In November 1970, “Chess” label released “Back Home”, the fourteenth Chuck Berry studio album. It was recorded 1969 – 1970, at “Ter Mar Studios” in Chicago, and was produced by Chuck Berry.
In November 1970, “Reprise” label released “Words and Music”, the second Jimmy Webb album. It was recorded in 1970, at “MCA Studios” in Universal City, California, and was produced by Jimmy Webb.
In November 1970, “Milestone” label released “If You’re Not Part of the Solution, You’re Part of the Problem”, the eleventh Joe Henderson album. It was recorded in September 1970, at “Lighthouse Studio” in Hermosa Beach, and was produced by Orrin Keepnews.
Personnel:
Joe Henderson – tenor saxophone
Woody Shaw – flugelhorn, trumpet
George Cables – electric piano
Ron McClure – double and electric bass
Tony Waters – congas
Lenny White – drums
Track listing:
Caribbean Fire Dance – Joe Henderson
Round Midnight – Thelonious Monk
Mode for Joe – Cedar Walton
If You’re Not Part of the Solution, You’re Part of the Problem – Joe Henderson
In October 1970, “Reprise” label released “Washington County”, the third Arlo Guthrie studio album. It was recorded in August 1970, and was produced by Lenny Waronker and John Pilla.
Personnel:
Arlo Guthrie – vocals, banjo, guitar, piano, autoharp, harp
Ry Cooder – bottleneck guitar
John Pilla – guitar, autoharp, harmony vocals
Clarence White – electric guitar
Doug Dillard – banjo
Hoyt Axton – vocals, bass
Chris Ethridge – bass guitar
Gary Walters – bass guitar
Richie Hayward – drums
Barry Feldman – executive producer
Van Dyke Parks – co-producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Arlo Guthrie, except where noted.
Introduction
Fencepost Blues
Gabriel’s Mother’s Hiway Ballad #16 Blues
Washington County
Valley to Pray – Doc Coutson, John Pilla, Arlo Guthrie
In October 1970, “Harvest” label released “Thousands on A Raft”, the second Pete Brown and Piblokto! studio album. It was recorded in 1970, and was produced by Pete Brown.
Personnel:
Pete Brown – vocals, talking drum, conga
Jim Mullen – guitar, bass guitar, percussion
Dave Thompson – keyboards, soprano saxophone, mellotron, percussion
Steve Glover – bass guitar, percussion
Rob Tait – drums, percussion
Track listing:
All tracks by Pete Brown and Jim Mullen, except where noted.
Aeroplane Head Woman
Station Song Platform Two
Highland Song – Jim Mullen
If They Could Only See Me Now, Parts 1–2 – Jim Mullen
In October 1970, “RCA” label released “Share the Land”, the seventh Guess Who (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1970, at “RCA’s Mid-America Recording Center” in Chicago, Illinois, and was produced by Jack Richardson.
Personnel:
Burton Cummings – lead vocals, keyboards, flute
Kurt Winter – lead guitar, backing vocals
Greg Leskiw – lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar
Jim Kale – bass, backing vocals
Garry Peterson – drums, backing vocals
Brian Christian – engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by Burton Cummings and Kurt Winter except noted.
Bus Rider – Kurt Winter
Do You Miss Me Darlin ?
Hand Me Down World – Kurt Winter
Moan for You Joe – Burton Cummings, Greg Leskiw
Share the Land – Burton Cummings
Hang On to Your Life
Coming Down Off the Money Bag / Song of the Dog – Greg Leskiw, Burton Cummings
On September 13, 2015, Gary Dean Richard died aged 65. He was musician (guitar, slide guitar), singer, songwriter and producer, member of the band Suburban 9 to 5, but was best known as the lead guitarist and songwriter of REO Speedwagon (1970 – 1989). As leader, Richard released one album.
In June 1970, “Blue Note” label released “Lift Every Voice”, the twelve Andrew Hill album. It was recorded May 1969 – March 1970, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, and was produced by Francis Volff.
Personnel:
Andrew Hill – piano
Woody Shaw – trumpet
Carlos Garnett – tenor saxophone
Richard Davis – bass
Freddie Waits – drums
Joan Johnson, LaReine LaMar, Gail Nelson, Antenett Goodman Ray – vocals
In June 1970, “Columbia” label released “Marrying Maiden”, the second It’s a Beautiful Day studio album. It was recorded in 1970, at “Pacific High Recording Studios” and “Wally Heider Recording” in San Francisco, and was produced by Brent Dangerfield, David LaFlamme, Hal Wagenet, Fred Webb, Mitchell Holman, Val Fuentes and Pattie Santos.
Personnel:
David LaFlamme – lead vocals, violin, guitar, flute
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