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The Doors: The Soft Parade

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On July 18, 1969, “Elektra” label released “The Soft Parade”, the fourth Doors (The) album. It was recorded July 1968 – May 1969, and was produced by Paul A. Rothchild.

Personnel:

  • Jim Morrison – vocals
  • Robby Krieger – guitar, chorus lead vocals
  • Ray Manzarek – keyboards, celesta, harpsichord
  • John Densmore – drums
  • Jesse McReynolds – mandolin
  • Harvey Brooks – bass guitar
  • Doug Lubahn – bass guitar
  • Curtis Amy – saxophone
  • George Bohanon – trombone
  • Champ Webb – English horn
  • Reinol Andino – congas
  • Bruce Botnick – engineer
  • Paul Harris – orchestral arrangements
  • Peter Schaumann – inside illustration
  • William S. Harvey – art direction, design
  • Joel Brodsky – photography

Track listing:

  1. Tell All the People – Robby Krieger
  2. Touch Me – Robby Krieger
  3. Shaman’s Blues – Jim Morison
  4. Do It – Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger
  5. Easy Ride – Jim Morison
  6. Wild Child – Jim Morrison
  7. Runnin’ Blue – Robby Krieger
  8. Wishful Sinful – Robby Krieger
  9. The Soft Parade – Jim Morrison

Grateful Dead: Anthem Of The Sun

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On July 18, 1968, “Warner Bros” label released “Anthem of the Sun”, the second Grateful Dead studio album. It was recorded September 1967 – March 1968, at “American Studios” in Los Angeles, “RCA Victor Studio A” in Hollywood, “Century Sound” and “Olmstead Studios” in New York City, “Criteria Recording Studiios” in Miami, Florida, and was produced by David Hassinger, Jerry Garcia, Non Weir, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh and Ron McKernan. The album was ranked number 288 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”.

Personnel:

  • Jerry Garcia – lead vocals, vocals, lead guitar, acoustic guitar, kazoo, vibraslap, arrangements
  • Bob Weir – lead and co-lead vocals, vocals, rhythm guitar, 12-string guitar, acoustic guitar, kazoo, arrangements
  • Ron “Pigpen” McKernan – lead vocals, vocals, Hammond organ, Vox organ, celesta, claves, arrangements
  • Phil Lesh – vocals, bass guitar, trumpet, harpsichord, kazoo, piano, timpani, arrangements
  • Mickey Hart – drums, orchestra bells, gong, chimes, crotales, prepared piano, finger cymbals, arrangements
  • Bill Kreutzmann – drums, glockenspiel, gong, chimes, crotales, prepared piano, finger cymbals, arrangements
  • Tom Constanten – prepared piano, piano, electronic tape
  • Dan Healy – executive engineer
  • Bob Matthews – engineer assistant
  • Ed Trasher – artwork
  • Bill Walker – artwork
  • Thomas Weir – liner photography

Track listing:

That’s It for the Other One

  1. Cryptical Envelopment – Jerry Garcia
  2. Quadlibet for Tender Feet – Jerry Garcia, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, Ron McKerman, Bob Weir
  3. The Faster We Go, The Rounder We Get – Bill Kreutzmann, Bob Weir
  4. We Leave the Castle – Tom Constsnten
  5. New Potato Caboose – Phil Lesh, Robert Petersen
  6. Boen Cross-Eyed – Bob Weir
  7. Alligator – Phil Lesh, Robert Hunter, Ron McKermann
  8. Caution (Do Not Stop on Tracks) – Bill Kreutzmann, Bob Weir, Jerry Garcia, Ron McKermann

Archie Shepp: For Losers

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In July 1970, “Impulse!” label released “For Losers”, the 17th Archie Shepp album. It was recorded in September 1968, February – August 1969, at “RCA Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Bob Thiele and Ed Michel.

Personnel:

  • Archie Shepp – soprano and tenor saxophone, liner notes
  • Robin Kenyatta – alto saxophone, flute
  • James Spaulding- alto saxophone
  • Clarence Sharpe – alto saxophone
  • Cecil Payne – baritone saxophone, flute
  • Charles Davis – baritone saxophone
  • Martin Banks – trumpet, flugelhorn
  • Jimmy Owens – trumpet
  • Woody Shaw – trumpet
  • Matthew Gee – trombone
  • Grachan Moncur III – trombone
  • Leon Thomas – vocals
  • China-Lin Sharpe – vocals
  • Cedar Walton – piano
  • Andrew Bey – piano
  • Dave Burrell – organ
  • Wally Richardson – guitar
  • Bert Payne – guitar
  • Wilbur Ware – bass
  • Albert Winston – electric bass, bass
  • Bob Bushnell – electric bass
  • Bernard Purdie – drums
  • Beaver Harris – drums
  • Joe Chambers – drums
  • Tasha Thomas, Doris Troy – backing vocals
  • George Whiteman – design
  • Chuck Stewart – photography
  • Bob Thiele, Ed Michel – supervision

Track listing:

All tracks by Archie Shepp, except where noted.

  1. Stick ‘Em Up
  2. Abstract
  3. I Got It Bad (And That Ain’t Good) – Duke Ellington, Paul Francis Webster
  4. What Would It Be Without You – Cal Massey
  5. Un Croque Monsieur

Pete Ham: Golders Green

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On July 13, 1999, “Rykodisc” label released “Golders Green”, the second posthumous Pete Ham album. It features demo materials from various eras, during his years with The Iveys in 1968 and 1969, throughout his tenure with Badfinger, ending with his suicide in 1975. The album was produced by Dan Matovina.

Personnel:

  • Pete Ham – vocal, guitar
  • Bob Jackson – keyboards
  • Ron Griffiths – bass guitar

Track listing:

All tarcks by Pete Ham, except where noted.

  1. Makes Me Feel Good
  2. A Lonely Day
  3. Dawn
  4. Without You – Pete Ham, Tom Evans
  5. Pete’s Walk
  6. Hurry on Father
  7. Goodbye John Frost
  8. I’ll Kiss You Goodnight
  9. When the Feeling
  10. Shine On – Pete Ham, Tom Evans
  11. Gonna Do It
  12. Whiskey Man
  13. Keyhole Street
  14. I’ve Waited So Long to Be Free
  15. Richard
  16. Midnight Caller
  17. Helping Hand
  18. Where Will You Be
  19. I’m So Lonely
  20. Makes Me Feel Good

The Iveys: Maybe Tomorrow

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On July 4, 1969, “Apple” label released “Maybe Tomorrow”, the debut Iveys (The) album, (later Badfinger). It was recorded 1968 – 1969, at “Trident”, “Olympic”, “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced by Tony Visconti and Mal Evans.

Personnel:

  • Pete Ham – lead and backing vocals, lead guitar, keyboards
  • Tom Evans – lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Ron Griffiths – lead and backing vocals, bass guitar
  • Mike Gibbins – lead and backing vocals, drums, percussion
  • Bill Collins – piano
  • Nicky Hopkins – piano

Track listing:

  1. See-Saw Granpa – Pete Ham, arranged by John Barham, Tom Evans
  2. Beautiful and Blue – Tom Evans, arranged by John Barham, Tom Evans
  3. Dear Angie – Ron Griffiths
  4. Think About the Good Times – Mike Gibbins
  5. Yesterday Ain’t Coming Back – Pete Ham, Tom Evans
  6. Fisherman – Tom Evans, arranged by John Barham, Tom Evans
  7. Maybe Tomorrow – Tom Evans
  8. Sali Bloo – Pete Ham
  9. Angelique – Tom Evans
  10. I’m in Love – Pete Ham
  11. They’re Knoncking Down Our Home – Pete Ham, arranged by John Barham, Tom Evans
  12. I’ve Been Waiting – Pete Ham

The Easybeats: Vigil

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On June 28, 1968, “United Artists” label released “Vigil”, the fifth Easybeats (The) album. It was recorded 1967 – 1968, at “EMI”, “Olympic”, “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by Mike Vaughan, Glynn Johns, Stevie Wright, Harry Vanda, George Young, Dick Diamonde and Tony Cahill.

Personnel:

  • Stevie Wright – vocals
  • Harry Vanda – vocals, lead guitar
  • George Young – vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Dick Diamonde – bass guitar
  • Tony Cahill – drums
  • Steve Marriott – vocals
  • George Alexander – vocals
  • Freddy Smith – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Harry Vanda and George Young, except where noted.

  1. Good Times
  2. What in the World
  3. Falling off the Edge of the World
  4. The Music Goes Round My Head
  5. Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Bob Crewe, Bob Gaudio
  6. Sha La La
  7. Come In You’ll Get Pneumonia – Tony Cahill, Harry Vanda, George Young
  8. See Saw
  9. Land of Make Believe
  10. Fancy Seeing You Here
  11. Hello, How Are You
  12. Hit the Road Jack – Percy Mayfield
  13. We All Live Happily Together
  14. I Can’t Stand It – Lester Chambers

Bob Dylan And The Band: The Basement Tapes

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On June 26, 1975, “Columbia” label released “The Basement Tapes”, the second Bob Dylan and the Band album (sixteenth Bob Dylan album overall). It was recorded June – September 1967, 1968 and 1975, and was produced by Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel, Rick Danko and Levon Helm.

Personnel:

  • Bob Dylan – vocals, acoustic guitar, piano
  • Robbie Robertson – electric guitar, acoustic guitar, drums, backing vocals
  • Garth Hudson – Lowrey organ, clavinet, accordion, tenor saxophone, piano
  • Richard Manuel – vocals, piano, drums, harmonica, vocals
  • Rick Danko – bass guitar, mandolin, backing vocals
  • Levon Helm – vocals, drums, mandolin, bass guitar
  • Bob Cato – art director
  • Reid Miles – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Bob Dylan, except where noted.

  1. Odds and Ends
  2. Orange Juice Blues (Blues for Breakfast) – Richard Manuel
  3. Million Dollar Bash
  4. Yazoo Street Scandal – Robbie Robertson
  5. Goin’ to Acapulco
  6. Katie’s Been Gone – Richard Manuel, Robbie Robertson
  7. Lo and Behold!
  8. Bessie Smith – Rick Danco, Robbie Robertson
  9. Clothes Line Saga
  10. Apple Sucking Tree
  11. Please, Mrs. Henry
  12. Tears of Rage – Bob Dylan, Richard Manuel

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: Rare Junk

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In June 1968, “Liberty” label released “Rare Junk”, the third Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1968, and was recorded by Dallas Smith.

Personnel:

  • Ralph Barr – acoustic and electric guitar, clarinet
  • Les Thompson – guitar, mandolin, electric bass, tambourine, plectrum banjo
  • Chris Darrow – guitar, mandolin, violin, fiddle, electric bass, string bass
  • John McEuen – piano, plectrum banjo, five-string banjar
  • Jeff Hanna – washboard, tambourine, drum, guitar, harmonica, electric guitar …and other rare junk
  • Jimmie Fadden – tube, jug, mouth harp, harmonica, washtub bass, drums
  • Bernie Leadon – guitar
  • Paul Hornsby – piano
  • Rodney Dillard – dobro
  • Johnny Sandlin – drums
  • Dino Lappas – engineer
  • Woody Woodward – artwork
  • Wayne Kimbell – design
  • George Rodriguez – cover photography

Track listing:

  1. Mournin’ Blues – Tony Sbarbaro
  2. Collegiana – Jimmy McHugh, Dorothy Fields
  3. Willie the Weeper – Grant Rymal, Walter Melrose, Marty Bloom
  4. Cornbread and ‘Lasses (Sassafrass Tea) – Lloyd “Lonzo” George, Rollin “Oscar” Sullivan
  5. These Days – Jackson Browne
  6. Sadie Green The Vamp of New Orleans – Gilbert Wells, Johnny Dunn
  7. Dr. Heckle and Mr. Jibe – Dick McDonough
  8. End Of Your Line – Chris Farrel
  9. Reason to Believe – Tim Hardin
  10. Hesitation Blues (Oh! Baby Must I Hesitate?) – Billy Smythe, Scott Middleton, Art Gillham
  11. A Number and a Name – Steve Gillette, Tom Campbell

Jackie Wilson And Count Basie: Manufacturers Of Soul

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 In June 1968, “Brunswick” label released “Manufacturers of Soul”, album by Jackie Wilson and Count Basie (the 18th Jackie Wilson album overall). It was recorded in January 1968, in Los Angeles, and was produced by Nat Tarnopol and Teddy Reig.

Personnel:

  • Jackie Wilson – vocals
  • Count Basie – piano
  • Bobby Plater, Marshal Royal – alto saxophone
  • Eric Dixon, Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis – tenor saxophone
  • Charlie Fowlkes – baritone saxophone
  • Al Aarons, Oscar Brashear, Gene Coe, Sonny Cohn – trumpet
  • Richard Boone, Steve Galloway, Grover Mitchell – trombone
  • Bill Hughes – bass trombone
  • Freddie Green – guitar
  • Uncredited – bass
  • Harold Jones – drums
  • Benny Carter – arrangements
  • Decca Photo Studio – photography
  • Hal Buksbaum – photography
  • Teddy Reig – liner notes

Track listing.

  1. Funky Broadway – Lester Christian
  2. For Your Precious Love – Arthur Brooks, Richard Brooks, Jerry Butler
  3. In the Midnight Hour – Steve Cropper, Wilson Pickett
  4. Ode to Billy Joe – Bobbie Gentry
  5. Chain Gang – Sam Cooke
  6. I Was Made to Love Her – Stevie Wonder, Lula Mae Hardaway, Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy
  7. Uptight (Everything’s Alright) – Stevie Wonder, Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy
  8. I Never Loved a Woman (The Way I Love You) – Ronnie Shannon
  9. Respect – Otis Redding
  10. Even When You Cry – Quincy Jones, Alan and Marilyn Bergman
  11. My Girl – Smokey Robinson, Ronald White

The Beach Boys: Friends

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On June 24, 1968, “Capitol” label released “Friends”, the 14th Beach Boys (The) studio album. It was recorded February – April 1968, at “ID Sound” in Los Angels, and was produced by Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, Mike Love, Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson and Dennis Wilson.  

Personnel:

  • Mike Love – vocals
  • Carl Wilson – vocals, guitar, bass
  • Brian Wilson – vocals, organ, piano
  • Dennis Wilson – vocals, harmonium, congas
  • Bruce Johnston – vocals, keyboard, piano
  • Al Jardine – vocals, electric bass
  • Marilyn Wilson – vocals
  • Murry Wilson – vocals
  • David Cohen – guitar
  • Al Vescovo – banjo, guitar, lap steel guitar
  • Jim Ackley – keyboard, guitar
  • Tommy Morgan – harmonica, bass harmonica
  • Jimmy Bond – upright bass
  • Lyle Ritz – electric bass, upright bass, ukulele
  • Jim Gordon – drums, woodblocks, bell, congas, timbales
  • Norm Jeffries – drums
  • Gene Pello – drums
  • Alan Estes – vibraphone, woodblocks, chimes
  • Bill Green – saxophone
  • Jim Horn – saxophone, clarinet
  • Don Englert – saxophone, clarinet
  • Roy Caton – trumpet
  • Robert T. Jung – saxophone
  • Bill Perkins – saxophone
  • Meyer Hirsch J. Kenneth Jensen – saxophone
  • Jay Migliori – saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet
  • Tom Scott – saxophone, bass flute
  • David Sherr – saxophone, oboe
  • Tony Terran – trumpet
  • Ollie Mitchell – trumpet
  • Dick Forrest – trumpet
  • Dick Hyde – tuba, flugelhorn
  • John DeVoogt – violin
  • Bonnie Douglas – violin
  • Arnold Belnick – violin
  • William Kurasch – violin
  • Jay Rosen – violin
  • Ralph Schaeffer – violin
  • Leonard Malarsky – violin
  • Paul Shure – violin
  • Norman Botnick – viola
  • David Burk – viola
  • Raymond Kelley – cello
  • Jacqueline Lustgarden – cello
  • Jim Lockert – engineer

Track listing:

  1. Meant for You – Brian Wilson, Mike Love
  2. Friends – Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Al Jardine
  3. Wake the World – Brian Wilson, Al Jardine
  4. Be Here in the Mornin’ – Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine
  5. When a Man Needs a Woman – Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, Al Jardine, Steve Korthof, Jon Parks
  6. Passing By – Brian Wilson
  7. Amma Lee, the Healer – Brian Wilson, Mike Love
  8. Little Bird – Dennis Wilson, Steve Kalinich
  9. Be Still – Dennis Wilson, Steve Kalinich
  10. Busy Doin’ Nothin’ – Brian Wilson
  11. Diamond Head – Al Vescovo, Lyle Ritz, Jim Ackley, Brian Wilson
  12. Transcendental Meditation – Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine