On June 23, 2019, David Louis Bartholomew died aged 100. He was a musician (trumpet), bandleader, composer, arranger, and record producer, active in various musical genres, including rhythm and blues, big band, swing music, rock and roll, New Orleans jazz, and Dixieland. In his induction into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”, he was cited as a key figure in the transition from jump blues and swing to R&B and as “one of the Crescent City’s greatest musicians and a true pioneer in the rock and roll revolution.” His biggest success as a composer was in the partnership with Fats Domino producing some of his greatest successes. In the mid-50s they wrote more than forty hits for “Imperial Records”, including Ain’t That a Shame. Bartholomew’s other hit songs include I Hear You Knocking, Blue Monday” I’m Walkin’, My Ding-A-Ling, and One Night. He was a member of the “Songwriters Hall of Fame”, the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”, and the “Louisiana Music Hall of Fame”.
Yearly Archives: 2020
Big Big Train: The Second Brightest Star
On June 23, 2017, “English Electric” label released “The Second Brightest Star”, the eleventh Big Big Train album. It was recorded 2016 – 2017, at “English Electric Studios”, “Aubitt Studios”, “Real World Studios”, “Sweetwater Studios”, “Ashwood Studios”, and was produced by Nick D’Virgilio, Dave Gregory, Rachel Hall, David Longdon, Danny Manners, Andy Poole, Rikard Sjöblom, and Greg Spawton. “The Second Brightest Star” contains a mix of new songs along with re-worked material from the band’s previous two albums, “Folklore” and “Grimspound”.
Personnel:
- David Longdon– lead vocals, flute, piano, electric guitars, mandolin, banjo, lute, celesta, synthesizers, percussion
- Nick D’Virgilio– drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Dave Gregory– electric guitars
- Rachel Hall – violin, viola, cello, backing vocals
- Danny Manners – keyboards, double bass
- Andy Poole – acoustic guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
- Rikard Sjöblom – keyboards, electric guitars, backing vocals
- Greg Spawton – bass guitar, bass pedals
- Rob Aubrey – mixing, mastering
- Rachel Hall – string arrangements
Track listing:
- The Second Brightest Star – David Longdon
- Haymaking – Rachel Hall
- Skylon – David Longdon, Greg Spawton, Rikard Sjöblom
- London Stone – Rikard Sjöblom, Danny Manners
- The Passing Widow – Rachel Hall
- The Leaden Stour – Greg Spawton
- Terra Australis Incognita – Greg Spawton, Danny Manners
- Brooklands Sequences – Greg Spawton, Danny Manners
- On the Racing Line
- Brooklands
- London Piane Sequences – Greg Spawton
- Turner on the Thames
- London Plane
- The Gentlemen’s Reprise – Greg Spawton
Lemonheads: Varshons
On June 23, 2009, “The End Records” label released “Varshons”, the ninth Lemonheads studio album. It was recorded in 2008, at “Queensize Twin Air” in Indianapolis, IN, “Fourth Ave. Recording” in New York, NY, “Camp Street Studios” in Cambridge, MA, “Vacation Island Recording” in Brooklyn, NY, and was produced by Gibby Haines.
Personnel:
- Evan Dando – vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, bass, Omnichord, drums, percussion, art direction
- Chris Brokaw – acoustic and electric guitars
- Anthony Saffery – guitar, sitar, keyboards
- Vess Von Ruthenberg – bass, engineer
- Timo – bass
- Daniel Ray – bass, drums
- Adam Taylor – keyboards
- Lonpaul Ellrich – vibraphone
- Devon Ashley – drums, percussion
- Blake Flemming – drums
- Joe Perry – guitar, tambourine, backing vocals
- Grant Smith – table, bass
- Ian Kennedy – violin, mastering
- Liv Tyler – vocal
- Kate Moss – vocal
- Tricia Scotti – backing vocals
- Gibby Haines – backing vocals
- Elisabeth Moses – backing vocals
- Lonpaul Elrich – engineer
- Matt Boynton – engineer
- Daniel Ray – recording
- Adam Taylor – recording, mixing
- Alex Hartman – recording, mixing
- Mike Joyce – art direction, design
- Mark Dagley – cover art
- Ian Tong – photography
- Elizabeth Moses – photography
Track listing:
- I Just Can’t take It Anymore – Gram Parsons
- Fragile – Bruce Gilbert, Graham Lewis, Colin Newman, Robert Gotobed
- Layin’ Up with Linda – GG Allin
- Waiting Around to Die – Townes Van Zandt
- The Great Fuz – Randy Alvey, Les Dale
- Yesterlove – Ian Willis
- Dirty Robot – Gerry Arling, Richard Cameron
- New Mexico – FuckEmos
- Dandelion Seeds – July
- Hey, That’s No Way To Say Goodbye – Leonard Cohen
- Beautiful – Linda Perry
Jerry Carrigan
On June 22, 2019, Jerry Kirby Carrigan died aged 75. He was musician (drums) and record producer. He first achieved widespread recognition as a member of the original Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and later as a session musician in Nashville, regarded as one of the creators of the Nashville sound known as “Countrypolitan”. He has recorded with Elvis Presley, Joan Baez, Johnny Cash, Charley Pride, Paul Anka, John Denver, Jerry Lee Lewis, Waylon Jennings, Bobby Bare, Ray Stevens, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, Levon Helm, Dolly Parton, Leon Russell, Ronnie Hawkins, George Jones, Henry Mancini, Al Hirt, Johnny Mathis, and the Boston Pops Orchestra. In 2009 Carrigan was inducted into the “Nashville Cats”, by the “Country Music Hall of Fame”; in 2010 he was inducted into the “Alabama Music Hall of Fame”, and in 2019 Carrigan was inducted into the “Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum”.
Dawes: Passwords
On June 22, 2018, “HUB” label released “Passwords”, the sixth Dawes studio album. It was recorded in 2018 and was produced by Jonathan Wilson.
Personnel;
- Taylor Goldsmith– lead vocals, guitar, piano, synth, electric sitar
- Lee Pardini – keyboards, piano, synth, vibraphone, kalimba, backing vocals
- Wylie Gelber– bass
- Griffin Goldsmith – drums, percussion, background vocals
- Jonathan Wilson– guitar, drum machine, synth noise
- Lucius(Jess Wolfe, Holly Laessig) – backing vocals
- Trevor Menear – slide guitar
- Josh Johnson – alto sax
- Luis Mascaro – violin
- Ina Veli – violin
- Tom Lea – viola
- Peter Jacobson – cello
Track listing:
All tracks by Taylor Goldsmith, except where noted.
- Living in the Future
- Stay Down – Taylor Goldsmith, Jason Boesel, Blake Mills
- Crack the Case
- Feed the Fire – Taylor Goldsmith, Jason Boesel
- My Greatest Invention
- Telescope
- I Can’t Love
- Mistakes We Should Have Made – Taylor Goldsmith, Jason Boesel
- Never Gonna Say Goodbye
- Time Flies Either Way
Gary Moore: Power of the Blues
On June 22, 2004, “Sanctuary” label released “Power of the Blues”, the fourteenth Gary Moore album. It was recorded in 2004 and was produced by Chris Tsangarides and Gary Moore.
Personnel:
- Gary Moore– vocals, guitar
- Jim Watson – keyboards
- Bob Daisley- bass
- Darrin Mooney- drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Gary Moore, except where noted.
- Power of the Blues – Gary Moore, Bob Daisley, Darrin Mooney
- There’s a Hole
- Tell Me Woman
- I Can’t Quit You Baby – Willie Dixon
- That’s Why I Play the Blues
- Evil – Willie Dixon
- Getaway Blues – Gary Moore, Bob Daisley, Darrin Mooney
- Memory Pain – Percy Mayfield
- Can’t Find My Baby
- Torn Inside
His Name Is Alive: Ft. Lake
On June 22, 1998, “4AD” label released “Ft. Lake” (Fort Lake), the fifth His Name Is Alive album. It was recorded 1997 – 1998 and was produced by Steve King, Chad Gilchrist, Erika Hoffmann, Karin Oliver, Lovetta Pippen, Scott Goldstein, Trey Many and, Warn Defever.
Personnel:
- Chad Gilchrist – performer
- Erika Hoffmann – performer
- Karin Oliver – performer
- Lovetta Pippen – performer
- Scott Goldstein – performer
- Trey Many – performer
- Warn Defever – performer
- Andy Krieger – performer
- Dara – performer
- Jake – performer
- Zack – performer
- Vaughan Oliver – art direction, design
- Timothy O’Donnell – design
- Dominic Davies – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Chad Gilchrist, Erika Hoffmann, Karin Oliver, Lovetta Pippen, Scott Goldstein, Trey Many and Warn Defever.
- Don’t Glue the World
- Everything Takes Forever
- The Waitress
- No Hiding Place Down Her
- Can’t Always Be Loved
- Wish I Had a Wishing Ring
- Red Haired Girl
- Spirit Needs a Spirit Tool
- Up Your Legs Forever
- How It’s Gotta Be
- Always Turn Me On
- Rock & Roll Girl from Rock & Roll City
- Last American Blues
The Raconteurs: Help Us Stranger
On June 21, 2019, “Third Man” label released “Help Us Stranger”, the third Raconteurs (The) studio album. It was recorded June 2018 – January 2019, at “Third Man” in Nashville, and was produced by Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence, and Patrick Keeler.
Personnel:
- Jack White– vocals, guitar, piano, synthesizer, mixing
- Brendan Benson– vocals, guitar, percussion, harmonica, mixing
- Jack Lawrence– bass guitar, guitar, synthesizer, backing vocals, mixing
- Patrick Keeler– drums, percussion, backing vocals, mixing
- Dean Fertita– piano, synthesizers, guitar, organ
- Lillie Mae Rische– violin
- Scarlett Rische – mandolin
- Joshua V. Smith – organ, backing vocals
- Joshua V. Smith – engineer
- Dusty Fairchild – engineer assistant
- Vance Powell– mixing
- Michael Fahey – mixing assistant
- Bill Skibbe – mastering
- Rob Jones – design, cover art concept
- Tristan McNatt – art concept
- Patrick Keeler – design, photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Brendan Benson and Jack White, except where noted.
- Bored and Razed
- Help Me Stranger
- Only Child
- Don’t Bother Me
- Shine the Light On Me
- Somedays (I Don’t Feel Like Trying)
- Hey Gyp – Donovan Leitch
- Sunday Driver
- Now That You’re Gone
- Live a Lie
- What’s Yours Is Mine
- Thoughts and Prayers
Elliot Roberts
On June 21, 2019, Elliot Rabinowitz aka Elliot Roberts died aged 76. He was music manager and record executive, managing Tom Petty, Tracy Chapman, Bob Dylan, and The Cars, best known for helping to start and develop the careers of Neil Young (whom he managed for over fifty years) and Joni Mitchell.
Lloyd Cole: Standards
On June 21, 2013, “Tapete” label released “Standards”, the tenth Lloyd Cole album. It was recorded November 2012 – February 2013 and was produced by Lloyd Cole.
Personnel:
- Lloyd Cole– vocals, guitar, keyboards
- Mark Schwaber – guitar, harmony vocals
- Will Cole – guitar, harmony vocals
- Matt Cullen – guitar
- Joan Wasser– piano, harmony vocals
- Blair Cowan– keyboards
- Matthew Sweet– bass guitar, backing vocals
- Fred Maher– drums
- Mike Wyzik – percussion
- Dave Derby– harmony vocals
- Olaf Opal – mixing
- Joerg Siegeler – mixing
- Hosuk Lee-Makiyama– artwork, design
Track listing:
All tracks by Lloyd Cole except where noted.
- California Earthquake – John Hartford
- Women’s Studies
- Period Piece
- Myrtle and Rose
- No Truck
- Blue Like mars
- Opposites Day
- Silver Lake
- It’s Late
- Kids Today
- Diminished Ex
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