On July 10, 2010, Fiona Adams died aged 84. She was a photographer, one of The Beatles most used photographers, author of the band’s memorable shot jumping off a Brick Wall on Euston Road in London, used on the front cover of the “Twist and Shout” EP. Adams is also known by the photographs of other 60’s rock icons such as Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix.
If: Double Diamond
In July 1973, “Brain” label released “Double Diamond”, the sixth If album. It was recorded in 1973, at “The Manor Studios” in Shipton-on-Cherwell in Oxfordshire, England, and was produced by Lew Futterman.
Personnel:
- Dick Morrissey– lead and backing vocals, tenor and alto saxophones, flute
- Steve Rosenthal – lead and backing vocals, guitar
- Pete Arnesen – piano, organ, synthesizer, backing vocals
- Fi Trench- piano, backing vocals
- Kurt Palomaki – bass, backing vocals
- Cliff Davies- drums, percussion, backing vocals
Track listing:
- Play, Play, Play – Dick Morrissey, Kurt Palomaki
- Pebbles on the Beach – Dick Morrissey, B. Morrissey
- Pick Me Up (And Put Me Back on the Road) – Cliff Davies
- Another Time Around (Is Not for Me) – Cliff Davies
- Groupie Blue (Every Day She’s Got the Blues) – Dick Morrissey, T. Preston
- Fly, Fly, The Route, Shoot – Kurt Palomaki
- Feel Thing Part 1 – Pete Arnesen
- Feel Thing Part 2 – Pete Arnesen
- Feel Thing Part 3 – Pete Arnesen
Jonathan Edwards: Have a Good Time for Me
In July 1973, “Atco” label released “Have a Good Time for Me”, the third Jonathan Edwards studio album. It was recorded in June 1973, at “Record Plant” in New York City, and was produced by Peter Casperson.
Personnel:
- Jonathan Edwards – vocals, chorus, acoustic guitar, harmonica, tambourine, lettering
- Al Anderson– electric guitar
- David Bromberg– mandolin, dobro, electric guitar
- Stuart Schulman – electric bass guitar, violin, piano, chorus
- Bill Keith– banjo, pedal steel guitar, chorus
- Bill Elliot – piano, organ, chorus
- George Grantham– drums, vibes, harmony
- Richard Davis– acoustic double bass
- Eric Lilljequist – harmony, chorus
- Keith Spring – string arrangements, conductor
- Jay Messina – engineer
- Ann Christopher – design
- Kristine Weaver – photography
Track listing:
- Have Yourself a Good Time for Me – Eric Lilljequist
- King of Hearts – Joe Dolce
- Places I’ve Been – Eric Lilljequist
- I’m Alone – Eric Lilljequist
- Travelin’ Blues – Jimmie Rodgers, Shelly Lee Alley
- Rollin’ Along – Joe Dolce
- My Home Ain’t in the Hall of Fame – Joe Dolce
- Angelina – Malcolm McKinney
- Thirty Miles to Go – Malcolm McKinney
- Sit Down Rock and Roll Man – Eric Lilljequist
- When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder – James Milton Black
John Hammond
On July 10, 1987, John Henry Hammond II died aged 76. He was record producer, music critics, civil rights activist, and music scout, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century modern music. As “Columbia Records” company executive and as a record producer, he supported numerous musical careers, including those of Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Benny Goodman, Aretha Franklin, George Benson, Freddie Green, Leonard Cohen, Arthur Russell, Harry James, Charlie Christian, Billie Holiday, Count Basie, Teddy Wilson, Big Joe Turner, Pete Seeger, Babatunde Olatunji, Jim Copp, Asha Puthli, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Mike Bloomfield. He also initiated the revival of delta blues legend Robert Johnson’s music. He is the father of blues musician John P. Hammond.
Billy Talent: Talent III
On July 10, 2009, “Warner Music Canada” label released “Talent III”, the third Billy Talent studio album. It was recorded in November 2008 – April 2009, at “Henson Recording Studios” in Los Angeles, “Southern Tacks” in Atlanta, Georgia, and was produced by Brendan O’Brien.
Personnel:
- Benjamin Kowalewicz– lead vocals
- Ian D’Sa– lead guitar, backing vocals
- Jonathan Gallant– bass, backing vocals
- Aaron Solowoniuk– drums
- Brendan O’Brien– additional percussion, tambourine, hammerchord, piano, mellotron
Track listing:
All tracks by Benjamin Kowalewicz, Ian D’Sa, Jonathan Gallant and Aaron Solowoniuk.
- Devil on My Shoulder
- Rusted from the Rain
- Saint Veronika
- Tears Into Wine
- White Sparrows
- Pocketful of Dreams
- The Dead Can’t Testify
- Diamond on a Landmine
- Turn Your Back
- Sudden Movements
- Definition of Destiny
Aztec Camera: Stray
On July 10, 1990, “Sire” label released “Stray”, the fourth Aztec Camera album. It was recorded in 1990 and was produced by Roddy Frame and Eric Calvi.
Personnel:
- Roddy Frame – vocals, guitars
- Gary Sanctuary– keyboards
- Paul Powell – bass guitar
- Frank Tontoh – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Roddy Frame.
- Stray
- The Crying Scene
- Get Outta London
- Over My Head
- Good Morning Britain
- How It Is
- The Gentle Kind
- Notting Hill Blues
- Song for a Friend
Golden Earing: Moontan
In July 1973, “Track” label released “Moontan”, the ninth Golden Earring album. It was recorded in 1973 and was produced by George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Barry Hay, Ceasar Zuiderwijk, Eelco Gelling, and Bertus Borgers. In the “Q & Mojo Classic Special Edition Pink Floyd & The Story of Prog Rock”, “Moontan” was ranked at number 32 in its list of “40 Cosmic Rock Albums”.
Personnel:
- George Kooymans— vocals, guitar, engineer
- Eelco Gelling— guitar, arrangements
- Barry Hay— vocals, flute, arrangements
- Rinus Gerritsen— bass, keyboards, engineer
- Cesar Zuiderwijk— drums, arrangements
- Bertus Borgers— saxophone, arrangements
- Patricia Paay— vocals
- Pieter Nieboer – engineer
- Fred Haayen – executive producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Barry Hay and George Kooymans except where noted.
- Candy’s Going Bad
- Are You Receiving Me – John Fenton, Barry Hay, George Kooymans
- Suzy Lunacy (Mental Rock)
- Radar Love
- Just Like Vince Taylor
- Vanilla Queen
Donald Byrd: Street Lady
In July 1973, “Blue Note” label released “Street Lady”, the 32nd Donald Byrd album. It was recorded in June 1973, at “The Sound Factory” in Hollywood, and was produced by Larry Mizell.
Personnel:
- Donald Byrd- trumpet
- Roger Glenn- flute
- Jerry Peters- piano, electric piano
- Fonce Mizell– vocals, clavinet, trumpet
- Fred Perren– vocals, synthesizer
- David T. Walker- guitar
- Chuck Rainey- electric bass
- Harvey Mason- drums
- King Errisson – congas, bongos
- Stephanie Spruill – percussion
- Larry Mizell- vocals, arranger, conductor
Track listing:
All tracks by Larry Mizell and Donald Byrd except where noted.
- Lansana’s Priestess
- Miss Kane
- Sister Love
- Street Lady – Larry Mizell, Fonce Mizell
- Witch Hunt
- Woman of the World – Larry Gordon, Larry Mizell
Edgar Broughton Band: In Side Out
In July 1972, “Harvest” label released “In Side Out”, the fourth Edgar Broughton Band. It was recorded in 1972 and was produced by Edgar Broughton, Arthur Grant, Steve Broughton, and Victor Unitt.
Personnel:
- Robert Edgar Broughton – vocals, guitar
- Victor Unitt – vocals, guitars
- Arthur Grant – vocals, bass guitar
- Steve Broughton – vocals, drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Robert Edgar Broughton, except where noted.
- Get Out of Bed / There’s Nobody There / Side by Side – Robert Edgar Broughton, Steve Broughton
- Sister Angela
- I Got Mad – Robert Edgar Broughton, Victor Unitt
- They Took It Away – Steve Broughton
- Homes Fit for Heroes – Robert Edgar Broughton
- Gone Blue – Arthur Grant, Robert Edgar Broughton
- Chilly Morning Mama
- The Rake
- Totin’ This Guitar
- Double Agent – Steve Broughton
- It’s Not You – Robert Edgar Broughton, Steve Broughton, Arthur Grant, Victor Unitt
- Rock ‘n’ Roll – Robert Edgar Broughton, Victor Unitt
John Coltrane: Transition
In July 1970, ”Impulse!” label released “Transition”, an album by John Coltrane. It was recorded May – June 1965, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, and was produced by Bob Thiele and John Coltrane.
Personnel:
- John Coltrane– tenor saxophone
- McCoy Tyner– piano
- Jimmy Garrison– double bass
- Elvin Jones– drums
- Rudy Van Gelder – engineer
- Nat Hentoff – liner notes
Track listing:
All tracks by John Coltrane.
- Transition
- Dear Lord
- Suite
- Prayer and Meditation: Day, Peace and After
- Prayer and Meditation: Evening, Affirmation
- Prayer and Meditation: 4 A.M.
