Naturally (Three Dog Night album)

Naturally is the fifth album by American rock band Three Dog Night, released in 1970. It produced two top ten hits: "Joy to the World" (#1 in February 1971)^[2] and "Liar" (#7).^[3] "One Man Band" reached the top 20 (#19).^[4] The only original by the band is the instrumental "Fire Eater".

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
Rolling Stone	(not rated)[5]
Tom Hull	B[6]

Naturally
Studio album by Three Dog Night
Released	November 18, 1970
Recorded	January–October 1970
Studio	American Recording Co., Studio City, California
Genre	Soft rock[1]
Length	35:04
Label	Dunhill
Producer	Richard Podolor
Three Dog Night chronology
It Ain't Easy (1970) Naturally (1970) Golden Bisquits (1971)
Singles from Naturally
"One Man Band" Released: November 1970 "Joy to the World" Released: February 1971 "Liar" Released: June 1971

Track listing

Side one

1. "I Can Hear You Calling" (Pentti Glan, Roy Kenner, Hugh Sullivan, Domenic Troiano) – 2:56
2. "One Man Band" (Billy Fox, January Tyme, Thomas Jefferson Kaye) – 2:51
3. "I'll Be Creeping" (Andy Fraser, Paul Rodgers) – 3:31
4. "Fire Eater" (Mike Allsup, Jimmy Greenspoon, Joe Schermie, Floyd Sneed) – 3:55
5. "Can't Get Enough of It" (Jimmy Miller, Steve Winwood) – 2:53

Side two

1. "Sunlight" (Jesse Colin Young) – 3:48
2. "Heavy Church" (Alan O'Day) – 3:38
3. "Liar" (Russ Ballard) – 3:53
4. "I've Got Enough Heartache" (Mike Kellie, Gary Wright) – 3:59
5. "Joy to the World" (Hoyt Axton) – 3:40

Personnel

• Cory Wells – lead vocals (tracks A3, A5), background vocals
• Chuck Negron – lead vocals (tracks B1, B5), background vocals
• Danny Hutton – lead vocals (track B3), background vocals
• Mike Allsup – background vocals (track B5), guitar
• Joe Schermie – background vocals (track B5), bass guitar
• Floyd Sneed – background vocals (track B5), drums
• Jimmy Greenspoon – background vocals (track B5), keyboards

Production

• Producer: Richard Podolor
• Engineer: Bill Cooper
• Arranger: Three Dog Night
• Photography: Ed Caraeff
• Roadie, lighting: Dennis Albro
• Roadie, sound: Lee Carlton

Charts

Album – Billboard (United States)

Year	Chart	Position
1971	Pop Albums	14[7]

Singles – Billboard (United States)

Year	Single	Chart	Position
1971	"One Man Band"	Pop Singles	19
	"Joy to the World" (3:17 alternate mix)	Black Singles	46
		Pop Singles	1
	"Liar" (3:24 alternate mix)	Pop Singles	7

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[8]	Gold	500,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.