Tag Archives: 1977

Peter Green: In the Skies

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In May 1979, “PVK” label released “In the Skies”, the second Peter Green solo album. It was recorded in 1977, at “Lansdowne, Morgan, Vineyard, Ramport & Advision studios and was produced by Peter Vernon-Kell.

Personnel:

  • Peter Green– vocals, guitars
  • Snowy White– guitar
  • Peter Bardens– keyboards, Hammond organ, electric piano
  • Kuma Harada – bass guitar
  • Reg Isidore– drums
  • Lennox Langton– percussion, congas, bongos, timbales
  • Godfrey Maclean – drums

Track listing:

  1. In the Skies – Peter Green, Jane Green
  2. Slabo Day – Peter Green, Snowy White, Reg Isidore, Lennox Langton, Peter Bardens, Kuma Harada
  3. A Fool No More – Peter Green
  4. Tribal Dance – Peter Green, Snowy White, Reg Isidore, Lennox Langton
  5. Seven Stars – Peter Green, Jane Green
  6. Funky Chunk – Peter Green, Snowy White, Reg Isidore, Lennoxx Langton, Peter Bardens, Kuma Harada
  7. Just for You – Peter Green, Jane Green, Snowy White, Reg Isidore
  8. Proud Pinto – Peter Green
  9. Apostle – Peter Green

Cheap Trick: Heaven Tonight

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In May 1978, “Epic” label released “Heaven Tonight”, the third Cheap Trick studio album. It was recorded 1977-1978, at “Record Plant” and “Sound City Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Tom Werman. In 1979 the album was certified Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada” and Platinum in US by “RIIA” in 1995.

Personnel:

  • Robin Zander– lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Rick Nielsen– lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Jai Winding – keyboards
  • Tom Petersson– bass, backing vocals
  • Bun E. Carlos– drums
  • Gary Ladinsky – engineer
  • Mike Beiriger – engineer assistant
  • George Marino – mastering
  • Jim Charne, Paula Scher– design
  • Reid Miles- photography

Track listing:

All songs by Rick Nielsen, except where noted.

  1. Surrender
  2. On Top of the World
  3. California Man – Roy Wood
  4. High Roller – Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson, Robin Zander
  5. Auf Wiedersehen – Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson
  6. Takin’ Me Back
  7. On the Radio
  8. Heaven Tonight – Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson
  9. Stiff Competition
  10. How Are You – Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson
  11. Oh Claire – Bun E. Carlos, Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson, Robin Zander

Kraftwerk: The Man-Machine

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On May 19, 1978, “Kling Klang” label released “The Man-Machine” (Die Mensch-Maschine), the seventh Kraftwerk studio album. It was recorded 1977-1978, at “Kling Klang Studio” and mixed at “Studio Rudas” in Düsseldorf, Germany, and was produced by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider.

Personnel:

  • Ralf Hütter– voice, vocoder, synthesizer, keyboard, Orchestron, Synthanorma Sequencer, electronics, cover, concept
  • Florian Schneider– vocoder, Votrax, synthesizer, electronics, concept
  • Karl Bartos– electronic drums
  • Wolfgang Flür– electronic drums
  • Joschko Rudas – engineer
  • Leanard Jackson – engineer
  • Henning Schmitz– engineer assistant
  • Karl Klefisch – lettering
  • Günther Fröhling – photography

Track listing:

All lyrics by Ralf Hütter except where noted.

  1. The Robots – Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider, Karl Bartos
  2. Spacelab – Ralf Hütter, Karl Bartos
  3. Metropolis – Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider, Karl Bartos
  4. The Model – lyrics by Ralf Hütter and Emil Schult, music by Ralf Hütter, Karl Bartos
  5. Neon Lights – Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider, Karl Bartos
  6. The Man-Machine – Ralf Hütter, Karl Bartos

The Steve Miller Band: Book of Dreams

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In May 1977, “Capitol” label released “Book of Dreams”, the tenth Steve Miller Band album. It was recorded 1976-1977, at “CBS Studios” in San Francisco, and was produced by Steve Miller. The album was certified 3 x Platinum in US by the “RIIA”.

Personnel:

  • Steve Miller– vocals, guitar, synthesizer, sitar, producer
  • David Denny– guitar
  • Greg Douglass– slide guitar
  • Byron Allred – piano, synthesizer
  • Lonnie Turner – bass guitar
  • Gary Mallaber– drums, percussion
  • Norton Buffalo– harmonica
  • Les Dudek– lead guitar
  • Kenny Johnson – drums
  • Jachym Young – piano
  • Charles Calamise – bass
  • Curley Cooke – acoustic guitar
  • Bob Glaub– bass
  • Steven (Sticks Douglas) Moore – drums, backing vocals
  • Mike Fusaro – recording
  • Jim Gains – mixing
  • Win Kutz – mixing assistant
  • Ken Perry – mastering
  • Roy Kohara – art direction
  • Alton Kelly– illustration
  • Stanley Mouse– illustration
  • John Palladino – executive producer

Track listing:

  1. Threshold – Steve Miller
  2. Jet Airliner – Paul Pena
  3. Winter Time – Steve Miller
  4. Swingtown – Steve Miller, Chris McCarty
  5. True Fine Love – Steve Miller
  6. Wish Upon a Star – Steve Miller
  7. Jungle Love – Lonnie Turner, Greg Douglass
  8. Electro Lux Imbroglio – Steve Miller
  9. Sacrifice – Curley Cooke, Les Dudek
  10. The Stake – David Denny
  11. My Own Space – Jason Cooper, Bobby Winkelman
  12. Babes in the Wood – Steve Miller

 

Prism: Same

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On May 1977, “GRT” label released the self-titled, debut Prism album. It was recorded in 1977, and was produced by Bruce Fairbairn and Rodney Higgs. The album was certified Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada”.

Personnel:

  • Lindsay Mitchell– vocals, guitar
  • Ron Tabak– vocals
  • John Hall– keyboards
  • Ab Bryant– bass
  • Rodney Higgs– drums, keyboards
  • Tom Lavin – vocals, guitar
  • Bruce Fairbairn– horn
  • Tom Keenlyside– horn

Track listing:

All tracks by Jim Vallance (by the pseudonym Rodney Higgs), except where noted.

  1. Spaceship Superstar
  2. Open Soul Surgery – Rodney Higgs, H. Knight
  3. It’s Over
  4. Take Me to the Kaptin
  5. Vladivostok
  6. Amelia
  7. Freewill – Tom Lavin
  8. Julie
  9. I Ain’t Lookin’ Anymore – Lindsay Mitchell

Dr. Feelgood: Sneakin’ Suspicion

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In May 1977, “United Artists” label released “Sneakin’ Suspicion”, the fourth Dr. Feelgood album. It was recorded in 1977, at “Rockfield Studios” and was produced by Bert de Coteaux.

Personnel:

  • Lee Brilleaux – vocals, guitar, harmonica, slide guitar
  • Wilko Johnson- guitar, backing vocals
  • John B. Sparks – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • The Big Figure – drums, percusison, backing vocals
  • Tim Hinkley- keyboards
  • Pat Moran – engineer
  • John Dent – mastering
  • Paul Henry – design
  • Gered Mankowitz- photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Wilko Johnson; except where noted.

  1. Sneakin’ Suspicion
  2. Paradise
  3. Nothin’ Shakin’ (But the Leaves on the Trees) – Cirino Colacrai, Eddie Fontaine, Johnny Gluck, Diane Lampert
  4. Time and the Devil
  5. Lights Out – Seth David, Mac Rebennack
  6. Lucky Seven – Lew Lewis
  7. All My Love
  8. You’ll Be Mine – Willie Dixon)
  9. Walking on the Edge
  10. Hey Mama, Keep Your Big Mouth Shut – Ellas McDaniel

UFO: Lights Out

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In May 1977, “Chrysalis” label released “Lights Out”, the sixth UFO studio album. It was recorded February-March 1977, at “Air Studios” in London and was produced by Ron Nevison. Magazine “Kerrang!” ranked “Lights Out” at number 28 on the list of the “100 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums of All Time”.

Personnel:

  • Phil Mogg- vocals
  • Michael Schenker- lead guitar
  • Paul Raymond- rhythm guitar, keyboards
  • Pete Way- bass
  • Andy Parker– drums
  • Alan McMillan – horn and string arrangements
  • Hipgnosis- cover art

Track listing:

  1. Too Hot to Handle – Pete Way, Phil Moog
  2. Just Another Suicide – Phil Moog
  3. Try Me – Michael Schenker, Phil Moog
  4. Lights Out – Michael Schenker, Andy Parker, Phil Moog, Pete Way
  5. Getting’ Ready – Michael Schenker, Phil Moog
  6. Alone Again Or – Bryan MacLean
  7. Electric Phase – Pete Way, Phil Moog, Michael Schenker
  8. Love to Love – Michael Schenker, Phil Moog

Dan Fogelberg: Nether Lands

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In May 1977, “Full Moon” label released “Nether Lands”, the fourth Dan Fogelberg album. It was recorded in 1977, at “Caribou Ranch” in Nederland, Colorado, “The Record Plant” in Los Angeles and Sausalito, “Quadraphonic Sound Studios” in  Nashville and “North Star Studio” in Boulder, Colorado, and was produced by Dan Fogelberg and Norbert Putnam.

Personnel:

  • Dan Fogelberg – vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, piano, electric piano, organ, keyboards, 12 string guitar, slide guitar, orchestral arrangements, painting
  • Joe Walsh- guitar, electric guitar
  • Al Perkins- pedal steel, dobro
  • Frank Marocco – accordion
  • Norbert Putnam – bass
  • Kenneth A. Buttrey- drums
  • Russ Kunkel- conga, drums
  • Joe Lala – percussion, conga
  • John Stronach – percussion, maracas, tambourine
  • Tim Weisberg- flute
  • Don Henley- backing vocals, harmony vocals
  • D. Souther- backing vocals, harmony vocals
  • Dominic Frontiere, Norbert Putnam – orchestral arrangements
  • Jeff Guercio, Mark Guercio, John Henning, Marty Lewis, Bruce Hensal, Gary Landinsky – engineer assistant
  • Marty Lewis – mixing
  • Glenn Meadows – mastering
  • Andy Katz – photography
  • Kosh – design

Track listing:

All songs written by Dan Fogelberg.

  1. Nether Lands
  2. Once upon a Time
  3. Dancing Shoes
  4. Lessons Learned
  5. Loose Ends
  6. Love Gone By
  7. Promises Made
  8. Give Me Some Time
  9. Scarecrow’s Dream
  10. Sketches
  11. False Faces

Gregg Allman Band: Playin’ Up a Storm

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In May 1977, “Capricorn” label released “Playin’ Up a Storm”, the third Gregg Allman Band studio album. It was recorded in 1977, and was produced by Russ Titelman and Lenny Waronker.

Personnel:

  • Gregg Allman– vocals, organ, piano, acoustic guitar
  • Steve Beckmeier – guitar
  • Ricky Hirsch – guitar, slide guitar
  • John Leslie Hug – guitar
  • Neil Larsen – synthesizer, piano, keyboards, Fender Rhodes, horn arrangements
  • Willie Weeks– bass, Fender Rhodes
  • Bill Stewart – drums
  • John– keyboards
  • Bill Payne– synthesizer, keyboards
  • Fred Beckmeier – bass
  • Red Callender– bass
  • Victor Feldman– percussion
  • Milt Holland– percussion
  • David Luell – horn, saxophone
  • Steve Madaio – horn
  • Pat Rizzo – horn
  • Sherlie Matthews – backing vocals
  • Venetta Fields – backing vocals
  • Clydie King – backing vocals

Track listing:

  1. Come and Go Blues – Gregg Allman
  2. Let This Be a Lesson to Ya – Gregg Allman, Malcolm Rebennack
  3. Brightest Smile in Town – Ray Charles, Barry De Vorzon, Bob Sherman
  4. Bring It on Back – Gregg Allman
  5. Cryin’ Shame – Malcolm Beckmeier, Steve Berlin
  6. Sweet Feelin’ – Clarence Carter, Marcus Daniel, Rick Hall, Candi Staton
  7. It Ain’t No Use – Bernie Baum, Bill Giant, Florence Kaye
  8. Matthew’s Arrival – Neil Larsen
  9. One More Try – Gregg Allman

Little Feat: Time Loves a Hero

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In May 1977, “Warner Bros” label released “Time Loves a Hero”, the sixth Little Feat studio album. It was recorded 1976-1977, at “Sunset Sound Studios”, “Warner Bros. Studios”, and “Western Recorders” in Hollywood, “Record Plant” in Sausalito, California, and was produced Ted Templeman.

Personnel:

  • Paul Barrère – vocals, guitar
  • Lowell George – vocals, guitar
  • Kenny Gradney – bass
  • Richie Hayward – vocals, drums, percussion
  • Sam Clayton – vocals, congas, percussion
  • Michael McDonald– vocals
  • Patrick Simmons- guitar, vocals
  • Fred Tackett- mandocello, guitar
  • Bill Payne – vocals, keyboards, synthesizer, marimba
  • Lenny Pickett– alto and tenor saxophone
  • Emilio Castillo- tenor saxophone
  • Greg Adams- trumpet
  • Mic Gillette- trombone, trumpet
  • Stephen “Doc” Kupka- baritone saxophone
  • Jeff “Skunk” Baxter- dobro

Track listing:

  1. Hi Roller – Paul Barrère
  2. Time Loves a Hero – Paul Barrère,Kenny Gradney, Bill Payne
  3. Rocket in My Pocket – Lowell George
  4. Day at the Dog Races – Paul Barrère,Sam Clayton, Kenny Gradney, Richie Hayward, Bill Payne
  5. Old Folks Boogie – Paul Barrère
  6. Red Streamliner – Bill Payne, Fran Tate
  7. New Delhi Freight Train – Terry Allen
  8. Keepin’ Up with the Joneses – Paul Barrère, Lowell George
  9. Missin’ You – Paul Barrère