On November 18, 2017, Malcolm Mitchell Young died aged 64. He was musician (guitar), vocalist and songwriter, best known as co-founder and member of AC/DC. In 2003, Malcolm was inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” (together with the other members of AC/DC).
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Van Morrison: Astral Weeks
In November 1968, “Warner Bros” label released “Astral Weeks”, the second Van Morrison studio album.It was recorded September – October at “Century Sound Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Lewis Merenstein. In 1995 “Mojo” magazine ranked “Astral Weeks” at number two on its list of the greatest albums of all time; in 1998 it was voted the 9th greatest album of all time in a “Music of the Millennium” poll conducted by “HMV”, “Channel 4” and “The Guardian”; in 2000, “Q” magazine ranked it at number 6 on its list of the “100 Greatest British Albums Ever”; in 2003, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked it at number 19 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”, and in 2006, “Time” magazine included “Astral Weeks” in its list of the “All-TIME 100 Albums”.
Personnel:
- Van Morrison— vocals, acoustic guitar
- Barry Kornfeld — acoustic guitar
- Jay Berliner— classical and steel-string acoustic guitars
- Richard Davis— double bass
- Warren Smith, Jr.— percussion, vibraphone
- Connie Kay— drums
- John Payne — flute, soprano saxophone
- Larry Fallon— harpsichord, string arrangements, conductor
- Brooks Arthur — engineer
- Ed Thrasher— art director
- Joel Brodsky— photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Van Morrison.
Part One: In The Beginning
- Astral Weeks
- Beside You
- Sweet Thing
- Cyprus Avenue
Part Two: Afterwards
- The Way Young Lovers Do
- Madame George
- Ballerina
- Slim Slow Slider
Tom Waits: The Heart Of Saturday Night
In October 1974, “Asylum” label released “The Heart of Saturday Night”, the second Tom Waits studio album. It was recorded in 1974, and was produced by Bones Howe. In 2003, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked the album at number 339 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”.
Personnel:
- Tom Waits– vocals, piano, guitar
- Jim Hughart– double bass
- Jim Gordon– drums
- Pete Christlieb– tenor saxophone
- Bob Alcivar– arranger
- Bones Howe– engineer
- Geoff Howe – engineer
- Terry Dunavan – mastering
- Cal Schenkel– art direction
- Lyn Lascaro – illustrations
- Scott Smith – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Tom Waits.
- New Coat of Paint
- San Diego Serenade
- Semi Suite
- Shiver Me Timbers
- Diamonds on My Windshield
- (Looking for) The Heart of Saturday Night
- Fumblin’ with the Blues
- Please Call Me, Baby
- Depot, Depot
- Drunk on the Moon
- The Ghosts of Saturday Night (After Hours at Napoleone’s Pizza House)
Jackson Browne: For Everyman
In October 1973, “Asylum” label released “For Everyman”, the second Jackson Browne studio album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Sunset Sound” and “Studio One” in Hollywood, and was produced by Jackson Browne. In 2003, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked the album at number at 457 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of all Time”.
Personnel:
- Jackson Browne – vocals, acoustic guitar, rhythm guitar, piano
- David Lindley– acoustic guitar, electric fiddle, electric guitar, lap steel guitar
- Sneaky Pete Kleinow– pedal steel
- Rockaday Johnnie (Elton John) – piano
- Joni Mitchell– electric piano
- David Paich– piano
- Bill Payne– piano
- Craig Doerge– piano
- Spooner Oldham– organ
- Mike Utley– organ
- Wilton Felder– bass guitar
- Doug Haywood – bass, harmony vocals
- Leland Sklar– bass
- Jim Keltner– drums
- Russ Kunkel– drums
- Gary Mallaber– drums
- Mickey McGee– drums
- David Crosby– harmony vocals
- Glenn Frey– harmony vocals
- Don Henley– harmony vocals
- Bonnie Raitt– harmony vocals
- John Haeny– engineer
- Al Schmitt– engineer, mixing
- Kent Nebergall, Rick Tarantini – engineer assistant
- Greg Ladanyi– mastering
- Anthony Hudson – art direction, design
- Alan F. Blumenthal – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Jackson Browne except where noted:
- Take It Easy – Jackson Browne, Glenn Frey
- Our Lady of the Well
- Colors of the Sun
- I Thought I Was a Child
- These Days
- Redneck Friend
- The Times You’ve Come
- Ready or Not
- Sing My Songs to Me
- For Everyman
Cheap Trick: In Color
In September 1977, “Epic” label released “In Color”, the second Cheap Trick studio album. It was recorded in 1977, at “Kendun Recorders” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Tom Werman. In 2003, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked the album at number 443 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”. In 1979, “In Color” was certified Platinum in Canada by “CRIA”, and in 2001, Platinum in US by “RIIA”.
Personnel:
- Robin Zander – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Rick Nielsen – vocals, lead guitars
- Tom Petersson – vocals, bass
- Bun E. Carlos – drums
- Antonino Reale – engineer
- George Marino – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Rick Nielsen, except where noted.
- Hello There
- Big Eyes
- Downed
- I Want You to Want Me
- You’re All Talk – Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson
- Oh Caroline
- Clock Strikes Ten
- Southern Girls – Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson
- Come On, Come On
- So Good to See You
Dresden Dolls: Same
On September 26, 2003, “8ft” label released the self-titled, debut Dresden Dolls album. It was recorded in 2002, and was produced by Martin Bisi.
Personnel:
- Amanda Palmer– vocals, piano, toy piano
- Ad Frank– electric guitar, backing vocals
- Shawn Setaro– bass guitar, acoustic guitar
- Brian Viglione– drums, guitar, backing vocals
- Sasha Forte– violin, viola
- Johnathan Sacks– cello
- Martin Bisi– Memory Man
Track listing:
All tracks by Amanda Palmer.
- Good Day
- Girl Anachronism
- Missed Me
- Half jack
- 672
- Coin-Operated Boy
- Gravity
- Bad Habit
- The Perfect Fit
- The Jeep Song
- Slide
- Truce
Santana: Abraxas
In September 1970, “CBS” label released “Abraxas”, the second Santana studio album. It was recorded April – May 1970, at “Wally Heider Studios” in San Francisco, and was produced by Fred Catero and Carlos Santana. In 2003, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked the album at number 207 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”. The album was certified 3 x Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada”; Platinum in France by “SNEP”, and 5 x Platinum in US by the “RIIA”.
Personnel:
- Carlos Santana– lead guitar, backing vocals
- Gregg Rolie– lead vocals, keyboards
- Alberto Gianquinto – piano
- David Brown– bass
- Michael Shrieve– drums
- José “Chepito” Areas– percussion, conga, timbales
- Michael Carabello– percussion, conga
- Rico Reyes – percussion, backing vocals
- Steven Saphore – tabla
- Robert Venosa– artwork, design
- John Fiore David Brown – engineer
- Mati Klarwein– illustrations
- Robert Honablue – engineer original recording, mastering
Track listing:
- Singing Winds, Crying Beasts – Mike Carabello
- Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen – Peter Green/Gábor Szabó
- Oye Como Va – Tito Puente
- Incident at Neshabur – Alberto Gianquinto, Carlos Santana
- Se a Cabo – José Areas
- Mother’s Daughter – Gregg Rolie
- Samba Pa Ti – Carlos Santana
- Hope You’re Feeling Better – Gregg Rolie
- El Nycoya – José Areas
Warren Zevon
On September 7, 2003, Warren William Zevon died aged 56. He was singer-songwriter and musician, had worked as a session musician, was the piano player and band leader for the Everly Brothers, released fifteen albums, and had collaborated with the likes of Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Waddy Wachtel, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Carl Wilson, Linda Ronstadt, and Bonnie Raitt
The Modern Lovers: Same
In August 1976, “Beserkley” label released the self-titled, debut Modern Lovers (The) album. It was recorded in 1976, and was produced by John Cale, Robert Appere, Kim Fowley and Alan Mason. In 2003, the album was ranked at number 381 on “Rolling Stone” magazine’s list of the “500 Greatest Albums of all Time”.
Personnel:
- Jonathan Richman– vocals, electric guitars
- Jerry Harrison– piano, organ, backing vocals
- Ernie Brooks – bass, backing vocals
- David Robinson– drums, backing vocals
- John Cale– additional keyboards
- Jim Blodgett – co-ordination
- Lubin – assistance
- Horn – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Jonathan Richman.
- Roadrunner
- Astral Plane
- Old World
- Pablo Picasso
- She Cracked
- Hospital
- Someone I Care About
- Girlfriend
- Modern World
The Presidents Of The United States Of America: Love Everybody
On August 17, 2004, “PUSA Inc.” label released “Love Everybody”, the fourth Presidents of the United States of America album. It was recorded in 2003, and was produced by Martin Feveyear.
Personnel:
- Chris Ballew- basitar, clavinet, synthesizer, acoustic guitar, guitar, keyboards, harmonica, bass guitar, electric piano, sound effects, engineer, editing, mixing
- Dave Dederer- guitbass, guitar, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drums
- Jason Finn – drums, guitbass
- Jon Ervie – engineer
- Martin Feveyear, Conrad Uno- engineer, mixing
- Vlado Meller – mastering
- Kiki Ajidarma – design, packaging
- Bootsy Holler – cover photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Chris Ballew, except where noted.
- Love Everybody
- Some Postman
- Clean Machine
- Highway Forever
- Zero Friction
- Surf’s Down
- Shortwave
- Poke and Destroy
- Munky River
- Drool at You
- Vestina – Chris Ballew, Tad Hutchinson
- 5,500 Miles
- Shreds of Boa
- Jennifer’s Jacket
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