disguise (Peter Friestedt & Randy Goodrum)
3. Lavender Moon (Bill Champlin, Brenda Russell & Paul Perez)
4. Ocean Drive (Peter Friestedt & Janne Peltoniemi)
5. Letter To God - Unplugged- (Andreas Carlsson & Chris Braide)
6. Aria (Remastered Radio Edit) (Peter Friestedt, Randy Goodrum & Jon Willy Rydningen)

CWF:
* Bill Champlin (Lead & Background Vocals, Piano, Hammond Organ)
* Joseph Williams (Lead & Background Vocals)
* Peter Friestedt (All Electric & Acoustic Guitars)

Guests :
* Sebastian Robertson (Piano, Keyboards on #1)
* Johan Granström (Bass on #1)
* Eirik Andre Rydningen (Drums on #1)
* John Robinson (Drums on #2)
* Frank Adahl (Vocals on #2)
* Steve Porcaro (Synth on #6)

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CWF II (May 15, 2020)
 

2nd studio album

Available : https://orcd.co/cwf-ii

Release by Sony Music Japan on May 20, 2020. (+3 bonus tracks)

Produced by Peter Friestedt, Bill Champlin & Joseph Williams
Recorded at Goldmine Studios & Friestedt Production Studio
Mixed by Ronny Rahti at RLP Studio, Except #6, 10 mixed by Bo Savik
Mastered by Ake Linton

Background Vocals arranged by Bill Champlin & Joseph Williams
Horns arranged (#3, 5) by Lars-Erik Gudim & Peter Friestedt

Japanese Front Cover by Jam Suzuki
Layout by John The Fisherman

Band :
* Bill Champlin (Lead Vocals on all except #9, 12, Background Vocals, Keyboards, Organ, Acoustic Guitar)
* Joseph Williams (Lead Vocals on #2, 5, 7, 10-13, Background Vocals)
* Peter Friestedt (All Lead Guitars, Rhythm Guitars & Acoustic Guitars)

Special Guests : (#1-11)
* Tamara Champlin (Lead Vocals on #9, Background Vocals on #3, 6,8, 11)
* Michael McDonald (Lead vocals on #3, 11)
* Amy McDonald (Background Vocals on #3, 11)
* Randy Goodrum (Piano on #10)
* John JR Robinson (Drums on #4)
* Frank Ådahl (Lead and Background Vocals on #4)
* George Hawkins Jr (Bass on #9)
* Lars Säfsund (Lead and Background Vocals on #1)
* Bill Cantos (Keyboards & Bass on #10)

Additional Musicians : (#1-11)
* Stefan Gunnarsson (Keyboards on #3, 5, 6, 11)
* Per Lindvall (Drums & Percussion on #3, 7, 10, 11)
* Johan Franzon (Drums on #1, 5, 6)
* Alan Hertz (Drums on #9)
* Erik-Andre Rydhingen (Drums on #2)
* Johan Granström (Bass)
* Ove Andersson (Bass on #6)
* Tomi Malm (Piano, Keyboards & Bass on #3, 9, 11)
* Sebastian Robertson (Piano & Keyboards on #2, 6)
* Janne Peltoniemi (Piano & Keyboards on #4)
* Robert Sall (Rhythm Guitar & Keyboards on #1)
* Jonas Hall (Saxophone on #3, 5)
* Andreas Andersson (Saxophone on #3, 5)
* Jonas Lindeborg (Trumpet on #3, 5)
* Staffan Findin (Trombone on #3, 5)

Track list :
1. Runaway Dancer (B. Champlin, Robert Sall, P. Friestedt, T. Champlin)
2. 10 Miles (P. Friestedt, R. Goodrum)
3. Love In The World (B. Champlin, T. Champlin, Stefan Gunnarsson, P. Friestedt)
4. Amanda’s Disguise (New Mix) (P. Friestedt, R. Goodrum, Janne Peltoniemi)
5. Between The Lines (B. Champlin, Michael Caruso, Will Champlin)
6. Look Away (Diane Warren)
7. All That I Want (New Mix) (P. Friestedt, Jon-Willy Rydningen, Stian Joneid)
8. Restless Love (B. Champlin, R. Goodrum)
9. Price Of Love (T. Champlin, Jack Ponti, Vic Pepe)
10. Sometimes You Win (R. Goodrum, Jay Graydon)
Bonus tracks
11. Love In The World (Album Version) (B. Champlin, T. Champlin, Stefan Gunnarsson, P. Friestedt)
12. Letter to God (Unplugged) (Andreas Carlsson, Chris Braide) (from “10 Miles” CD)
13. Aria (Radio Edit) (P. Friestedt, R. Goodrum, Jon-Willy Rydningen) (from “10 Miles” CD)

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CWF (+4 bonus tracks)  (April 28, 2021)
 

Reissue of 1st. studio album with 4 bonus track was released by Sony Music Japan.
 

Produced by Peter Friestedt, Bill Champlin, Ingemar Aberg & Joseph Williams
Mixed by Ronny Lahti at R1p Studio
6 & 10 mixed by Bo Savik at Savik Sound
Background Vocals arranged by Bill Champlin & Joseph Williams
Bill Champlin & Joseph Williams' Vocals engineered by Kenji Nakai
Per Lindvall's drums recorded by Robert Wellerfors
Mastered by Bjorn Engelmann at Cutting Room & Sunny Nam at Jacob's Well Studio

Front Cover by Mikael Silkeberg
Logotype by Arnaud Leger
Layout by John The Fisherman
Photo by Kent Almqvist & Marcus Bjarneroth, Steve Porcaro photo by Mats Uneland
Cartoon photo touch by Juanca Ravelo & Theo Ekblom

• Bill Champlin (Lead Vocals on all except 12, Background Vocals, Piano, Hammond Organ, Keyboards, Bass, Rhythm Guitar on 11)
• Joseph Williams (Lead Vocals on 1 - 7, 9, 10, 14, Background Vocals)
• Peter Friestedt (Electric & Acoustic Guitars on All, Keyboards on 12, 14, Programming on 12, Percussion Loop on 14)

Special Guest Musicians :
• Tamara Champlin (Background Vocals on 2, 8, 11)
• Will Champlin (Lead Vocals on 4, 6)
• Steve Porcaro (Keyboard Solo on 3)
• Randy Goodrum (Piano on 10, 15)
Rhythm Section :
• Per Lindvall (Drums, Percussion)
• Johan Granstrom (Bass)
• Ingmar Aberg (Piano, Keyboards, Programming)

Additional Musicians :
• Lars Safsund (
Background Vocals on 1, 9)
• Stefan Gunnarsson 
(Piano on 2, 8, 14, Keyboards on 2, 8, Bass on 14, Programming on 14, Acoustic Guitar on 14, Percussion on 14, Background Vocals on 14, Fender Rhodes on 15)
• Jon-Willy Rydningen (Piano & Keyboards on 3)
• Janne Peltoniemi (Piano on 9, Keyboards, Programming on 12)
• Eirik-Andre Rydningen (Drums on 3)
• Herman Matthews (
Drums on 8)
• Lars-Erik Dahle (Bass on 9)
• Alessandro Del Vecchio (Keyboards on 1)
• Jonathan Fritzen (Keyboards on 10)
• Jonas Wall (Sax on 2)
• Andreas Andersson (Sax on 2)
• Jonas Lindeborg
 (Trumpet on 2)
• Jonathan Lundberg (Drums on 11, 12)
• Lou Pardini (Organ on 15)
• Abraham Laboriel (Bass on 15)
• John Robinson (Drums on 15)
• Wojtec Goral (Saxophone on 15)
• Magnus Johansson (Trumpet on 15)

Track list :
1. Runaway (Peter Friestedt, Robert Sall, Bill Champlin)
2. Nightly (Stefan Gunnarson, Johan Lindberg, Bill Champlin, Anna Alerstredt, Peter Friestedt) (Original Mix 2015)
3. Aria (Peter Friestedt, Randy Goodrum, Jon-Willy Rydningen)
4. Two Hearts At War (Will Champlin, Marc Beeson)
5. Still Around (Peter Friestedt, Ingemar Aberg, Randy Goodrum)
6. Rivers Of Fear (Bill Champlin, Will Champlin)
7. All That I Want (Peter Friestedt, Jon-Willy Rydningen, Stian Joneid)
8. After The Love Has Gone (Live) (David Foster, Jay Graydon, Bill Champlin)
9. Carry On (Peter Friestedt, Janne Peltoniemi)
10. Evermore (Bill Champlin, Randy Goodrum)
Bonus tracks for Japan 2016
11. Lavender Moon (Bill Champlin, Brenda Russell, Paul Peresse)
12. Ocean Drive (Instrumental) (Peter Friestedt, Janne Peltoniemi)
Bonus tracks for Japan 2021
13. Aria (New 2021 Mix) (P. Friestedt, R. Goodrum, Jon-Willy Rydningen)
14. Where To Touch You (B. Champlin, Johan Lundberg, S. Gunnersson, P. Friestedt) (from Peter Friestedt / LA Project II <2008>)
15. Cheyenne (P. Friestedt, R. Goodrum) (from Peter Friestedt / LA Project II <2008>)
16. The Best Day Of The Year (Franklin McKay, Harry Hess) (from Bill's solo single released on November 15, 2020)

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Carrie (may 5, 2023 in scandinavia, may 10 worldwide)
 

Produced by Peter Friestedt and Bill Champlin
Recorded at Goldmine Studio CA & Friestedt Production Studio
Mixed by Ronny Lahti at RLP Studio
Track 5 Mixed by Bo Savik
Mastered by Hans Olsson

Front Cover by Arnaud Leger
Layout by John The Fisherman

* Bill Champlin (Lead Vocals on 1, 2, 3, 4, Organ on 6, Background Vocals on 6)
* Joseph Williams (Lead Vocals on 4, 6)
* Peter Friestedt (Guitars on all)

Guest Musicians:
* Jason Scheff (Lead Vocals & Bass on 1)
* Tomi Malm (Keyboards on 1, 2, 3, Programming on 3)
* Janne Peltoniemi (Keyboards on 4, 5, Programming on 4)
* Stefan Gunnarsson (Keyboards on 6)
* Eirik-Andre Rydningen (Drums on 1)
* Per Lindvall (Drums on 2)
* John Robinson (Drums on 5)
* Herman Matthews (Drums on 6)
* Johan Granström (Bass on 2, 5)
* Per Mathisen (Bass on 6)
* Lars Säfsund (Background Vocals on 1, 3, Vocals on 2)
* Tamara Champlin (Background Vocals on 2, 6, Lead Vocals on 3)
* Anders Öjebo (Background Vocals on 6)

Track list:
1. Carrie (Peter Friestedt, Randy Goodrum, Tomi Malm)
2. Fly Away Now (Peter Friestedt, Bill Champlin, Tamara Champlin)
3. The Last Unbroken Heart (Paul Gordon, Joseph Williams, Jay Gruska)
4. Carry On (Demo) (Peter Friestedt, Janne Peltoniemi)
5. Time Never Stops (Theme Song for Swiss Timing) (Instrumental) (Peter Friestedt, Janne Peltoniemi)
6. Pamela (Live) (David Paich, Joseph Williams)

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CWF III (August 21, 2024 in Japan)
 

3rd studio album was released by Sony Music Labels on August 21, 2024 in Japan.

Produced by Peter Friestedt, Bill Champlin & Joseph Williams

Background Vocal Arrangement by Bill Champlin, Jason Scheff & Lars Säfsund

Rhythm Track Arrangements by Peter Friestedt & Tomi Malm

Mixed by Ronny Lahti at RLP Studio

Mastered by Hans Olsson at Svenska Grammofonstudion

Original Front Cover (Inlay) by Arnaud Leger

Layout by John The Fisherman

Photo by Kent Almqvist & Uffe Westergren

CWF:

* Bill Champlin (Lead Vocals on 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, Background Vocals, Piano, Organ, Acoustic Guitar)

* Joseph Williams (Lead Vocals on 1, 3, 7, 13, 14, 15, Background Vocals)

* Peter Friestedt (All Lead Guitars, Rhythm Guitars, Acoustic Guitars, Keyboards)

Special Guests:

* Jason Scheff (Lead & Background Vocals, Bass on 2, 5)

* Michael Ruff (Lead & Background Vocals, Keyboards & Organ on 6)

* John JR Robinson (Drums on 2, 10, 12)

* Tamara Champlin (Lead Vocals on 11, Background Vocals on 6, 9, 11, 13)

* Bill Cantos (Keyboards & Vocals on 10)

Additional Musicians:

* Tomi Malm (Piano, Keyboards, Bass & Programming on 1-5, 9, 11)

* Robert Säll (Rhythm Guitar & Keyboards on 1, 3, 7)

* Per Lindvall (Drums & Percussion on 1, 6, 9)

* Lars Säfsund (Background Vocals on 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11)

* Johan Granström (Bass on 1, 6, 7, 9, 12)

* Janne Peltoniemi (Piano, Keyboards & Moog Bass on 10, Piano & Keyboards on 12, 15)

* Eirik Andre Rydningen (Drums on 5)

* Nalle Palsson (Bass on 3)

CWF Horns:

* Jonas Lindeborg (Trumpet on 2, 4, Fluegelhorn on 4)

* Magnus Wiklund (Trombone on 2)

Track list:

1. Brighter Day (Robert Säll, Peter Friestedt)

2. Sure (Bill Champlin, Jay DeMarcus, Jason Scheff)

3. Wings Of Tomorrow (Peter Friestedt, Robert Säll)

4. Find The Love (Greg O’Connor, Michael Haddad)

5. Carrie (Peter Friestedt, Randy Goodrum, Tomi Malm)

6. I Will Find You There (Michael Ruff)

7. Stay With Me (Robert Säll, Peter Friestedt)

8. Almost Had Me There (Bill Champlin, Don Rollins)

9. Fly Away Now (Peter Friestedt, Bill Champlin, Tamara Champlin)

10. Moments Of Joy (Peter Friestedt, Janne Peltoniemi) (Instrumental)

11. The Last Unbroken Heart (Jay Gruska, Joseph Williams, Paul Gordon)

<Bonus tracks for Japan>

12. Time Never Stops (Theme Song For Swiss Timing) (Peter Friestedt, Janne Peltoniemi) (Instrumental)

13. Hard Habit To Break (Steve Kipner, John Parker) (Live)

14. When You Look In My Eyes (Jay Graydon, Joseph Williams, Brett Raymond) (Live)

15. Carry On 2024 (Peter Friestedt, Janne Peltoniemi)

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CWF III (September 27, 2024) for worldwide
 

3rd studio album (CD, Black Vinyl & Limited Red Vinyl) was released by Black Lodge Records on September 27, 2024 for worldwide.

Produced by Peter Friestedt, Bill Champlin & Joseph Williams

Background Vocal Arrangement by Bill Champlin, Jason Scheff & Lars Säfsund

Rhythm Track Arrangements by Peter Friestedt & Tomi Malm

Mixed by Ronny Lahti at RLP Studio

Mastered by Hans Olsson at Svenska Grammofonstudion

Original Front Cover (Inlay) by Arnaud Leger

Layout by John The Fisherman

Photo by Kent Almqvist & Uffe Westergren

CWF:

* Bill Champlin (Lead Vocals on 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, Background Vocals, Piano, Organ, Acoustic Guitar)

* Joseph Williams (Lead Vocals on 1, 3, 7, Background Vocals)

* Peter Friestedt (All Lead Guitars, Rhythm Guitars, Acoustic Guitars, Keyboards)

Special Guests:

* Jason Scheff (Lead & Background Vocals, Bass on 2, 5)

* Michael Ruff (Lead & Background Vocals, Keyboards & Organ on 6)

* John JR Robinson (Drums on 2, 10)

* Tamara Champlin (Lead Vocals on 11, Background Vocals on 6, 9, 11)

* Bill Cantos (Keyboards & Vocals on 10)

Additional Musicians:

* Tomi Malm (Piano, Keyboards, Bass & Programming on 1-5, 9, 11)

* Robert Säll (Rhythm Guitar & Keyboards on 1, 3, 7)

* Per Lindvall (Drums & Percussion on 1, 6, 9)

* Lars Säfsund (Background Vocals on 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11)

* Johan Granström (Bass on 1, 6, 7, 9)

* Janne Peltoniemi (Piano, Keyboards & Moog Bass on 10)

* Eirik Andre Rydningen (Drums on 5)

* Nalle Palsson (Bass on 3)

CWF Horns:

* Jonas Lindeborg (Trumpet on 2, 4, Fluegelhorn on 4)

* Magnus Wiklund (Trombone on 2)

Track list:

<Side A>

1. Brighter Day (Robert Säll, Peter Friestedt)

2. Sure (Bill Champlin, Jay DeMarcus, Jason Scheff)

3. Wings Of Tomorrow (Peter Friestedt, Robert Säll)

4. Find The Love (Greg O’Connor, Michael Haddad)

5. Carrie (Peter Friestedt, Randy Goodrum, Tomi Malm)

<Side B>

6. I Will Find You There (Michael Ruff)

7. Stay With Me (Robert Säll, Peter Friestedt)

8. Almost Had Me There (Bill Champlin, Don Rollins)

9. Fly Away Now (Peter Friestedt, Bill Champlin, Tamara Champlin)

10. Moments Of Joy (Peter Friestedt, Janne Peltoniemi) (Instrumental) * not on vinyl 

11. The Last Unbroken Heart (Jay Gruska, Joseph Williams, Paul Gordon)

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