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Don McLean: American Pie

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Don McLean - American Pie

On October 24, 1971, “United Artists” label released “American Pie”, the second Don McLean studio album. It was recorded May – June 1971, at “Record Plant Studios” in New York and was produced by Ed Freeman. The album featured McLean’s two best known songs “American Pie” and “Vincent”.

Personnel:

  • Don McLean – vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo
  • David Spinozza– electric guitar
  • Paul Griffin– piano
  • Warren Bernhardt– piano
  • Ray Colcord– electric piano
  • Bob Rothstein– vocals, bass
  • Roy Markowitz – drums, percussion
  • Mike Mainieri– marimba, vibraphone
  • Tom Flye – drums
  • West Forty Fourth Street Rhythm and Noise Choir – chorus
  • Ed Freeman – string arrangements
  • Lee Hays– arranger
  • Gene Orloff – concert master

Track listing:

All tracks by Don McLean except where noted.

  1. American Pie
  2. Till Tomorrow
  3. Vincent
  4. Crossroads
  5. Winterwood
  6. Empty Chairs
  7. Everybody Loves Me Baby
  8. Sister Fatima
  9. The Grave
  10. Babylon – Trad. arr. by Lee Hays and Don McLean

Faces: A Nod’s as Good as a Wink… to a Blind Horse

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On November 17, 1971, “Warner Bros” released “A Nod’s as Good as a Wink… to a Blind Horse”, the third Faces album. It was recorded March – September 1971, at the “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Rod Stewart, Ronnie Lane, Ronnie Wood, Ian McLagan, Kenny Jones and Glyn Johns.

Personnel:

  • Rod Stewart– vocals
  • Ronnie Lane– vocals, bass, acoustic guitar, percussion
  • Ronnie Wood– lead, slide, acoustic and pedal steel guitars, harmonica, backing vocals
  • Ian McLagan– piano, organ, backing vocals
  • Kenney Jones– drums, percussion
  • Harry Fowler – steel drums

Track listing:

  1. Miss Judy’s Farm – Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood
  2. You’re So Rude – Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan
  3. Love Lives Here – Ronnie Lane, Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood
  4. Last Orders Please – Ronnie Lane
  5. Stay with Me – Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood
  6. Debris – Ronnie Lane
  7. Memphis, Tennessee – Chuck Berry
  8. Too Bad – Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood
  9. That’s All You Need – Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood

Genesis: Nursery Cryme

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On November 12, 1971, “Charisma” label released “Nursery Cryme”, the third Genesis studio album. It  was recorded in April 1971, at the “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by John Anthony. This was band’s first album with drummer Phil Collins and guitarist Steve Hackett.

Personnel

  • Peter Gabriel – lead vocals, flute, bass drums, tambourine
  • Steve Hackett– electric and 12-string guitars
  • Tony Banks– organ, Mellotron, acoustic and electric pianos, 12-string guitar, backing vocals
  • Mike Rutherford– bass, bass pedals, 12-string guitar, backing vocals
  • Phil Collins– lead and backing vocals, drums, percussion
  • Mike Stone – tape jockey
  • Paul Whitehead– design

Track listing

All tracks by Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett, and Mike Rutherford.

  1. The Musical Box
  2. For Absent Friends
  3. The Return of the Giant Hogweed
  4. Seven Stones
  5. Harold the Barrel
  6. Harlequin
  7. The Fountain of Salmacis

Led Zeppelin: IV

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On November 8, 1971, “Atlantic” label released the untitled, fourth Led Zeppelin studio album, known as “Led Zeppelin IV”.  It was recorded December 1970 – March 1971 at the  Victorian  House  “Headley Grange”, in Hampshire, and was produced by Jimmy Page. The album was certified 23 x Platinum in US by the “RIAA” and with more than 37 million sold copies worldwide, it became one of the best selling music albums ever. Magazine “Rolling Stone” ranked “Led Zeppelin IV” on number 69 on it’s list of “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”.

Personnel:

  • Jimmy Page– electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin
  • Robert Plant– lead and overdubbed backing vocals, tambourine, harmonica
  • John Paul Jones – bass guitar, electric piano, mellotron, mandolin, recorders, EMS VCS 3, acoustic guitar
  • John Bonham– drums
  • Sandy Denny– vocals
  • Ian Stewart– piano
  • Andy Johns – engineer, mixing
  • George Chkiantz – mixing
  • Barrington Colby M.O.M. – The Hermit illustration
  • Graphreaks– design coordination
  • Keith Morris – photography
  • Peter Grant – executive producer

Track listing

  1. Black Dog – John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
  2. Rock and Roll – John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page,  Robert Plant
  3. The Battle of Evermore – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
  4. Stairway to Heaven – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
  5. Misty Mountain Hop – John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
  6. Four Sticks – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
  7. Going to California – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant
  8. When the Levee Breaks – John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Memphis Minnie

Pink Floyd: Meddle

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PinkFloyd Meddle

On October 30, 1971, “Harvest” label released “Meddle”, the sixth Pink Floyd studio album.  It was recorded January – August 1971, at the “AIR Studios”, “Abbey Road Studios”, and “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced by David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Richard Wright and Nick Mason.

Personnel:

  • David Gilmour– lead vocals, guitar, bass, harmonica, design
  • Roger Waters– lead vocals, bass, acoustic guitar, design
  • Richard Wright– co-lead vocals, Hammond organ, piano, Farfisa organ, design
  • Nick Mason– drums, percussion, vocal phrase, design
  • Seamus the Dog – vocals
  • Rob Black – engineer
  • Peter Bown – engineer
  • John Leckie – engineer
  • Roger Ousted – engineer
  • Hipgnosis – cover art, band photography
  • Dob Dowling – photography
  • Tony May – photography

Track listing:

  1. One of These Days – Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright, Nick Mason
  2. A Pillow of Winds – David Gilmour, Roger Waters
  3. Fearless – David Gilmour, Roger Waters
  4. San Tropez – Roger Waters
  5. Seamus – David Gilmour, Richard Wright, Roger Waters, Nick Mason
  6. Echoes – David Gilmour, Richard Wright, Nick Mason, Roger Waters

Jeff Beck Group: Rough And Ready

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On October 25, 1971, “Epic” label released “Rough and Ready”, the third Jeff Beck Group studio album. It was recorded April – July 1971, and was produced by Jeff Beck. “Rough and Ready” is the first of two albums released with second The Jeff Beck Group.

Personnel:

  • Jeff Beck – guitars, bass
  • Bobby Tench – vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Max Middleton – piano, keyboards
  • Clive Chaman – bass
  • Cozy Powell – drums

Track listing:

  1. Got the Feeling – Jeff Beck
  2. Situation – Jeff Beck
  3. Short Business – Jeff Beck
  4. Max’s Tune – Max Middleton
  5. I’ve Been Used – Jeff Beck
  6. New Ways/Train Train – Jeff Beck
  7. Jody – Jeff Beck, Brian Short

The Doors: Other Voices

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On October 18, 1971, “Elektra” label released “Other Voices”, the seventh Doors (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1971 and was produced by Bruce Botnick, Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger, and John Densmore. “Other Voices” was the first Doors album released following the death of Jim Morrison. The three remaining Doors members released the album in October, three months after Morrison’s death.

Personnel:

  • Ray Manzarek– vocals, keyboards
  • Robby Krieger– vocals, guitar, harmonica
  • John Densmore– drums
  • Jack Conrad – bass
  • Jerry Scheff– bass
  • Wolfgang Melz – bass
  • Ray Neapolitan – bass
  • Willie Ruff– acoustic bass
  • Francisco Aguabella– percussion
  • Emil Richards– marimba, kickshaws and whimwhams

Track listing:

  1. In the Eye of the Sun – Ray Manzarek
  2. Variety is the Spice of Life – Robby Krieger
  3. Ships / Sails – Robby Krieger, John Densmore
  4. Tightrope Ride – Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger
  5. Down on the Farm – Robby Krieger
  6. I’m Horny, I’m Stoned – Robby Krieger
  7. Wandering Musician – Robby Krieger
  8. Hang on to Your Life – Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger

Cactus: Restrictions

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Cactus - Restrictions

On October 18, 1971, “Atco” label released “Restrictions”, the third Cactus studio album.  It was recorded at the “Electric Lady Studios”, in New York, and was produced by Geoffrey Haslam.

Personnel:

  • Jim McCarty– lead, rhythm and slide guitars
  • Rusty Day– lead and backing vocals, harmonica, percussion
  • Tim Bogert– bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Carmine Appice– drums, backing vocals, percussion
  • Ron Leejack– slide guitar
  • Albhy Galuten– piano
  • Duane Hitchings– keyboards

Track listing:

  1. Restrictions – Rusty Day, Carmine Appice
  2. Token Chokin – Rusty Day, Carmine Appice
  3. Guiltless Glider – Rusty Day, Tim Bogert, Carmine Appice, Jim McCarty
  4. Evil – Chester Burnett
  5. Alaska – Jim McCarty, Tim Bogert, Rustry Day
  6. Sweet Sixteen – Tim Bogert, Rusty Day, Carmine Appice, Jim McCarty
  7. Bag Drag – Jim McCarty, Rusty Day
  8. A Mean Night In Cleveland – Rusty Day, Tim Bogert, Carmine Appice, Jim McCarty

Cat Stevens: Teaser And The Firecat

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On October 1, 1971, “Island” label released “Teaser and the Firecat”, the fifth Cat Stevens album.  It was recorded July 1970 – March 1971, at the “Paramount  Studios”, in  Los Angeles,  “Morgan Studios”, in London, and was produced by Paul Samwell-Smith.

Personnel:

  • Cat Stevens– vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboards
  • Alun Davies– acoustic guitar, backing vocals
  • Andreas Toumazis – bouzouki
  • Angelos Harzipavli – bouzouki
  • Andy Roberts – Kriwaczek string organ
  • Rick Wakeman– piano
  • Jean Roussel- Hammond organ
  • Larry Steele – bass guitar, congas
  • Gerry Conway– drums, percussion
  • Harvey Burns – drums, percussion
  • Linda Lewis- backing vocals
  • Del Newman – string arrangements

Track listing:

All tracks by Cat Stevens except where noted.

  1. The Wind
  2. Ruby Love
  3. If I Laugh
  4. Changes IV
  5. How Can I Tell You
  6. Tuesday’s Dead
  7. Morning Has Broken – traditional,  arranged by Cat Stevens with words by Eleanor Farjeon
  8. Bitterblue
  9. Moonshadow
  10. Peace Train

The Band: Cahoots

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Cahoots - The Band

On September 15, 1971, “Capitol” label released “Cahoots”, the fourth Band (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1971 at “Bearsville Sound Studio”, in Bearsville, New York, and was produced by Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel and Robbie Robertson.

Personnel:

  • Robbie Robertson- guitars, piano
  • Garth Hudson- organ, piano, tenor and baritone saxophones
  • Richard Manuel- vocals, piano, drums, organ, slide guitar
  • Rick Danko- vocals, bass
  • Levon Helm- vocals, drums, mandolin, upright bass
  • Allen Toussaint- brass arrangements
  • Van Morrison- vocals
  • Libby Titus- backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Robbie Robertson, except where noted.

  1. Life is a Carnival – Levon Helm, Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko
  2. When I Paint My Masterpiece – Bob Dylan
  3. Last of the Blacksmiths
  4. Where Do We Go From Here
  5. 4% Pantomime – Robbie Robertson, Van Morrison
  6. Shoot Out in Chinatown
  7. The Moon Struck One
  8. Thinkin’ Out Loud
  9. Smoke Signal
  10. Volcano
  11. The River Hymn