On December 21, 1992, Albert Nelson aka Albert King died aged 69. He was musician (guitar, drums) and singer, one of the most influential blues guitarists, one of the “Three Kings of the Blues Guitar” (along with B.B. King and Freddie King). Because of his smooth singing and his large size, he was given the nick name “The Velvet Bulldozer”. In 2013, he was posthumously inducted in the “Rock and Roll of Fame”. King has recorded sixteen studio albums.
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Billy Joel: River of Dreams
On August 10, 1993, “Columbia” label released “River of Dreams”, the twelve Billy Joel studio album. It was recorded in 1992, at The Boathouse at the “Island Boatyard” in Shelter Island, NY, “Cove City Sound Studios” in Glen Cove, NY and “The Hit Factory” in New York City, and was produced by Billy Joel, Danny Kortchmar, Joe Nicolo and David Thoener. The album was certified 3 x Platinum in Australia by “ARIA”; Platinum in Austria by “IFPI Austria”; 3 x Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada; Platinum in Germany by “BMVI”; 2 x Platinum in Ireland by “IRMA”; Platinum in Japan by “RIAJ”; Platinum in Netherlands by “NVPI”; Platinum in New Zealand by “RMNZ”; Platinum in Switzerland by “IFPI Switzerland”; Platinum in UK by “BPI”; and 5 x Platinum in US by “RIIA”.
Personnel:
- Billy Joel – lead and backing vocals, clavinet, Hammond organ, piano, organ, synthesizer, keyboards
- Tommy Byrnes – guitar
- Mike Tyler – guitar
- Leslie West – guitar
- Danny Kortchmar – guitar
- Jeff Jacobs – synthesizer, additional programming
- Jeff Lee Johnson – bass
- Schuyler Deale: bass
- Chuck Treece – bass
- M. Stevens – bass
- Lonnie Hillyer – bass
- Liberty DeVitto – drums
- Steve Jordan – drums
- Zachary Alford – drums
- Andy Kravitz – percussion
- Jim Saporito – percussion
- Richie Cannata – tenor sax
- Arno Hecht – baritone sax
- Laurence Etkin – trumpet
- Osvaldo Melindez – trombone
- Wrecia Ford – backing vocals
- Color Me Badd – backing vocals
- David Witworth – backing vocals
- Frank Simms, George Simms – backing vocals
- Crystal Taliefero – backing vocals, vocal arrangements
- Marlon Saunders – choir vocals, backing vocals
- Phillip Ballou, Katreese Barnes, Dennis Collins, Will Downing, Frank Floyd, Diane Garisto, Stephanie James, Devora Johnson, Corliss Stafford, Brenda White-King – choir vocals
- Curtis Rance King, Jr.- choir conductor and contractor
- Ira Newborn: orchestration
- Bob Thrasher, Bradshaw Leigh, Dave Wilkerson, Jay Healy – recording
- Carl Glanville, Joe Nicolo, Phil Nicolo, Dick Grobelny – engineer
- Dan Hetzel, Brian Vibberts – engineer
- Niko Bolas, David Thoener, Joe Nicolo, Phil Nicolo – mixing
- Ted Jensen – mastering
- Jeff Schock – art concept
- Christopher Austopchuk – art direction
- Christie Brinkley – cover painting
- Sara Rotman – design
- Glen Erler – photography
- Lewis Del Gatto: orchestra manager
- Bill Zampino – production coordinator
- Andrew Baker, Artie Smith, Courtney Spencer, Dave Hofbauer, David Hewitt, Doug Kleeger, Greg Garland, Howie Mendelson, Jon “J.D.” Dworkow*, Larry DeMarco, Laura Delia, Lester Baylinson, Peter Goodrich, Steve Bramberg – technical support
Track listing:
All tracks by Billy Joel.
- No Man’s Land
- The Great Wall of China
- Blonde Over Blue
- A Minor Variation
- Shades of Grey
- All About Soul
- Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)
- The River of Dreams
- Two Thousand Years
- Famous Last Words
INXS: Welcome To Wherever You Are
On August 3, 1992, “Atlantic” label released “Welcome to Wherever You Are”, the eighth INXS album. It was recorded 1991–1992, at “Rhinoceros Recordings” in Sydney, and was produced by Mark Opitz, Michael Hutchence, Kirk Pengilly, Garry Gary Beers, Andrew Farriss, Jon Farriss and Tim Farriss. In 1997, the album was certified Platinum in US by the “RIIA”.
Personnel:
- Michael Hutchence– vocals
- Kirk Pengilly– vocals, guitar, saxophone
- Andrew Farriss– guitar, keyboards
- Garry Gary Beers– bass guitar
- Jon Farriss– drums, percussion
- Tim Farriss– guitar
- Australian Concert Orchestra
- Deni Hines – backing vocals
- Sunil De Silva – percussion
- Colin Piper – conductor
- Mick Kenny, Andrew Farriss – orchestral arrangements
- Neil Sandbach – orchestral engineer
- Niven Garland – engineer
- Melissa Van Twest – engineer assistant
- Bob Clearmountain– mixing
- Leon Zervos – mastering
- Michael Nash Assoc. – design
- Steve Pyke– cover photography
- Peggy Sirota – photography
Track listing:All tracks by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence, except where noted.
- Questions – Andrew Farriss
- Heaven Sent – Andrew Farriss
- Communication
- Taste It
- Not Enough Time
- All Around
- Baby Don’t Cry – Andrew Farriss
- Beautiful Girl – Andrew Farriss
- Wishing Well
- Back on Line – Jon Farriss, Michael Hutchence
- Strange Desire
- Men and Women – Michael Hutchence
The Beach Boys: That’s Why God Made the Radio
On June 5, 2012, “Capitol” label released “That’s Why God Made the Radio”, the twenty-ninth Beach Boys (The) studio album. It was recorded 2011-2012, at “Ocean Way Recorders” in Hollywood, and was produced by Brian Wilson and Paul Fauerso. It was band’s first album with original material “Summer in Paradise” from 1992, and was recorded to coincide with the band’s 50th anniversary.
Personnel:
- Brian Wilson – vocals, arranger
- Al Jardine– vocals, whistle
- Bruce Johnston– vocals
- Mike Love– vocals
- David Marks– guitar
- Jeffrey Foskett, Adrian Baker, Christian Love, Hayleigh Love –vocals
- Jeff Baxter, Tom Bukovac, Jim Riley, Nick Rowe, Scott Totten, Nick Walusko – electric guitar
- Tom Bukovac, Jeffrey Foskett, Probyn Gregory, Scott Totten – acoustic guitar
- Cliff Hugo, Larry Millas, Michael Rhodes, Brett Simons – bass guitar
- David Stone – double bass
- Jim Peterik – ukulele
- Probyn Gregory – banjo
- John Hobbs, Joe Thomas– piano
- John Hobbs, Joe Thomas – tack piano
- Scott Bennett, Joe Thomas – organ
- Scott Bennett – clavinet
- Joe Thomas – harpsichord
- Paul Fauerso – keyboards
- Gary Griffin – accordion
- Joel Deroulin, Sharon Jackson, Peter Kent, Songa Lee, Julie Rogers, John Wittenberg – violin
- Alisha Bauer, Vanessa Freebarin-Smith – cello
- Paul Mertens – string arrangements
- Paul Mertens – flute
- Chris Bleth – oboe
- Probyn Gregory – French horn
- Paul Mertens – baritone saxophone
- Scott Bennett, Darian Sahanaja– vibes
- Nelson Bragg, Paul Fauerso, Jim Peterik – percussion
- Jessica Bish, John Cowsill, Jeffrey Foskett, Joe Thomas – snaps
- Eddie Bayers, Curt Bisquera, John Cowsill, Chad Cromwell– drums
- Skip Masters – radio voiceover
- Mike Love– executive producer
- Joe Thomas– recording
- Paul Fauerso – recording
- Frank Pappalardo – recording, mixing engineer
- Michael Czaszwicz – additional engineering
- Wesley M. Seidman – additional engineering
- Larry Millas – additional engineering
- Tom Gordon – additional engineering
- Bob Ludwig– mastering
- Lawrence Azerrad – graphic design
- Guy Webster – photography
Track listing:
- Think About the Days – Brian Wilson, Joe Thomas
- That’s Why God Made the Radio – Brian Wilson, Larry Millas, Joe Thomas, Jim Peterik
- Isn’t It Time – Brian Wilson, Larry Millas, Joe Thomas, Jim Peterik, Mike Love
- Spring Vacation – Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Joe Thomas
- The Private Life of Bill and Sue – Brian Wilson, Joe Thomas
- Shelter – Brian Wilson, Joe Thomas
- Daybreak Over the Ocean – Mike Love
- Beaches in Mind – Brian Wilson, Joe Thomas, Mike Love
- Strange World – Brian Wilson, Joe Thomas
- From There to Back Again – Brian Wilson, Joe Thomas
- Pacific Coast Highway – Brian Wilson, Joe Thomas
- Summer’s Gone – Brian Wilson, Jon Bon Jovi, Joe Thomas
Donald Duck Dunn
On May 13, 2012, Donald “Duck” Dunn died aged 70. He was musician (bass guitar), session musician, record producer, and songwriter, best known for his 1960’s recordings with Booker T. & the M.G.’s and as a session bassist for “Stax Records”. He has performed and recorded with big number of famous musicians including Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, William Bell, Eddie Floyd, Johnnie Taylor, Albert King, Elvis Presley, Muddy Waters, Freddie King, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, Stevie Nicks, Tom Petty and The Blues Brothers Band. In 1992, Dunn was inducted in the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” as a member of Booker T. & the M.G.’s. “Bass Player” magazine ranked him at number 40 on its list of “The 100 Greatest Bass Players of All Time”.
Neal Morse: The Transatlantic Demos
On April 2, 2003, “Radiant Records” label released “The Transatlantic Demos”, album of demo tracks by Neal Morse. It was recorded 1992-2000, and was produced by Neal Morse.
Personnel:
- Neal Morse – vocals, guitars, synth, piano, organ
Track listing:
All tracks by Neal Morse.
- Hanging in the Balance
- Working on Mystery Train (on a bus)
- We All Need Some Light
- Dance with the Devil
- Working on Piano Solo in “All of the Above”
- Bridge Across Forever
- Full Moon Rising
Eddie Hazel
On December 23, 1992, Edward Earl “Eddie” Hazel died aged 42. He was musician (guitar), recorded and performed with The Temptations, George Clinton, Axiom Funk and Bootsy Collins, but was best known as lead guitarist of Parliament and Funkadelic. In 1997, he was posthumous inducteed in the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”, together with fifteen other members of Parliament and Funkadelic.
Pops Staples
On December 19, 2000, Roebuck “Pops” Staples died aged 85. He was musician (guitar), singer and songwriter, regarded as one of the key figures of the gospel, soul and R&B scene of the 60’ and 70’, and was best known as founder and leader of The Staple Singers. As leader he released three albums, and one posthumously released under his name.
The Stone Roses: Second Coming
On December 5, 1994, “Geffen” label released “Second Coming”, the second Stone Roses (The) studio album. It was recorded 1992 – 1994, at “Forge Studios” in Wales, and was produced by Simon Dawson and Paul Schroeder. “Second Coming” was certified Platinum in UK by “BPI”.
Personnel:
- Ian Brown– lead vocals, harmonica, recording of running water
- John Squire – lead and backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, recording, collage
- Simon Dawson – keyboards, Jew’s harp, castanets, Wurlitzer electric piano, acoustic piano, engineer
- Mani– bass guitar
- Reni– lead and backing vocals, drums, recording of running water
- Nick Brine – tambourine, engineer assistant
- Paul Schroeder – engineer
- John Leckie– recording
- Mark Tolle – recording
- Al “Bongo” Shaw – recording
Track listing:
All tracks by John Squire, except where noted.
- Breaking into Heaven
- Driving South
- Ten Storey Love Song
- Daybreak – Ian Brown,Gary Mounfield, John Squire, Alan Wren
- Your Star Will Shine
- Straight to the Man – Ian Brown
- Begging You – John Squire, Ian Brown
- Tightrope
- Good Times
- Tears
- How Do You Sleep
- Love Spreads
- Untitled – Ian Brown, Gary Mounfield, John Squire, Alan Wren
The O’Jays: Ship Ahoy
On November 10, 1973, “Philadelphia International Records” label released “Ship Ahoy”, the eighth O’Jays studio album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Sigma Sound Studios” in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was produced by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff. In 1992, the album was certified Platinum in the US by “RIAA”.
Personnel
- Eddie Levert– vocals
- William Powell– vocals
- Walter Williams– vocals
- MFSB– orchestra
- Leon Huff– keyboards
- Anthony Jackson– bass
- Rocco Bene- trumpet solos
- Lenny Pakula, Norman Harris, Bobby Martin, Lenny Pakula – arranger
- Joe Tarsia –engineer
- Joseph M. Palmaccio, Darcy Proper – mastering
- James Barkley –illustration
- Don Hunstein– photography
- Ed Lee –art direction
Track listing:
All tracks by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, except where noted.
- Put Your Hands Together
- Ship Ahoy
- This Air I Breathe – Kenneth Gamble,Bunny Sigler
- You Got Your Hooks in Me – Bunny Sigler
- For the Love of Money – Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, Anthony Jackson
- Now That We Found Love
- Don’t Call Me Brother – Kenneth Gamble, Bunny Sigler
- People Keep Tellin’ Me – John Whitehead,Gene McFadden, Victor Carstarphen
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