On September 15, 2008, Richard William “Rick” Wright died aged 65. He was musician (keyboards), composer, singer and songwriter, best known as founding member, keyboardist and vocalist of Pink Floyd. He recorded and performed on all Pink Floyd’s albums except on “The Final Cut”.
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The Beach Boys: Sunflower
On August 31, 1970, “Reprise” label released “Sunflower”, the 16th Beach Boys (The) studio album. It was recorded June–October 1967, January 1969, July 1970, at “Sunset Sound Recorders”, “Gold Star Studios”, and Brian Wilson’s home studio in Los Angeles, and was produced by Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Al Jardine, Mike Love and Bruce Johnston.. In 1997, “Guardian” ranked “Sunflower” at number 66 on its list of the “100 Best Albums Ever”.
Personnel:
- Brian Wilson– vocals, piano, bass, Moog synthesizer
- Carl Wilson– vocals, guitar, bass
- Al Jardine– vocals, guitar
- Bruce Johnston– vocals
- Mike Love– vocals
- Daryl Dragon– drums, tubular bell, harpsichord, piano, vibraphone
- Igor Horeshevsky– cello
- Michel Colombier– arranger, string arrangement
- Stephen Desper– chief engineer, mixing
- Ed Thrasher– art direction, inner photography
- Ricci Martin– cover photo
Track listing:
- Slip On Through – Dennis Wilson
- This Whole World – Brian Wilson
- Add Some Music to Your Day – Brian Wilson, Joe Knott, Mike Love
- Got to Know the Woman – Dennis Wilson
- Deirdre – Bruce Johnston, Brian Wilson
- It’s About Time – Dennis Wilson, Bob Burchman, Al Jardine
- Tears in the Morning – Bruce Johnston
- All I Wanna Do – Brian Wilson, Mike Love
- Forever – Dennis Wilson, Gregg Jakobson
- Our Sweet Love – Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Al Jardine
- At My Window – Brian Wilson, Al Jardine
- Cool, Cool Water – Brian Wilson, Mike Love
The Band: Stage Fright
On August 17, 1970, “Capitol” label released “Stage Fright”, the third Band (The) studio album. It was recorded May–June 1970, at “Woodstock Playhouse” in Woodstock, New York, and was produced by Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel and Robbie Robertson..
Personnel:
- Robbie Robertson – guitars, autoharp
- Garth Hudson– organ, electric piano, accordion, tenor saxophone
- Richard Manuel– vocals, piano, organ, drums, clavinet
- Rick Danko – vocals, bass, fiddle
- Levon Helm– drums, guitar, percussion, vocals
- John Simon– baritone saxophone
- Todd Rundgren– recording, mixing
- Glyn Johns– mixing
Track listing:
- Strawberry Wine – Levon Helm, Robbie Robertson
- Sleeping – Robbie Robertson, Richard Manuel
- Time to Kill – Robbie Robertson
- Just Another Whistle Stop – Robbie Robertson, Richard Manuel
- All La Glory – Robbie Robertson
- The Shape I’m In – Robbie Robertson
- The W.S. Walcott Medicine Show – Robbie Robertson
- Daniel and the Sacred Harp – Robbie Robertson
- Stage Fright – Robbie Robertson
- The Rumor – Robbie Robertson
Hawkwind: Same
On August 14, 1970, “Liberty” label released the self-titled, same Hawkwind studio album. It was recorded in April 1970, at “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by Dick Taylor and Hawkwind. It is regarded as one of the first space rock albums.
Personnel:
- Dave Brock– vocals, guitar, keyboards, harmonica
- Nik Turner– vocals, saxophone, flute
- Mick Slattery– guitar
- Huw Lloyd-Langton– vocals, guitar
- Dik Mik(Michael Davies) – synthesizer
- John A. Harrison– vocals, bass guitar
- Terry Ollis– drums
Track listing:
- Hurry on Sundown – Dave Brock, Hawkwind
- The Reason Is? – Dave Brock, Hawkwind
- Be Yourself – Dave Brock, Hawkwind
- Paranoia – Part 1 – Dave Brock, Hawkwind
- Paranoia – Part 2 – Dave Brock, Hawkwind
- Seeing It as You Really Are – Dave Brock, Hawkwind
- Mirror of Illusion – Dave Brock, Hawkwind
Iron Butterfly: Metamorphosis
On August 13, 1970, “Atco” label released “Metamorphosis”, the fourth Iron Butterfly, studio album. It was recorded May – July 1970, and was produced by Richard Podolor. “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked the album at number 403 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”. “Metamorphosis” is noted for having one of the earliest uses of the Talk box on a rock album.
Personnel:
- Doug Ingle – lead vocals, organ
- Mike Pinera – lead vocals, guitar
- Larry “Rhino” Reinhardt– guitar
- Richard Podolor– sitar, twelve-string guitar
- Bill Cooper – twelve-string guitar
- Lee Dorman– bass
- Ron Bushy– drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Doug Ingle, Ron Bushy, and Lee Dorman, except where noted.
- Free Flight
- New Day
- Shady Lady – lyrics by Robert Woods Edmonson
- Best Years of Our Life
- Slower Than Guns – lyrics by Robert Woods Edmonson
- Stone Believer
- Soldier in Our Town – lyrics by Robert Woods Edmonson
- Easy Rider (Let the Wind Pay the Way) – lyrics by Robert Woods Edmonson
- Butterfly Bleu
The Moody Blues: Question Of Balance
On August 7, 1970, “Threshold” released “Question of Balance”, the sixth Moody Blues (The) album. It was recorded January – June 1970, at “Decca Studios” in London, and was produced by Tony Clarke.
Personnel:
- Justin Hayward – vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin
- Ray Thomas – vocals, flute, tambourine
- Mike Pinder – vocals, Mellotron, Moog synthesizer, piano, maracas, acoustic guitar
- John Lodge – vocals, bass
- Graeme Edge – drums, percussion, whispered vocal
Track listing:
- Question – Justin Hayward
- How Is It (We Are Here) – Mike Pinder
- And the Tide Rushes In – Ray Thomas
- Don’t You Feel Small – Graeme Edge
- Tortoise and the Hare – John Lodge
- It’s Up to You – Justin Hayward
- Minstrel’s Song – John Lodge
- Dawning Is the Day – Justin Hayward
- Melancholy Man – Mike Pinder
- The Balance – Graeme Edge, Ray Thomas
Yes: Time and Word
On July 24, 1970, “Atlantic” label released “Time and a Word”, the second Yes studio album. It was recorded November 1969 – January 1970, at “Advision Studios” in London, and was produced by Tony Colton.
Personnel:
- Jon Anderson – lead vocals, percussion
- Peter Banks – vocals, acoustic and electric guitars
- Tony Kaye – Hammond organ, piano
- Chris Squire – vocals, bass guitar
- Bill Bruford – drums, percussion
- David Foster – vocals
Track listing:
- No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed – Richie Havens
- Then – Jon Anderson
- Everydays – Stephen Stills
- Sweat Dreams – Jon Anderson, David Foster
- The Prophet – Jon Anderson, Chris Squire
- Clear Days – Jon Anderson
- Astral Traveler – Jon Anderson
- Time and Word – Jon Anderson, David Foster
The Moody Blues: Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
On July 23, 1971, “Threshold Records” released “Every Good Boy Deserves Favour”, the seventh Moody Blues (The) album. It was recorded November 1970 – March 1971, at “Wessex Sound Studios” in London, and was produced by Tony Clarke.
Personnel:
- Justin Hayward– vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, sitar
- John Lodge– vocals, bass, cello
- Ray Thomas vocals, flute, tambourine, oboe, woodwinds, harmonica
- Graeme Edge– electric and acoustic drums, percussion
- Mike Pinder– vocals, mellotron, harpsichord, Hammond organ, piano, keyboards, Moog synthesizer
- Derek Varnals – recording
- David Baker – engineer assistant
- Harry Fisher – cutting engineer
- Phil Travers – sleeve artist
- Randall Nelson – lyrics sheet photograph
Track listing:
- Procession – Graeme Edge, Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Mike Pinder, Ray Thomas
- The Story in Your Eyes – Justin Hayward
- Our Guessing Game – Ray Thomas
- Emily’s Song – John Lodge
- After You Came – Graeme Edge
- One More Time to Live – John Lodge
- Nice to Be Here – Ray Thomas
- You Can Never Go Home – Justin Hayward
- My Song – Mike Pinder
Supertramp: Same
On July 14, 1970, “A&M” labele released the self-titled, debut Supertramp album. It was recorded in June 1970, at “Morgan Sound Studios” in London, and was produced by Richard Davies, Roger Hodgson, Richard Palmer and Robert Millar.
Personnel:
- Richard Davies– vocals, organ, harmonica, piano, electric piano
- Roger Hodgson– vocals, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, cello, flageolet
- Richard Palmer– vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, balalaika
- Robert Millar – drums, percussion, harmonica
- Robin Black – engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by Rick Davies, Roger Hodgson and Richard Palmer.
- Surely (reprise)
- It’s a Long Road
- Aubade / And I Am Not Like Other Birds of Prey
- Words Unspoken
- Maybe I’m a Beggar
- Home Again
- Nothing to Show
- Shadow Song
- Try Again
- Surely
The Stooges: Fun House
On July 7, 1970, “Elektra” label released “Fun House”, the second Stooges (The) studio album. It was recorded May 1970 at “Elektra Sound Recorders” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Don Gallucci. In 2003, “Rolling Stone” ranked “Fun House” at number 191 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of all Time”.
Personnel:
- Iggy Pop– vocals
- Ron Asheton– guitar
- Dave Alexander– bass guitar
- Scott Asheton– drums
- Steve Mackay– saxophone
- Don Gallucci– organ overdubs
- Brian Ross-Myring – engineer, remastering
- Tom Hummer – engineer assistant
Track listing:
All tracks by Dave Alexander, Ron Asheton, Scott Asheton, and Iggy Pop.
- Down on the Street
- Loose
- V. Eye
- Dirt
- 1970
- Fun House
- A. Blues
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