On May 1, 2023, Gordon Meredith Lightfoot Jr. died aged 84. He was musician (guitar), composer and singer, regarded as the greatest Canadian songwriter. He is one of the artists who helped in defining of the folk-pop sound of the 60’ and 70’. As leader he released 20 studio and 3 live albums.
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Scorpions: Unbreakable
On May 3, 2004, “Ariola” label released “Unbreakable”, the fifteenth Scorpions studio album. It was recorded October 2003 – January 2004, at “Peppermint Park Studios”, “Scorpio Sound Stuios” in Hannover, Germany, and was produced by Erwin Musper, Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker, Matthias Jabs, Pawel Maciwoda and James Kottak.
Personnel:
- Klaus Meine – lead and backing vocals
- Rudolf Schenker – acoustic, rhythm and solo guitar, backing vocals
- Matthias Jabs – acoustic, rhythm and lead guitar, slide guitar, voice box
- Paweł Mąciwoda – bass
- James Kottak – drums, backing vocals
- Koen van Baal – keyboards, arrangements
- Barry Sparks – bass
- Ingo Powitzer – bass
- Ralph de Jongh, Joss Mennen, Alex Jansen – backing vocals
- Jody’s Kids Choir – additional vocals
- Erwin Musper – arrangements, engineer, mixing
- Marc Ebermann, Nils Hahmann – Pro Tools operator
- Thomas Nöhre – Cubase operator
- Huub Reijnders, Arjen Mensinga – mixing assistant
- Darius van Helfteren – mastering
Track listing:
- New Generation – lyrics by Klaus Meine, music by Rudolf Schenker
- Love ‘em or leave ‘em – lyrics by James Kottak, Klaus Meine, music by Rudolf Schenker
- Deep and Dark – lyrics by Klaus Meine, Matthias Jabs, music by Matthias Jabs
- Borderline – lyrics by Klaus Meine, music by Rudolf Schenker
- Blood Too Hot – lyrics by Klaus Meine, music by Rudolf Schenker
- Maybe I maybe You – lyrics by Klaus Meine, music by Anoushiravan Rohani
- Someday Is Now – lyrics by James Kottak, music by Rudolf Schenker
- My City My Town – lyrics and music by Klaus Meine
- Through My Eyes – lyrics by Klaus Meine, music by Rudolf Schenker
- Can You Feel It – lyrics by James Kottak, Klaus Meine, music by James Kottak
- This Time – lyrics and music by James Kottak
- She Said – lyrics by Klaus Meine, music by Klaus Meine, Christian Kolonovits
- Remember the Good Times (retro garage mix) -lyrics by Klaus Meine, Eric Bazilian, music by Rudolf Schenker, Eric Bazilian
Status Quo: Quo
On May 3, 1974, “Vertigo” label released “Quo”, the seventh Status Quo studio album. It was recorded in 1974, at “IBC Studios” in London, and was produced by Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster and John Coghlan.
Personnel:
- Francis Rossi – vocals, guitar
- Rick Parfitt – vocals, guitar
- Alan Lancaster – vocals, bass
- John Coghlan – drums
- Bob Young – harmonica
- Tom Parker – keyboards
- Damon Lyon-Shaw – engineer, mixing
- Richard Manwaring, Andy Miller – engineer assistant
- Dave Field – illustration, design
Track listing:
- Backwater – Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster
- Just Take Me – Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster
- Break the Rules – Fracis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster, John Coghlan, Bob Young
- Drifting Away – Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster
- Don’t Think it Matters – Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster
- Fine Fine Fine – Francis Rossi, Bob Young
- Lonely Man – Rick Parfitt, Alan Lancaster
- Slow Train – Francis Rossi, Bob Young
The Isley Brothers: Brother, Brother, Brother
On May 2, 1972, “T-Neck / Buddah Records” label released “Brother, Brother, Brother”, the tenth Isley Brothers (The) album. It was recorded in 1972, at “A&R Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Ronald Isley, O’Kelly Isley Jr.,Rudolph Isley, Ernie Isley and Marvin Isley.
Personnel:
- Ronald Isley – lead and backing vocals
- O’Kelly Isley, Jr. – lead and backing vocals
- Rudolph Isley – backing vocals
- Ernie Isley – guitars
- Marvin Isley – bass
- Chris Jasper – piano, keyboards
- Truman Thomas – organ
- George Moreland – drums, percussion
- Karl Potter – congas
- Michael Delugg – engineer
Track listing:
- Brother, Brother – Carole King
- Put a Little Love in Your Heart – Randy Myers, Jackie DeShannon
- Sweet Seasons – Carole King, Toni Stern
- Keep on Walkin’ – Ronald Isley, O’Kelly Isley Jr.,Rudolph Isley, Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley
- Work to Do – Ronald Isley, O’Kelly Isley Jr.,Rudolph Isley, Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley.
- Pop That Thang – Herman Kelly, Clyde Otis, Ronald Isley, O Kelly Isley Jr., Rudolph Isley
- Lay Away – Ronald Isley, O’Kelly Isley Jr.,Rudolph Isley, Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley.
- It’s Too Late – Carole King, Toni Stern
- Love Put Me on the Corner – Chris Jasper
Buck Owens and His Buckaroos: Dust on Mother’s Bible
On May 2, 1966, “Capitol” label released “Dust on Mother’s Bible”, the twelve Buck Owens (credited to Buck Owens and his Buckaroos) album.It was recorded in November 1965, at “Capitol Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Ken Nelson.
Personnel:
- Buck Owens – vocals, guitar
- Don Rich – vocals, guitar, fiddle
- Doyle Holly – vocals, guitar
- Tom Brumley – pedal steel guitar
- Red Simpson – guitar
- George French, Jr. – piano
- Bobby Austin – bass
- Willie Cantu – drums
- Wayne Stong – drums
Track listing:
- Pray Every Day – Buck Owens, Red Simpson
- When Jesus Calls All His Children In – Buck Owens, Red Simpson
- I’ll Go to the Church Again with Momma – Buck Owens, Red Simpson
- Bring It to Jesus – Buck Owens, Bonnie Owens
- Jesus Saved Me – Buck Owens, Red Simpson
- Would You Be Ready? – Don Rich
- Dust on Mother’s Bible – Buck Owens
- Satan’s Gotta Get Along Without Me – Buck Owens, Red Simpson
- Where Would I Be Without Jesus – Don Sessions
- Eternal Vacation – Buck Owens, Bonnie Owens
- It Was with Love – Loudilla Johnson, Don Rich
- All the Way with Jesus – Buck Owens, Bonnie Owens
Ornette Coleman: Change of the Century
In May 1960, “Atlantic” label released “Change of the Century”, the fourth Ornette Coleman album. It was recorded in October 1959, in New York City, and was produced by Nesuhi Ertegün.
Personnel:
- Ornette Coleman — alto saxophone
- Don Cherry — pocket trumpet
- Charlie Haden — bass
- Billy Higgins — drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Ornette Coleman.
- Ramblin’
- Free
- The Face of the Bass
- Forerunner
- Bird Food
- Una Muy Bonita
- Change of the Century
Rory Gallagher: Fresh Evidence
On May 1, 1990, “Capo” label released “Fresh Evidence”, the eleventh and last Rory Gallagher studio album. It was recorded in 1989, at “Maison Rouge”, “Redan recorders”, “Music Station” and “Audio One”, and was produced by Rory Galagher.
Personnel:
- Rory Gallagher – vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, dulcimer, mandolin, electric sitar
- Lou Martin – piano
- John Cooke – keyboards
- Mark Feltham – harmonica
- Geraint Watkins – accordion
- Gerry McAvoy – bass guitar
- Brendan O’Neill – drums
- John Earle – tenor and baritone saxophone
- Ray Beavis – tenor saxophone
- Dick Hanson – trumpet
- Colin Fairley, Daniel McGowan, John McGowan, Will Reid-Dick – recording
Track listing:
All tracks by Rory Gallagher, except where noted.
- Kid Gloves
- The King of Zydeco (to Clifton Chenier)
- Middle Name
- Alexis
- Empire State Express – Eddie “Son” House
- Ghost Blues
- Heaven’s Gate
- The Loop
- Walkin’ Wounded
- Slumming Angel
Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers: Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers with Thelonious Monk
In May 1958, “Atlantic” label released “Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers with Thelonious Monk”, the eight Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers album. It was recorded in May 1957, and was produced by Nesuhi Ertegün.
Personnel:
- Art Blakey – drums
- Thelonious Monk – piano
- Bill Hardman – trumpet
- Johnny Griffin – tenor saxophone
- Spanky DeBrest – bass
- Earl Brown – recording
Track listing:
All tracks by Thelonious Monk, except where noted.
- Evidence
- In Walked Bud
- Blue Monk
- I Mean You – Thelonious Monk, Coleman Hawkins
- Rhythm-A-Ning
- Purple Shades – Johnny Griffin
Manchester Orchestra: The Million Masks of God
On April 30, 2021, “Loma Vista” label released “The Million Masks of God”, the sixth Manchester Orchestra studio album. It was recorded in 2020, at “Echo Mountain” in Asheville, North Caroliina, “Favorite Gentlemen” in Atlanta, Georgia, “Sound City” in Los Angeles, “Concord Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Andy Hull, Robert McDowell, Catherine Marks and Ethan Gruska.
Personnel:
- Andy Hull – vocals, guitar, keyboards, percussion, engineer
- Robert McDowell – guitar, keyboards, programming
- Ethan Gruska – keyboards, guitar, percussion, programming
- Andy Prince – bass guitar
- Tim Very – drums, percussion
- Caroline Swon – additional vocals
- Catherine Marks – engineer, mixing
- Dowell Gandy – engineer assistant
- Jamie Martens – engineer assistant
- Paul Blakemore – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Andy Hull, Robert McDowell, Ethan Gruska, Andy Prince and Tim Very.
- Inaudible
- Angel of Death
- Keel Timing
- Bed Head
- Annie
- Telepath
- Let it Storm
- Dinosaur
- Obstacle
- Way Back
- The Internet
Birdy: Young Heart
On April 30, 2021, “Atlantic” label released “Young Heart”, the fourth Birdy (Jasmine Van den Bogaerde) studio album. It was recorded 2019 – 2020, at “Mill Pond Music Studio”, “Moxe Studio” in Nashville, Tennessee, “Sound Emporium”, “Studio 53” and “The Church” in London, and was produced by Ian Fitchuk, Daniel Tashian and James Ford.
Personnel:
- Jasmine Van den Bogaerde – vocals, guitar, piano, mellotron, synthesizer, organ, vocal recording
- Daniel Tashian – synthesizer, bass, mellotron, backing vocals, recording
- James Ford – synthesizer, 12-string guitar, drums, harmonium, Hammond organ
- Ian Fitchuk – bass guitar, drums, mellotron, recording
- Tyler Summers – bass clarinet, flute
- Matt Combs – strings
- Austin Hoke – cello
- Rachel Moore – engineer assistant
- Cenzo Townshend – mixing
- Mark Stent – mixing
- Camden Clarke – mixing assistant
- Matt Wolach – mixing assistant
- Robert Sellens – mixing assistant
- Stuart Hawkes – mastering
- Josh Moore – music editor
- Jonny Wright – additional production
- Sara Law – executive production
Track listing:
- The Witching Hour – Intro – Jasmine Van den Bogaerde, Daniel Tashian
- Voyager – Jasmine Van den Bogaerde, Ian Fitchuk, Daniel Tashian
- Loneliness – Jasmine Van den Bogaerde, Jamie Scott
- The Otherside – Jasmine Van den Bogaerde, Ian Fitchuk, Daniel Tashian
- Surrender – Jasmine Van den Bogaerde, Ian Fitchuk, Daniel Tashian
- Nobody Knows Me Like You Do – Jasmine Van den Bogaerde
- River Song – Jasmine Van den Bogaerde, Ian Fitchuk, Daniel Tashian
- Second Hand News – Jasmine Van den Bogaerde, Jonathan Wright
- Deepest Lonely – Jasmine Van den Bogaerde, Neil Ormandy
- Lighthouse – Jasmine Van den Bogaerde, Rachel Furner
- Chopin Waltz in A Minor (Interlude) – Frederic Chopin
- Evergreen – Jasmin Van den Bogaerde, Benjamin Jaffe, Wendy Wang
- Little Blue – Jasmin Van den Bogaerde, Bastian Langebaek
- Celestial Dancers – Jasmine Van den Bogaerde, Foy Vance, James Ford
- New Moon – Jasmine Van den Bogaerde, Ian Fitchuk, Daniel Tashian
- Young Heart – Jasmine Van den Bogaerde, Ethan Johns
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