On March 28, 2021, Malcolm Cecil died aged 84. He was musician (bass, double bass, synthesizer), in the late 1950s founded The Jazz Corners, performed and recorded with Dick Morrisey, Ronnie Scott, Tony Crombie, Gil Scott Heron, The Isley Brothers, Jim Hall, Bill Augustine, and was member of the band Blues Incorporated. With Robert Margouleff he formed the duo TONTO’s Expanding Head Band, based on combination of synthesizers, described by magazine “Rolling Stone” as revolutionary. As leader, Cecil released one album.
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James Brown: Thinking About Little Willie John and a Few Nice Things
In December 1968, “King Records” released “Thinking About Little Willie John and a Few Nice Things”, the 21st James Brown studio album. It was recorded in 1968, and was produced by James Brown. The album was tribute to Little Willie John, R&B singer from the mid-1950s to the 1960s, who died earlier same year.
Personnel:
- James Brown – vocals
- The Dapps
- New York Studio Orchestra
- Ron Lenhoff – engineer
- W. Hughes – design
- E. Speedy Brown – photography
- Bud Hobgood – production manager
Track listing:
- Talk to Me, Talk to Me – Joe Seneca
- Suffering With the Blues – Lloyd Pemberton, Teddy Conyers
- Cottage for Sale – Larry Conley, Willard Robison
- Billy Bailey – traditional
- Home at Least – Rudy Toombs
- Heart Break (It’s Hurtin’ Me) – Jon Thomas, Carlee Hoyle
- What Kind of Man – James Brown, Bud Hobgood, Eddie Setser, Troy Seals
- A Note or Two Pt. I – James Brown, Bud Hobgood
- I’ll lose My Mind – James Brown, Bud Hobgood, Bobby Byrd
- Fat Eddie – James Brown, Bud Hobgood, Ron Lenhoff
- You gave My Heart a Song to Sing – James Brown, Bud Hobgood, Bobby Byrd
- A Note Or Two Pt. II – James Brown, Bud Hobgood
Allen Toussaint
On November 10, 2015, Allen Toussaint died aged 77. He was musician (vocal, piano), songwriter, arranger, and record producer, an influential figure in New Orleans rhythm and blues from the 1950s to the end of the century. His compositions were recorded by many musicians, and he was producer of hundreds of recordings. Toussaint recorded and performed with many musicians including Irma Thomas, Lee Dorsey, The Meters, Ernie K Doe, Rosemary Butler, Merry Clayton, Elvis Costello, Dr. John, Venetta Fields, Etta James, Labelle, John Mayall, Paul McCartney, The Meters, Bonnie Raitt, and The Band. As leader Toussaint released eleven studio albums.
Charlie Daniels
On July 6, 2020, Charles Edward Daniels died aged 83. He was a singer, songwriter, and musician (fiddle, guitar), active since the 1950s. For his contribution to Southern rock, country, and bluegrass music, Daniels was inducted into the “Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame” in 2002, the “Grand Ole Opry” in 2008, the “Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum” in 2009, and the “Country Music Hall of Fame” in 2016.
Paul McCartney: Run Devil Run
On October 4, 1999, “Parlaphone” label released “Run Devil Run” the eleventh Paul McCartney studio album. It was recorded March – May 1999, at “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Chris Thomas and Paul McCartney. The album features covers of 1950s rock and roll songs, with three original McCartney compositions.
Personnel:
- Paul McCartney– vocals, bass guitar, acoustic and electric guitar, percussion
- David Gilmour– electric guitar, lap steel guitar, backing vocals
- Mick Green– electric guitar
- Pete Wingfield– keyboards, piano, Hammond organ, Wurlitzer
- Geraint Watkins– Wurlitzer, piano
- Chris Hall – accordion
- Ian Paice– drums, percussion
- Dave Mattacks– drums, percussion
- Geoff Emerick, Paul Hicks– engineer
- Steve Rooke – mastering
- Klaus Voorman, Aleen Toroyan – drawings
- Norman Hathaway – design
- Dave Fine – cover photography
- Richard Haughton – Paul photography
- Mike McCartney – young Paul photography
- John Hammel – session photos
- Mike Owen – products photo
- Philip Gallard – instrument photos
Track listing:
- Blue Jean Bop – Gene Vincent, Hal Levy
- She Said Yeah – Larry Williamd
- All Shook Up – Otis Blackwell, Elvis Presley
- Run Devil Run – Paul McCartney
- No Other Baby – Dickie Bishop, Bob Watson
- Lonesome Town – Baker Knight
- Try Not to Cry – Paul McCartney
- Movie Magg – Carl Perkins
- Brown Eyed Handsome Man – Chuck Berry
- What It Is – Paul McCartney
- Coquette – Johnny Green, Carmen Lombardo, Gus Kahn
- I Got Stung – David Hill, Aaron Schroeder
- Honey Hush – Joe Turner
- Shake a Hand – Joe Morris
- Party – Jessie Mae Robinson
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