Andes and Clarke were replaced by Kenny Loggins' former rhythm section, consisting of bassist George Hawkins and drummer Tris Imboden. With the two new players, the band recorded "Clouds Across the Sun", which was released in December 1980, and spawned the early 1981 hit "Staying with It", which was done as a duet with singer Lisa Nemzo. "Clouds" saw Jock emerging more as a writer and singer and had the band moving towards a harder "new wave music" direction on some of the tracks.