In March 1971, “Island” label released “Wildlife”, the third Mott the Hoople studio album. It was recorded November – December 1970, at “Island Studios” in London, and was produced by Guy Stevens, Ian Hunter, Mick Ralphs, Verden Allen, Pete “Overend” Watts and Dale “Buffin” Griffin.
Personnel:
- Ian Hunter- lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar, piano
- Mick Ralphs- lead guitar, backing and lead vocals
- Verden Allen- organ, backing vocals
- Pete “Overend” Watts- bass, backing vocals
- Dale “Buffin” Griffin- drums, backing vocals
- Jerry Hogan – steel guitar
- Jess Roden- background chorus
- Stan Tippins – background chorus
- Michael Gray – string arrangements and conductor
- Jim Archer – violin
- Andy Johns, Brian Humphries,Phill Brown – engineer
- Brian Cooke – photography
Track listing:
- Whiskey Women – Mick Ralphs
- Angel of Eighth Avenue – Ian Hunter
- Wrong Side of the River – Mick Ralphs
- Waterlow – Ian Hunter
- Lay Down – Melanie Safka
- It Must Be Love – Mick Ralphs
- Original Mixed-Up Kid – Ian Hunter
- Home Is Where I Want to Be – Mick Ralphs
- Keep a Knockin'(live recording) – Richard Penniman
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