On March 30, 2020, William Harrison Withers Jr. aka Bill Withers died aged 81. He was singer-songwriter and musician (guitar, keyboards), active from 1970 until 1985. He composed and recorded several major hits, including “Ain’t No Sunshine” (1971), “Grandma’s Hands” (1971), “Use Me” (1972), “Lean on Me” (1972), “Lovely Day” (1977), and “Just the Two of Us” (1980). Withers won three “Grammy Awards” (1971, 1981, 1987), “ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Heritage” award (2006), was inducted into “West Virginia Music Hall of Fame” (2007), was inducted into “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” (2015), and received honorary degree from West Virginia University.
Tag Archives: 1971
Harry Chapin: Heads & Tales
On March 11, 1972, “Elektra” label released “Heads & Tales”, the debut Harry Chapin album. It was recorded 1971 – 1972, at “Elektra Sound Recorders” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Jac Holzman.
Personnel:
- Harry Chapin– vocals, guitar
- Steve Chapin– keyboards
- Ronald Palmer – vocals, guitar
- John Wallace– vocals, bass
- Russ Kunkel- drums, percussion
- Tim Scott – cello
Track listing:
All tracks by Harry Chapin.
- Could You Put Your Light On, Please
- Greyhound
- Everybody’s Lonely
- Sometime, Somewhere Wife
- Empty
- Taxi
- Any Old Kind of Day
- Dogtown
- Same Sad Singer
Carly Simon: Same
On February 9, 1971, “Elektra” label released the self-titled, debut Carly Simon album. It was recorded 1970 – 1971, at “Electric Lady Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Eddie Kramer.
Personnel:
- Carly Simon – vocals, guitar, piano
- Jeff Baxter– pedal steel guitar
- David Bromberg– guitar
- Jimmy Johnson– guitar
- Jimmy Ryan – guitar
- Ed Freeman – string arrangements
- Paul Griffin– keyboards
- Mark “Moogy” Klingman – keyboards
- Billy Mernit – keyboards
- Jerry Jemmott– bass guitar
- Tony Levin– bass guitar
- Jim Wilkins – bass guitar
- Pat Rebillot– string arrangements
- Harvey Shapiro – cello
- Eddie Kramer, Dave Palmer – mixing
- Robert L. Heimall – art direction, design
- Peter Simon – cover photography
- Joel Brodsky – back cover photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Carly Simon, except where noted.
- That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be – Carly Simon, Jacob Brackman
- Alone
- One More Time
- The Best Thing
- Just a Sinner – Mark “Moogy” Klingman
- Dan, My Fling – Jacob Brackman, Freddy Gardner
- Another Door
- Reunions – Carly Simon, Bill Mernit, Eddie Kramer
- Rolling Down the Hills
- The Love’s Still Growing – Buzzy Linhart
Flash: Same
In February 1972, “Sovereign Records” label released the self-titled, debut Flash studio album. It was recorded in November 1971, at “De lane Lea Studios” in London, and was produced by Derek Lawrence.
Personnel:
- Peter Banks– electric, acoustic and Spanish guitars, ARP synthesizer, backing vocals, arrangements
- Colin Carter – lead vocals, percussion, arrangements
- Ray Bennett – lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, arrangements
- Mike Hough – voice, drums, percussion, cymbals, arrangements
- Tony Kaye– ARP synthesizer, Hammond organ, piano
- Martin Birch– engineer
- Maurice Tate – artwork
- Barry Wentzell – photography
- Hipgnosis– design, photography
Track listing:
- Small Beginnings – Peter Banks, Colin Carter
- Morning Haze – Ray Bennett
- Children of the Universe – Ray Bennett
- Dreams of Heaven – Peter Banks, Colin Carter
- The Time it Takes – Peter Banks, Colin Carter
Chick Corea: The Song of Singing
On February 2, 1971, “Blue Note” label released “The Song of Singing”, the fifth Chick Corea album. It was recorded in April 1970, at “A & R Recording” in New York City, and was produced by Sonny Lester.
Personnel:
- Chick Corea– piano, keyboards
- Dave Holland– bass
- Barry Altschul– drums
Track listing:
- Toy Room – Dave Holland
- Ballad I – Barry Altschul, Chick Corea, Dave Holland
- Rhymes – Chick Corea
- Flesh – Chick Corea
- Ballad III – Barry Altschul, Chick Corea, Dave Holland
- Nefertiti – Wayne Shorter
Jade Warrior: Released
On November 29, 1971, “Vertigo” label released “Released”, the second Jade Warrior studio album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Nova Sound’ in London, and was produce by Tony Duhig and Jon Field.
Personnel:
- Tony Duhig – guitars
- Glyn Havard – vocals, bass
- Allan Price – drums
- Jon Field – flutes, percussion
- Dave Connors – alto and tenor saxophones
- Richard Dodd -engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by Tony Duhig, Jon Field, and Glyn Havard.
- Three-Horned Dragon King
- Eyes on You
- Bride of Summer
- Water Curtain Cave
- Minnamoto’s Dream
- We Have Reason to Believe
- Barazinbar
- Yellow Eyes
Happy End: Kazemachi Roman
On November 20, 1971, “URC Records” label released “Kazemachi Roman”, the second Happy End studio album. It was recorded May – September 1971, at “Mouri Studio” in Tokyo, and was produced by Haruomi Hosono, Eiichi Ohtaki, Shigeru Suzuki and Takashi Matsumoto.
Personnel:
- Haruomi Hosono– vocals, bass, piano, organ, acoustic guitar, claves, cowbell, chorus, flat mandolin
- Eiichi Ohtaki– vocals, acoustic, electric and slide guitars, güiro, chimes, chorus
- Shigeru Suzuki– vocals, acoustic, electric and slide guitars, cowbell, chorus
- Takashi Matsumoto- drums, , taiko, congas, cowbell, chorus
- Shiba – mouth harp
- Komazawa – steel guitar
Track listing:
- Dakishimetai – lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto, music by Eiichi Ohtaki
- Sorairo no Crayon – lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto, music by Eiichi Ohtaki
- Kaze wo Atsumete – lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto, music by Haruomi Hosono
- Kurayamizaka Musasabi Henge – lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto, music by Haruomi Hosono
- Haikara Hakuchi – lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto, music by Eiichi Ohtaki
- Haikara Beautiful – lyrics and music by Bannai Tarao
- Natsu Nandesu – lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto, music by Haruomi Hosono
- Hana Ichi Monme – lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto, music by Shigeru Suzuki
- Ashita Tenki ni Naare – lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto, music by Haruomi Hosono
- Taifuu – lyrics and music by Eiichi Ohtaki
- Haru Ranman – lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto, music by Eiichi Ohtaki
- Aiueo – lyrics by Takashi Matsumoto, music by Eiichi Ohtaki
Leon Russell & Marc Benno: Asylum Choir II
On November 15, 1971, “Shelter” label released “Asylum Choir II”, the second and final Leon Russell and Marc Benno album. It was recorded February 1967 – April 1969, at “Skyhill Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Leon Russell and Marc Benno.
Personnel:
- Marc Benno– vocals, guitars
- Leon Russell– vocals, bass, guitar, keyboards, piano
- Jesse Ed Davis– guitars
- Carl Radle – bass
- Donald “Duck” Dunn– bass
- Chuck Blackwell– drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Leon Russell and Marc Benno except where noted.
- Sweet Home Chicago
- Down on the Base
- Hello, Little Friend – Leon Russell
- Salty Candy
- Tryin’ to Stay ‘Live
- Intro to Rita
- Straight Brother
- Learn How to Boogie
- Ballad for a Soldier – Leon Russell
- When You Wish upon a Fag – Leon Russell
- Lady in Waiting – Leon Russell
Donny Hathaway: Everything Is Everything
On July 1, 1971, “Atco” label released “Everything Is Everything”, the debut Donny Hathaway studio album. It was recorded September 1969 – April 1970, and was produced by Donny Hathaway and Ric Powell.
Personnel:
- Donny Hathaway – lead and backing vocals, electric pianos, organ, additional bass guitar, keyboard bass, arranger, conductor
- John Littlejohn – vocal, guitar
- King Curtis– guitar
- Phil Upchurch- bass guitar, guitar
- Marshall Hawkins- bass guitar
- Louis Satterfield- bass guitar
- Morris Jennings– drums
- Ric Powell – drums, percussion
- Master Henry Gibson– congas
- Clifford P. Davis – alto saxophone
- Don Myrick- alto saxophone
- Johnny Board – tenor saxophone
- Lenard Druss – tenor saxophone
- Willie Henderson- baritone saxophone
- John Howell – trumpet
- Oscar Brashear– trumpet
- Robert A. Lewis – trumpet
- Cyril Touff – bass trumpet
- John Avant – trombone
- Morris Ellis – trombone
- Aaron Dodd – tuba
- John Lounsberry – French horn
- Ethel Merker – French horn
- Paul A. Teryett – French hor
- The Vashonettes – backing vocals
- Murray Allen, Roger Anfinsen – recording
- Haig Adishian – design
- Jim Taylor – photography
Track listing:
- Voices Inside (Everything Is Everything) – Richard Evans, Ric Powell, Phil Upchurch
- Je Vous Aime (I Love You) – Donny Hathaway, Leroy Hutson, Edward Kennedy
- I Believe to My Soul – Ray Charles
- Misty – Johnny Burke, Erroll Garner
- Sugar Lee – Donny Hathaway, Ric Powell
- Tryin’ Times – Donny Hathaway, Leroy Hutson
- Thank You Master (For My Soul) – Donny Hathaway
- The Ghetto – Donny Hathaway, Leroy Hutson
- To Be Young, Gifted and Black – Weldon Irvine, Nina Simone
Wild Willy Barrett: The Krazy Kong Album
On June 30, 1980, “Red Eye Records” label released “The Krazy Kong Album”, the fourth Wild Willy Barrett album. It was recorded in 1971, 1973 and 1979, and was produced by Wild Willy Barrett and Tony Atkins.
Personnel:
- Wild Willy Barrett – vocals, guitar, violin, bass, banjo, keyboards, percussion
- Adam Francis – guitar
- Lol Coxhill – saxophone
- Mark Freeman – drums
All tracks by Wild Willy Barrett and Adam Francis, except where noted.
- Krazy Kong
- Return og Kong
- I’m a Dog
- Bus Shelter Reagge
- Kong and the Soup Dragon
- Me and the Devil – Robert Johnson
- The Lambeth Trot – Douglas Furber, Noel Gay
- Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes – Wild Willy Barrett
- One Leg Blues – Wild Willy Barrett
- Shot of Redeye – Wild Willy Barrett
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