In October 1970, “Columbia” label released “Be a Brother”, the third Big Brother and the Holding Company album. It was recorded in 1970, and was produced by Nick Gravenites.
Personnel:
- Nick Gravenites – lead and backing vocals
- Sam Andrew – guitar, lead and backing vocals
- David Schallock – guitar, backing vocals
- Peter Albin – guitar
- James Gurley – bass, guitar
- David Getz – drums, piano
- Kathi McDonald – vocals
- Richard Greene – violin
- Mike Finnigan – keyboard
- Tower of Power – horn section
- Ira Kamin
- Mark Naftalin
- David Brown, Jerry Hochman, Sy Mitchell – engineer
- John Van Hamersveld – design concept
- Bob Seidemann – design, photography
Track listing:
- Keep On – Sam Andrew , Peter Albin, David Getz, James Gurley, David Schallock
- Joseph’s Coat – Nick Gravenites, John Cipollina
- Home on the Strange – Peter Albin, Sam Andrew
- Someday – Sam Andrew
- Heartache People – Nick Gravenites
- Sunshine Baby – Sam Andrew, Peter Albin, David Getz, James Gurley, David Shallock
- Mr. Natural – Sam Andrew
- Funkie Jim – Sam Andrew, Peter Albin, David Getz, James Gurley, David Shallock, Nick Gravenites
- I’ll Change Your Flat Tire, Merle – Nick Gravenites
- Be a Brother – Nick Gravenites
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