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Leon Russel: Americana

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In July 1978, “Paradise Records” label released “Americana”, the fourteen Leon Russel album. It was recorded in 1978, and was produced by Leon Russell.

Personnel:

  • Leon Russell – lead vocals, piano, keyboards, guitar, bass, bass instrument
  • Joe Chemay – lead and backing vocals, bass, bass instrument
  • Jon Woodhead – guitar
  • Marty Grebb – guitar, saxophone, trumpet
  • Mike Meros – keyboards, organ, synthesizer
  • Brent Nelson – drums, backing vocals
  • Wornell Jones – lead and backing vocals
  • Scott Goddard – vocals
  • Joe Chemay – backing vocals
  • Lee Loughnane – trumpet, horn arrangements
  • James Pankow – trombone
  • Walter Parazaider – tenor saxophone
  • Mark Peters -orchestral arrangements
  • Gene Meros, Steve Ripley – recording
  • Frank Latouf – technician
  • Mike Johnstone – technician
  • Steve Marr – technician
  • Tom Kemp – technician
  • Paul Hodara – photography

Track listing:

  1. Let’s Get Started – Kim Fowley, Leon Russell
  2. Elvis and Marilyn – Dyan Diamond, Kim Fowley, Leon Russell
  3. From Maine to Mexico – Kim Fowley, Leon Russell
  4. When A Man Loves A Woman – A. Wright, C. Lewis
  5. It’s Only Me – Dyan Diamond, Leon Russell
  6. Midnight Lover – Kim Fowley, Leon Russell
  7. Housewife – Dyan Diamond, Kim Fowley, Leon Russell
  8. Ladies of the Night – Kim Fowley, Leon Russell
  9. Shadow And Me – Leon Russell
  10. Jesus On My Side – Kim Fowley, Leon Russell

Blood, Sweat & Tears: More Than Ever

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In July 1976, “Columbia” label released “More Than Ever”, the ninth Blood, Sweat & Tears album. It was recorded in 1975, and was produced by Bob James.

Personnel:

  • David Clayton-Thomas – vocals
  • Mike Stern – guitar
  • Steve Khan – guitar
  • Eric Gale – guitar
  • Larry Willis – keyboards
  • Bob James – keyboards
  • Richard Tee – keyboards
  • Hugh McCracken – guitar
  • Danny Trifan – bass
  • Gary King – bass
  • Eric Weissberg – banjo, dobro
  • Bobby Colomby – drums
  • Don Alias – percussion
  • Dave Freidman – xylophone, marimba, vibes
  • Arnie Lawrence – alto saxophone
  • Bill Tillman – tenor saxophone, flute
  • Tony Klatka – trumpet
  • Forest Buchtell – trumpet
  • Jon Faddis – trumpet
  • Marvin Stamm – trumpet
  • Dave Taylor – trombone
  • Dave Bargeron – trombone, tuba
  • Sid Weinberg – oboe
  • Patti Austin, Vivian Cherry, Lani Groves, Gwendolyn Guthrie, Yolanda McCullough, Frank Lloyd, William Eaton, Zachery Sanders – backing vocals

Track listing:

  1. They – David Clayton-Thomas, William Daniel Smith
  2. I Love You More Than Ever – Allan Langdon, Douglas Lenier
  3. Katy Bell – Stephen C. Foster, Bob James
  4. Sweet Sadie the Savior – Patti Austin
  5. Hollywood – David Clayton-Thomas, William Daniel Smith
  6. You’re the One – David Clayton-Thomas, William Daniel Smith
  7. Heavy Blue – Larry Willis
  8. Saved By the Grace Of Your Love – William Daniel Smith, David Palmer

Puss n Boots: No Fools, No Fun

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On July 15, 2014, “Blue Note” label released “No Fools, No Fun”, the debut Puss n Boots studio album. It was recorded 2013 – 2014, at “Studio G”, “The Bell House” in Brooklyn, New York.

Personnel:

  • Norah Jones – vocals, electric guitar, fiddle
  • Catherine Popper – vocals, bass, acoustic guitar
  • Sasha Dobson – vocals, acoustic guitar, bass, drums
  • Joel Hamilton – engineer, mixing
  • Matt Labozza – engineer assistant
  • Mike Jinno – engineer assistant
  • Francisco Botero – engineer assistant
  • Greg Calbi – mastering  
  • Nicole Frantz – creative direction
  • Frank Harkins – art direction, design
  • Richard Ballard – photography

Track listing:

  1. Leaving London – Tom Paxton
  2. Bull Rider – Rodney Crowell
  3. Twilight – Robbie Robertson
  4. Sex Degrees of Separation – Sasha Dobson
  5. Don’t Know What It Means – Norah Jones
  6. Down by the River – Neil Young
  7. Tarnished Angel – Roger Miller
  8. Jesus, Etc – Jeff Tweedy
  9. Always – Catherine Popper
  10. GTO – Jeb Loy Nichols
  11. Pines – Catherine Popper
  12. You’ll Forget Me – Sasha Dobson

Bozzio Levin Stevens: Black Light Syndrome

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On July 15, 1997, “Magna Carta” label released “Black Light Syndrome”, debut Bozzio Levin Stevens studio album. It was recorded in January 1997, at “Clear Lake Audio” in Hollywood, and was produced by Wyn Davis, Terry Bozzio, Tony Levin and Steve Stevens.

Personnel:

  • Steve Stevens – guitar, pedals
  • Tony Levin – Chapman stick, bass guitar
  • Terry Bozzio – drums, percussion
  • Wyn Davis – engineer, mixing
  • Todd Langner – mixing

Track listing:

All tracks by Terry Bozzio, Tony Levin and Steve Stevens.

  1. The Sun Road
  2. Dark Corners
  3. Duende
  4. Black Light Syndrome
  5. Falling in Circles
  6. Book of Hours
  7. Chaos/Control

Miles Davis: Seven Steps to Heaven

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On July 15, 1963, “Columbia” label released “Seven Steps to Heaven”, the eighth Miles Davis studio album. It was recorded April – May 1963, at “Columbia Studios” in Los Angeles, “CBS 30th Street Studio” in New York City, and was produced by Teo Macero.

Personnel:

  • Miles Davis – trumpet
  • George Coleman – tenor saxophone
  • Herbie Hancock – piano
  • Victor Feldman – piano
  • Ron Carter – bass
  • Frank Butler – drums
  • Tony Williams – drums

Track listing:

  1. Basin Street Blues – Spencer Williams
  2. Seven Steps to Heaven – Victor Feldman, Miles Davis
  3. I Fall in Love Too Easy – Jule Styne
  4. So Near, So Far – Tony Crombie, Benny Green
  5. Baby Won’t You Please Come Home – Clarence Williams, Charles Warfield
  6. Joshua – Victor Feldman

12 Stones: Picture Perfect

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On July 14, 2017, “Cleopatra Records” label released “Picture Perfect”, the fifth 12 Stones album. It was recorded in 2017, and was produced by Dave Fortman and David Troia.

Personnel:

  • Paul McCoy – lead vocals
  • Eric Weaver – guitar, bass guitar
  • Sean Dunaway – drums, percussion
  • David Troia – engineer
  • Dave Fortman – mixing
  • Fendi Nugroho – design, layout

Track listing:

  1. The Killer – Sean Dunaway, Paul McCoy, Eric Weaver
  2. Blessing – Sean Dunaway, Paul McCoy, Eric Weaver
  3. Voodoo Doll – B. Daly, Paul McCoy, S. Mills, J. Rimer, Eric Weaver
  4.  Nothing to Say – Paul McCoy, Eric Weaver
  5. Time – Sean Dunaway, Paul McCoy, Eric Weaver
  6. Picture Perfect – Paul McCoy, Eric Weaver
  7. Save Yourself – Paul McCoy, Eric Weaver
  8. Lerlene – Paul McCoy, J, Rimer, Eric Weaver
  9. Memphis – Paul McCoy, Eric Weaver
  10. Hey Man – Sean Dunaway, Paul McCoy, Eric Weaver
  11. How Long – Paul McCoy, A. Waldeck, Eric Weaver
  12. Hello Suicide – Paul McCoy
  13. Anthem for the Underdog (Picture Perfect Sessions) – A. Gainer, Paul McCoy, Eric Weaver
  14. We Are One (Picture Perfect Sessions) – Paul McCoy, S. Mills, J. Rimer, Eric Weaver

Natalie Merchant: Butterfly

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On July 14, 2017, “Nonesuch” label released “Butterfly”, the eight Natalie Merchant album. It was recorded 2016 – 2017, and was produced by Natalie Merchant.

Personnel:

  • Natalie Merchant – vocals, strings
  • Peter Murray – acoustic guitar
  • Erik Della Penna – acoustic guitar
  • Uri Sharlin – piano, accordion, strings
  • Steve Elson – saxophone, clarinet
  • Logan Coale – acoustic bass
  • Allison Miller – drums, percussion
  • Stephen Barber – strings
  • Megan Gould – violin, strings
  • Marandi Hostetter – violin
  • Scott Moore – viola
  • Noah Hoffeld – cello
  • Eleanor Norton – cello
  • Karl Berger – strings
  • Tony Finno – strings
  • Nadege Foofat – strings
  • Eli Walker – recording, mixing, editing
  • George Cowan – recording
  • Ru Lemer – recording assistant
  • Scott Hull – mastering

Track listing:

All tracks by Natalie Merchant, except where noted.  

  1. Butterfly
  2. She Devil
  3. Baby Mine
  4. Frozen Charlotte
  5. Ophelia
  6. The Worst Thing
  7. The Man in the Wilderness – Mother Goose
  8. My Skin
  9. Vain & Careless – Robert Graves
  10. Andalucia

Bobby Vee and the Crickets: Bobby Vee Meets the Crickets

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On July 14, 1962, “Liberty” label released “Bobby Vee Meets The Crickets”, album by Bobby Vee and the Crickets. It was Vee’s 6th album, and the fourth Crickets (The) album. It was recorded in 1962 at “United Recorders” in Hollywood, and was produced by Snuff Garrett.

Personnel:

  • Bobby Vee – vocals, guitar
  • Jerry Allison – drums, backing vocals
  • Tommy Allsup – guitar
  • Howard Roberts – piano
  • Ernie Freeman – piano, arranger, conductor
  • Gene Garf – piano
  • Red Callendar -bass
  • Earl Palmer – drums
  • Jim Economides – engineer
  • Eddie Brackett – engineer

Track listing:

  1. Peggy Sue – J.I.Allison, Buddy Holly, Norman Petty
  2. Bo Diddley – Elias McDaniels
  3. Someday (When I’m Gone from You) – Tom Lesslie
  4. Well…All Right – J.I. Allison, Buddy Holly, Norman Petty, Joe B. Mauldin
  5. I Gotta Know – M. Williams, P. Evans
  6. Lookin’ For Love – Roy Orbison, Joe Melson
  7. Sweet Little Sixteen – Chuck Berry
  8. When You’re in Love – J.I. Alison, Sonny Curtis
  9. Lucille – Richard Penniman, Albert Collins
  10. The Girl of My Best Friend – Sam Bobrick, Beverly Ross
  11. Little Queenie – Chuck Berry
  12. The Girl Can’t Help It – Bobby Troup

Weep: Worn Thin

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On July 13, 2010, “Projekt Records” label released “Worn Thin”, the debut Weep album. It was recorded in 2010, and was produced by Doc Hammer.

Personnel:

  • Doc Hammer – vocals, guitar, recording, mastering, artwork
  • Alex Dziena – keyboards
  • Fred Macaraeg – bass guitar
  • Bill Kovalcik – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Doc Hammer, except where noted.

  1. Snow Scenery
  2. Let Me
  3. When I’m Wrong
  4. A Remember
  5. The Time I Thought That
  6. Over Now
  7. Calm Down
  8. Ever Shy (Nov. mix)
  9. Worn Thin
  10. Interlude
  11. Right Here, Right Now – Mike Edwards
  12. Shut Up and Dance – Carl Sturken, Evan Rogers (contains interpretation of Blue Monday, written by Bernard Sumner, Stephen Moore and Gillian Gilbert)