(1989) Legacy reunited the original members of Poco. Richie Furay, Jim Messina, Rusty Young, George Grantham, and Randy Meisner made up the reunited band. The album produced two top forty hits with “Call It Love” and “Nothin’ To Hide.” Richie offered up two songs for the album. Both were collaborations with his songwriting partner and RFB band member, Scott Sellen: “If It Wasn’t For You” and “When It All Began.” The latter became a live staple for Richie after the album was released. In the song, Richie reminisces about the classic Poco years.

Poco

Jim Messina - guitar, vocals
Richie Furay - guitar, 12-string guitar, vocals
Rusty Young - steel guitar, banjo, dobro, guitar, piano
Randy Meisner - bass, guitar, vocals
George Grantham - drums, vocals

Others

Timothy B. Schmit bass
Paulinho Da Costa - percussion
Leland Sklar - bass
Jeff Porcaro - drums
Richard Marx - vocals
Gary Mallaber - drums
Billy Payne - keyboards
Frank Marocco - accordion
Jeffrey Vanston - keyboards
Joe Chemay - vocals

Production

Producer: David Cole except “Nothin’ To Hide” by Richard Marx
Recording Engineer: David Cole, Peter Doell, Rick Holbrook, Steve Holroyd assisted by Ken Felton, Jesse Kanner

When It All Began

Written by: Richie Furay, Scott Sellen, Steve Pasch, Anthony “M.” Krizan

I remember the feeling, not so long ago
The kids came dancin’, their hearts were romancin’
And the music was live Poco
Some called it country, some called it rock and roll
But whatever the sound, it was sure to be found
With a heart, rhythm and soul

Do you remember then, how it was when it all began
Do you remember then, how the music made you feel
When it all began
Ooh do you remember when, when it all began
Ooh do you remember when

New York and Boston, yeah we sure had some fun
Summer nights in the park, and when the music would start
Ooh what a time and then some
We sang together, “a good feelin’ to know”
Yeah we turned it up loud, gave our hearts to the crowd
But then came the end of the show

To capture the moment, to make it ours for all time
I know we can just remember how it was
When it all began

Oh now do, do you remember when – how the music played
Ooh, do you remember when – when it all began
Oh now ooh, do you remember when, oh now ooh
Do you remember when
Do you remember, do you remember when
Do you remember…

If It Wasn’t For You

Written by: Richie Furay & Scott Sellen

It’s hard to see myself out there alone
People starin’ ’cause I got no home
Nowhere to lay my head, so I just walk on
Searchin’ for somethin’, daylight ’til dawn
When I had taken about all I could take, oh no, where’s my life goin’
Livin’ blindly to the difference you’d make
Your love was tender but strong, you were there all along
Chorus:
If it wasn’t for you – there’d be no one to make me try
If it wasn’t for you – I’d just stand here and cry
If it wasn’t for you – who would care if I lived or died
If it wasn’t for you, now I know I’ll get through
I don’t know how it got to be this way
The hope of life just seemed to slip away
Can I find the strength to face another day
I can’t pretend now, want it to end now
When I had taken about all I could take, oh no, where’s my life goin’
Livin’ blindly to the difference you’d make
Your love was tender but strong, you were there all along
(chorus)
(Solo)
If it wasn’t for you – who could I turn to – if it wasn’t for you
If it wasn’t for you – I’d feel my heart break in two
If it wasn’t for you – yeah, what would I do