Tag Archives: 1971

UFO: UFO 2: Flying

In October 1971, “Beacon” label released “UFO 2: Flying”, the second UFO album.  It was recorded in 1971, at “Nova Studios” in London and was produced by Milton Samuel, Phil Mogg, Mick Bolton, Pete Way and Andy Parker.

Personnel:

  • Phil Mogg- vocals
  • Mick Bolton- guitar
  • Pete Way- bass
  • Andy Parker- drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Phil Mogg, Mick Bolton, Pete Way and Andy Parker.

  1. Silver Bird
  2. Star Storm
  3. Prince Kajuku
  4. The Coming of Prince Kajuku
  5. Flying

Van Der Graaf Generator: Pawn Hearts

On November 12, 1971, “Charisma” label released “Pawn Hearts”, the fourth Van der Graaf Generator studio album. It was recorded June – July 1971, at “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by John Anthony.

Personnel:

  • Peter Hammill– lead vocals, acoustic and slide guitar, electric piano, piano
  • David Jackson– tenor, alto, and soprano saxophones, flute, vocals
  • Hugh Banton– Hammond E & C and Farfisa Professional organs, piano, Mellotron, ARP synthesizer, bass pedals, bass guitar, psychedelic razor, vocals
  • Guy Evans– drums, tympani, percussion, piano
  • Robert Fripp– electric guitar
  • Robin Cable, David Hentschel, Ken Scott– engineer
  • Howard – brightest hope
  • Paul Whitehead– design
  • Keith Morris – inner sleeve photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Peter Hammill, except where noted.

  1. Lemmings (Including ‘Cog’)
  2. Man Erg
  3. A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers”
  • Eyewitness
  • Pictures/Lighthouse – Peter Hammill, Hugh Banton
  • Eyewitness
  • H.M.
  • Presence of the Night
  • Kosmos Tours – Guy Evans
  • (Custard’s) Last Stand
  • The Clot Thickens – Peter Hammill, Hugh Banton, Guy Evans, David Jackson
  • Land’s End (Sineline) – David Jackson
  • We Go Now – David Jackson, Hugh Banton

Curtis Mayfield: Roots

In October 1971, “Curtom” label released “Roots”, the second Curtis Mayfield studio album. It was recorded in 1971, at “RCA Studios” in Chicago, and was produced by Curtis Mayfield.

Personnel:

  • Curtis Mayfield – vocals, guitar
  • Craig McMullen – guitar
  • Joseph “Lucky” Scott – bass
  • Tyrone McCullen – drums
  • Henry Gibson- percussion
  • Leroy Hutson, Michael Hawkins – backing vocals
  • Johnny Pate, Riley Hampton – arrangements

Track listing:

All tracks by Curtis Mayfield, except where noted.

  1. Get Down
  2. Keep On Keeping On
  3. Underground
  4. We Got to Have Peace
  5. Beautiful Brother of Mine
  6. Now You’re Gone – Curtis Mayfield, Joseph Scott
  7. Love to Keep You in My Mind

Melanie: Gather Me

In October 1971, “Neighborhood” label released “Gather Me”, the eight Melanie album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Allegro Sound Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Peter Schekeryk.

Personnel:

  • Melanie – vocals, guitar
  • Sal DiTroica – acoustic and electric guitar
  • Roger Kellaway- piano, arrangements
  • Toots Thielemans, Gilbert Chimes, Michael Chimes – harmonica
  • Don Payne- bass
  • Buddy Saltzman, Donald MacDonald, Robert J. Gregg – drums
  • Johnny Pacheco – congas
  • George Marge – woodwind
  • Artie Kaplan– contractor
  • Bruce Staple – engineer
  • Maddy Miller – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Melanie Safka; except where noted

  1. Little Bit of Me
  2. Some Day I’ll Be a Farmer
  3. Steppin’
  4. Brand New Key
  5. Ring Around the Moon
  6. Ring the Living Bell
  7. Railroad
  8. Kansas
  9. Some Say (I Got Devil)
  10. Center of the Circle
  11. What Wondrous Love – arranged and adapted by Melanie
  12. Baby Day
  13. Tell Me Why – Michael Edwards, Richard Parish, Sigmund Spaeth

Mickey Newbury: Frisco Mable Joy

In October 1971, “Elektra” label released “Frisco Mable Joy”, the third Mickey Newbury album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Cinderella Studios” in Tennessee, and was produced by Dennis Linde, Owsley Manier and Robert Rosemurgy.

Personnel:

  • Mickey Newbury – lead vocals, guitar
  • Dennis Linde– guitar, backing vocals
  • Charlie McCoy– guitar, harmonica
  • Bobby Thompson – banjo, guitar
  • Wayne Moss– guitar
  • Jimmy Capps – guitar
  • Weldon Myrick – steel guitar
  • Beegie Adair– keyboards
  • Jim Isbell – drums
  • Buddy Spicher– drums
  • Farrell Morris – percussion
  • Bob Beckham
  • John Harris
  • John Moss
  • Charles Navarro
  • Walker Sill
  • Wayne Linde, Wayne Moss – engineer
  • Robert L. Heimall – art direction, photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Mickey Newbury, except where noted.

  1. An American Trilogy – traditional, Mickey Newbury
  2. How Many Times (Must the Piper Be Paid for His Song)
  3. Interlude
  4. The Future’s Not What It Used to Be
  5. Mobile Blue
  6. Frisco Depot
  7. You’re Not My Same Sweet Baby
  8. Interlude
  9. Remember the Good
  10. Swiss Cottage Place
  11. How I Love Them Old Songs
  12. San Francisco Mabel Joy

Lindisfarne: Fog On The Tyne

In October 1971, “Charisma” label released “Fog on the Tyne”, the second Lindisfarne studio album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Trident Studios” and was produced by Bob Johnston.

Personnel:

  • Alan Hull- vocals, acoustic, electric and 12-string guitars, keyboards
  • Ray Jackson- vocals, mandolin, harmonica
  • Rod Clements- electric bass, acoustic, electric and 12-string guitars, violin
  • Simon Cowe – lead, acoustic and 12-string guitars, mandolin, vocals
  • Ray Laidlaw – drums
  • Ken Scott- engineer
  • Trevor and Franco – sleeve

Track listing:

  1. Meet Me on the Corner – Rod Clements
  2. Alright on the Night – Alan Hull
  3. Uncle Sam – Simon Cowe
  4. Together Forever – Rab Noakes
  5. January Song – Adam Hull
  6. Peter Brophy Don’t Care – Adam Hull, Terry Morgan
  7. City Song – Adam Hull
  8. Passing Ghosts – Adam Hull
  9. Train in G Major – Rod Clements
  10. Fog on the Tyne – Adam Hull

Focus: Focus II (Moving Waves)

In October 1971, “Imperial” label released “Focus II” (Moving Waves), the second Focus album. It was recorded April – May 1971, at “Sound Techniques” and “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced by Mike Vernon. The album was ranked at number 24 in “Q” and “Mojo’s” list of “40 Cosmic Rock Albums.”

Personnel:

  • Jan Akkerman– guitars, bass guitar
  • Thijs van Leer– vocals, Hammond organ, piano, mellotron, harmonium, flutes
  • Cyril Havermans– vocals, bass guitar
  • Pierre van der Linden– drums, percussion

Track listing:

  1. Hocus Pocus – Thijs van Leer, Jan Akkerman
  2. Le Clochard (Bread) – Jan Akkerman
  3. Janis – Thijs van Leer, Jan Akkerman
  4. Moving Waves – Thijs van Leer, Inayat Khan
  5. Focus II
  6. Eruption
  • Orfeus – Thijs van Leer
  • Answer – Thijs van Leer
  • Orfeus – Thijs van Leer
  • Answer – Thijs van Leer
  • Pupilla – Thijs van Leer
  • Tommy – Tom Barlage
  • Pupilla – Thijs van Leer
  • Answer – Thijs van Leer
  • The Bridge – Jan Akkerman
  • Euridice – Thijs van Leer, Eelko Nobel
  • Dayglow – Thijs van Leer
  • Endless Road – Pierre van der Linden
  • Answer – Thijs van Leer
  • Orfeus – Thijs van Leer
  • Euridice – Thijs van Leer, Eelko Nobel

Pentangle: Reflection

In October 1971, “Transatlantic” label released “Reflection”, the fifth Pentangle album. It was recorded in March 1971, at “Command Studios” and “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Bill Leader.

Personnel:

  • Jacqui McShee – vocals
  • John Renbourn – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar
  • Bert Jansch – vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo
  • Danny Thompson– double bass
  • Terry Cox– vocals, drums, percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by Terry Cox, Bert Jansch, Jacqui McShee, John Renbourn and Danny Thompson, except where noted.

  1. Wedding Dress – traditional
  2. Omie Wise – traditional
  3. Will the Circle Be Unbroken? – traditional
  4. When I Get Home
  5. Rain and Snow – traditional
  6. Helping Hand
  7. So Clear
  8. Reflection

Little Richard: The King Of Rock And Roll

In October 1971, “Reprise” label released “The King of Rock and Roll”, the fifteen Little Richard album. It was recorded May – July 1971, and was produced by H.B. Barnum.

Personnel:

  • Little Richard– vocals, electric piano
  • B. Barnum – arrangements
  • Ed Thrasher – art direction
  • Dave Willerdson – design
  • Don Peterson – photography

Track listing:

  1. King of Rock ‘n’ Roll – Bradford Craig, B. Barnum
  2. Joy To The World – Hoyt Axton
  3. Brown Sugar – Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
  4. In The Name – Richard Penniman
  5. Dancing in the Street – Marvin Gaye, William “Mickey” Stevenson
  6. Midnight Special – traditional; arranged by Richard Penniman
  7. The Way You Do the Things You Do – Robert Rogers, William Robinson
  8. Green Power – B. Barnum, John “Skip” Anderson
  9. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry – Hank Williams
  10. Settin’ The Woods On Fire – Ed G. Nelson, Fred Rose
  11. Born on the Bayou – John C. Fogerty

Country Joe McDonald: War War War

In October 1971, “Vanguard” label released “War War War”, the third Country Joe McDonald album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Vanguard Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Country Joe McDonald. The lyrics of the album tracks were based upon the poetry of Robert William Service.

Personnel:

  • Country Joe McDonald – vocals, guitar, harmonica, tambourine, organ, vocal harmony
  • Captain Jeff Zaraya – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Joe McDonald.

  1. Forward
  2. The Call
  3. Young Fellow, My Lad
  4. The Man From Aphabaska
  5. The Munition Maker
  6. The Twins
  7. Jean Desprez
  8. War Widow
  9. The March of The Dead