On May 26, 2025, Richard Dean Zehringer aka Rick Derringer, died aged 77. He was musician (guitar), singer and composer, member of McCoys, DNA, Derringers, Derringer Bogert and Appice, recorded and performed with Edgar Winter, Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper, Ringo Starr, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Johnny Winter, Richie Havens, Thomas Jefferson Kaye, Dan Hartman, Bette Midler, Todd Rundgren, Eddie Schwartz, Donald Fagen, Eye to Eye, Kiss, Bonnie Tyler, Barbra Streisand, Neil Sedaka, Rosie Vela, Grayson Hugh, Peter Frampton, Joe Bonamassa, Ronnie Montrose and Jon Anderson. As leader, Derringer released fourteen studio and two live albums.
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Big Thiefe: Masterpiece
On May 27, 2016, “Saddle Creek” label released “Masterpiece”, the debut Big Thief studio album. It was recorded in July 2015, on Lake Champlain, in Essex, New York, and was produced by Andrew Sarlo.
Personnel:
- Adrianne Lenker – vocals, guitar
- Buck Meek – vocals, lead guitar
- Max Oleartchik – bass
- Jason Burger – drums
- Andrew Sarlo – mixing, inner panel photos
- James Krivchenia – engineer, additional production
- Sarah Register – mastering
- Jadon Ulrich – album design
- Matteo Spaccarelli – “I like a truck”
Track listing:
All tracks by Adrianne Lenker.
- Little Arrow
- Masterpiece
- Vegas
- Real Love
- Interstate
- Lorraine
- Paul
- Humans
- Velvet Ring
- Animals
- Randy
- Parallels
Swans: Filth
On May 27, 1983, “Neutral” label released “Filth”, the debut Swans studio album. It was recorded in April 1983, at “Vanguard Studio” in New York City, and was produced by Michael Gira and Roli Mosiman.
Personnel:
- Norman Westberg – guitar
- Michael Gira – vocals, bass guitar, lyrics, tapes
- Harry Crosby – bass guitar
- Jonathan Kane – drums, percussion
- Roli Mosimann – drums, percussion, tapes
- Jonathan Tessler – electronics, tapes, loops
- Sonda Andersson – mechanicals
- Mark Berry – engineer
- Paul A. Taylor – layout
- Catherine Ceresole – photography
- Nicolas Ceresole – photography
- Lee Ranaldo – photography
Track listing:
All lyrics by Michael Gira, all music Michael Gira, Jonathan Kane, Roli Mosimann, Norman Westberg and Harry Crosby.
- Stay Here
- Big Strong Boss
- Blackout
- Power for Power
- Freak
- Right Wrong
- Thank You
- Weakling
- Gang
Rick Nelson: For Your Sweet Love
On May 27, 1963, “Decca” label released “For Your Sweet Love”, the eighth Rick Nelson studio album. It was recorded in 1963, and was produced by Charles “Bud” Dant.
Personnel:
- Rick Nelson – vocals, guitar
- James Burton – guitar
- Ray Johnson – piano
- Joe Osborn – bass
- Richie Frost – drums
Track listing:
- For Your Sweet Love – Jerry Fuller
- Gypsy Woman – Dorsey Burnette, Joe Osborn
- You Don’t Love Me Anymore (And I Can Tell) – Nicollet Tady
- Everytime I See You Smiling – Dorsey Burnett, Joe Osborn
- Pick Up the Pieces – Hal David, Sherman Edwards
- String Along – Bobby Doyle, Jimmy Duncan
- One Boy Too Late – Ellie Greenwich, Tony Powers
- Everytime I Think About You – Claude Demetris
- Let’s Talk the Whole Thing Over – Mike McCaffrey
- I Got a Woman – Ray Charles
- What Comes Next? – Jerry Crutchfield
- I Will Follow You – Franck Pourcel, Paul Mauriat, Arthur Altman, Norman Gimbel
Simon House
On May 24, 2025, Simon House died aged 76. He was musician (violin, keyboards) and composer, performed and recorded with High Tide, Third Ear Band, Thomas Dolby, David Sylvian, Japan, Alan Davey, Nektar, Spiral Realms, Rod Goodway, Denny Gerrard, Robert Calvert, Anubian Lights, Michael Moorcock & The Deep Fix, Adrian Shaw, Earth Lab, Magic Muscle, Bedouin, Astralasia, Spirits Burning, Judy Dyble, Ambient Time Travelers, Mike Oldfield, and David Bowie, but was best known as member of Hawkwind. As leader, House released two albums.
Water From Your Eyes: Everyone’s Crushed
On May 26, 2023, “Matador” label released “Everyone’s Crushed”, the sixth Water from Your Eyes album. It was recorded in 2023, and was produced by Nate Amos.
Personnel:
- Nate Amos – instrumentation
- Rachel Brown – vocals
- Howie Weinberg – mastering
- Nicole Rifkin – cover illustration
- Molly Styslinger – layout
- Ana Fangayen – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Nate Amos and Rachel Brown, except where noted.
- Structure
- Barley
- Out There
- Open
- Everyone’s Crushed
- True Life
- Remember Not My Name
- 14
- Buy My Product
Louis Armstrong And His All Stars: Hello, Dolly!
In May 1964, “Kapp” label released “Hello Dolly!”, album by Louis Armstrong and His All Stars (29th Louis Armstrong album overall). It was recorded December 1963, April 1964, in New York City, and was produced by Michael Kapp.
Personnel:
- Lousi Armstrong – trumpet
- Big Chief Russell Moore – trombone
- Trummy Young – trombone
- Joe Darensbourg – clarinet
- Glen Thompson – guitar, banjo
- Tony Gottuso – guitar, banjo
- Billy Kyle – piano
- Arvell Shaw – bass
- Danny Barcelona – drums
Track listing:
- Hello, Dolly – Jerry Herman
- It’s Been a Long, Long Time – Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne
- A Lot of Livin’ to Do – Lee Adams, Charlie Strouse
- A Kiss to Build a Dream On – Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby, Oscar Hammerstein II
- Someday – Louis Armstrong
- Hey, Look Me Over – Carolyn Leigh, Cy Coleman
- I Still Get Jealous – Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne
- Moon River – Johnny Mercer, Henry Mancini
- Be My Life’s Companion – Bob Hilliard, Milton De Lugg
- Blueberry Hill – Al Lewis, Lary Stock, Vincent Rose
- You Are Woman, I Am Man – Bob Merrill, Jule Styne
- Jeepers Creepers – Johnny Mercer, Harry Warren
Michael Martin Murphey: Geronimo’s Cadillac
On May 25, 1972, “A&M” label released “Geronimo’s Cadillac”, the debut Michael Martin Murphey studio album. It was recorded in 1972, at “Columbia Recording Studios” in Nashville, Tennessee, and in London, and was produced by Bob Johnston.
Personnel:
- Michael Martin Murphey – vocals, acoustic and bottleneck guitar, harmonica, mandolin, piano, liner notes
- Leonard Arnold – guitar, steel guitar
- Boomer Castleman – electric guitar, technician
- Bob Livingston – bass, guitar, backing vocals
- Gary P. Nunn – bass, piano, keyboards, guitar, backing vocals
- Karl Himmel – drums
- Kenneth A. Buttrey – drums, percussion
- Charles John Quarto – vocals
- Jimmy Horowitz – string arrangements
- Neil Wilburn – engineer
- Bob Potter – engineer
- Gavin Lurssen – mastering
- Brendan Morris – master tape research
- Thane Tierney – for Hip-O Select
- Michele Horie – art direction, production coordination
- William Holloway – drawing
- Mathieu Bitton – design
- Ron Burnham – photography
- Pat Lawrence – executive producer
Track listing:
- Geronimo’s Cadillac – Michael Martin Murphey, Charles John Quarto
- Natchez Trace – Michael Martin Murphey
- Calico Silver – Michael Martin Murphey, Larry Cansler
- Harbor for My Soul – Michael Martin Murphey, Larry Cansler
- Rainbow Man – Michael Martin Murphey, Charles John Quarto
- Waking Up – Michael Martin Murphey
- Crack Up in Las Cruces – Michael Martin Murphey, Craig Hillis
- Boy from the Country – Michael Martin Murphey, Owen Castleman
- What Am I Doin’ Hangin’ Around? – Michael Martin Murphey
- Michael Angelo’s Blues (Song for Hogman) – Michael Martinn Murphey
- Backslider’s Wine – Michael Martin Murphey
- The Light of the City – Ray Lewis
Thelonious Monk: Underground
In May 1968, “Columbia” label released “Underground”, the 24th Thelonious Monk album. It was recorded in December 1967, February – December 1968, and was produced by Teo Macero.
Personnel:
- Thelonious Monk – piano
- Charlie Rouse – tenor saxophone
- Larry Gales – bass
- Ben Riley – drums
- Jon Hendricks – vocals
- Tim Geelan – engineer
- John Berg, Richard Mantel – art direction
- Horn Grinner Studios – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Thelonious Monk, except where noted.
- Thelonious
- Ugly Beauty
- Raise Four
- Boo Boo’s Birthday
- Easy Street – A.R. Jones
- Green Chimneys
- In Walked Bud
Paul Weller: 66
On May 24, 2024, “Polydor” label released “66”, the seventeenth Paul Weller studio album. It was recorded 2021 – 2024, at “Black Barn Studio”, and was produced by Christophe Vaillant, Paul Weller and White Label.
Personnel:
- Paul Weller – lead and backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, slide guitar, bass guitar, piano, Mellotron, organ, Rhodes, synthesizer, Hammond organ, Wurlitzer electric piano, celesta, percussion
- Steve Pilgrim – acoustic guitar, backing vocals
- Tom Heel – acoustic and electric guitar, Wurlitzer electric piano, Hammond organ, backing vocals
- Le Super Homard – acoustic guitar, tambourine, bass guitar, piano, vibraphone, celesta, Hammond organ, harpsichord, keyboards, organ, Mellotron, synthesizer, percussion, stylophone, backing vocals
- Tom Doyle – electric guitar, glockenspiel, Hammond organ, saxophone, strings, synthesizer, Wurlitzer electric piano, drum programming
- Steve Cradock – acoustic and electric guitar
- Steve Brookes – acoustic guitar
- Richard Hawley – lap steel guitar
- Marco Rees – electric guitar
- Charles Rees – synthesizer, drum programming
- Josh McClorey – bass guitar, electric guitar
- Andy Crofts – bass guitar
- Jake Fletcher – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Steve Brown – Moog bass
- Ben Gordelier – drums, percussion
- Max Beesley – vibraphone
- Jacko Peake – saxophone, tenor and baritone saxophone, flute
- Anthony Gaylard – tenor saxophone
- Paul Speare – baritone saxophone
- Dave Boraston – trumpet, piccolo trumpet, flugelhorn
- Steve Trigg – trumpet, flugelhorn
- Andy Gilliams – trombone
- Britten Sinfonia – orchestra
- Hannah Peel – conductor
- Louise Marshall – backing vocals
- Sumudu Jayatilaka – backing vocals
- Dr. Robert – backing vocals
- Leah Weller – backing vocals
- Say She She – backing vocals
- Erland Cooper – backing vocals
- Steve Trigg – horn arrangements
- Hannah Peel – orchestral arrangements
- Christopher Parker – engineer
- John Barrett – engineer
- Tom Ashpitel – engineer assistant
- Charles Rees – additional production, engineer, mixing
- Matt Colton – mastering
Track listing:
- Ship of Fools – Paul Weller, Graham McPherson
- Flying Fish – Paul Weller
- Jumble Queen – Paul Weller, Noel Gallagher
- Nothing – Paul Weller, Andrew Chalk, Graham McPherson
- My Best Friend’s Coat – Paul Weller, Cristophe Vaillant
- Rise Up Singing – Paul Weller, Miles Copeland, Dr. Robert
- I Woke Up – Paul Weller
- A Glimpse of You – Paul Weller, Cristophe Vaillant
- Sleepy Hollow – Paul Weller
- In Full Flight – Paul Weller, Anthony Brown, Tom Doyle
- Soul Wandering – Paul Weller, Bobby Gillespie
- Burn Out – Paul Weller, Erland Cooper
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