In April 1980, “Chrysalis” label released “Victims of the Fury”, the seventh Robin Trower album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Air Studios” in London, and was produced by Geoff Emerick and Robin Trower.
Personnel:
Robin Trower – guitar
James Dewar – vocals, bass
Bill Lordan – drums
Geoff Emerick – recording, mixing
Jon Walls – engineer assistant
Track listing:
All tracks by Keith Reid and Robin Trower, except where noted.
On April 18, 1980, “Gordy” label released “Power”, the 24th Temptations (The) album. It was recorded in 1979, at “Golden Sound”, “Group IV Audio Inc”, “Hitsville U.S.A. Recording Studios”, “Jennifudy Studios”, and was produced by Angelo Bond, Berry Gordy, Teddy Randazzo and William Weatherspoon.
Personnel:
Dennis Edwards – vocal
Melvin Franklin – vocal
Glenn Leonard – vocal
Richard Street – vocal
Otis Williams – vocal
Paul M. Jackson Jr. – guitar
Tim May – guitar
Melvin “Wah Wah” Ragin – guitar
Anthony Travaglini – guitar
David T. Walker – guitar
Reginald “Sonny” Burke – keyboards
Eric Butler – keyboards
Earl Van Dyke – keyboards
Reginald “Sonny” Burke – keyboards
Eric Butler – keyboards
“Ready” Freddie Washington – bass guitar
Nathan Watts – bass guitar
Quentin Dennard – drums
James Gadson – drums
John Arnold – percussion
Eddie “Bongo” Brown – percussion
Gary Coleman – percussion
Gene Page – horn and string arrangements
Paul Riser – horn and string arrangements
McKinley Jackson – rhythm arrangements
Teddy Randazzo – arrangements
Barney Perkins – recording, mixing
Bob Robitaille – recording, mixing
Steve Williams – recording
Guy Costa – recording
Lawrence T. Horn – recording
Tony Autore – recording assistant
Bobby Brooks – recording assistant
Dave Mancini – recording assistant
Greg Orloff – recording assistant
Berry Gordy – mixing, executive producer
Paul Ring – mixing assistant
Mike Diehl – cover, design, illustration
Ginny Livingston – art direction
Ron Slenzak – photography
Ronald Wakefield – photography
Suzee Wendy Ikeda – project management
Track listing:
Power – Angelo Bond, Berry Gordy, Jean Mayer
Struck by Lightning Twice – Angelo Bond, Ronald Weatherspoon, William Weatherspoon
Isn’t the Night Fantastic – Dennis Edwards, David English, Glenn Leonard, Richard Street, Otis Williams
How Can I Resist Your Love – Angelo Bond, William Weatherspoon
Shadow of Your Love – Teddy Randazzo, Tony Travaglini
Can’t You See Sweet Thing – Dennis Edwards, David English, Glenn Leonard, Richard Street, Otis Williams
Go for It – Angelo Bond, Ronald Weatherspoon, William Weatherspoon
I’m Coming Home – Dennis Edwards, David English, Glenn Leonard, Richard Street, Otis Williams
On April 5, 1980, “Beggars Banquet” label released “Red Exposure”, the fourth Chrome studio album. It was recorded in 1980, and was produced by Damon Edge and Helios Creed.
In March 1981, “ECM” label released “Easy as Pie”, the 32nd Gary Burton album. It was recorded in June 1980, at “Tonstudio Bauer” in Ludwigsburg, Germany, and was produced by Manfred Eicher.
Personnel:
Gary Burton – vibraphone
Jim Odgren – alto saxophone
Steve Swallow – electric bass
Mike Hyman – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Chick Corea, except where noted.
Reactionary Tango – Carla Bley
Tweek
Blame It On My Youth – Oscar Levant, Edward Heyman
In February 1981, “Dindisc” label released “Children of the Night”, the second Nash the Slash (James Jeffrey “Jeff” Plewman) album. It was recorded November – December 1980, at “Britannia Row” in London, and was produced by Steve Hillage.
Personnel:
Nash the Slash – voices, synthesizer, mandolin, composer, keyboards, electronic percussion, pedals, electric violin, devices
Nick Griffiths – engineer
Martyn Atkins – artwork
Gavin Cochrane – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Nash the Slash, except where noted.
Wolf
Dead Man’s Curve – Jan Berry, Roger Christian, Artie Kornfeld, Brian Wilson
Children of the Night – Toby Dammit, Nash the Slash
Deep Forest
In a Glass Eye
19th Nervous Breakdown – Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
Swing Shift (Soixante Neuf) – Toby Dammit, Nash the Slash
Metropolis
Dopes on the Water – Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, Ian Paice
On January 21, 1980, “Mushroom” label released “True Colours”, the sixth Split Enz studio album. It was recorded June – November 1979, at “Armstrong Studios” in Melbourne, and was produced by David Tickle.
Personnel:
Tim Finn – vocals, acoustic guitar
Neil Finn – vocals, guitar
Eddie Rayner – keyboards
Nigel Griggs – bass guitar
Malcolm Green – drums
Noel Crombie – vocals, percussion
Track listing:
All tracks by Tim Finn, except where noted.
Shark Attack
I Got You – Neil Finn
What’s the matter with You – Neil Finn
Double Happy – Eddie Rayner
I Wouldn’t Dream of It
I Hope I Never
Nobody Takes Me Seriously
Missing Person – Neil Finn
Poor Boy
How Can I Resists Her
The Choral Sea – Neil Finn, Tim Finn, Noel Crombie, Malcolm Green, Nigel Griggs, Eddie Rayner
In October 1980, “Ralph” label released “Greener Postures”, the second Snakefinger studio album. It was recorded in 1980, and was produced by Snakefinger and The Residents.
Personnel:
Snakefinger (Philip Charles Lithman) – guitar, violin
In September 1980, “Kirshner” label released “Audio-Visions”, the seventh Kansas studio album. It was recorded 1979 – 1980, at “Axis Studio” in Atlanta, Georgia, and was produced by Brad Aaron, Davey Moiré, Steve Walsh, Kerry Livgren, Robby Steinhardt, Rich Williams, Dave Hope and Phil Ehart.
Personnel:
Steve Walsh – lead and backing vocals, keyboards, vibraphone, percussion, cover concept
In September 1980, “Polydor” label released “Change of Address”, the thirteenth Shadows (The) album. It was recorded 1979 – 1980, at “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch and Brian Bennett.
Personnel:
Hank Marvin – lead guitar
Bruce Welch – rhythm guitar
Brian Bennett – drums, percussion
Cliff Hall – piano, electric piano
Dave Lawson – synthesizer
Alan Jones – bass
Peter Vince – enginer
Track listing:
All tracks by Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch and Brian Bennett, except where noted.
Mozart Forte – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; arranged by Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch, Brian Bennett
Midnight Creepin’
Change of Address
Just The Way You Are – Billy Joel
Indigo – Dieter Geike, Michael Topolov
Arty’s Party
Outdigo
Hello Mr. W.A.M. – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, arranged by Giorgio Moroder
On September 1, 1980, “EMI” label released “I’m No Hero”, the 23rd Cliff Richard studio album. It was recorded May – June 1980, at “Riverside Recordings” in London, and was produced by Alan Tarney.
Personnel:
Cliff Richard – vocals
Alan Tarney – guitars, bass guitars, arrangements
Michael Boddicker – keyboards
Nick Glennie-Smith – keyboards
Trevor Spencer – drums
Track listing:
Take Another Look – Alan Tarney
Anything I Can Do – Alan Tarney
A Little in Love – Alan Tarney
Here (So Doggone Blue) – Alan Tarney
Give a Little Bit More – Andy Hill, Jonathan Hodge
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