On September 20, 1973, James Joseph “Jim” Croce died aged 30. He was musician (guitar), singer and song-writer, best known for his songs “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” and “Time in a Bottle”. He has released five albums.
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Traffic: When The Eagle Flies
In September 1974, “Island” label released “When the Eagle Flies”, the seventh Traffic studio album. It was recorded July 1973 – June 1974, and was produced by Chris Blackwell.
Personnel:
- Steve Winwood – vocal, guitar, keyboards
- Chris Wood– flute, saxophone
- Rosko Gee– bass
- Jim Capaldi– drums, percussion, keyboards, backing vocals
- Rebop Kwaku Baah – percussion
- Nobby Clark, Brian Humphries – engineer
- Jeff Willens – mastering
- Martin Hughes – design
- Bill DeYoung – liner notes
Track listing:
All tracks by Steve Winwood and Jim Capaldi, except where noted.
- Something New
- Dream Gerrard – Steve Winwood, Vivian Stanshall
- Graveyard People
- Walking in the Wind
- Memories of a Rock N’ Rolla
- Love
- When the Eagle Flies
Family: It’s Only a Movie
In September 1973, “Raft” label released “It’s Only a Movie”, the seventh Family studio album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Knowie Hall”; “Olympic Studios” and “Air Studios”, and was produced by Roger Chapman, John “Charlie” Whitney , Tony Ashton, Jim Cregan and Rob Townsend. “It’s Only a Movie” was band’s last studio album before it disbanded the same year.
Personnel:
- Roger Chapman- lead vocals
- John “Charlie” Whitney- guitar, banjo
- Tony Ashton- keyboards, backing vocals
- Jim Cregan- bass
- Rob Townsend- drums, percussion
- Peter Hope-Evans- harmonica
- Del Newman – string and horn arrangements
Track listing:
All tracks by John “Charlie” Whitney and Roger Chapman, except where noted.
- It’s Only a Movie
- Leroy
- Buffet Tea for Two
- Boom Bang
- Boots’n’Roots
- Banger
- Sweet Desiree
- Suspicion
- Check Out – John “Charlie” Whitney, Roger Chapman, Jim Cregan
Atomic Rooster: Nice ‘n’ Greasy
In September 1973, “Elektra” label released “Nice ‘n’ Greasy”, the fifth Atomic Rooster studio album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Trident” and “Command Studios” in London, and was produced by Vincent Crane.
Personnel:
- Chris Farlowe- vocals
- Johnny Mandala (John Goodsall) – guitars
- Vincent Crane- Hammond organ, electric piano, piano, ARP synthesizer
- Ric Parnell- drums, percussion
Track listing:
All tracks by Vincent Crane, except where noted.
- All Across the Country
- Save Me
- Voodoo in You – Jackie Avery
- Goodbye Planet Earth – Johnny Mandala
- Take One Toke
- Can’t Find a Reason
- Ear in the Snow
- Satan’s Wheel
Uriah Heep: Sweet Freedom
In September 1973, “Bronze” label released “Sweet Freedom”, the sixth Uriah Heep studio album. It was recorded June – July 1973, at “Château d’Hérouville” in France, and was produced by Gerry Bron.
Personnel:
- David Byron– lead vocals
- Mick Box– guitars
- Ken Hensley– keyboards, guitars, backing vocals
- Gary Thain– bass
- Lee Kerslake– drums, percussion, backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Ken Hensley except where noted.
- Dreamer – Mick Box, Gary Thain
- Stealin’
- One Day – Ken Hensley, Gary Thain
- Sweet Freedom
- If I Had the Time
- Seven Stars
- Circus
- Pilgrim – David Byron, Ken Hensley
John Mayall: Ten Years Are Gone
In September 1973, “Polydor” label released “Ten Years Are Gone”, the twenty-second John Mayall album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Sunset Sound” in Los Angeles, and was produced by John Mayall.
Personnel:
- John Mayall – vocal, piano, guitar, harmonica
- Freddy Robinson – vocal, guitar
- Victor Gaskin- bass
- Keef Hartley- drums
- Blue Mitchell– trumpet, flugelhorn
- Red Holloway- alto and tenor saxophone, flute
- Sugarcane Harris- violin
Track listing:
All tracks by John Mayall except where noted.
- Ten Years Are Gone
- Driving Till The Break of Day
- Drifting
- Better Pass You By
- California Campground
- Undecided – Freddy Robinson
- Good Looking Stranger
- I Still Care
- Don’t Hang Me Up
- Introduction
- Sitting Here Thinking
- Harmonica Free Form
- Burning Sun
- Dark of the Night
The Avarage White Band: Show Your Hand
In September 1973, “MCA” label released “Show Your Hand”, the first Average White Band (The) album. It was recorded in 1973, at “R.G. Jones Studio” in London, and was produced by Robin Turner, Malcolm Duncan, Hamish Stuart, Onnie McIntyre, Roger Ball, Alan Gorrie and Robbie McIntosh.
Personnel:
- Hamish Stuart– lead and backing vocals, guitars
- Onnie McIntyre – guitars, backing vocals
- Roger Ball– piano, clavinet, alto saxophone
- Alan Gorrie – lead and backing vocals, bass
- Robbie McIntosh– drums, percussion
- Malcolm Duncan– tenor saxophone
Track listing:
- The Jugglers – Alan Gorrie
- This World Has Music – Bonnie Bramlett, Alan Gorrie, Leon Ware
- Twilight Zone – Roger Ball, Alan Gorrie
- Put It Where You Want It – Joe Sample, Alan Gorrie, Layne
- Show Your Hand – Alan Gorrie
- Back in ’67 – Roger Ball, Alan Gorrie, Robbie McIntosh
- Reach Out – Malcolm Duncan, Hamish Stuart, Onnie McIntyre, Roger Ball, Alan Gorrie, Robbie McIntosh
- L.C. – Malcolm Duncan, Hamish Stuart, Onnie McIntyre, Roger Ball, Alan Gorrie, Robbie McIntosh.
Ric Ocasek: This Side of Paradise
On September 15, 1986, “Geffen” label released “This Side of Paradise”, the second Ric Ocasek studio album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Electric Lady Studios” in New York City, “The Woolhall” and “The Town House” in London, and was produced by Ric Ocasek, Chris Hughes and Ross Cullum.
Personnel:
- Ric Ocasek – vocals, bass, guitar, keyboards
- Steve Stevens- guitar
- Tom Verlaine- guitar
- Elliot Easton- guitar
- Roland Orzabal- guitar, backing vocals
- E. Smith- guitar
- Greg Hawkes- bass, keyboards, backing vocals
- Tony Levin- stick bass
- Chris Hughes- drums
- Benjamin Orr- backing vocals
- Andy Topeka – synclavier, programming, technical maintenance
- Sandy McLelland – backing vocals
- Ross Cullum – engineer
- Joe Barbaria – mixing
- Nick Egan– design
- Arthur Eigort – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Ric Ocasek except where noted.
- Keep on Laughin’
- True to You
- Emotion in Motion
- Look in Your Eyes
- Coming for You
- Mystery
- True Love
- F.J.
- Hello Darkness – Ric Ocasek, Greg Hawkes
- This Side of Paradise
Poco: Crazy Eyes
On September 15, 1973, “Epic” label released “Crazy Eyes”, the fifth Poco studio album. It was recorded in May 1973, and was produced by Jack Richardson.
Personnel:
- Paul Cotton – vocals, guitar
- Richie Furay – vocals, guitar
- Rusty Young- steel guitar, guitar, banjo, slide guitar
- Timothy B. Schmit – vocals, bass
- George Grantham – vocals, drums
- Joe Lala– percussion
- Chris Hillman– mandolin
- Paul Harris– piano
- Bob Ezrin– piano
- Bill Graham– violin
- Brian Christian, Dennis Smith – recording
Track listing:
- Blue Water – Paul Cotton
- Fools Gold – Rusty Young
- Here We Go Again – Timothy B. Schmit
- Brass Buttons – Gram Parsons
- A Right Along – Paul Cotton
- Crazy Eyes – Richie Furay
- Magnolia – J. Ј. Cale
- Let’s Dance Tonight – Richie Furay
Pentangle: Solomon’s Seal
In September 1972, “Reprise” label released “Solomon’s Seal”, the sixth Pentangle album. It was recorded in 1972, and was produced by John Wood.
Personnel:
- Jacqui McShee– vocals
- Bert Jansch – vocals, acoustic guitar, dulcimer, harmonica, banjo
- John Renbourn – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, sitar, banjo, recorder
- Danny Thompson– double bass
- Terry Cox – vocals, drums, percussion, finger cymbals
Track listing:
All tracks by Terry Cox, Bert Jansch, Jacqui McShee, John Renbourn and Danny Thompson, except where noted.
- Sally Free And Easy – Cyril Tawney
- The Cherry Tree Carol – traditional, arranged by Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson, Terry Cox, Jacqui McShee
- The Snows
- High Germany – traditional, arranged by Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson, Terry Cox, Jacqui McShee
- People On The Highway
- Willy O’ Winsbury – traditional, arranged by Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson, Terry Cox, Jacqui McShee
- No Love Is Sorrow
- Jump Baby Jump
- Lady Of Carlisle – traditional, arranged by Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Danny Thompson, Terry Cox, Jacqui McShee
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