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Bob Marley: Exodus

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Exodus

On June 3, 1977, “Island” label released “Exodus”, the ninth Bob Marley and the Wailers studio album. It was recorded 1976 – 1977, at “Harry J. Studio” in Kingston, and “Island Studios” in London, and was produced by  Bob Marley and the Wailers. In 1999,  “Time”  magazine named “Exodus” the best album of the 20th century. In 2001, the TV network “VH1” named it the 26th greatest album of all time. In 2003, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked the album at number 169 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of all Time”.

Personnel:

  • Bob Marley– lead vocal, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, percussion
  • Julian (Junior) Marvin– lead guitar
  • Tyrone Downie– keyboards, percussion, backing vocals
  • Aston “Family Man” Barrett– bass guitar, guitar, percussion, mixing
  • Carlton Barrett– drums, percussion
  • Alvin “Seeco” Patterson– percussion
  • I Threes(Rita Marley, Marcia Griffiths, Judy Mowatt) – backing vocals
  • Karl Pitterson– engineer
  • Robert Honablue – engineer
  • Guy Bidmead, Terry Barham – engineer assistant
  • Chris Blackwell, Karl Pitterson– mixing
  • Ted Jensen– mastering
  • Neville Garrick – cover design, graphics
  • Adrian Boot, Neville Garrick– photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Bob Marley, except where noted.

  1. Natural Mystic
  2. So Much Things to Say
  3. Guiltiness
  4. The Heathen
  5. Exodus
  6. Jamming
  7. Waiting in Vain
  8. Turn Your Lights Down Low
  9. Three Little Birds
  10. One Love / People Get Ready – Bob Marley , Curtis Mayfield

Blue Öyster Cult: Agents of Fortune

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Agents of Fortune

On May 21, 1976, “Columbia” label released “Agents of Fortune” the fourth Blue Öyster Cult studio album. It was recorded 1975 – 1976, at “The Record Plant” in New York City, and was produced by Murray Krugman, Sandy Pearlman and David Lucas.

Personnel:

  • Eric Bloom – vocals, guitar, percussion
  • Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser – vocals, guitar, synthesizer, percussion
  • Allen Lanier– vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass
  • Joe Bouchard – vocals, bass, piano
  • Albert Bouchard – vocals, drums, acoustic guitar, percussion, harmonica
  • Patti Smith– vocals
  • Randy Brecker– horns
  • Michael Brecker– horns
  • David Lucas– vocals, keyboards, percussion
  • David Lucas, Murray Krugman, Sandy Pearlman,Shelly Yakus, Andy Abrams – engineer
  • Tony Stevens – mastering
  • John Berg, Andy Engel – design
  • Lynn Curlee – paintings

Track listing:

  1. This Ain’t the Summer of Love – Albert Bouchard, Murray Krugman, Don Waller
  2. True Confessions – Allen Lanier
  3. (Don’t Fear) The Reaper – Donald Roeser
  4. T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence) – Donald Roeser, Sandy Pearlman
  5. The Revenge of Vera Gemini – Bouchard, Patti Smith
  6. Sinful Love – Bouchard, Helen Wheels
  7. Tattoo Vampire – Bouchard, Helen Wheels
  8. Morning Final – Joe Bouchard
  9. Tenderloin – Allen Lanier
  10. Debbie Denise – Bouchard, Smith

Rainbow: Rising

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Rainbow Rising

On May 17, 1976, “Oyster/Polydor” label released “Rising”, the second Rainbow studio album. It was recorded in February 1976, at “Musicland Studios” in Munich, and was produced by Martin Birch. “Kerrang” magazine voted “Rising” the greatest heavy metal album of all time.

Personnel:

  • Ronnie James Dio– vocals
  • Ritchie Blackmore– guitar
  • Tony Carey– keyboards, orchestron
  • Jimmy Bain– bass
  • Cozy Powell– drums
  • Munich Philharmonic Orchestra– strings, horn
  • Fritz Sonnleitner – concert master
  • Rainer Pietsch – conductor
  • Martin Birch – mixing

Track listing:

All tracks by Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio.

  1. Tarot Woman
  2. Run With the Wolf
  3. Starstruck
  4. Do You Close Your Eyes
  5. Stargazer
  6. A Light in the Black

Roger Daltrey: One of the Boys

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Roger Daltrey-One of boys

On May 13, 1977, “Polydor” label released “One of the Boys”, the third Roger Daltrey studio solo album. It was recorded November 1976 – March 1977, at “Ramport Studios” in London, and “Pathe Marconi Studios” in Paris, and was produced by Dave Courtney and Tony Meehan.

Personnel:

  • Roger Daltrey – lead vocals, harmonica
  • Alvin Lee- guitars
  • Jimmy McCulloch- guitars
  • Paul Keogh – guitars
  • Hank B. Marvin- guitars
  • Eric Clapton- guitars
  • Mick Ronson- guitars
  • Paul Korda- piano
  • Rod Argent- keyboards
  • Brian Odgers- bass guitar
  • John Entwistle- bass guitar
  • Stuart Tosh- drums
  • Keith Moon- drums
  • Phil Kenzie – saxophone
  • Jimmy Jewell- saxophone
  • Andy Fairweather-Low- backing vocals
  • John Perry- backing vocals
  • Tony Rivers- backing vocals
  • Stuart Calver – backing vocals
  • Tony Meehan– arrangements
  • Phil McDonald– engineer
  • Judy Szekely – engineer, assistant
  • Nigel Walker – engineer assistant
  • Graham Hughes – design, photography
  • Ian Murray – typography

Track listing:

  1. Parade – Philip Goodhand – Tait
  2. Single Man’s Dilemma – Colin Blunstone
  3. Avenging Annie – Andy Pratt
  4. The Prisoner – David Courtney, Todd, Roger Daltrey
  5. Leon – Philip Goodhand-Tait
  6. One of the Boys – Steve Gibbons
  7. Giddy – Paul McCartney
  8. Say It Ain’t So, Joe – Murray Head
  9. Written on the Wind – Paul Korda
  10. Satin And Lace – David Courtney, Tony Meehan, Roger Daltrey
  11. Doing It All Again – Murray Head

Denny Lane: Holly Days

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Hollydays

On May 6, 1977, “EMI” label released “Holly Days”, the second Denny Laine album. It was recorded in August 1976, at “Rude Studio”, and was produced by Paul McCartney. The album is tribute to Buddy Holly.

Personnel:

  • Denny Laine – vocals, guitars, piano, Hammond organ, harmonica, xylophone, linear notes
  • Paul McCartney – guitars, bass guitar, piano, keyboards, drums, backing vocals, engineer
  • Linda McCartney – keyboards, backing vocals, design, photography

Track listing:

  1. Heartbeat – Bob Montgomery, Norman Petty
  2. Moondreams – Norman Petty
  3. Rave On – Sonny West, Bill Tilghman, Norman Petty
  4. I’m Gonna Love You Too – Joe Mauldin, Niki Sullivan, Norman Petty
  5. Fool’s Paradise – Sonny Le Claire, Horace Linsley, Norman Petty
  6. Lonesome Tears – Buddy Holly
  7. It’s So Easy”/”Listen to Me – Buddy Holly, Norman Petty, Charles Hardin
  8. Look at Me – Norman Petty, Buddy Holly, Jerry Allison
  9. Take Your Time – Buddy Holly, Norman Petty
  10. I’m Looking for Someone to Love – Buddy Holly, Norman Petty

 

Aerosmith: Rocks

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Aerosmith_-_Rocks

On May 3, 1976, “Columbia” released “Rocks”, the fourth Aerosmith studio album. It was recorded February–March 1976, at “Wherehouse” and “The Record Plant”, and was produced by Jack Douglas, Joe Perry, Tom hamilton, Steven Tyler, Brad Whitford and Joey Kramer. “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked “Rocks” at number 176 at its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of all Times”. The album has been quadruple Platinum in the US by the “RIIA”.

Personnel:

  • Steven Tyler– lead vocals, keyboards, electric bass, harmonica
  • Joe Perry– guitars, six-string bass, electric bass, backing vocals
  • Brad Whitford– guitars
  • Tom Hamilton – bass, guitar
  • Joey Kramer– drums, percussion
  • Paul Prestopino – banjo
  • Jack Douglas– arrangements, backing vocals
  • Aerosmith – arrangements
  • Jay Messina – engineer
  • Rod O’Brien – engineer assistant
  • Sam Ginsburg – engineer assistant
  • David Krebs, Steve Leber –direction
  • Pacific Eye & Ear – design

Track listing:

  1. Back in the Saddle – Steven Tyler, Joe Perry
  2. Last Child – Steven Tyler, Brad Whitford
  3. Rats in the Cellar – Steven Tyler, Joe Perry
  4. Combination – Joe Perry
  5. Sick as a Dog – Steven Tyler, Tom Hamilton
  6. Nobody’s Fault – Steven Ttler, Brad Whitford
  7. Get the Lead Out – Steven Tyler, Joe Perry
  8. Lick and a Promise – Steven Tyler, Joe Perry
  9. Home Tonight – Steven Tyler

Bob Marley & the Wailers: Rastaman Vibration

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Bob Marley and the Wailers-Rastaman Vibration

On April 30, 1976, “Island” label released “Rastaman Vibration”,album by Bob Marley and the Wailers. It was recorded 1975 – 1976, at “Harry J. Studios” and “Joe Gibbs Studio” in Kingston, Jamaica, and was produced by Bob Marley, Earl Smith, Al Anderson, Tyrone Downie, Aston Barrett and Carlton Barrett.

Personnel:

  • Bob Marley– vocals
  • Earl “Chinna” Smith– guitar, percussion
  • Al Anderson– guitar
  • Tyrone Downie– keyboards
  • Aston Barrett– bass guitar
  • Carlton Barrett– drums
  • Tommy McCook– saxophone
  • Donald Kinsey– guitar overdubs
  • I Threes– backing vocals

Track listing:

  1. Positive Vibration – Vincent Ford
  2. Roots, Rock, Reggae – Vincent Ford
  3. Johnny Was – Rita Marley
  4. Cry to Me – Rita Marley
  5. Want More – Aston Barrett
  6. Crazy Baldhead – Rita Marley, Vincent Ford
  7. Who the Cap Fit – Aston Barrett, Carlton Barrett
  8. Night Shift – Bob Marley
  9. War – Allen Cole, Carlton Barrett
  10. Rat Race – Rita Marley

Gentle Giant: Interview

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Gentle_Giant_-_Interview

On April 23, 1976, “Chrysalis” label released “Interview”, the eighth Gentle Giant album. It was recorded February – March 1976, at “Advision Studios” in London, and was produced by Gary Green, Kerry Minnear, Derek Shulman, Ray Shulman and John Weathers..

Personnel:

  • Gary Green– electric guitar, electric guitars, acoustic guitar, alto recorder, backing vocals
  • Kerry Minnear– lead and backing vocals, Minimoog, piano, Hammond organ, Clavinet, electric piano, synthesizer, RMI Electra Piano, clavichord, marimba, percussion
  • Derek Shulman– lead vocals, alto saxophone, percussion
  • Ray Shulman– bass, electric violin, violin, 12 string guitar, percussion, backing vocals
  • John Weathers – co-lead and backing vocals, drums, tambourine, percussion, finger cymbal,  cowbell,  cabasa, güiro, gong
  • Phil Sutcliffe– interviewer

Track listing:

All tracks by Kerry Minnear, Derek Shulman, and Ray Shulman.

  1. Interview
  2. Give it Back
  3. Design
  4. Another Show
  5. Empty City
  6. Timing
  7. I Lost My Head