In 1970, Geyer's singing career began as a vocalist with jazz/blues band Dry Red. She departed Dry Red and joined the jazz/rock group Sun. Sun released the album Sun 1972 in August 1972, by which time, Geyer had already left and joined Mother Earth. Mother Earth consisted of Geyer, Jim Kelly on guitar, David Lindsay on bass guitar, John Proud on drums and Mark Punch on guitar and vocals.
Geyer signed with RCA Records in 1972 and she insisted that Mother Earth accompany her on the album. The album Renée Geyer was recorded in ATA Studios, Sydney and released in September 1973. Following the release, Geyer left Mother Earth to pursue her solo career.[1][2]