Monthly Archives: September 2017

Bee Gees: Trafalgar

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In September 1971, “Polydor” label released “Trafalgar”, the ninth Bee Gees album. It was recorded January – April 1971, at “IBC Studios” in London, and was produced by Robert Stigwood, Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb and Maurice Gibb.

Personnel:

  • Barry Gibb– lead, harmony and backing vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Robin Gibb– lead, harmony and backing vocals
  • Maurice Gibb– lead, harmony and backing vocals, bass, piano,  mellotron, guitar, organ, drums
  • Alan Kendall– lead guitar
  • Geoff Bridgford – drums
  • Bill Shepherd – orchestral arrangements
  • Bryan Scott – engineer

Track listing:

  1. How Can You Mend a Broken Heart – Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb
  2. Israel – Barry Gibb
  3. The Greatest Man in the World – Barry Gibb
  4. It’s Just the Way – Maurice Gibb
  5. Remembering – Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb
  6. Somebody Stop the Music – Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb
  7. Trafalgar – Maurice Gibb
  8. Don’t Wanna Live Inside Myself – Barry Gibb
  9. When Do I – Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb
  10. Dearest – Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb
  11. Lion in Winter – Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb
  12. Walking Back to Waterloo – Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb

Sandy Denny: The North Star Grassman and the Ravens

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In September 1971, “Island” label released “The North Star Grassman and the Ravens”, the debut Sandy Denny solo album. It was recorded March – May 1971, at “Sound Techniques” and “Island Studios” in London, and was produced by Sandy Denny, Richard Thompson and John Wood.

Personnel:

  • Sandy Denny – lead vocals, acoustic guita, piano
  • Jerry Donahue- electric guitar
  • Richard Thompson- vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, accordion, bass
  • Trevor Lucas- acoustic guitar
  • Buddy Emmons- pedal steel guitar
  • Pat Donaldson- bass
  • Tony Reeves- bass
  • Gerry Conway- drums
  • Roger Powell – drums
  • Ian Whiteman – piano, flute organ
  • Barry Dransfield- violin
  • Royston Wood, Robin Dransfield – backing vocals
  • Harry Robinson- string arrangements

Track listing:

All tracks by Sandy Denny except where noted

  1. Late November
  2. Blackwaterside – traditional.
  3. The Sea Captain
  4. Down in the Flood – Bob Dylan
  5. John the Gun
  6. Next Time Around
  7. The Optimist
  8. Let’s Jump the Broomstick – Charles Robins
  9. Wretched Wilbur
  10. The North Star Grassman and the Ravens
  11. Crazy Lady Blues

Jefferson Airplane: Bark

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In September 1971, “Grunt” label released “Bark”, the sixth Jefferson Airplane studio album. It was recorded October 1970 – June 1971, at “Wally Heider Studios” in San Francisco, and was produced by Jack Cassidy, Joey Covington, Paul Kantner, Jorma Kaukonen, Grace Slick and Papa John Creach.

Personnel:

  • Paul Kantner– vocals, guitar
  • Jorma Kaukonen– vocals, lead guitar
  • Grace Slick– vocals, piano, portraits
  • Papa John Creach– violin
  • Jack Casady– bass guitar, bass balalaika
  • Joey Covington – vocals, drums, percussion
  • Bill Laudner – vocal
  • Will Scarlett – harmonica
  • A Train – additional ideas
  • Allen Zentz – engineer
  • Masterful Maurice (Pat Leraci) – engineer
  • Acy Lehman – package concept, design
  • Bill Thompson – portrait of Grace
  • Gary Blackman – art direction, bag poem

Track listing:

  1. When the Earth Moves Again – Paul Kantner
  2. Feel So Good – Jorma Kaukonen
  3. Crazy Miranda – Grace Slick
  4. Pretty as You Feel – Joey Covington, Jack Casady, Jorma Kaukonen
  5. Wild Turkey – Jorma Kaukonen
  6. Law man – Grace Slick
  7. Rock and Roll Island – Paul Kantner
  8. Third Week in the Chelsea – Jorma Kaukonen
  9. Never Argue with a German If You’re Tired or European Song – Grace Slick
  10. Thunk – Joey Covington
  11. War Movie – Paul Kantner

Golden Earing: Seven Tears

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In September 1971, “Polydor” label released “Seven Tears”, the seventh Golden Earring album. It was recorded in 1971, and was produced by Fred Haayen.

Personnel:

  • George Kooymans – vocals, guitar
  • Barry Hay – vocals, flute
  • Rinus Gerritsen- bass guitar, keyboards
  • Cesar Zuiderwijk- drums

Track listing:

All tracks by George Kooymans except where noted.

  1. Silver Ships
  2. The Road Swallowed Her Name
  3. Hope – Rinus Gerritsen, Barry Hay
  4. Don’t Worry – Barry Hay
  5. She Flies on Strange Wings
  6. This Is the Other Side of Life
  7. You’re Better Off Free

Ornette Coleman: Sound Grammar

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On September 12, 2006, “Sound Grammar” label released “Sound Grammar”, the 50th Ornette Coleman album as a band leader. It was recorded live on October 14, 2005, in Ludwigshafen, Germany, and was produced by Ornette Coleman and  Michaela Deiss. In 2007, the album won the 2007 “Pulitzer Prize for Music”.

Personnel:

  • Ornette Coleman- alto saxophone, violin, trumpet
  • Gregory Cohen- bass
  • Tony Falanga – bass
  • Denardo Coleman- drums, percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by Ornette Coleman.

  1. Intro – (MC’s spoken introduction)
  2. Jordan
  3. Sleep Talking – (a.k.a. “Sleep Talk” from Of Human Feelings)
  4. Turnaround – (a.k.a. “Turnabout” from Tomorrow Is the Question!)
  5. Matador – (a.k.a. “Picolo Pesos” from Sound Museum)
  6. Waiting for You – (a.k.a. “House of Stained Glass” from Colors)
  7. Call to Duty – (has been performed live under the title “Crying Without Tears”)
  8. Once Only – (a.k.a. “If I Only Knew as Much About You” from Tone Dialing)
  9. Song X – (from Song X)

Savoy Brown: Street Corner Talking

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In September 1971, “Parrot” label released “Street Corner Talking”, the seventh Savoy Brown studio album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Olympic Sound Studios” in London, and was produced by Neil Slaven.

Personnel:

  • Dave Walker– vocals
  • Kim Simmonds– vocals, lead guitar, harmonica
  • Paul Raymond– vocals, keyboards, guitar
  • Andy Silvester– bass guitar
  • Dave Bidwell – drums
  • George Chkiantz– engineer
  • Rod Thear – engineer assistant
  • David Anstey – illustrations

Track listing:

  1. Tell Mama – Paul Raymond, Kim Simmonds
  2. I Can’t Get Next To You – Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield
  3. Let It Rock – Paul Raymond, Kim Simmonds
  4. Time Does Tell – Kim Simmonds
  5. Street Corner Talking – Kim Simmonds
  6. All I Can Do – Billy Davis, Gwen Gordy Fuqua, Berry Gordy, Jr.
  7. Wang Dang Doodle – Willie Dixon

Steve Miller Band: Rock Love

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In September 1971, “Capitol” label released “Rock Love”, the sixth Steve Miller Band album. It was recorded in 1971, and was produced by Steve Miller.

Personnel:

  • Steve Miller– vocals, lead guitar
  • Bobby Winkelman– rhythm guitar
  • Ross Valory– bass guitar
  • Jack King– drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Steve Miller.

Side 1 – Live

  1. The Gangster Is Back
  2. Blues Without Blame
  3. Love Shock

Side 2 – Studio

  1. Let Me Serve You
  2. Rock Love
  3. Harbor Lights
  4. Deliverance

Wishbone Ash: Pilgrimage

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In September 1971, “Decca” label released “Pilgrimage”, the second Wishbone Ash studio album. It was recorded in May 1971, at “De Lane Lea Studios” in London, and was produced by Derek Lawrence.

Personnel:

  • Andy Powell – vocals, guitar
  • Ted Turner– vocals, guitar
  • Martin Turner– vocals, bass
  • Steve Upton– drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Martin Turner, Steve Upton, Ted Turner and Andy Powell, except where noted.

  1. Vas Dis – Jack McDuff
  2. The Pilgrim
  3. Jail Bait
  4. Alone
  5. Lullaby
  6. Valediction
  7. Where Were You Tomorrow

April Wine: Same

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In September 1971, “Aquarius” label released the debut, self-titled April Wine album. It was recorded in 1971, and was produced by Bill Hill.

Personnel:

  • David Henman – vocals, guitar, sitar
  • Myles Goodwyn– vocals, guitar
  • Jim Henman – vocals, bass, acoustic guitar
  • Ritchie Henman – percussion, keyboards

Track listing:

  1. Oceana – David Henman
  2. Can’t Find the Town – Jim.Henman
  3. Fast Train – Myles Goodwyn
  4. Listen Mister – Myles Goodwyn
  5. Page Five – David Henman
  6. Song for Mary – Jim Henman
  7. Wench – David Henman, Jim Henman, Ritchie Henman, Myles Goodwyn
  8. Time – Jim Henman