On January 11, 2003, Michael Norman Finn aka Mickey Finn died aged 55. He was musician (vocals, bongos, congas, drums, bass), performed with Hapshash and the Coloured Coat, The Blow Monkeys and The Soup Dragon, best known as the percussionist and sideman to Marc Bolan in Tyrannosaurus Rex.
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Bobby Womack: Looking for a Love Again
On January 11, 1974, “United Artists” label released “Lookin’ for a Love Again”, the sixth Bobby Womack studio album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Muscle Shoals Sound Studios” in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and was produced by Bobby Womack.
Personnel:
- Bobby Womack – vocals, guitar, string arrangements
- Pete Carr, Rhino Rheinardt, Tippy Armstrong – guitar
- Jimmy Johnson- rhythm guitar
- David Hood– bass
- Barry Beckett, Clayton Ivey, Truman Thomas – keyboards
- Roger Hawkins– drums
- Friendly Womack, Jr., Curtis Womack, Cecil Womack, Harry Womack- background vocals
- René Hall- string arrangements
- Gregg Hamm, Jerry Masters, Karat Faye – engineer
- John Kehe, Ria Lewerke – design
Track listing
All tracks by Bobby Womack; except where noted.
- Lookin’ for a Love – James Alexander, Zelda Samuels
- I Don’t Wanna Be Hurt by Ya Love Again
- Doing it My Way
- Let it Hang Out
- Point of No Return – Jim Ford
- You’re Welcome, Stop on By – Bobby Womack, Truman Thomas
- You’re Messing Up a Good Thing – Clayton Ivey, Frank Johnson, Terry Woodford
- Don’t Let me Down – Truman Thomas
- Copper Kettle – Albert Frank Beddoe
- There’s One Thing That Beats Failing – Bobby Womack, Truman Thomas
Man: Revelation
In January 1969, “Pye” label released “Revelation”, the debut Man studio album. It was recorded in December 1968, at “Pye Studios” in London, and at “Langland Hotel” in Swansea, and was produced by John Schroeder.
Personnel:
- Mike “Micky” Jones – vocals, lead guitar
- Deke Leonard(credited as Roger Leonard) – vocals, guitar, harp, piano, percussion
- Clive John – vocals, organ, piano, guitar
- Jeff Jones – drums, percussion
- Ray Williams – bass
- John Schroeder – supervision
- Alan Florence – engineer
- Malcolm Eade – sound effects
Track listing:
- And in the Beginning….. – Roger Leonard
- Sudden Life – Roger Leonard, Clive John
- Empty Room – Clive John, Ray Williams
- Puella! Puella! (Woman! Woman!) – Mike Jones
- Love – Roger Leonard
- Erotica – Roger Leonard, Clive John, Mike Jones, Jeff Jones, Ray Williams
- Blind Man – Roger Leonard
- And Castles Rise in Children’s Eyes – Mike Jones
- Don’t Just Stand There (Come in Out of the Rain) – Mike Jones
- The Missing Pieces – Roger Leonard, Clive John, Martin Ace, Clive Reynolds
- The Future Hides its Face – Roger Leonard
John Coltrane: Kulu Sé Mama
In January 1967, “Impulse” label released “Kulu Sé Mama”,the 24th John Coltrane album. It was recorded June 10 – 16, 1965, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 14, 1965, at “Western Recorders” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Bob Thiele.
Personnel:
- John Coltrane— tenor saxophone
- Pharoah Sanders— tenor saxophone, percussion
- McCoy Tyner— piano
- Jimmy Garrison— double bass
- Donald Rafael Garrett — bass clarinet, double bass, percussion
- Frank Butler—drums, vocals
- Elvin Jones— drums
- Juno Lewis — vocals, percussion, conchshell, hand drums
- Robert Flynn – cover design
- Joe Lebow – liner design
- Charles Stewart – photography
- Nat Hentoff – liner notes
Track listing:
- Kulu Sé Mama (Juno Sé Mama)
- Vigil
- Welcome
Bill Evans: A Simple Matter of Conviction
In 1967, “Verve” label released “A Simple Matter of Conviction”, the 32nd Bill Evans album. It was recorded on October 4, 1966, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Creed Taylor.
Personnel:
- Bill Evans- piano
- Eddie Gómez- bass
- Shelly Manne- drums
- Rudy Van Gelder – engineer
- Acy Lehman – design
- Chuck Stewart – photography
Track listing:
- A Simple Matter of Conviction – Bill Evans
- Stella by Starlight – Victor Young, Ned Washington
- Unless It’s You (Orbit) – Bill Evans
- Laura – Mercer, Raksin
- My Melancholy Baby – Ernie Burnett, George Norton, W. E. Watson
- I’m Getting Sentimental Over You – Bassman, Ned Washington
- Star Eyes – Gene de Paul, Don Raye
- Only Child – Bill Evans
- These Things Called Changes – Bill Evans
Duane Eddy: Have ‘Twangy’ Guitar Will Travel
On January 9, 1958, “Jamie Records” label released “Have ‘Twangy’ Guitar Will Travel”, the debut Duane Eddy album. It was recorded in 1957, at “Audio Recorders” in Phoenix, Arizona, and was produced by Lee Hazlewood and Lester Sill.
Personnel:
- Duane Eddy – guitar
- Al Casey– electric bass, piano, rhythm guitar
- Steve Douglas– saxophone
- Corki Casey O’Dell – rhythm guitar
- Buddy Wheeler – electric bass
- Bob Taylor – drums
- Mike Bermani – drums
- Plas Johnson– saxophone
- Gil Bernal– saxophone
- Ike Clanton – bass
- Jimmy Simmons – upright bass
- Jimmy Wilcox – bass
- Donnie Owens– rhythm guitar
- The Sharps– backing vocals
- Jack Miller – engineer
- Eddie Brackett – engineer
- Greg Vaughn – mastering
- Tom Moulton– mastering
- Ben Demotto – liner notes
Track listing:
All tracks by Duane Eddy and Lee Hazlewood, except where noted.
- Lonesome Road – Gene Austin, Nathaniel Shilkret
- I Almost Lost My Mind – Ivory Joe Hunter
- Rebel Rouser
- Three-30-Blues
- Cannonball
- The Lonely One
- Detour – Paul Westmoreland
- Stalkin’
- Ramrod – Al Casey
- Anytime – Herbert “Happy” Lawson
- Moovin’ ‘N’ Groovin’
- Loving You – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
Sam Rivers: Contours
In January 1967, “Blue Note” label released “Contours”, the second Sam Rivers album. It was recorded on May 21, 1965, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Sam Rivers– soprano and tenor saxophone, flute
- Freddie Hubbard- trumpet
- Herbie Hancock– piano
- Ron Carter- bass
- Joe Chambers- drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Sam Rivers
- Point of Many Returns
- Dance of the Tripedal
- Euterpe
- Mellifluous Cacophony
Deviants: Ptooff!
In January 1967, “Underground Impresarios” label released “Ptooff!”, the debut Deviants studio album. It was recorded in 1967, at “Sound Techniques” in London, and was produced by Jonathan Weber.
Personnel:
- Mick Farren– lead vocals, piano
- Sid Bishop – guitar, sitar
- Cord Rees – bass guitar, Spanish guitar
- Russell Hunter – drums, backing vocals
- Duncan Sanderson – vocals, mumbling
- Stephen Sparks – vocals, mumbling
- Jennifer Ashworth – vocals, mumbling
Track listing:
- Opening – Sid Bishop, Mick Farren, Russell Hunter, Cord Rees, Steve Sparks
- I’m Coming Home – Sid Bishop, Mick Farren, Russell Hunter
- Child of the Sky – Sid Bishop, Mick Farren, Russell Hunter
- Charlie – Sid Bishop, Mick Farren
- Nothing Man – Mick Farren, Moore
- Garbage – Sid Bishop, Mick Farren, Russell Hunter
- Deviation Street – Mick Farren
The Youngbloods: Same
In January 1967, “RCA Victor” label released the self-titled, debut Youngbloods (The) album. It was recorded in 1966, at “RCA Victor’s Studio B” in New York City, and was produced by Felix Pappalardi.
Personnel:
- Jesse Colin Young– lead vocals, bass, rhythm guitar
- Jerry Corbitt– rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Lowell “Banana” Levinger – lead guitar, electric piano
- Joe Bauer – drums, percussion
- George Ricci – cello
- Bob Cullen – recording supervision
- Mike Moran – engineer
- Mickey Crofford – engineer
- Ray Hall – engineer
Track listing:
- Grizzly Bear – Jerry Corbitt
- All Over the World (La-La) – Jerry Corbitt
- Statesboro Blues – Blind Willie McTell
- Get Together – Chet Powers
- One Note Man – Paul Arnoldi
- The Other Side of This Life – Fred Neil
- Tears Are Falling – Jesse Colin Young
- Four in the Morning – George Remailly
- Foolin’ Around (The Waltz) – Jesse Colin Young
- Ain’t That Lovin’ You – Jimmy Reed
- C. Rider – Mississippi John Hurt
The Spencer Davis Group: The Second Album
On January 7, 1966, “Fontana” label released “The Second Album”, the second Spencer Davis Group (The) album. It was recorded in 1966, and was produced by Jimmy Miller and Chris Blackwell.
Personnel:
- Spencer Davis– lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar
- Steve Winwood– lead vocals, lead guitar, organ, piano
- Muff Winwood– bass guitar
- Pete York– drums, percussion
- Clifford Jones – photography
- Chris Welch– liner notes
Track listing:
- Look Away – Norman Meade, Bert Russell
- Keep on Running – Jackie Edwards
- This Hammer – Muff Winwood, Steve Winwood, Pete York, Spencer Davis
- Georgia On My Mind – Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorrell
- Please do Something – Don Covay
- Let Me Down Easy – Dee Dee Ford
- Strong Love – Deadric Malone, Edward Silvers, Mary M. Brown
- I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water – Joe Babcock
- Since I Met You Baby – Ivory Joe Hunter
- You Must Believe Me – Curtis Mayfield
- Hey Darling – Davis, S. Winwood
- Watch Your Step – Bobby Parker
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