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Quincy Jones: Mellow Madness

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In August 1975, “A&M” label released “Mellow Madness”, the twenty – fifth Quincy Jones album. It was recorded in 1975, at “Record Plant” and “Westlake Audio” and was produced by Quincy Jones.

Personnel:

  • Quincy Jones – lead and backing vocals, arranger, keyboards, trumpet
  • Toots Thielemans- guitar, harmonica
  • Minnie Riperton, Leon Ware, Jesse Kirkland, Myrna Matthews, Paulette McWilliams, Joseph Greene, Jim Gilstrap, Paulette Williams, Carolyn Willis, Watts Prophets, George Johnson – vocals
  • Wah Wah Watson, George Johnson, Dennis Budimir – guitar
  • Dave Grusin, Don Grusin, Mike Melvoin, Jerry Peters– keyboards
  • Ian Underwood– synthesizer
  • Louis Johnson, Max Bennett, Chuck Rainey– bass
  • Grady Tate, Harvey Mason– drums
  • Ralph MacDonald- conga, drums, percussion
  • Tommy Morgan – harmonica
  • Ernie Krivda, Sahib Shihab– saxophone
  • Bill Lamb, Chuck Findley, Tom Bahler – trumpet
  • Frank Rosolino- trombone, trumpet
  • George Bohanon– trombone
  • Hubert Laws– flute
  • Jerome Richardson– wind

Track listing:

All tracks by Quincy Jones, except where noted.

  1. Is It Love That We’re Missing? – George Johnson, Debbie Smith
  2. Paranoid
  3. Mellow Madness – Tom Bahler, Al Ciner, Quincy Jones, Paulette McWilliams
  4. Beautiful Black Girl – Quincy Jones, Otis Smith
  5. Listen (What It Is)
  6. Just a Little Taste of Me
  7. My Cherie Amour – Henry Cosby, Sylvia Moy, Stevie Wonder
  8. Tryin’ to Find Out About You
  9. Cry Baby
  10. Bluesette – Norman Gimbel, Toots Thielemans

The Manhattan Transfer: Coming Out

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On August 19, 1976, “Atlantic” label released “Coming Out”, the third Manhattan Transfer (The) album. It was recorded in 1975, and was produced by Richard Perry.

Personnel:

  • Tim Hauser– vocals, arrangements
  • Laurel Massé– vocals, arrangements
  • Alan Paul– vocals, arrangements
  • Janis Siegel– vocals, arrangements
  • Ira Newborn– guitar, autoharp, arrangements
  • Ben Benay, Robert Bowles – guitar
  • Dave Frishberg– Clavinet, keyboards, piano
  • Paul Griffin– keyboards, organ, synthesizer
  • Dr. John– piano, keyboards
  • John Barnes, Clarence McDonald– piano
  • Arthur Jenkins– piano, arranger
  • Mike Melvoin– piano
  • Bill Payne, Roger Steinman – piano
  • Steve Paietta – accordion
  • Andy Muson – double bass, bass guitar
  • Jim Gordon, Jim Keltner, David Kemper, Roy Markowitz, Jim Nelson, Rick Shlosser, Ringo Starr– drums
  • Ralph MacDonald– congas, percussion
  • Nicky Marrero – percussion, timbales
  • Johnny “Dandy” Rodriguez Jr– bongos, percussion
  • Bobbye Hall, Doug Thorngren – percussion
  • Michael Brecker– soprano and tenor saxophone
  • Jackie Kelso– tenor and baritone saxophone
  • Jay Migliori– tenor saxophone
  • Randy Brecker– trumpet
  • Douglas Botnick, Lewis Hahn, Rick Rowe – engineer
  • Douglas Botnick, Lewis Hahn, Rick Rowe – engineer
  • Howard Steele – engineer, remixing
  • Dennis Devlin, Dan Latham, Tim Sadler – engineer assistant
  • Allen Zentz – mastering
  • Tim Hauser– assistant producer
  • Tim Hauser– assistant producer

Track listing:

  1. Don’t Let Go – Jesse Stone
  2. Zindy Lou – Johnny Moore, Eddie Smith
  3. Chanson D’Amour – Wayne Shanklin
  4. Helpless – Holland-Dozier-Holland
  5. Scotch and Soda – Dave Guard
  6. The Speak Up Mambo (Cuentame) – Al Castellanos
  7. Poinciana(The Song Of The Tree) Nat Simon, Buddy Bernier
  8. O.S – Ron Roker, Gerry Shury, Phil Swern
  9. Popsicle Toes – Michael Franks
  10. It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference – Todd Rundgren
  11. The Thought of Loving You – David White

Labelle: Phoenix

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On August 19, 1975, “Epic” label released “Phoenix” is the fifth Labelle album. It was recorded in 1975, and was produced by Allen Toussaint.

Personnel:

  • Nona Hendryx, Patti Labelle, Sarah Dash- vocals
  • Edward Batts – electric and acoustic guitar
  • Leo Nocentelli, Steve Hughes, Teddy Royal- guitar
  • James Ellison – keyboards
  • Allen Toussaint- Fender Rhodes, arrangements
  • James Booker– organ
  • Carmine “Pee Wee” Rojas- bass
  • George Porter, Jr.– bass
  • Herman Ernest III – drums
  • Larry Davis – drums
  • Jeffrey Shannon – percussion
  • Jim Moore – alto and tenor axophone, flute
  • Lon Price – tenor saxophone
  • Carl Blouin – baritone saxophone
  • John Longo – trumpet
  • Steve Howard – trumpet, flugelhorn
  • Lester Caliste – trombone
  • Don Puluse, Ken Laxton – engineer
  • Tom Huetis – photography
  • Vicki Wickham- executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Nona Hendryx; except where noted.

  1. Phoenix (The Amazing Flight of a Lone Star)
  2. Slow Burn
  3. Black Holes in the Sky
  4. Good Intentions
  5. Far As We Felt Like Goin’ – Bob Crewe, Kenny Nolan
  6. Messin’ with My Mind
  7. Chances Go Round – Nona Hendryx, Edward Levone Batts, James Budd Ellison
  8. Cosmic Dancer
  9. Take the Night Off
  10. Action Time – Edward Levone Batts, James Ellison; with additional lyrics by Nona Hendryx

Gene Clark: White Light

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In August 1971, “A&M” label released “White Light”, the second Gene Clark solo album. It was recorded in 1971, at “A&M Studios” and “Village Recorders” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Jesse Ed Davis.

Personnel:

  • Gene Clark– vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Jesse Ed Davis– electric guitar
  • Mike Utley– organ
  • Ben Sidran– piano
  • Chris Ethridge– bass
  • Gary Mallaber– drums
  • Joe Zagarino – engineer
  • Baker Bigsby – engineer assistant

Track listing:

All tracks by Gene Clark, except where noted.

  1. The Virgin
  2. With Tomorrow – Gene Clark, Jesse Ed Davis
  3. White Light
  4. Because of You
  5. One in a Hundred
  6. For a Spanish Guitar
  7. Where My Love Lies Asleep
  8. Tears of Rage – Bob Dylan, Richard Manuel
  9. 1975

Gasolin’: What a Lemon

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On August 1, 1976, “Epic” label released “What a Lemon”, the ninth Gasolin’ album. It was recorded in June 1975 and March 1976, at “Rosenberg Studio” at Copenhagen and in New York City, and was produced by Roy Thomas Baker.

Personnel:

  • Kim Larsen– vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Franz Beckerlee – vocals, lead guitar, Moog synthesizer, harmonica
  • Wili Jønsson – vocals, bass, keyboards
  • Hugo Rasmussen– double bass
  • Søren Berlev – vocals, drums, percussion
  • Wolfgang Käfer – string arrangements
  • Palle Mikkelborg– string arrangements
  • Anne Linnet, Lis Sørensen– backing vocals
  • Freddy Hansson – engineer

Track listing:

  1. What a Lemon – music Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev, lyrics Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev, Skip Malone, Dan Beck, Jan Bredsdorf
  2. Fatherless Hill – music: Kim Larsen, Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev, lyrics Kim Larsen
  3. Lonesome Avenue – Kim Larsen
  4. Rebel Run – music Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev , Tommy Petersen, lyrics Dan Beck
  5. Lots of Success- music Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev, lyrics Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev, Beck
  6. It’s All the Same to an American Dane – music Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev, lyrics , Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev, Mick Moloney, Dan Beck
  7. Lady Oh Lady – music Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev, lyrics Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev, Mick Moloney
  8. Sad Song of the Bluebird – music Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev, lyrics Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev , Mick Moloney
  9. Rabalderstraede – music Kim Larsen, Wili Jønsson, lyrics Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev, Mogens Mogensen
  10. The Last Jim – Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee

Ian Gillan Band: Child In Time

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In July 1976, “Polydor” label released “Child in Time”, the debut Ian Gillan Band album. It was recorded December 1975 – January 1976, at “Musicland Studios” in Munich, and was produced by Roger Glover.

Personnel:

  • Ian Gillan– vocals, harmonica
  • Ray Fenwick– vocals, guitars, slide guitar
  • John Gustafson– vocals, bass guitar
  • Mark Nauseef– drums, percussion
  • Mike Moran– Fender Rhodes, Hohner Clavinet, Hammond organ, ARP 2600, piano, ARP string ensemble
  • Roger Glover– vocals, synthesizer (ARP 2600), kalimba

Track listing:

  1. Lay Me Down – Ian Gillan, Ray Fenwick, Mark Nauseef, John Gustafson
  2. You Make Me Feel So Good – Ian Gillan, Mike Moran, Dave Wintour, Bernie Holland, Andy Steele
  3. Shame – Ian Gillan, Ray Fenwick, Mark Nauseef, John Gustafson
  4. My Baby Loves Me – Ian Gillan, Ray Fenwick, Mark Nauseef, Roger Glover
  5. Down the Road – Ian Gillan, Ray Fenwick, Mark Nauseef, John Gustafson, Roger Glover
  6. Child in Time – Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, Ian Paice
  7. Let It Slide – Ian Gillan, Ray Fenwick, Mark Nauseef, John Gustafson, Mike Moran

Reo Speedwagon: This Time We Mean

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In July 1975, “Epic” label released “This Time We Mean”, the fifth REO Speedwagon studio album. It was recorded in 1975, and was produced by Allan Blazek and Bill Szymczyk.

Personnel:

  • Mike Murphy  – lead vocals
  • Gary Richrath – lead vocals, guitar
  • Neal Doughty – keyboards
  • Gregg Philbin – bass, backing vocals
  • Alan Gratzer – drums, backing vocals

Track listing:

  1. Reelin – Mike Murphy
  2. Headed for a Fall – Gary Richrath
  3. River of Life – Mike Murphy
  4. Out of Control – Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Tom Nixon
  5. You Better Realize – Mike Murphy
  6. Gambler – Gary Richrath
  7. Candalera – Gary Richrath
  8. Lies – Mike Murphy
  9. Dance – Gary Richrath
  10. Dream Weaver – Gary Richrath

Renaissance: Scheherazade and Other Stories

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In July 1975, “BTM” label released “Scheherazade and Other Stories”, the sixth Renaissance studio album. It was recorded in May 1975, at “Abbey Road Studios”, and was produced by David Hitchcock, Annie Haslam, Michael Dunford, John Tout, Jon Camp and Terence Sullivan.

Personnel:

  • Annie Haslam– lead and backing vocals
  • Michael Dunford – acoustic guitars, backing vocals
  • John Tout – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Jon Camp – bass, bass pedals, lead and backing vocals
  • Terence Sullivan – drums, backing vocals, percussion
  • Terry Penman – keyboards
  • Tony Cox – orchestral arrangements
  • John Kurlander – engineer
  • Patrick Stapley – engineer assistant
  • Hipgnosis- design

Track listing:

  1. Trip to the Fair – Michael Dunford, Betty Thatcher, John Tout
  2. The Vultures Fly High – Michael Dunford, Betty Thatcher
  3. Ocean Gypsy – Michael Dunford, Betty Thatcher
  4. Song of Scheherazade
  5. Fanfare – John Tout
  6. The Betrayal – Jon Camp, Michael Dunford, John Tout
  7. The Sultan – Michael Dunford, Betty Thatcher
  8. Love Theme – Jon Camp
  9. The Young Prince and Princess as told by Scheherazade – Michael Dunford, Betty Thatcher
  10. Festival Preparations – Jon Camp, Michael Dunford, John Tout
  11. Fugue for the Sultan – JohnTout
  12. The Festival – Michael Dunford, Betty Thatcher
  13. Finale – Jon Camp, Michael Dunford, John Tout

The Meters: Fire on the Bayou

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In July 1975, “Reprise” label released “Fire on the Bayou”, the sixth Meters studio album. It was recorded in 1975, at “Sea-Saint Studios”, and was produced by Allen Toussaint, Art Neville, Ziggy Modeliste, Leo Nocentelli, Cyril Neville and George Porter, Jr.

Personnel:

  • Leo Nocentelli– guitar, vocals
  • Art Neville– keyboards
  • George Porter, Jr.– bass guitar
  • Joseph Modeliste– drums, design
  • Cyril Neville– congas, percussion
  • Wardell Quezergue– horn arrangements
  • Roberta Grace – engineer
  • Ken Laxton – engineer, remix
  • Marshall Sehorn– remix, executive producer
  • Bob Irwin – mastering
  • Al Quaglieri – mastering
  • Rich Russell – design
  • Paul Howrilla (aka Paul Andrew) – design
  • Bunny Matthews– liner notes
  • Efram Turchick – project manager
  • Tim Livingston – project manager

Track listing:

All tracks by Art Neville, Ziggy Modeliste, Leo Nocentelli and George Porter, Jr. except where noted.

  1. Out in the Country
  2. Fire on the Bayou – by Art Neville, Ziggy Modeliste, Leo Nocentelli, George Porter, Jr., Cyril Neville
  3. Love Slip Upon Ya
  4. Talkin’ ‘Bout New Orleans – Art Neville, Ziggy Modeliste, Leo Nocentelli, George Porter, Jr., Cyril Neville
  5. They All Ask’d for You
  6. Can You Do Without?
  7. Liar – Russ Ballard
  8. You’re a Friend of Mine
  9. Middle of the Road
  10. Running Fast
  11. Mardi Gras Mambo – Frankie Adams, Lou Welsch, Ken Elliot

Guess Who: Power in the Music

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In July 1975, “RCA Victor” label released “Power in the Music”, the fourteenth  Guess Who album. It was recorded in March 1975 and was produced by Jack Richardson.

Personnel:

  • Burton Cummings– lead vocals, keyboards
  • Domenic Troiano– guitars, backing vocals
  • Bill Wallace– bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Garry Peterson– drums, backing vocals
  • Brian Christian – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Burton Cummings and Domenic Troiano.

  1. Down and Out Woman
  2. Women
  3. When the Band Was Singin’ (Shakin’ All Over)
  4. Dreams
  5. Rich World/Poor World
  6. Rosanne
  7. Coors for Sunday
  8. Shopping Bag Lady
  9. Power in the Music