On September 24, 2004, “Milestone” label released “Counterpoints: Live in Tokyo”, a live album by McCoy Tyner. It was recorded in July 1978 at the “Live Under the Sky Festival” in Tokyo, Japan, and was produced by Orrin Keepnews.
Personnel:
McCoy Tyner – piano
Ron Carter – bass
Tony Williams – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by McCoy Tyner, except where noted.
The Greeting
Aisha
Sama Layuca
Prelude to a Kiss – Duke Ellington, Irving Gordon, Irving Mills
In September 1978, “Arista” label released “Heavy Metal Be-Bop”, the first Brecker Brothers (The) live album. It was recorded in 1978, at “My Father’s Place” in Roslyn, New York, and was produced by Randy Brecker, Michael Brecker, Neil Jason and Kash Monet.
Personnel:
Randy Brecker – trumpet, keyboards
Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone
Barry Finnerty – guitars, guitorganiser, backing vocals
Neil Jason – lead vocals, bass
Terry Bozzio – drums, backing vocals
Paul Shaffer – Fender Rhodes
Victoria – tambourine
Allan Schwartzberg – drums
Sammy Figueroa – percussion
Rafael Cruz – percussion
Kash Monet – handclaps, percussion, backing vocals
Bob Clearmountain – handclaps
Jeff Schoen – backing vocals
Roy Herring – backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Randy Brecker, except where noted.
East River – Neil Jason, Bret Mazur, Kash Monet (studio recording)
On July 14, 1978, “Sire” label released “More Songs About Buildings and Food”, the second Talking Heads studio album. It was recorded March – April 1978, at “Compass Point” in Nassau, Bahamas, and was produced by Brian Eno, David Byrne, Jerry Harrison, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth.
Personnel:
David Byrne – lead vocals, guitars, synthesized percussion
Jerry Harrison – piano, organ, synthesizer, guitar, backing vocals
Tina Weymouth – bass guitar
Chris Frantz – drums, percussion
Brian Eno – synthesizers, piano, guitar, percussion, backing vocals
Tina and the Typing Pool (Tina Weymouth plus women who worked in the studio offices) – backing vocals
Benji Armbrister – engineer, assistant
Rhett Davies – engineer, mixing
Ed Stasium – mixing
Joe Gastwirt – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by David Byrne, except where noted.
Thank You for Sending Me an Angel
With Our Love
The Good Thing
Warning Sign – David Byrne, Chris Frantz
The Girls want to Be with the Girls
Found a Job
Artists Only – David Byrne, Michael “Wayne” Zieve
I’m Not in Love
Stay Hungry – David Byrne, Chris Frantz
Take Me to The River – Al Green, Mabon “Teenie” Hodges
On July 13, 1979, “Mushroom Records” label released “Screaming Targets”, the fourth Jo Jo Zep & the Falcons studio album. It was recorded 1978 – 1979, at “Armstrong Studios”, and was produced by Peter Solley.
Personnel:
Joe Camilleri — vocals, saxophone, guitar
Jeff Burstin – guitar
Tony Faehse – guitar, backing vocals
John Power – vocals, bass
Gary Young – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Joe Camilleri, Jeff Burstin and Tony Faehse, except where noted.
On July 1, 1979, “Chapa Discos” label released the self-titled, debut Leño album. It was recorded in December 1978, at “Kirios Studios” in Madrid, and was produced by Teddy Bautista.
On May 11, 1979, “CBS” label released “The Cost of Living”, the second Clash (The) EP. It was recorded in 1978, and was produced by Bill Price, Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Nicky “Topper” Headon.
Personnel:
Joe Strummer – lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar
Mick Jones – lead and backing vocals, lead guitar
Paul Simonon – lead and backing vocals, bass guitar
Nicky “Topper” Headon – drums, percussion
Track listing:
All tracks by Joe Strummer and Mick Jones, except where noted.
In April 1979, “Warner Bros” label released the self-titled, debut Roches (The) studio album. It was recorded September – November 1978, at “The Hit Factory” in New York City, and was produced by Robert Fripp.
Personnel:
Suzzy Roche – vocals, guitar
Maggie Roche – vocals, guitar, synthesizer
Terre Roche – vocals, guitar
Robert Fripp – electric guitar, Fripperies
Tony Levin – bass guitar
Jim Maelen – triangle, shaker
Larry Fast – synthesizer programming
Ed Sprigg – engineer
Jon Smith – engineer assistant
Peter Whorf – art direction
Brad Kanawyer – design
Gary Heery – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Margaret Roche, except where noted.
We – Suzzy Roche, Terre Roche, Margaret Roche
Hammond Song
Mr. Sellack – Terre Roche
Damned Old Dog
The Troubles – Suzzy Roche, Terre Roche, Margaret Roche
On April 24, 1978, “Atlantic” label released the self-titled, debut Cold Chisel studio album. It was recorded January – April 1978, at “Trafalgar Studios” in Sydney, and was produced by Peter Walker.
On April 20, 1979, “Epic” label released “Million Mile Reflections”, the seventh Charlie Daniels Band studio album (the tenth Charlie Daniels studio overall). It was recorded 1978 – 1979, at “Woodland” in Nashville, Tennessee, and was produced by John Boylan.
Personnel:
Charlie Daniels – vocals, guitar, fiddle
Tom Crain – vocals, guitar
“Taz” DiGregorio – vocals, keyboards
Charles Hayward – bass
James W. Marshall – drums, percussion
Fred Edwards – drums, percussion
Terry Mead – trumpet
Lea Jane Singers – backing vocals
Bergen White – string arrangements
Paul Grupp – engineer
Steve Goostree – recording assistant
Dave Rideau, Erik Zobler – mixing assistant
Bill Myers – illustrations
Virginia Team – Wm. J. Johnson – design
Joseph E. Sullivan – production supervisor
Track listing:
All tracks by Charlie Daniels, Tom Crain, Taz DiGregorio, Fred Edwards, Charles Hayward and James W. Marshall, except where noted.
Passing Lane
Blue Star
Jitterbug – Charlie Daniels, Tom Crain, Taz DiGregorio, Fred Edwards, Charles Hayward, Don Murray
On April 20, 1979, “Radar” label released “Y”, the debut Pop Group (The) studio album. It was recorded 1978 – 1979, at “Ridge Farm Studios” in Surrey, England, and was produced by Dennis “Blackbeard” Bovell. Magazine The Wire included “Y” in its list of “The 100 Most Important Records Ever Made”.
Personnel:
Mark Stewart – vocals
Gareth Sager – guitar, saxophone, piano
John Waddington – guitar
Simon Underwood – bass guitar
Bruce Smith – drums, percussion
Disc O’Dell – musical direction
Mike Dunne – engineer
Brian Gaylor – engineer assistant
Eddy Gorecki – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Mark Stewart, Gareth Sager, John Waddington, Simon Underwood and Bruce Smith.