Mango Crazy and a dense European touring schedule kept Chapman at the centre of the archive. His vocal on Mike Oldfield's “Shadow on the Wall” created a major continental hit, while Wetton's Asia followed with Alpha, Townsend appeared on The Blues Band's live farewell document, and Jim Cregan continued with Rod Stewart on Body Wishes.
Rod Stewart released Body Wishes with Jim Cregan again prominent on guitar and backing vocals. Cregan co-wrote “What Am I Gonna Do (I’m So in Love with You),” one of the album’s major singles.
Asia released Alpha in the UK. John Wetton again supplied bass and lead vocals and wrote or co-wrote every track, including “Don’t Cry” and “The Smile Has Left Your Eyes.” Music & Video Week listed the album among the new releases for 12 August.
The Blues Band released the live farewell album Bye Bye Blues with Rob Townsend on drums. It documented the end of the band’s first phase before the musicians regrouped later in the decade.
