On June 6, 2023, Anthony Charles McPhee aka Tony McPhee, died aged 79. He was musician (guitar), singer and song-writer, founder of the band Groundhogs. The band backed Champion Jack Dupree and John Lee Hooker on UK concerts in the mid-1960s, and in 1966, McPhee released a duet single with Champion Jack Dupree. As leader McPhee released 13 albums.
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The Isley Brothers: This Old Heart of Mine
On May 17, 1966, “Tamla” label released “This Old Heart of Mine”, the fourth Isley Brothers (The) studio album. It was recorded 1965 – 1966, at “Studio A, Hitsville USA” in Detroit, Michigan, and was produced by Robert Gordy, Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and William Stevenson.
Personne:
- Ronald Isley – lead vocals
- O’Kelly Isley, Jr. – backing vocals
- Rudolph Isley – backing vocals
- The Andantes (Jackie Hicks, Marlene Barrow, Louvain Demps) – backing vocals
- The Funk Brothers – all instruments
Track listing:
All tracks by Holland-Dozier-Holland, except where noted.
- Nowhere to Run
- Stop! In the Name of Love
- This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You) – Holland-Dozier-Holland, Sylvia Moy
- Take Some Time for Love – Thomas Kemp, Robert Gordy
- I Guess I’ll Always Love You
- Baby Don’t You Do It
- Who Could Ever Doubt My Love
- Put Yourself in My Place – Holland-Dozier-Holland, John Thornton
- I Hear a Symphony
- Just Ain’t Enough Love
- There’s No Love Left – Holland-Dozier-Holland, James Dean
- Seek and You Shall Fine – Ivy Jo Hunter, William Stevenson
Buck Owens and His Buckaroos: Dust on Mother’s Bible
On May 2, 1966, “Capitol” label released “Dust on Mother’s Bible”, the twelve Buck Owens (credited to Buck Owens and his Buckaroos) album.It was recorded in November 1965, at “Capitol Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Ken Nelson.
Personnel:
- Buck Owens – vocals, guitar
- Don Rich – vocals, guitar, fiddle
- Doyle Holly – vocals, guitar
- Tom Brumley – pedal steel guitar
- Red Simpson – guitar
- George French, Jr. – piano
- Bobby Austin – bass
- Willie Cantu – drums
- Wayne Stong – drums
Track listing:
- Pray Every Day – Buck Owens, Red Simpson
- When Jesus Calls All His Children In – Buck Owens, Red Simpson
- I’ll Go to the Church Again with Momma – Buck Owens, Red Simpson
- Bring It to Jesus – Buck Owens, Bonnie Owens
- Jesus Saved Me – Buck Owens, Red Simpson
- Would You Be Ready? – Don Rich
- Dust on Mother’s Bible – Buck Owens
- Satan’s Gotta Get Along Without Me – Buck Owens, Red Simpson
- Where Would I Be Without Jesus – Don Sessions
- Eternal Vacation – Buck Owens, Bonnie Owens
- It Was with Love – Loudilla Johnson, Don Rich
- All the Way with Jesus – Buck Owens, Bonnie Owens
The Pretty Things: Emotions
On April 18, 1967, “Fontana” label released “Emotions”, the third Pretty Things (The) album. It was recorded in 1966, at “Philips Studios” in London, and was produced by Steve Rowland.
Personnel:
- Phil May – vocals
- Dick Taylor – guitar
- Brian Pendleton – rhythm guitar
- Jon Povey – vocals, keyboards
- Wally Waller – vocals, bass, guitars
- John Stax – bass
- Skip Alan – drums
- Jacob Collier – double bass
- Johnnie Gray – alto, soprano and tenor saxophone
- G. Wallace – bass trombone
- Albert Hall, Bert Ezzard, Greg Bowen – trumpet
- Johnny Edwards – valve trombone
- Keith Christie – trombone
- John Shinebourne, Lionel Ross, R. Kok, William de Mont – cello
- Marie Goossens – harp
- Reg Tilsley – orchestra conductor
Track listing:
- Death of a Socialite – Ian Stirling, Phil May, Dick Taylor
- Children – Wally Waller, Phil May, Dick Taylor
- The Sun – Phil May, Wally Waller
- There Will Never Be Another Day – Dick Taylor, Phil May, Wally Waller
- House of Ten – Wally Waller, Phil May, Dick Taylor
- Out in the Night – Ian Stirling, Dick Taylor
- One Long Glance – Wally Waller, Phil May, Dick Taylor
- Growing in My Mind – Phil May, Dick Taylor
- Photographer – Phil May, Ian Stirling, Dick Taylor
- Bright Lights of the City – Wally Waller, Phil May
- Tripping – Phil May, Dick Taylor
- My Time – Dick Taylor, Phil May, Wally Waller
Cliff Richard: Don’t Stop Me Now
In April 1967, “Columbia” label released “Don’t Stop Me Now!”, the eleventh Cliff Richard studio album. It was recorded in September 1966 – February 1967, at “EMI Abbey Road” in London, and was Norrie Paramor.
Personnel:
- Cliff Richard – lead vocal
- Bruce Welch – backing vocals
- Hank Marvin – backing vocals
- Mike Leander – arrangements, conductor
- John Dove – photography
Track listing:
- Shout – O’Kelly Isley, Jr., Rudolph Isley, Ronald Isley
- One Fine Day – Carole King, Gerry Goffin
- I’ll Be Back – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Heartbeat – Bob Montgomery, Norman Petty
- I Saw Her Standing There – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Hang On to a Dream – Tim Hardin
- You Gotta Tell Me – Roy Williams
- Homeward Bound – Paul Simon
- Good Golly Miss Molly – John Marascalco, Robert “Bumps” Blackwell
- Don’t Make Promises – Tim Hardin
- Move It – Ian Samwell
- Don’t – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
- Dizzy Miss Lizzy – Larry Williams
- Baby It’s You – Burt Bacharach, Mack David, Barney Williams a.k.a. Luther Dixon
- My Babe – Willie Dixon
- Save the Last Dance for Me – Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman
Duško Gojković
On April 5, 2023, Duško Gojković died aged 91. He was musician (trumpet), composer and arranger. Regarded as one of the best jazz trumpet players in the world, he recorded and performed with many famous musicians, including Stan Getz, Chet Baker, Oscar Pettiford, Maynard Ferguson, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Gerry Mulligan, Sonny Rollins, Duke Jordan, Slide Hampton, Rolf Ericson, Kenny Clarke, Francy Boland and Woody Herman. In 1966, he released “Swinging Macedonia”, which is regarded as the definitive album of the Balkan’s jazz music. As leader, Gojković released 32 albums.
Marianne Faithful: North Country Maid
On April 1, 1966, “Decca” label released “North Country Maid”, the fourth Marianne Faithfull studio album. It was recorded in 1966, and was produced by Mike Leander.
Personnel:
- Marianne Faithful – vocal
- Jon Mark – guitar, arrangements
- Big Jim Sullivan – guitar
- Mick Taylor – arrangements
- Gus Dudgeon – engineer
- Gered Mankowitz – photography
Track listing:
- Green Are Your Eyes – Bert Jansch
- Scarborough Fair – traditional
- Cockleshells
- The Last Thing on My Mind – Tom Paxton
- The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face – Ewan MacColl
- Sally Free and Easy – Cyril Tawney
- Sunny Goodge Street – Donovan
- How Should I Your True Love Know – traditional
- She Moved Thru’ The Fair – traditional; adapted by Herbert Hughes, lyrics by Padraic Colum
- North Country Maid – traditional
- Lullaby – Jon Mark
- Wild Mountain Thyme – Francis McPeake
Al Green: Back Up Train
On March 21, 1967, “Hot Line Records” label released “Back Up Train”, the debut is Al Green album. It was recorded in 1966, and was produced by Curtis Rodgers and Palmer James.
Personnel:
- Al Green – vocal
- Mark Wilder – mastering
- Howard Fritzson – design
- Margery Greenspan – design
- Lynn Goldsmith – photography
- Anthony Heilbut – liner notes
- Joy Gilbert Monfried – project coordinator
Track listing:
- Back Up Train – Curtis Rodgers, Palmer James
- Hot Wire – Palmer James
- Stop and Check Myself – Al Green
- Let Me Help You – Palmer James
- I’m Reachin’ Out – Tip Watkins
- Don’t Hurt Me No More – Curtis Rodgers, Palmer James
- Don’t Leave Me – Palmer James
- I’ll Be Good to You – Tip Watkins
- Guilty – Robert Earl Williams
- That’s All It Takes (Lady) – Curtis Rodgers
- Get Yourself Together – Tip Watkins, Palmer James
- What’s It All About – Tip Watkins, Palmer James
- A Lover’s Hideaway – Tip Watkins, Palmer James
Bobby Hutcherson: Stick-Up
In March 1968, “Blue Note” label released “Stick-Up!”, the fifth Bobby Hutcherson album. It was recorded in July 1966, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone
- Joe Henderson – tenor saxophone
- McCoy Tyner – piano
- Herbie Lewis – bass
- Billy Higgins – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Bobby Hutcherson except where noted.
- Una Muy Bonita – Ornette Coleman
- 8/4 Beat
- Summer Nights
- Black Circle
- Verse
- Blues Mind Matter
Blue Mitchell: Bring It Home to Me
In March 1967, “Blue Note” label released “Bring It Home to Me”, the twelve Blue Mitchell album. It was recorded in January 1966, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Alfred Lion.
Personnel:
- Blue Mitchell – trumpet
- Junior Cook – tenor saxophone
- Harold Mabern – piano
- Gene Taylor – bass
- Billy Higgins – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Blue Mitchell, except where noted
- Bring It Home to Me – Jimmy Heath
- Blues 3 for 1
- Port Rico Rock – Tom McIntosh
- Gingerbread Boy – Jimmy Heath
- Portrait of Jenny – Gordon Burdge, J. Russell Robinson
- Blue’s Theme
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