On December 19, 2000, Roebuck “Pops” Staples died aged 85. He was musician (guitar), singer and songwriter, regarded as one of the key figures of the gospel, soul and R&B scene of the 60’ and 70’, and was best known as founder and leader of The Staple Singers. As leader he released three albums, and one posthumously released under his name.
Ryan Adams: 29
On December 19, 2005, “Lost Highway” label released “29”, the eighth Ryan Adams studio album. It was recorded August 2004, at “Three Crow Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Ethan Johns.
Personnel:
- Ryan Adams — vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, piano
- JP Bowersock — mandolin, acoustic 12-string and electric guitar,
- Jennifer Condos — bass
- Ethan Johns — drums, bass, pedal steel guitar, Chamberlin, synthesizer, acoustic guitar, ukulele, harpsichord, string arrangement, brass arrangement, conductor
- Wayne Bergeron — trumpet
- Alan Kaplan — trombone
- Phil Levy — violin
- Rafael Rishik — violin
- Anatoly Rosinsky — violin
- Lisa Sutton — violin
- Bruce Dukov — violin
- Endre Granat — violin
- Dennis Karmayzn — cello
- David Low — cello
Track listing:
All tracks by Ryan Adams.
- 29
- Strawberry Wine
- Night Birds
- Blue Sky Blues
- Carolina Rain
- Starlite Diner
- The Sadness
- Elizabeth, You Were Born to Play That Part
- Voices
Peter Murphy: Deep
On December 19, 1989, “Beggars Banquet” label released “Deep”, the third Peter Murphy solo studio album. It was recorded in 1989 at “The Wool Hall” in Somerset; “Rockfield Studios” in Monmouthshire, Wales; “Master Rock Studios” and “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Simon Rogers.
Personnel:
- Peter Murphy– vocals, lyrics, mixing, design
- Paul Statham – guitar, keyboards
- Peter Bonas – guitar
- Jim Williams – guitar
- Simon Rogers– acoustic guitar, mixing
- Eddie Branch – bass
- Terl Bryant– drums, percussion
- Gill Tingay – harp
- Alastair Johnson – recording
- Roland Herrington – recording
- Ian Grimble – engineer
- Steve Rooke – master
- Nick Rogers – mixing
- Paul Cox – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Peter Murphy and Paul Statham; except where noted.
- Deep Ocean Vast Sea
- Shy
- Crystal Wrists
- Marlene Dietrich’s Favourite Poem
- Seven Veils
- The Line Between the Devil’s Teeth (And That Which Cannot Be Repeat) – Peter Murphy
- Cuts You Up
- A Strange Kind of Love – Peter Murphy
- Roll Call
- Roll Call – reprise
The Beach Boys: Wild Honey
On December 18, 1967, “Capitol” label released “Wild Honey”, the 13th Beach Boys (The) studio album. It was recorded September – November 1967, and was produced by Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson and Mike Love..
Personnel:
- Brian Wilson– vocals
- Carl Wilson– vocals
- Dennis Wilson– vocals
- Mike Love– vocals
- Al Jardine– vocals
- Bruce Johnston– vocals, organ solo, electric bass guitar
- Jim Lockert – engineer
- Bill Halverson– engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, except where noted.
- Wild Honey
- Aren’t You Glad
- I Was Made to Love Her – Cosby, Moy, Hardaway, Wonder
- Country All
- A Thing or Two
- Darlin’
- I’d Love Just Once to See You
- Here Comes the Night
- Let the Wind Blow
- How She Boogalooed It – Mike Love, Bruce Johnston, Al Jardine, Carl Wilson
- Mama Says
Bijelo Dugme: Šta bi dao da si na mom mjestu
On December 17, 1975, “Jugoton” label released “Šta bi dao da si na mom mjestu” , the second Bijelo Dugme studio album. It was recorded in November 1975, at “AIR Studios” in London, and was produced by Neil Harrison. The album was certified 2 x Diamond in Yugoslavia.
Personnel:
- Goran Bregović- guitar, harmonica
- Željko Bebek- vocals, bass guitar
- Vlado Pravdić- organ, synthesizer, electric piano, piano
- Zoran Redžić- bass guitar
- Ipe Ivandić- drums
- Peter Henderson – engineer
- Chris Blair – mastering
- Dragan S. Stefanović – design, photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Goran Bregović, except where noted.
- Tako ti je, mala moja, kad ljubi Bosanac
- Hop-cup
- Došao sam da ti kažem da odlazim
- Ne gledaj me tako i ne ljubi me više
- Požurite, konji moj
- Bekrija si cijelo selo viče, e pa jesam, šta se koga tiče
- Šta bi dao da si na mom mjestu – Trifunović, Goran Bregović
Spirit: The Family That Plays Together
In December 1968, “Ode Records” label released “The Family That Plays Together”, the second Spirit album. It was recorded March -September, 1968, and was produced by Lou Adler and Bob Irwin.
Personnel:
- Jay Ferguson- lead vocals, keyboards, percussion
- Randy California – lead and backing vocals, guitar, bass
- John Locke– keyboards
- Mark Andes- bass, backing vocals
- Ed Cassidy- drums, percussion
- Marty Paich- horn arrangements, string arrangements
- Armin Stiener – engineer
- Adam Block – project director
- Tom Wilkes – art direction
- Guy Webster – photography
Track listing:
All songs by Jay Ferguson except where noted.
- I Got a Line on You – Randy California
- It Shall Be – Randy California, John Locke
- Poor Richard
- Silky Sam
- The Drunkard
- Darlin’ If – Randy California
- All the Same – Randy California, Ed Cassidy
- Jewish – Randy California
- Dream within a Dream
- She Smiled
- Aren’t You Glad
- Fog – Randy California, John Locke
- So Little To Say
- Mellow Fellow – John Lock
- Now Or Anywhere
- Space Chile – John Locke
Jon Anderson: 3 Ships
In December 1985, “Elektra” label released “3 Ships”, the fourth Jon Anderson solo album. It was recorded in 1984 – 1985, at “at Crystal Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Roy Thomas Baker.
Personnel:
- Jon Anderson – lead vocals
- Beyond War Philharmonic – orchestration
- Paul Cheng – concert master
- Bob Esty – conductor
- Gospel Choir – Calvary Baptist Church, Santa Monica
- Inspirational Choir, courtesy of Pastor Robert de France, Jr.
- William Bryant II – choir director
- Children’s Choir – Reach for the Stars Singers
- Marta Woodhull – choir director
- Sandra Crouch & Friends – directed by Andre and Sandra Crouch and Gary Lanier
- Rhett ‘Pepsi’ Lawrence – Fairlight CMI,
- Mike Marshall GB – keyboards, orchestration
- Trevor Rabinand Elliot Easton – guitar
- Novi Novog – electric viola
- Frankie Banali, R.J. Parnell – drums, percussion
- Paulinho da Costa – percussion
- Sandra Crouch – duet vocals
- Jade Anderson – additional vocals
- Bob Esty, Mike Marshall -arrangements
- George Tutko – engineer, mixing
- Jim McMahon – engineer assistant
- Brad Gilderman – additional mixing
- Bob Keasler – production coordinator
- Freddie Henderson, Jem Scott – production coordination assistant
- Rob Ayling – executive producer
- KOSH & Larson – art direction, design
- Bob Blakeman – cartography
Track listing:
All tracks by Jon Anderson.
- Save All Your Love
- Easier Said Than Done
- 3 Ships
- Forest of Fire
- Ding Dong! Merrily on High
- Save All Your Love (Reprise)
- The Holly and the Ivy
- Day of Days
- 2000 Years
- Where Were You?
- O Holy Night
- How It Hits You
- Jingle Bells
Black Flag: Slip It In
In December 1984, “SST” label released “Slip It In”, the fourth Black Flag studio album. It was recorded in 1984, at “Total Access Recording” in Redondo Beach, California and was produced by Greg Ginn, Spot and Bill Stevenson.
Personnel:
- Henry Rollins- vocals
- Greg Ginn- guitar
- Kira Roessler- bass, backing vocals
- Bill Stevenson- drums, producer
- Davo Claassen – backing vocals
- Suzi Gardner- backing vocals
- Chuck Dukowski- backing vocals
- Spot- producer, engineer, mixing
- Raymond Pettibon- artwork
Track listing:
- Slip It In – Greg Ginn
- Black Coffee – Greg Ginn
- Wound Up – Greg Ginn, Henry Rollins
- Rat’s Eyes – Greg Ginn, Henry Rollins
- Obliteration – Greg Ginn
- The Bars – Chuck Dukowski, Henry Rollins
- My Ghetto – Greg Ginn, Henry Rollins
- You’re Not Evil – Greg Ginn
Van Der Graaf Generator: H to He, Who Am the Only One
In December 1970, “Charisma” label released “H to He, Who Am the Only One”. the third Van der Graaf Generator album. It was recorded June–November 1970, at “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by John Anthony.
Personnel:
- Peter Hammill – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, piano
- Robert Fripp– guitar
- Hugh Banton – vocals, Hammond and Farfisa organs, piano, oscillator, bass guitar
- David Jackson – vocals, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophone and devices, flute
- Nic Potter– bass guitar
- Guy Evans – drums, tympani, percussion
- Robin Cable – engineer
- David Hentschel – engineer assistant
- Paul Whitehead – cover art
Track listing:
All tracks by Peter Hammill, except where noted
- Killer – Peter Hammil, Chris Judge Smith, Hugh Banton
- House with No Door
- The Emperor in His War Room
- The Emperor
- The Room
- Lost
- The Dance in Sand and Sea
- The Dance in Frost
- Pioneers Over c
Nico: Desertshore
In December 1970, “Reprise” label released “Desertshore”, the third Nico studio album. It was recorded in 1970, at “Sound Techniques Ltd.” in London, and “Studios Davout” in Paris, and was produced by John Cale and Joe Boyd. The album covers feature stills from the film La cicatrice interieure by Philippe Garrel, which starred Nico, Phillippe Garrel and her son Ari Boulogne.
Personnel:
- Nico – vocals, harmonium
- John Cale – various instrumentst, harmony voices
- Ari Boulogne – vocals
- Adam Miller – harmony voices
Track listing:
All tracks by Nico.
- Janitor of Lunacy
- The Falconer
- My Only Child
- Le petit chevalier
- Abschied
- Afraid
- Mütterlein
- All That Is My Own
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