Monthly Archives: July 2017

10cc: Same

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In July 1973, “UK” label released the self-titled, debut 10cc album. It was recorded in 1972, at “Strawberry Studios” in Stockpot, and was produced by Eric Stewart, Lol Crème, Graham Gouldman and Kevin Godley.

Personnel:

  • Eric Stewart– vocals, lead electric guitar, slide guitar, Moog synthesizer
  • Lol Creme– vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, grand piano, synthesizer, Mellotron, percussion
  • Graham Gouldman – vocals, bass, acoustic guitar, Dobro guitar, electric guitar, tambourine
  • Kevin Godley – vocals, drums, percussion

Track listing:

  1. Johnny, Don’t Do It – Kevin Godley, Lol Creme, Graham Gouldman
  2. Sand in My Face – Kevin Godley, Lol Creme, Graham Gouldman
  3. Donna – Kevin Godley, Lol Crème
  4. The Dean and I – Kevin Godley, Lol Crème
  5. Headline Hustler – Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart
  6. Speed Kills – Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley, Lol Creme, Graham Gouldman
  7. Rubber Bullets – Kevin Godley, Lol Creme, Graham Gouldman
  8. The Hospital Song – Kevin Godley, Lol Crème
  9. Ships Don’t Disappear in the Night (Do They?) – Kevin Gouldman, Eric Stewart
  10. Fresh Air for My Mama – Kevin Godley, Lol Creme, Eric Stewart

Lou Reed: Berlin

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In July 1973, “RCA” label released “Berlin” the third Lou Reed solo album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Morgan Studios” in London, “Record Plant Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Bob Ezrin. In 2003, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked “Berlin” at number 344 on its list the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”

Personnel:

  • Lou Reed – lead vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Dick Wagner– electric guitar, backing vocals
  • Steve Hunter– electric guitar
  • Gene Martynec– acoustic guitar, bass, synthesizer, vocal arrangement
  • Steve Winwood– organ, harmonium
  • Bob Ezrin– piano, mellotron, arrangements
  • Blue Weaver– piano
  • Jack Bruce– bass
  • Tony Levin– bass
  • J. Wilson– drums
  • Aynsley Dunbar– drums
  • Michael Brecker– tenor saxophone
  • Randy Brecker– trumpet
  • Allan Macmillan – piano
  • Jon Pierson – bass trombone
  • Steve Hyden, Elizabeth March, Lou Reed, Dick Wagner – choir
  • Allan Macmillan – arrangements
  • Jim Reeves – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Lou Reed.

  1. Berlin
  2. Lady Day
  3. Men of Good Fortune
  4. Caroline Says I
  5. How Do You Think It Feels
  6. Oh, Jim
  7. Caroline Says II
  8. The Kids
  9. The Bed
  10. Sad Song

Tony Iommi: Fused

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On July 12, 2005, “Sanctuary” label released “Fused”, the third Tony Iommi solo album. It was recorded in 2004, and was produced by Bob Marlette and Tony Iommi.

Personnel:

  • Tony Iommi– lead and rhythm guitars
  • Glenn Hughes– vocals, bass guitar
  • Kenny Aronoff – drums

All tracks by Tony Iommi, Glenn Hughes and Bob Marlette.

  1. Dopamine
  2. Wasted Again
  3. Saviour of the Real
  4. Resolution Song
  5. Grace
  6. Deep Inside a Shell
  7. What You’re Living For
  8. Face Your Fear
  9. The Spell
  10. I Go Insane

The Vines: Melodia

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On July 12, 2008, “Ivy League” label released “Melodia”, the fourth Vines studio album. It was recorded November 2007 – March 2008, at “Sunset Sound” in Hollywood, “Kingsize Sound” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Rob Schnapf.

Personnel:

  • Craig Nicholls – vocals, guitars, album cover
  • Ryan Griffiths – guitars, backing vocals
  • Hamish Rosser – drums, percussion
  • Brad Heald – bass, backing vocals
  • Rob Schnapf – 12 string guitar, acoustic guitar, mixing
  • Daphne Chen – violin
  • Amy Wickman – violin
  • Stirling Trent – violin
  • Matt Fish – cello
  • Jason Borger – string arrangements
  • Doug Boehm – recording, mixing
  • Graham Hope – recording assistant
  • Dave Bowling – recording assistant
  • Jason Gossman – mixing assistant
  • Clint Welander – mixing assistant
  • John Oreshnick – drum tuning / drum set
  • Love Police – album sleeve, artwork

Track listing:

All tracks by Craig Nicholls.

  1. Get Out
  2. Manger
  3. S. III
  4. He’s a Rocker
  5. Orange Amber
  6. Jamola
  7. True as the Night
  8. Braindead
  9. Kara Jayne
  10. Merry Go Round
  11. Hey
  12. A Girl I Knew
  13. Scream
  14. She Is Gone

The All-American Rejects: Move Along

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On July 12, 2005, “Interscope” label released “Move Along”, the second  All-American Rejects (The) album. It was recorded December 2004, at “Bay 7 Studios” in Valley Village, “Sparky Dark Studio” in Calabasas, California, and was produced by Howard Benson.  The album was certified Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada” and 2 x Platinum in US by the “RIIA”.

Personnel:

  • Nick Wheeler – lead guitar, classical guitar, backing vocals
  • Mike Kennerty – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Tyson Ritter – lead vocals, bass guitar, piano
  • Chris Gaylor – drums, percussion
  • Lenny Castro – percussion
  • Howard Benson, Paul Decarli – keyboards, programming
  • Deborah Lurie – string arranger, conductor
  • Bobbi Page & Bobbilu Kids: Benjamin Byram, Nicolas Harper, Emily Logan, Michael Mayo, Zoe Merrill, Haeley Moore, Aaron Page – choir
  • The All-American Rejects, Howard Benson, Chris Allen, Keith Nelson, Dee Anderson – gang vocals
  • Mike Plotnikoff – recording
  • Chris Lord-Alge – mixing
  • Hatsukazu Inagaki – engineer assistant
  • Paul Decarli – Pro-Tols editing
  • Jon at Drum Fetish – drums technician
  • Keith Nelson – guitar technician
  • Chris Bilheimer – art direction
  • Chapman Baehlerlol – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Nick Wheeler and Tyson Ritter.

  1. Dirty Little Secret
  2. Stab My Back
  3. Move Along
  4. It Ends Tonight
  5. Change Your Mind
  6. Night Drive
  7. 11:11 P.M.
  8. Dance Inside
  9. Top of the World
  10. Straitjacket Feeling
  11. I’m Waiting
  12. Can’t Take It

Van Morrison: Saint Dominic’s Preview

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In July 1972, “Warner Bros” label released “Saint Dominic’s Preview”, the sixth Van Morrison studio album. It was recorded 1971 – 1972, at “Wally Heider Studios”, “Pacific High Studios” in San Francisco, “The Church” in San Anselmo, California,  and was produced by Ted Templeman and Van Morrison.

Personnel:

  • Van Morrison— vocals, acoustic, rhythm and twelve string guitar, backing vocals, arrangements
  • Ron Elliott— acoustic guitar
  • Doug Messenger — acoustic and electric guitars
  • Ronnie Montrose— acoustic guitar, backing vocals
  • John McFee— steel guitar
  • Tom Salisbury — piano, organ
  • Mark Naftalin— piano, Moog synthesizer
  • Mark Jordan — piano
  • Bernie Krause— Moog synthesizer
  • Leroy Vinnegar— double bass
  • Bill Church— bass
  • Lee Charlton — drums
  • Connie Kay— drums
  • Rick Shlosser- drums
  • Gary Mallaber— drums, percussion, vibraphone
  • Jules Broussard — tenor saxophone, flute
  • Jack Schroer— alto and baritone saxophones
  • “Boots” Houston — tenor saxophone, backing vocals
  • Pat O’Hara — trombone
  • Janet Planet — backing vocals
  • Ellen Schroer — backing vocals
  • Mark Springer — backing vocals
  • Tom Salisbury – arrangements
  • Donn Landee – engineer, mixing
  • Bob Schumaker, Jim Gaines, Dave Brown, Steve Brandon – engineer
  • Bob Schumaker – mixing
  • Tim Young, Walter Samuel – remastering
  • Michael Maggid – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Van Morrison.

  1. Jackie Wilson Said (I’m in Heaven When You Smile)
  2. Gypsy
  3. I Will Be There
  4. Listen to the Lion
  5. Saint Dominic’s Preview
  6. Redwood Tree
  7. Almost Independence Day

Foghat: Same

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In July 1972, “Bearsville” label released the self-titled, debut Foghat album. It was recorded in 1972, and was produced by Tom Dawes and Dave Edmunds.

Personnel:

  • Dave Peverett – vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Rod Price – lead and slide guitar, dobro
  • Tony Stevens – bass guitar, harmony vocals
  • Roger Earl – drums, percussion
  • Colin Earl – piano
  • Dave Edmunds – additional guitars
  • John Ward – additional bass
  • Andy Fairweather Low – backing vocals
  • Ralph Downs, Kingsley Ward – engineer
  • Dave Edmunds, Nick Jameson – mixing

Track listing:

  1. I Just Want to Make Love to You – Willie Dixon
  2. Trouble, Trouble – Dave Peverett
  3. Leavin’ Again (Again!) – Dave Peverett, Tony Stevens
  4. Fool’s Hall of Fame – Dave Peverett
  5. Sarah Lee – Dave Peverett, Rod Price
  6. Highway (Killing Me) – Dave Peverett, Rod Price
  7. Maybelline – Chuck Berry
  8. A Hole to Hide In – Dave Peverett, Rod Price, Roger Earl
  9. Gotta Get to Know You – Deadric Malone, Andre Williams

 

Johnny Nash: I Can See Clearly Now

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In July 1972, “Epic” label released “I Can See Clearly Now”, the eleventh Johnny Nash album. It was recorded in 1972, and was produced by Johnny Nash.

Personnel:

  • Johnny Nash – vocals
  • Fabulous Five Inc. – backing band
  • Bernie O’Gorman, Jack Clegg, John Middleton, Siddey – engineer
  • Denis Waugh – cover photography
  • Tim Fulford-Brown – back cover photography
  • Marty Pekar – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. Stir It Up – Bob Marley
  2. That’s the Way We Get By – John “Rabbit” Bundrick
  3. Guava Jelly – Bob Marley
  4. So Nice While It Lasted – Bill Nash
  5. Ooh Baby You’ve Been Good to Me – Johnny Nash
  6. You Poured Sugar on Me – Bob Marley, Johnny Nash
  7. I Can See Clearly Now – Johnny Nash
  8. Comma Comma – Bob Marley
  9. We’re All Alike – John “Rabbit” Bundrick
  10. How Good It Is – Johnny Nash
  11. The Fish and the Alley of Destruction – Johnny Nash
  12. There Are More Questions Than Answers – Johnny Nash

James Gang: Straight Shooter

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In July 1972, “ABC” label released “Straight Shooter’, the fourth James Gang studio album. It was recorded in 1972, at “Quadrafonic Sound Studios” in Nashville, Tennessee, and was produced by Roy Kenner, Domenic Trojano, Dale Peters and Jim Fox.

Personnel:

  • Roy Kenner– lead vocals, percussion
  • Domenic Troiano– lead and backing vocals, guitars
  • Dale Peters– bass guitar, percussion, backing vocals
  • Jim Fox– drums, percussion, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Sheldon Kurland– violin
  • Glen Spreen – strings
  • Gene Eichelberger – engineer, remixing
  • Jim Flournoy Holmes- cover artwork
  • David Powell – cover artwork

Track listing:

All tracks by Roy Kenner and Domenic Troiano, except where noted.

  1. Madness
  2. Kick Back Man
  3. Get Her Back Again – Domenic Trojano
  4. Looking for My Lady
  5. Getting Old – Domenic Trojano
  6. I’ll Tell You Why – Dale Peters, Domenic Trojano
  7. Hairy Hypochondriac – Roy Kenner,Dale Peters,Domenic  Troiano
  8. Let Me Come Home – Dale Peters, Domenic Trojano
  9. My Door is Open

Captain Beyond: Same

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In July 1972, “Capricorn” label released the self-titled, debut Captain Beyond album. It was recorded 1971 – 1972, at “Sunset Sound Recorders” in Hollywood, and was produced by Rod Evans, Larry “Rhino” Reinhardt, Lee Dorman and Bobby Caldwell. The album was dedicated to the memory of Duane Allman.

Personnel:

  • Rod Evans– lead vocals
  • Larry “Rhino” Reinhardt– guitars
  • Lee Dorman– bass guitar, piano, backing vocals
  • Bobby Caldwell– drums, all percussion instruments (including bells and vibraphone), piano, backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Bobby Caldwell and Rod Evans.

  1. Dancing Madly Backwards (on a Sea of Air)
  2. Armworth
  3. Myopic Void
  4. Mesmerization Eclipse
  5. Raging River of Fear
  6. Thousand Days of Yesterdays (Intro)
  7. Frozen Over
  8. Thousand Days of Yesterdays (Time Since Come and Gone)
  9. I Can’t Feel Nothin’ (Part 1)
  10. As the Moon Speaks (to the Waves of the Sea)
  11. Astral Lady
  12. As the Moon Speaks (Return)
  13. I Can’t Feel Nothin’ (Part 2)