On May 17, 2021, Evángelos Odysséas Papathanassíou aka Vangelis died aged 79. He was musician (piano, keyboards, drums, percussion), composer and producer, member of the bands The Forminx and Aphrodite’s Child, but was best known for his work as solo artist. In 1981, Vangelis won the “Academy Award” for the soundtrack to “Chariots of Fire”, and composed music for the movies “Blade Runner (1982), Missing (1982), Antarctica (1983), The Bounty (1984), 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992), and Alexander (2004). As solo artist he released 23 albums.
Tag Archives: 1981
Stanley Turrentine: Tender Togetherness
In April 1981, “Elektra” label released “Tender Togetherness”, album by Stanley Turrentine. It was recorded February – April 1981, at “Indigo Ranch” in Malibu, California, and was produced by Larry Dunn.
Personnel:
- Stanley Turrentine – tenor saxophone
- Philip Bailey – lead and backing vocals, percussion
- Roland Bautista – guitars
- Eduardo del Barrio – piano, electric piano, Fender Rhodes
- Denzil Miller – piano, electric piano, clavinet, Fender Rhodes, arrangements, vocal arrangements
- Jeff Johnson – synthesizer
- Tom Pigott Smith – synthesizer
- Nathan East – bass guitar, electric guitar
- Byron Miller – bass guitar
- Leon “Ndugu” Chancler – drums, arranger
- Paulinho Da Costa – percussion
- Steven Dunn – percussion, drums, Moog bass, arranger
- Fred White – percussion, drums
- Ralph Johnson – percussion
- Marlena Jeter – vocals
- Dianne Reeves – vocals
- Gwen Matthews – vocals
- Lynn Davis – vocals, vocal arrangements
- Don Myrick – alto saxophone
- Andrew Woolfolk – tenor saxophone
- Rahmlee Michael Davis – trumpet, flugelhorn
- Mike Harris – trumpet, flugelhorn
- Jerry Hey – trumpet, flugelhorn
- David Duke – French horn
- Sidney Muldrow – French horn
- Bill Reichenbach Jr. – bass trombone
- Louis Satterfield – trombone
- Roland Bautista – arrangements
- George del Barrio – conductor, string arrangements
- Rahmlee Michael Davis – horn arrangements
- Eduardo del Barrio – arrangements
- Larry Dunn – arranger, vocal arrangements
- Mike Harris – horn arrangements
- Don Myrick – horn arrangements
- Louis Satterfield – horn arrangements
Track listing:
- Hermanos – Eddie del Barrio, Larry Dunn
- I’ll Give You My Love – Roland Bautista, Cavanaugh, Larry Dunn, Stanley Turrentine
- Tamarac – Larry Dunn, Steven Dunn
- After the Love Has Gone – Bill Champlin, David Foster, Jay Graydon
- Cherubim – Larry Dunn
- Only You and Me – Eddie del Barrio, Larry Dunn, Roxanne Seeman
- World Chimes – Larry Dunn
- Pure Love – Larry Dunn, Denzil Miller Jr., Stanley Turrentine
- Havin Fun with Mr. T – Chandler, Larry Dunn, Denzil Miller, Byron Miller
Dusty Springfield: White Heat
In December 1982, “Casablanca” label released “White Heat”, the twelfth Dusty Springfield studio album. It was recorded November 1981 – June 1982, at “Conway Recording Studios”, “Kendun Recorders” and “Group IV Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Howard Steele, Dusty Springfield and Andre Sischer.
Personnel:
- Dusty Springfield – lead and background vocals
- George Nauful – guitar
- David Plehn – guitar
- Jean Roussel – synthesizer, piano
- Robbie Buchanan – piano, Fender Rhodes electric piano
- Tommy Faragher – synthesizer, percussion, background vocals, Wurlitzer electric piano, Casio
- Nicky Hopkins – piano
- James Newton Howard – Prophet-5 synthesizer, string arrangements
- Caleb Quaye – synthesizer, bass, guitar, Wurlitzer electric piano, Minimoog
- Kevan Staples – clarinet, guitar, Minimoog
- Steve Sykes – guitar, Wurlitzer electric piano, Minimoog
- Nathan East – bass guitar
- Davey Faragher – bass
- Marlo Henderson – bass
- Mark Leonard – bass
- Kenny Lee Lewis – bass
- André Fischer – drums
- Casey Scheuerell – drums
- Linn Drums – drums
- Steve Zaretsky – percussion
- Max Gronenthal – backing vocals
- Eddy Keating – backing vocals
- John Townsend – backing vocals
- Danny Ironstone – backing vocals
- Barbara Busa Cilla – backing vocals
- Nick DeCaro – arranger, conductor
- Howard Steele – engineer, mixing
- Steve Zaretsky – engineer assistant
- Lindy Griffin – engineer assistant
- Philip Moores – engineer assistant
- Karen Chamberlain – engineer assistant
- Les D. Cooper – engineer assistant
- Debra Courier – production assistant
- Jackie Krost – executive producer
- Glen Christensen – art direction
- Mac James – paintings
- Bret Lopez – photography
Track listing:
- Donnez Moi – Jean-Alain Roussel, Paul Northfield, Luc Plamondon, Christiane Robichaud
- I Don’t Think We Could Ever Be Friends – Jean-Alain Roussel, Sting
- Blind Sheep – Daniel Ironstone, Tommy Faragher, Dusty Springfield, Mary Unobsky
- Don’t Call It Love – Dean Pitchford, Tom Snow
- Time and Time Again – Paul Buchanan, Jay Gruska
- I Am Curious – Carole Pope, Kevan Staples
- Sooner or Later – Tommy Faragher, Daniel Ironstone
- Losing You (Just a Memory) – Elvis Costello
- Gotta Get Used to You – Jean-Alain Roussel
- Soft Core – Carole Pope, Kevan Staples
The Bar Keys: Nightcruising
In November 1981, “Mercury” label released “Nightcruising”, the twelve Bar Kays (The) album. It was recorded in 1981, at “Ardent Recording Studios” in Memphis, Tennessee, and was produced by Allen Jones.
Personnel:
Personnel:
- James Alexander – vocals, bass
- Larry Dodson – vocals
- Mark Bynum – vocals, keyboard
- Winston Stewart – keyboards
- Lloyd Smith – guitar
- Michael Toles – guitar
- Charles Allen – vocals, trumpet
- Benjamin Cauley – trumpet
- Harvey Henderson – saxophone
- Frank Thompson – trombone
- Bryan Smith – bass
- Michael Beard – drums
- Sherman Guy – vocals, percussion
- Mervell Thomas – arranger
- Henry Bush – engineer
- Allen Jones – engineer, cover concept
- Bernie Grundman – engineer
- Mike McCarty – art direction
- Tom Hill – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by James Alexander, Larry Dodson, Mark Bynum, Winston Stewart, Lloyd Smith, Charles Allen, Benjamin Cauley, Harvey Henderson, Frank Thompson, Bryan Smith, Michael Beard, Sherman Guy and Allen Jones, except where noted.
- Nightcruising
- Hit and Run
- Feels Like I’m Falling in Love
- Freaky Behavior – Allen Jones, Howard Redmond, Jr.
- Touch Tone
- Unforgettable Dream
- Traffic Jammer
- Backseat Driver
Molly Hatchet: Take No Prisoners
In November 1981, “Epic” label released “Take No Prisoners” the fourth Molly Hatchet studio album. It was recorded in 1981, at “Compass Point Studios” in Nassau, Bahamas, “Record Plant Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Tom Werman.
Personnel:
- Jimmy Farrar – vocals
- Dave Hlubek – electric and slide guitar
- Steve Holland – guitar
- Duane Roland – electric and slide guitar
- Jai Winding – keyboard
- Banner Thomas – bass
- Bruce Crump – drums
- Paulinho da Costa – congas
- Tom Werman – percussion
- Tower of Power horn section – horns
- Mindy Sterling, Laurie Bono, Katey Sagal – backing vocals
- Joyce ‘Baby Jean’ Kennedy – additional vocals
- Gary Ladinsky – engineer, mixing
- Cary Pritkin – engineer assistant
- George Marino – mastering
Track listing:
- Bloody Reunion – Jimmy Farrar, Dave Hlubek, Duane Roland, Banner Thomas
- Respect Me in the Morning – Jimmy Farrar, Duane Roland
- Long Tall Sally – Robert Blackwell, Enotris Johnson, Richard Penniman
- Loss of Control – Bruce Crump, Duane Roland, Banner Thomas
- All Mine – Banner Thomas
- Lady Luck – Dave Hlubek
- Power Play – Steve Holland
- Don’t Mess Around – Duane Roland, Banner Thomas
- Don’t Leave Me Lonely – Bruce Crump, Steve Holland
- Dead Giveaway – Dave Hlubek
David Thomas: The Sound of the Sand and Other Songs of the Pedestrian
On October 30, 1981, “Rough Trade” label released “The Sound of the Sand and Other Songs of the Pedestrian”, the debut David Thomas studio album. It was recorded May – June 1981, at “Regent’s Park” in London, and was produced by Adam Kidron and Peter Walmsley.
Personnel:
The Pedestrians:
- David Thomas – lead vocals, design
- Richard Thompson – guitar, dulcimer
- Allen Ravenstine – synthesizer
- Mayo Thompson – accordion
- John Greaves – bass guitar
- Philip Moxham – bass guitar
- Anton Fier – drums, percussion
- Eddie “Tan Tan” Thornton – trumpet
The Golden Palominos:
- Richard Thompson – guitar, dulcimer
- John Greaves – bass guitar, piano
- Anton Fier – drums, percussion
- Eddie “Tan Tan” Thornton – trumpet
The Trees:
- Allen Ravenstine – synthesizer
- Alan Greenblatt – guitar
- Paul Hamann – bass guitar
- Scott Krauss – drums
- Ralph Carney – saxophone, oboe
The Eggs
- Eddie “Tan Tan” Thornton – trumpet
- Chris Cutler – drums
- Paul Hamann – engineer
- Phil Bodger – engineer assistant
- Adam Kidron – engineer, mixing, mastering
- Anne Clarke – assistant producer
- Martyn Lambert – design
- Peter Walmsley – design
- Mik Mellen – photography
- Shirley O’Loughlin – producer assistant
- Sue Johnson – producer assistant
- Geoff Travis – executive producer
Track listing:
All lyrics by David Thomas, all music as noted.
- The Birds Are a Good Idea – Philip Moxham, David Thomas, Mayo Thompson
- Yiki Tiki – Anton Fier, Mayo Thompson, David Thomas
- The Crickets in the Flats – Anton Fier
- Sound of the Sand – Philip Moxham, David Thomas
- The New Atom Mine – Anton Fier
- Big Dreams – Philip Moxham, David Thomas
- Happy to See You – David Thomas
- Crush This Horn Part 2 – Anton Fier, David Thomas
- Confuse Did – Anton Fier, David Thomas
- Sloop John B – traditional
- Man’s Best Friend – Anton Fier, David Thomas, Mayo Thompson, Eddie Thornton
Lindsey Buckingham: Law and Order
On October 3, 1981, “Warner Music Group” released “Law and Order”, the debut Lindsey Buckingham album. It was recorded 1980 – 1981, at “Larrabee Sound Studio” and “Wally Heider’s Studio” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Lindsey Buckingham and Richard Dashut.
Personnel:
- Lindsey Buckingham – vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, drums, percussion
- George Hawkins – bass
- Mick Fleetwood – drums
- Carol Ann Harris – vocals
- Christine McVie – backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Lindsey Buckingham, except where noted.
- Bwana
- Trouble
- Mary Lee Jones
- I’ll Tell You Now
- If Was I – Gary Paxton
- September Song – Maxwell Anderson, Kurt Weill
- Shadow of the West
- That’s How We Do It in L.A.
- Johnny Stew
- Love from Here, Love from There
- A Satisfied Mind – Red Hayes, Jack Rhodes
Dan Fogelberg: The Innocent Age
In August 1981, “Fool Moon” and “Epic” labels released “The Innocent Age”, the seventh Dan Fogelberg album. It was recorded in 1981, at “Northstar Studios” in Boulder, CO, “Caribou Ranch” in Nederland, CO, “Rudy Records” and “Wally Heider Studios” in Hollywood, “Sunset Sound” in Los Angeles, “Record Plant” in Sausalito, CA, and was produced by Dan Fogelberg and Marty Lewis.
Personnel:
- Dan Fogelberg – lead and backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, tambourine, piano, electric piano, synthesizer, bass, sitar, percussion, bells, arranger, photography
- Al Perkins – pedal steel guitars
- Marty Lewis – tambourine
- Mike Utley – piano
- Joni Mitchell – vocals
- Emmylou Harris – vocals
- Heart Of Darkness Chorale – vocals
- Richie Furay – harmony vocals
- Mike Brewer – harmony vocals
- Kenny Passarelli – bass
- Norbert Putnam – basss
- Jimmie Fadden – harmonica
- Don Alias – African drums, Quido, congas, shaker, cowbell
- Russ Kinkel – drums, percussion, cymbal
- Motor City Marty – percussion
- Joe Lala – congas, cymbal
- Michael Brecker – soprano and tenor saxophone
- Tom Scott – tenor saxophone
- Jerry Hey – piccolo flute, trumpet
- David Duke – French horn
- The UCLA Band – orchestra
- Sid Sharp – violin
- Jesse Ehrlich – cello
- Gayle Levant – harp
- Glen Spreen – brass arrangements
- Lawrence Fogelberg – arrangements
- Marty Lewis – engineer, mixing
- Kosh – design
- Andy Katz – photography
- David Awells – liner notes
Track listing:
All tracks by Dan Fogelberg, except where noted.
- Nexus
- The Innocent Age
- The Sand and the Foam
- In the Passage
- Lost in the Sun
- Run for the Roses
- Leader of the Band
- Same Old Lang Syne
- Stolen Moments
- The Lion’s Share
- Only the Heart May Know
- The Reach
- Aireshire Lament
- Times Like These
- Hard to Say
- Empty Cages – Dan Fogelberg, Russ Kinkel, Norbert Putham, Michael Utley
- Ghost
10CC: Mirror Mirror
On June 27, 1995, “Avex” label released “Mirror Mirror”, the eleventh and final 10cc album. It was recorded 1975, 1985, 1981, and was produced by Eric Stewart, Graham Gouldman, Adrian Lee and Rod Gammons.
Personnel:
- Eric Stewart — lead and backing vocals, lead guitar, keyboards, percussion
- Graham Gouldman — lead and backing vocals, guitars, bass guitar, percussion, mandolin
- Rick Fenn — lead guitar
- Steve Pigott — keyboard, drum programming
- Gary Wallis — drums, percussion
- Kevin Godley — bass drum, musical box, backing vocals
- Lol Creme — grand piano, backing vocals
- Adrian Lee — bass, programming, arrangements, keyboard, brass section, percussion, accordion, vibes, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
- Paul McCartney — rhythm guitar, strings, electric piano, frogs, crickets, percussion
- Andrew Gold — lead and backing vocals
- Ian Thomas — drums
- Gary Barnacle — saxophone
- Peter Thoms — trombone
- Lise Aferiat, Nicola Burton – violin
- Chris Goldscheider – viola
- Patrick Jones – cello
- Andrew Hines – cello
Track listing:
- Yvonne’s the One – Paul McCartney, Eric Stewart
- Code of Silence – Eric Stewart
- Blue Bird – Graham Gouldman
- Age of Consent – Eric Stewart
- Take This Woman – Eric Stewart, Graham Gouldon
- The Monkey and the Onion – Graham Gouldman, Tim Rice
- Everything Is Not Enough – Eric Stewart
- Ready to Go Home – Andrew Gold, Graham Gouldman
- Grow Old with Me – Graham Gouldman
- Margo Wants the Mustard – Eric Stewart
- Peace in Our Time – Graham Gouldman, Steve Pigott
- Why Did I Break Your Heart – Eric Stewart, Graham Gouldman
- Now You’re Gone – Graham Gouldman
- I’m Not in Love (acoustic version 95’) – Eric Stewart, Graham Gouldman
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