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Van Halen: Fair Warning

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On April 29, 1981, “Warner Bros” label released “Fair Warning”, the fourth Van Halen studio album. It was recorded March – April 1981, at “Sunset Sound recorders” in Hollywood, and was produced by ted Templeman.

Personnel:

  • David Lee Roth – lead vocals
  • Eddie Van Halen – guitar, synthesizers, backing vocals
  • Michael Anthony – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Alex Van Halen – drums
  • Donn Landee – engineer
  • Gene Meros – engineer
  • Chris Bellman – remastering
  • Gregg Geller – remastering
  • Richard Seireeni – art direction
  • William Kurelek – cover artwork
  • Pete Angelus – design
  • Greg Gorman – photography, inlay photos
  • Neil Zlozower – photography
  • Jo Motta – project coordinator

Track listing:

All tracks by Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and David Lee Roth.

  1. Mean Street
  2. Dirty Movies
  3. Sinner’s Swing!
  4. Hear About It Later
  5. Unchained
  6. Push Comes to Shove
  7. So This Is Love?
  8. Sunday Afternoon in the Park
  9. One Foot Out the Door

Sarah Vaughn: Songs Of The Beatles

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On April 9, 1981, “Atlantic” label released “Songs of the Beatles”, the 45th Sarah Vaughan album. It was recorded in 1977, and was produced by Marty Paich and David Paich.

Personnel:

  • Sarah Vaughan – vocals
  • Lee Ritenour, Dean Parks, Louie Shelton – guitar
  • Michael Lang – keyboards
  • Marty Paich, David Paich – keyboards, arranger
  • Steve Porcaro – synthesizer
  • Toots Thielemans – harmonica
  • David Hungate – bass guitar
  • Bob Magnusson – string bass
  • Jeff Porcaro – percussion, drums
  • Bobbye Hall, Joe Porcaro, Steve Forman – percussion
  • Jon Smith – tenor saxophone
  • Marcos Valle – vocals
  • Bill Thedford, Perry Morgan, Jim Gilstrap – backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by John Lennon and Paul McCartney,  except where noted.

  1. Get Back
  2. And I Love Her
  3. Eleanor Rigby
  4. The Fool on the Hill
  5. You Never Give Me Your Money
  6. Come Together
  7. I Want You (She’s So Heavy)
  8. Blackbird
  9. Something – George Harrison
  10. Here, There and Everywhere
  11. The Long and Winding Road
  12. Yesterday
  13. Hey Jude

Smokey Robinson: Being With You

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On February 17, 1981, “Motown” label released “Being with You”, the ninth Smokey Robinson album. It was recorded November – January 1981, at “Studio Sound Recorders” in Hollywood, “Motown Recording Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by George Tobin, Mike Piccirillo and Smokey Robinson.

Personnel:

  • Smokey Robinson – lead and backing vocals
  • Paul Jackson Jr. – guitars
  • Reginald “Sonny” Burke – keyboards, arrangements
  • Ronnie Rancifer – keyboards
  • Bill Cuomo – keyboards
  • Mike Piccirillo – synthesizers, organ, guitars, additional keyboards, percussion, steel drums, associate producer
  • Scott Edwards – bass
  • Robert “Pops” Popwell – bass
  • Ed Greene – drums
  • James Gadson – drums
  • Scotty Harris – drums
  • Howard Lee Wolen – percussion
  • Mark Wolfson – percussion
  • Joel Peskin – saxophones
  • Harry Kim – trumpet
  • David Strout – trombone
  • George Tobin – arrangements
  • Ivory Davis – backing vocals
  • Patricia Henley – backing vocals
  • Robert John – backing vocals
  • Claudette Robinson – backing vocals
  • Julia Waters Tillman – backing vocals
  • Maxine Waters Willard – backing vocals
  • Michael Lizzio – engineer, mixing
  • Howard Lee Wolen, Mark Wolfson – engineer
  • Richie Griffin, Ginny Pallante – engineer assistant
  • George Tobin – mixing
  • John Lemay – mastering
  • Johnny Lee – art direction
  • Ginny Livingston – design
  • Gary Heery – photography
  • Lisa Marie – production coordinator
  • Randy Dunlap, Barbara Ramsey – project manager

Track listing:

All tracks by Smokey Robinson, except where noted.

  1. Being With You
  2. Food For Thought
  3. If You Wanna Make Love (Come ‘Round Here)
  4. Who’s Sad – Gary Goetzman, Mike Piccirillo
  5. Can’t Fight Love – Gary Goetzman, Mike Piccirillo
  6. You Are Forever
  7. As You Do – Peter Kingsbery
  8. I Hear The Children Singing – Forest Hairston

XTC: English Settlement

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On February 12, 1982, “Virgin” label released “English Settlement”, the fifth XTC studio album. It was recorded October – November 1981, at “The Manor Studio” in Oxfordshire, England, and was produced by Hugh Padgham, Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding, Dave Gregory and Terry Chambers.

Personnel:

  • Colin Moulding – lead and backing vocals, fretless bass, Fender bass, mini-Korg synthesizer, piano, percussion, mixing
  • Andy Partridge – lead and backing vocals, electric guitar, semi-acoustic electric 12-string guitar, mini-Korg synthesizer, Prophet V, synthesizer, anklung, alto saxophone, percussion, frog noises, mixing
  • Dave Gregory – Prophet V synthesizer, electric 12-string guitar, mini-Korg synthesizer, percussion, electric guitar, nylon-string Spanish guitar, fuzz-boxed 12-string guitar, semi-acoustic electric 12-string guitar, piano, backing vocals, mixing
  • Terry Chambers – drums, electronic drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Hugh Padgham – backing vocals, engineer, mixing
  • Hans de Vente – backing vocals
  • Howard Gray – engineer assistant
  • Ken Ansell – artwork
  • Art Dragon – illustrations
  • Allan Ballard – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Andy Partridge, except where noted.

  1. Runaways – Colin Moulding
  2. Ball and Chain – Colin Moulding
  3. Senses Working Overtime
  4. Jason and the Argonauts
  5. No Thugs in Our House
  6. Yacht Dance
  7. All of a Sudden (It’s Too Late)
  8. Melt the Guns
  9. Leisure
  10. It’s Nearly Africa
  11. Knuckle Down
  12. Fly on the Wall – Colin Moulding
  13. Down in the Cockpit – Colin Moulding
  14. English Roundabout – Colin Moulding
  15. Snowman

Univers Zero: Ceux du dehors

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On January 30, 1981, “Recommended” label released “Ceux du dehors”, the third Univers Zero album.

Personnel:

  • Andy Kirk – vocals, harmonium, piano, organ, Yamaha CP70
  • Guy Segers – vocals, bass, clarinet
  • Daniel Denis – vocals, drums, percussion, harmonium
  • Michel Berckmans – English horn, bassoon, oboe
  • Patrick Hanappier, Jean-Luc Aimé – violin, viola
  • Jean Debefre – hurdy gurdy
  • Thierry Zaboïtzeff – cello
  • Ilona Chale – vocal

Track listing:

  1. Dense – Daniel Denis
  2. La corne du bois des pendus – Daniel Denis
  3. Bonjour chez vous – Daniel Denis
  4. Combat – Andy Kirk
  5. La musique d’Erich Zann – Daniel Denis, Andy Kirk, Guy Segers, Michel Berckmans, Jean Debefve, Patrick Hanappier
  6. La tête du corbeau – Guy Segers

Camel: Nude

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On January 23, 1981, “Decca” and “Gama” labels released “Nude”, the eighth Camel studio album. It was recorded in September 1980, at “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Tony Clark, Haydn Bendall, Andrew Latimer, Colin Bass and Andy Ward.

Personnel:

  • Andrew Latimer – vocals, guitars, flute, koto, keyboards
  • Colin Bass – vocals, bass
  • Andy Ward – drums, percussion
  • Gasper Lawal – percussion
  • Jan Schelhaas – piano
  • Duncan Mackay – keyboards
  • Mel Collins – flute, piccolo, saxophones
  • Herbie Flowers – tuba
  • Chris Green – cello
  • Tony Clarke – engineer
  • Mayblin / Shaw / Munday – design

Track listing:

 All tracks by Andrew Latimer, except where noted.

  1. City Life – Andrew Latimer, Susan Hoover
  2. Nude
  3. Drafted – Andrew Latimer, Susan Hoover
  4. Docks – Andrew Latimer, Kit Watkins
  5. Beached
  6. Landscapes
  7. Changing Places
  8. Pomp & Circumstance
  9. Please Come Home
  10. Reflections
  11. Captured – Andrew Latimer, Jan Schelhaas
  12. The Homecoming
  13. Lies – Andrew Latimer, Susan Hoover
  14. The Last Farewell: The Birthday Cake
  15. The Last Farewell: Nude’s Return

38 Special: Wild-Eyed Southern Boys

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On January 3, 1981, “A&M” label released “Wild-Eyed Southern Boys”, the fourth 38 Special studio album. It was recorded September 1979 – July 1980, at “Studio One” in Doraville, Georgia, US, and was produced by Rodney Mills.

Personnel:

  • Donnie Van Zant – lead and backing vocals
  • Don Barnes – lead and backing vocals, rhythm and lead guitar, piano
  • Jeff Carlisi – lead and rhythm guitar, steel guitar
  • Larry Junstrom – bass
  • Steve Brookins – drums
  • Jack Grondin – drums
  • Steve McRay – piano
  • Terry Emery – percussion
  • Carol Bristow – backing vocals
  • Lu Moss – backing vocals
  • Carol Veto – backing vocals
  • Rodney Mills – engineer
  • Greg Quesnel – engineer
  • Bob Ludwig – mastering
  • Chuck Beeson – art direction, design
  • Mick McGinty – illustrations
  • Willardson & White, Inc. – illustrations
  • Paddy Reynolds – photography

Track listing:

  1. Hold On Loosely – Don Barnes, Jim Peterik, Jeff Carlisi
  2. First Time Around – Don Barnes, Jim Carlisi, Larry Steele, Donnie Van Zant
  3. Wild-Eyed Southern Boys – Jim Peterik
  4. Back Alley Sally – Jim Carlisi, Donnie Van Zant
  5. Fantasy Girl – Jim Carlisi, Jim Peterik
  6. Hittin’ and Runnin’ – Don Barnes, Jim Peterik
  7. Honky Tonk Dancer – Don Barnes, Larry Steele, Donnie Van Zant
  8. Throw Out the Line – Don Barnes, Carlisi, Donnie Van Zant
  9. Bring It On – Jim Carlisi, Larry Steele, Donnie Van Zant

The Isley Brothers: Inside You

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On December 1, 1981, “T-Neck” label released “Inside You”, the Isley Brothers (The) album. It was recorded in 1981, in Bearsville, Woodstock, Bew York, and was produced by Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley and Chris Jasper.

Personnel:

  • Ronald Isley – lead vocals
  • Rudolph Isley – backing vocals
  • O’Kelly Isley – backing vocals
  • Ernie Isley – lead and rhythm guitar, drums, percussion
  • Marvin Isley – bass, percussion
  • Chris Jasper – keyboards, percussion, vibes, string and horn arrangements
  • Everett Collins – drums
  • Kevin Jones – congas, percussion
  • Gene Orloff – concertmaster
  • Wayne A. Wofford – alto saxophone
  • Mike Spengler – trumpet
  • Pete Ramaglia – trumpet
  • Gloria Agostini – harp
  • Eve Otto – harp
  • Marilyn Wright – violin
  • Harold Kohon – violin
  • Winteron Garvey – violin
  • Marvin Morgenstern – violin
  • Richard Young – violin
  • Anahid Ajemian – violin
  • Fred Buldrini – violin
  • Guy Lumis – violin 
  • Gerald Tarack – violin 
  • Louann Montesi – violin 
  • Mitsue Takayama – viola 
  • Alfred V. Brown – viola 
  • Julian C. Barber – viola
  • Kermit Moore – cello
  • Jonathan Abramowits – cello
  • Fred Zlotkin – cello 

Track listing:

All tracks by O’Kelly Isley, Rudolph Isley, Ernie Isley, Ronald Isley, Marvin Isley and Chris Jasper, except where noted.

  1. Inside You (Part I & II)
  2. Baby Hold On
  3. Don’t Hold Back Your Love (Part I & II)
  4. First Love – David Townsend
  5. Love Merry-Go-Round
  6. Welcome to My Heart
  7. Love Zone

Cars: Shake It Up

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On November 6, 1981, “Elektra” label released “Shake It Up”, the fourth Cars studio album. It was recorded in 1981, at “Syncro Sound” in Boston, and was produced by Roy Thomas Baker.

Personnel:

  • Ric Ocasek – vocals, rhythm guitar, arrangements
  • Elliot Easton – lead guitar, backing vocals, arrangements
  • Greg Hawkes – keyboards, backing vocals, arrangements
  • Benjamin Orr – vocals, bass guitar, arrangements
  • David Robinson – drums, percussion, arrangements
  • Ian Taylor – recording
  • Thom Moore – engineer assistant
  • Walter Turbitt – engineer assistant
  • George Marino – mastering
  • David Robinson – design
  • Clint Clemens – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Ric Ocasek, except where noted.

  1. Since You’re Gone
  2. Shake It Up
  3. I’m Not the One
  4. Victim of Love
  5. Cruiser
  6. A Dream Away
  7. This Could Be Love – Greg Hawkes, Ric Ocasek
  8. Think It Over
  9. Maybe Baby

Black Sabbath: Mob Rules

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On November 4, 1981, “Vertigo” label released “Mob Rules”, the tenth Black Sabbath studio album.It was recorded in 1981, at “Record Plant” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Martin Birch.

Personnel:

  • Ronnie James Dio – vocals
  • Tony Iommi – guitars
  • Geezer Butler – bass
  • Vinny Appice – drums
  • Geoff Nicholls – keyboards
  • Martin Birch – engineer
  • Eddie DeLena, Angelo Arcuri – engineer assistant
  • Ian Ferguson, Michael Howse, Les Martin, Peter Resty – technician
  • Greg Hildebrandt – illustration
  • Richard Seireeni – art direction

Track listing:

All lyrics by Ronnie James Dio, except where noted, all music by Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, and Geezer Butler.

  1. Turn Up the Night
  2. Voodoo
  3. The Sign of the Southern Cross
  4. E5150
  5. The Mob Rules
  6. Country Girl
  7. Slipping Away
  8. Falling off the Edge of the World
  9. Over and Over