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Ohio Players: Angel

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In March 1977, “Mercury” label released “Angel”, the ninth Ohio Players studio album. It was recorded in 1976, at “Paragon” and “CRC” in Chicago, and was produced by Billy Beck, James “Diamond” Williams, Marshall Jones, Marvin “Merv” Pierce, Ralph “Pee Wee” Middlebrooks, Clarence Satchell, and Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner.

Personnel:

  • Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner – vocals, guitars
  • Clarence “Chet” Willis – vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Billy Beck – vocals, grand piano, Fender Rhodes piano, Hohner Clavinet, RMI Electric piano, ARP Odyssey Synthesizer, ARP string ensemble, Hammond B-3 organ, percussion
  • Marshall “Rock” Jones – electric bass
  • James “Diamond” Williams – vocals, drums, congas, cowbells, temple blocks, percussion
  • Clarence “Satch” Satchell – vocals, flute, alto saxophones, tenor saxophones, percussion
  • Marvin “Merv” Pierce – trumpet
  • Ralph “Pee Wee” Middlebrooks – trumpet

Track listing:

All tracks by Billy Beck, James “Diamond” Williams, Marshall Jones, Marvin “Merv” Pierce, Ralph “Pee Wee” Middlebrooks, Clarence Satchell, and Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner.

  1. Angel
  2. Merry-Go-Round
  3. Glad to Know You’re Mine
  4. Don’t Fight My Love
  5. Body Vibes
  6. Can You Still Love Me?
  7. O-H-I-O
  8. Faith

Man: The Welsh Connection

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In March 1976, “MCA” label released “The Welsh Connection”, the eleventh Man album. It was recorded December 1975 – February 1976, at “Olympic Studios” in Barnes, and was produced by Micky Jones, Deke Leonard, Phil Ryan, John McKenzie and Terry Williams.

Personnel:

  • Micky Jones – vocals, guitar
  • Deke Leonard – vocals, guitar
  • Phil Ryan – vocals, keyboards
  • John McKenzie – vocals, bass
  • Terry Williams – vocals, drums
  • Nigel Brooke-Heart – vocal, tape operation
  • Caromay Dixon – vocal
  • Jeffrey Hooper – vocal
  • Anton Matthews – vocal
  • Pete Brown – African talking drums
  • Doug Bennett – engineer
  • Andrew Lauder – mixing
  • Joe Petagno – design

Track listing:

  1. The Ride and the View – Deke Leonard
  2. Out of Your Head – Deke Leonard
  3. Love Can Find a Way – John McKenzie
  4. The Welsh Connection – Phil Ryan, Micky Jones
  5. Something Is Happening – Phil Ryan
  6. Car Toon – Deke Leonard, Phil Ryan
  7. Born With a Future – Micky Jones, Deke Leonard, Phil Ryan

Dragon: Sunshine

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In February 1977, “CBS” label released “Sunshine”, the third Dragon studio album. It was recorded in 1976, and was produced by Peter Dawkins.

Personnel:

  • Marc Hunter – lead vocals
  • Robert M. Taylor – acoustic and electric guitars
  • Paul Hewson – keyboards
  • Todd Hunter – bass guitar
  • Kerry Jacobson – drums
  • Neil Storey – drums
  • Tony Buchanan – tenor saxophone
  • William Motzing – brass arranger
  • Bruce Brown – engineer
  • Wyn Wynard – engineer assistant
  • J. Peter Thoeming – art direction, design
  • Carroll Holloway – cover photography

Track listing:

  1. Same Old Blues – Paul Hewson
  2. Blacktown Boogie – Marc Hunter, Robert M. Taylor, Todd Hunter
  3. Sunshine – Paul Hewson
  4. On the Beachead – Robert M. Taylor
  5. This Time – Paul Hewson, Marc Hunter, Neil Storey, Robert M. Taylor, Todd Hunter
  6. Get that Jive – Paul Hewson
  7. Street Between Your Feet – Marc Hunter, Robert M. Taylor
  8. New Machine – Paul Hewson
  9. MX – Marc Hunter, Robert M. Taylor
  10. The Letter – Marc Hunter, Robert M. Taylor

Roy Harper: Bullinamingvase

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On February 11, 1977, “Harvest” label released “Bullinamingvase”, the ninth Roy Harper studio album. It was recorded in 1976, in Hereford, England, and was produced by Peter Jenner and John Leckie.

Personnel:

  • Roy Harper – vocals, guitars, orchestra arrangements
  • Henry McCullough – guitars
  • Andy Roberts – guitars, backing vocals
  • Jimmy McCulloch – guitars
  • B.J. Cole – pedal steel guitar
  • Alvin Lee – guitar
  • Dave Lawson – keyboards, effects
  • Max Middleton – keyboards
  • David C. Drill – bass guitar
  • Percy Jones – bass
  • Ronnie Lane – bass
  • Dave Cochran – bass
  • John Halsey – drums
  • Herbie Flowers – bass
  • Steve Broughton – drums
  • Skaila Kanga – harp
  • Dave Plowman – euphonium, trombone
  • The Vauld Symphony Orchestra
  • Dave Lawson – orchestra conductor
  • Linda McCartney – backing vocals
  • Paul McCartney – backing vocals
  • John Leckie – engineer
  • Mark Vigars – engineer
  • Nick Webb – mastering
  • Hipgnosis – design, photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Roy Harper.

  1. One of Those Days in England Part 1
  2. These Last Days
  3. Cherishing the Lonesome
  4. Naked Flame
  5. Watford Gap
  6. One of Those Days in England Parts 2–10

Rufus: Ask Rufus

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On January 19, 1977, “ABC” label released “Ask Rufus”, the fifth Rufus studio album. It was recorded June – November 1976, at “Kendun Recorders” in Burbank, California, and was produced by Chaka Khan, Tony Maiden, David Wolinski, Kevin Murphy, Bobby Watson and André Fischer. In 2020, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked the album at number 499 in its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”.

Personnel:

  • Chaka Khan – lead and backing vocals
  • Tony Maiden – guitar, backing vocals
  • Kevin Murphy – keyboards, backing vocals
  • David “Hawk” Wolinski – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Bobby Watson – bass, backing vocals
  • André Fischer – drums, backing vocals
  • Ronnie Wood – guitar
  • Milt Holland – percussion
  • Clare Fischer – string arrangements, conductor
  • Charles Garnett, Tony Maiden – horn arrangements
  • Gary Starr – engineer
  • Michael Schuman – engineer assistant
  • Brett Lopez – photography

Track listing:

  1. At Midnight (My Love Will Lift You Up) – Tony Maiden, Lalomie Washburn
  2. Close the Door – David Wolinski, Bobby Watson, Chaka Khan, André Fischer
  3. Slow Screw Against the Wall / A Flat Fry (Medley: Instrumental Interlude) – David Wolinski, Bobby Watson
  4. Earth Song – Tony Maiden, Traude Sapik, Chala Khan
  5. Everlasting Love – Kevin Murphy, David Wolinski, Dennis Belfield
  6. Hollywood – David Wolinski, André Fischer
  7. Magic in Your Eyes – Chaka Khan, Tony Maiden
  8. Better Days – Richard Holland, Chaka Khan
  9. Egyptian Song – David Wolinski, Chaka Khan

Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart

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In November 1976, “Arista” label released “Rock and Roll Heart”, the seventh Lou Reed studio album. It was recorded in 1976, at “The Record Plant” in New York City, and was produced by Lou Reed.

Personnel:

  • Lou Reed – vocals, guitar, piano
  • Michael Fonfara – piano, Hammond organ, clavinet, ARP, synthesizer
  • Bruce Yaw – bass guitar
  • Michael Suchorsky – drums
  • Marty Fogel – saxophone
  • Garland Jeffreys – backing vocals
  • Corky Stasiak – engineer, mixing
  • Julie Harris – art direction
  • Steve Ridgeway – art direction
  • Mick Rock – cover design, photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Lou Reed.

  1. I Believe in Love
  2. Banging on My Dream
  3. Follow the Leader
  4. You Wear It So Well
  5. Ladies Pay
  6. Rock and Roll Heart
  7. Chooser and the Chosen One
  8. Senselessly Cruel
  9. Claim Ti Fame
  10. Vicious Circle
  11. A Sheltered Life
  12. Temporary Thing

Styx: Crystal Ball

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In October 1976, “A&M” label released “Crystal Ball”, the sixth Styx album. It was recorded in 1976, at “Paragon Recording Studios” in Chicago, and was produced by Dennis DeYoung, James Young, Tommy Shaw, Chuck Panozzo and John Panozzo.

Personnel:

  • Dennis DeYoung – vocals, keyboards
  • James “JY” Young – vocals, electric guitars
  • Tommy Shaw – vocals, electric and acoustic guitars
  • Chuck Panozzo – bass guitar
  • John Panozzo – drums, percussion
  • Barry Mraz, Rob Kingsland – engineer

Track listing:

  1. Put Me On – James Young, Dennis DeYoung, Tommy Shaw
  2. Mademoiselle – Dennis DeYoung, Tommy Shaw
  3. Jennifer – Dennis DeYoung
  4. Crystal Ball – Tommy Shaw
  5. Shooz – Tommy Shaw, Dennis DeYoung
  6. This Old Man – Dennis DeYoung
  7. Ballerina – Dennis DeYound, Tommy Shaw

Robert Palmer: Some People Can Do What They Like

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In October 1976, “Island” label released “Some People Can Do What They Like”, the third Robert Palmer studio album. It was recorded in 1976, at “Clover Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Robert Palmer and Steve Smith.

Personnel:

  • Robert Palmer – vocals
  • Paul Barrere – guitar, backing vocals
  • Freddie Harris, Carol Kaye, Freddy Wall – guitar
  • Bill Payne – keyboards, backing vocals
  • James Allen Smith, William “Smitty” Smith – keyboards
  • Greg Carroll – harmonica
  • Pierre Brock, Chuck Rainey – bass guitar
  • Richie Hayward, Jeff Porcaro, Spider Webb, Robert Greenidge – drums
  • Chilli Charles – timbales
  • Sam Clayton – percussion, congas, backing vocals
  • Jody Linscott – percussion, congas
  • Arthur Smith – ocarina, whistle
  • Phill Brown – engineer, mixing
  • Toby Scott – engineer assistant
  • Richard Digby Smith – additional engineering
  • George Marino – mastering
  • Ria Lewerke – design
  • Moshe Brakha – photography

Track listing:

  1. One Last Look – Bill Payne, Fran Tate
  2. Keep in Touch – Robert Palmer
  3. Man Smart (Woman Smarter) – Norman Span aka King Radio
  4. Spanish Moon – Lowell George
  5. Have Mercy – Don Covay
  6. Gotta Get a Grip on You (Part II) – Robert Palmer, Alan Powell
  7. What Can You Bring Me – James Gadson
  8. Hard Head – Eddie Curtis
  9. Off the Bone – Phill Brown, Robert Palmer, Steve Smith
  10. Some People Can Do What They Like – Robert Palmer

Hot Tuna: Hoppkorv

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On October 11, 1976, “Grunt” label released “Hoppkorv”, the seventh Hot Tuna album. It was recorded in July 1976, at “Wally Heider Studios” in San Francisco, and was produced by Harry Maslin.

Personnel:

  • Jorma Kaukonen – vocals, guitar
  • Jack Casady – bass
  • Bob Steeler – drums, percussion
  • John Sherman – 2nd guitar
  • Nick Buck – keyboards
  • Karen Tobin – backing vocals
  • Harry Maslin – engineer
  • Allen Sudduth – engineer assistant
  • David Gertz – mixing assistant
  • Rick Collins – mastering
  • Acy Lehman – art direction
  • Jerry Leiberwitz – sleeve painting
  • Gribbitt (Tim Bryant) – design
  • Chris Whorf – design
  • Roger Rossmeyer – cover and liner photography
  • Michael Casady, Ron Dudley – equipment
  • Pat Leraci – production coordinator

Track listing:

All tracks by Jorma Kaukonen, except where noted.

  1. Santa Claus Retreat
  2. Watch the North Wind Rise
  3. It’s So Easy – Buddy Holly, Norman Petty
  4. Bowlegged Woman, Knock-Kneed Man – Bobby Rush, Calvin Carter
  5. Drivin’ Around – Nick Buck
  6. I Wish You Would – Billy Boy Arnold
  7. I Can’t Be Satisfied – McKinley Morganfield
  8. Talkin’ bout You – Chuck Berry
  9. Extrication Love Song
  10. Song from the Stainless Cymbal