On November 7, 2017, Pentti “Whitey” Glan died aged 71. He was musician (drums), member of the band The Rogues (later Mandala), performed and recorded with Bette Midler, John Kay, American Flyer, Bush, Klaatu, Anne Murray, Domenic Trolano, David Wilcox, Downchild Blues Band, Alice Cooper, and Lou Reed.
Monthly Archives: November 2020
Wolfgang Press: Bird Wood Cage
On November 7, 1988, “4AD” label released “Bird Wood Cage”, the third Wolfgang Press studio album. It was recorded in 1988, at “The Townhouse”, and was produced by Flood.
Personnel:
- Michael Allen – vocals, bass
- Mark Cox – keyboards
- Andrew Gray – guitar, photography
- Peter Ulrich – percussion
- Gini Ball – violin
- Sonia Slany – violin
- Chris Pitsillides – viola
- Audrey Riley – cello
- Ruby James – backing vocals
- Lorna Wright – backing vocals
- Steven Young – drum programming
- Lincoln Fong – engineer
- Hugo Nicholson – engineer
- Michael Butterworth – engineer assistant
- Kevin Metcalfe – mastering
- Chris Bigg – design
Track listing:
All tracks by Michael Allen, Mark Cox, and Andrew Gray.
- King of Soul
- Raintime
- Bottom Drawer
- Kansas
- Swing Like a Baby
- See My Wife
- The Holy Man
- Hang on Me (For Papa)
- Shut That Door
From the Big Sex EP.:
- The Wedding
- The Great Leveler
- That Heat
- God’s Number
Gino Vannelli: A Pauper in Paradise
On November 7, 1977, “A&M” label released “A Pauper in Paradise”, the fifth Gino Vannelli studio album. It was recorded in 1977, at “AIR Studios”, and “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Gino Vanelli, and Joe Vanelli.
Personnel:
- Gino Vannelli – lead vocals, arranger
- Joe Vannelli – Fender Rhodes, synthesizers, acoustic piano, synthesizer programming, backing vocals; synthesizer, arstring and brass arrangements
- Bill Meyers – acoustic piano, synthesizers, synth bass, backing vocals
- Chris Rhyne – keyboards, synth bass
- Mark Davis – bass guitar
- Casey Scheuerell – drums
- John J. Mandel – timpani, percussion
- Dido Morris – congas, bongos
- Dick Morrissey – tenor saxophone
- Don Sebesky – orchestration, conductor
- Barry Griffiths – orchestra leader
- The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – orchestra
- Joanie Bartels – backing vocals
- Joanne Jayde – backing vocals
- Jay Stone – backing vocals
- The John McCarthy Choir – choir
- Norm Kinney; John Kurlander – engineer
- Steve Prestage – engineer assistant
- Jon Kelly – remixi
- Bernie Grundman – mastering
- Fabio Nicola, Roland Young – art direction
- Joanne Jayde – design
- Beth Kelly – poster photography
- Paul McCreath – back cover photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Gino Vannelli.
- Mardi Gras
- Valleys of Valhalla
- The Surest Things Can Change
- One Night with You
- A Song and Dance
- Black and Blue
- A Pauper in Paradise (In Four Movements)
Rick Rosas
On November 6, 2014, Rick Rosas aka “Rick the Bass Player” died aged 65. He was musician (bass), one of the most south after studio session musicians in California. He performed and recorded with Neil Young, Ron Wood, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Rivers, Etta James, Buffalo Springfield, Joe Walsh, and Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young.
J. Tilman: Minor Works
On November 6, 2006, “Fargo Records” label released “Minor Works”, the fourth J. Tillman album. It was recorded in 2006, and was produced by Kory Kruckenberg and Troy Glessner.
Personnel:
- J. Tillman – vocals, guitar, organ, harmonica, mandolin, drums, art direction
- Zach Tillman – bass
- Aaron Sprinkle – piano
- Eric Fisher – organ
- Bill Patton – steel guitar, piano
- Jenna Conrad –cello
- Chris Staples – guitar
- Finn Parnel – banjo
- Anne Marie Ruljancich – viola
- Jason Merculief – drums
- Kory Kruckenberg – recording, mixing
- Troy Glessner – mastering
- Asterik Studio – design
- Dacia Pierson – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by J. Tillman.
- Darling Night
- Jesse’s Not A Sleeper
- Crooked Roof
- With Wolves
- Minor Works
- For An Hour With You
- Take Care
- Restlessness
- Now You’re Among Strangers
Eric Johnson: Seven Worlds
On November 6, 1998, “Ark 21” label released “Seven Worlds”, the fourth Eric Johnson album. It was recorded 1976 – 1978, at “Odyssey Sound” and “Pecan Street” in Austin, Texas, and was produced by Jay Aaron Podolnick.
Personnel:
- Eric Johnson – lead vocals, guitar, Fender Rhodes electric piano, piano, lap steel guitar
- Jay Aaron – vocals
- Christopher Cross – vocals
- Liza Farrow – vocals
- Kim Wilson – harmonica
- Nick Phelps – trumpet
- Jimmy Martin – guitar
- Steve Barber – synthesizers
- Roscoe Beck – bass guitar
- Kyle Brock – bass guitar
- David Dennard – bass
- Bill Maddox – drums
- Mark Singer – drums
- Linda Wetherby – viola da gamba
Track listing:
All tracks by Eric Johnson, except where noted.
- Zap
- Emerald Eyes – Eric Johnson, Jay Aaron Podolnick
- Showdown – Eric Johnson, Jay Aaron Podolnick
- Missing Key
- Alone with You
- I Promise I Will Try
- Winter Came
- Turn the Page
- A Song for Life
- By Your Side
John Mayall: The Blues Alone
In November 1967, “Ace of Clubs” label released “The Blues Alone”, the fourth John Mayall album. It was recorded in May 1967, at “Decca Studios” in London, and was produced by Mike Vernon and John Mayall.
Personnel:
- John Mayall – vocals, guitars, harmonica, piano, organ, celeste, drums, design
- Keef Hartley – drums
- Gus Dudgeon – engineer
- David Grinstead – engineer
- Rob Bosboom – photography
- John Peeil – liner notes
Track listing:
All tracks by John Mayall
- Brand New Start
- Please Don’t Tell
- Down the Line
- Sonny Boy Blow
- Marsha’s Mood
- No More Tears
- Catch That Train
- Cancelling Out
- Harp Man
- Brown Sugar
- Broken Wings
- Don’t Kick Me
Link Wray
On November 5, 2005, Fred Lincoln “Link” Wray Jr. died aged 76. He was songwriter singer, and musician (guitar, steel guitar, bass guitar), known for his rock and roll, and rockabilly musical style. Magazine “Rolling Stone” ranked him at number 45 on its list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”. Wray released 23 albums as a leader.
Focus: X
On November 5, 2012, “Eastworld Recordings” label released “X”, the tenth Focus studio album. It was recorded in 2012, at “Wedgeview Studios” in Woerdense Verlaat, Netherlands, “Fieldwork Studios” in Schoten, Belgium, “Skystudio”, “Bassbob Studios”, and was produced by Bobby Jacobs, and Geert Scheijgrond.
Personnel:
- Thijs van Leer – spoken vocal, Hammond organ, flute, vocoder
- Pierre van der Linden – drums, percussion
- Menno Gootjes – acoustic and electric guitars
- Bobby Jacobs – bass guitar, mixing
- Ivan Lins – vocals
- Berenice van Leer – vocals
- Geert Scheijgrond – mixing
- Andy Jackson – mastering
- Roger Dean – painting, design
- Timo Reisiger – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Thijs van Leer, except where noted.
- Father Bacchus – Menno Gootjes
- Focus 10
- Victoria
- Amok in Kindergarten
- All Hens On Deck
- Birds Come Fly Over (Le Tango) – Thijs van Leer, Roselie Peters
- Hoeratio – words: Horatius, taken from “Ars Poetica” – Bobby Jacobs
- Talk of the Clown
- Message Magigue – Ben van der Linden
- Crossroads – Thijs van Leer, Roselie Peters
The Flower Kings: Unfold the Future
On November 5, 2002, “Inside Out” music label released “Unfold the Future”, the seventh Flower Kings (The) studio album. It was recorded June – September 2002, and was produced by Don Azzaro.
Personnel:
- Daniel Gildenlöw – lead and backing vocals
- Roine Stolt – vocals, guitars, keyboards
- Hasse Fröberg – vocals, guitars
- Tomas Bodin – keyboards
- Hasse Bruniusson – marimba, glockenspiel, dulcimer, other percussion
- Jonas Reingold – bass guitar
- Zoltan Csörsz – drums
- Ulf Wallander – soprano saxophone
- Thomas Ewerhard – graphics
Track listing:
- The Truth Will Set You Free – Roine Stolt
I. Lonely Road
II. Primal Instincts
III. From the Source
IV. Uphill
2. Monkey Business – Roine Stolt
3. Christianopel – Tomas Bodin, Zoltan Csörsz, Jonas Reingold, Roine Stolt
4. Silent Inferno – Roine Stolt
5. The Navigator – Tomas Bodin, Roine Stolt
6. Vox Humana – Roine Stolt
7. Genie in a Bottle – Roine Stolt
8. Fast Lane – Tomas Bodin
9. Grand Old World – Roine Stolt
10. Soul Vortex – Tomas Bodin, Zoltan Csörsz, Jonas Reingold, Roine Stolt
11. Rollin’ the Dice – Tomas Bodin
12. The Devil’s Danceschool – Jonas Reingold
13. Man Overboard – Roine Stolt
14. Sollitary Shell – Tomas Bodin, Roine Stolt
15. Devil’s Playground – Tomas Bodin, Roine Stolt
16. Too Late for Tomatoes (bonus track) – Tomas Bodin, Zoltan Csörsz, Jonas Reingold, Roine Stolt
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