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The Guess Who: Canned Wheat

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In September 1969, “Nimbus” label released “Canned Wheat”, the fifth Guess Who (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1969, at “RCA Studio A” in New York City, and was produced Jack Richardson.

Personnel:

  • Randy Bachman– lead and rhythm guitars, sitar, backing vocals
  • Burton Cummings– lead vocals, organ, piano, rhythm guitar, harmonica, flute
  • Jim Kale– bass, backing vocals
  • Garry Peterson– drums, percussion, congas, tabla, backing vocals
  • John Woram – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings except where noted.

  1. No Time
  2. Minstrel Boy
  3. Laughing
  4. Undun – Randy Bachman
  5. 6 A.M. or Nearer – Randy Bachman
  6. Old Joe – Burton Cummings
  7. Of a Dropping Pin
  8. Key
  9. Fair Warning

 

Prince Buster

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On September 8, 2016, Cecil Bustamente Campbell aka Prince Buster, died aged 78. He was singer-songwriter and music producer, known as the first Jamaican to have a top 20 hit in the UK. His records form the 1960s, influenced the sound of ska and inspired the reggae artists of the late ’70s.

Derek Taylor

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On September 8, 1997, Derek Taylor died aged 65. He was journalist, writer, publicist and music producer, best known as publicist for the Beatles. He has also worked as press officer for The Byrds, The Beach Boys and the Mamas and the Papas. In 1967 he helped organization of the “Monterey Pop Festival” together with Lou Adler and John Philips.

Townes Van Zandt: Same

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In September 1969, “Poppy” label released the self-titled, third Townes Van Zandt studio album. It was recorded in July 1969, at “Bradley’s Barn”, Nashville, Tennessee, and was produced by Kevin Eggers and Jim Malloy.

Personnel:

  • Townes Van Zandt – vocals, guitar

Track listing:

All tracks by Townes Van Zandt.

  1. For the Sake of the Song
  2. Columbine
  3. Waiting Around to Die
  4. Don’t You Take It Too Bad
  5. Colorado Girl
  6. Lungs
  7. I’ll Be Here in the Morning
  8. Fare Thee Well, Miss Carousel
  9. (Quicksilver Daydreams Of) Maria
  10. None But the Rain

Man: 2 Ozs of Plastic with a Hole in the Middle

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In September 1969, “Dawn” label released “2 Ozs of Plastic with a Hole in the Middle”, the second Man studio album. It was recorded in 1969, at “Pye Studios” in London, and was produced by John Schroeder.

Personnel:

  • Micky Jones – vocals, lead guitar
  • Deke Leonard– vocals, guitar, harp, piano, harpsichord, percussion
  • Clive John – vocals, organ, piano, guitar
  • Ray Williams – vocals, bass
  • Jeff Jones – drums, percussion
  • Plug – drums
  • Howard Barrow, Alan Florence, Brian Humphries – engineer
  • Dinnes Cruickshank – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. Prelude / The Storm – Micky Jones, Deke Leonard
  2. It Is As It Must Be – Clive John, Ray Williams
  3. Spunk Box – Clive John, Micky Jones
  4. My Name Is Jesus Smith – Micky Jones, Deke Leonard
  5. Parchment and Candles – Deke Leonard
  6. Brother Arnold’s Red and White Striped Tent – Micky Jones, Deke Leonard

Warren Zevon

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On September 7, 2003, Warren William Zevon died aged 56. He was singer-songwriter and musician, had worked as a session musician, was the piano player and band leader for the Everly Brothers, released fifteen albums, and had collaborated with the likes of Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham,  Waddy Wachtel, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Carl Wilson, Linda Ronstadt, and Bonnie Raitt

Jefferon Airplane: Crown of Creation

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In September 1968, “RCA Victor” label released “Crown of Creation”, the fourth Jefferson Airplane studio album. It was recorded February – June 1958, at “RCA Victor Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Al Schmitt.

Personnel:

  • Marty Balin– vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Grace Slick– vocals, piano, organ
  • Paul Kantner– vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Jorma Kaukonen– vocals, lead guitar
  • Jack Casady – bass
  • Spencer Dryden – vocals, drums, piano, organ
  • Charles Cockey – vocals, guitar
  • David Crosby– guitar
  • Tim Davis– congas
  • Bill Goodwin– talking drums
  • Dan Woody – bongos
  • Gene Twombly – sound effects
  • Richie Schmitt – engineer
  • Pat Leraci – 8-Track recording
  • Van Hamersveld – design, art direction
  • Hiro – photography
  • USAF – bomb photography

Track listing:

  1. Lather – Grace Slick
  2. In Time – Paul Kantner, Marty Balin
  3. Triad – David Crosby
  4. Star Track – Jorma Kaukonen
  5. Share a Little Joke – Marty Balin
  6. Chushingura – Spencer Dryden
  7. If You Feel – Marty Balin, Gary Blackman
  8. Crown of Creation – Paul Kantner
  9. Ice Cream Phoenix – Jorma Kaukonen, Charles Cockey
  10. Greasy Heart – Grace Slick
  11. The House at Pooneil Corners – Paul Kantner, Marty Balin

Procol Harum: Shine on Brightly

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In September 1968, “Regal Zonophone” label released “Shine On Brightly”, the second Procol Harum studio album. It was recorded 1967 – 1968, at “Advision Studios”; “De Lane Lea Studios” and “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Denny Cordell.

Personnel:

  • Gary Brooker– lead vocals, piano
  • Robin Trower– co-lead vocals, guitar
  • Matthew Fisher– lead vocals, organ, piano
  • Dave Knights– bass guitar
  • J. Wilson– drums
  • Tom Wilkes – art direction
  • George Underwood – design
  • Tony Visconti – producer assistant

Track listing:

All tracks by Gary Brooker and Keith Reid, except where noted.

  1. Quite Rightly So – Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, Keith Reid
  2. Shine On Brightly
  3. Skip Softly (My Moonbeams)
  4. Wish Me Well
  5. Rambling On
  6. Magdalene (My Regal Zonophone)
  7. In Held ‘Twas in I – Gary Brooker, Matthew Fisher, Keith Reid
  8. a)  Glimpses of Nirvana
  9. b)  ‘Twas Teatime at the Circus
  10. c)  In the Autumn of My Madness
  11. d)  Look to Your Soul
  12. e)  Grand Finale

Bee Gees: Idea

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In September 1968, “Polydor” label released “Idea”, the fifth Bee Gees album. It was recorded December / January 1967 – July 1968, at “IBC Studios” in London, and was produced by Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robert Stigwood.

Personnel:

  • Barry Gibb– lead, harmony and backing vocals, guitar
  • Robin Gibb– lead, harmony and backing vocals, organ
  • Vince Melouney – lead vocals, guitar, harmonica
  • Maurice Gibb– bass guitar, piano, organ, mellotron, harmony and backing vocals
  • Colin Petersen– drums
  • Bill Shepherd – orchestral arrangement
  • John Pantry, Damon Lyon Shaw – engineer
  • Wolfgang Heilemann – cover art

Track listing:

All tracks by Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb, except where noted.

  1. Let There Be Love
  2. Kitty Can
  3. In the Summer of His Years
  4. Indian Gin and Whisky Dry
  5. Down to Earth
  6. Such a Shame – Vince Melouney
  7. Idea
  8. When the Swallows Fly
  9. I Have Decided to Join the Airforce
  10. I Started a Joke
  11. Kilburn Towers
  12. Swan Song

Sly & the Family Stone: Life

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In September 1968, “Epic” label released “Life”, the third Sly and the Family Stone studio album. It was recorded in 1968 in San Francisco, and was produced by Sly Stone.

Personnel:

  • Sly Stone– vocals, organ, guitar, piano, harmonica, and more
  • Freddie Stone– vocals, guitar
  • Larry Graham– vocals, bass guitar
  • Rosie Stone– vocals, piano, keyboard
  • Cynthia Robinson– trumpet, vocal ad-libs
  • Jerry Martini– saxophone
  • Greg Errico– drums
  • Little Sister- Vet Stone, Mary McCreary, Elva Mouton – backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Sylvester Stewart.

  1. Dynamite!
  2. Chicken
  3. Plastic Jim
  4. Fun
  5. Into My Own Thing
  6. Harmony
  7. Life
  8. Love City
  9. I’m an Animal
  10. M’Lady
  11. Jane Is a Groupee