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The Fabulous Thunderbirds: Walk That Walk, Talk That Talk

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In December 1991, “Epic Associated” label released “Walk That Walk, Talk That Talk”, the eight Fabulous Thunderbirds (The) album. It was recorded in 1991, at “The Site” in San Rafael, California, “House of Music” in West Orange, New Jersey, and was produced by Steve Jordan.

Personnel:

  • Kim Wilson – vocals, harmonica
  • Duke Robillard – vocals, guitar
  • Kid Bangham – guitar
  • Steve Jordan – guitar, percussion, backing vocals
  • Austin de Lone – keyboards
  • Preston Hubbard – electric and upright bass
  • Fran Christina – drums, percussion
  • The Gospel Hummingbirds – backing vocals
  • Bruce Barris – engineer
  • Charles Conrad – engineer
  • Don Smith – engineer
  • Mike Weisinger – engineer
  • Ted Jensen – mastering
  • Tony Sellari – art direction
  • Alan Messer – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Kim Wilson, except where noted.

  1. Twist of the Knife – Chuck Jones, Rick Giles, Kim Wilson
  2. Ain’t That a Lot of Love – Deanie Parker, Homer Banks
  3. Work Together
  4. Born to Love You – Duke Robillard
  5. Need Somebody to Love – Jerry Lynn Williams, Kim Wilson
  6. Feelin’ Good – Herman “Junior” Parker
  7. Roller Coaster
  8. Sweet Thang
  9. Can’t Stop Rockin’
  10. When I Get Home – Kim Wilson, Rick Giles
  11. Paralyzed

The Band: Islands

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On March 15, 1977, “Capitol” label released “Islands”, the seventh Band (The) studio album. It was recorded December 1976 – January 1977, at ”Shangri-la Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel and Robbie Robertson.

Personnel:

  • Robbie Robertson – vocals, guitars
  • Garth Hudson– organ, synthesizer, accordion, piccolo, tenor, alto, and baritone saxophones
  • Richard Manuel– vocals, acoustic and electric pianos
  • Rick Danko– vocals, bass guitar
  • Levon Helm– vocals, drums
  • John Simon– alto saxophone
  • James Gordon– flute
  • Tom Malone– trombone
  • Larry Packer– violin

Track listing:

All tracks by Robbie Robertson, except where noted.

  1. Right as Rain
  2. Street Walker – Rick Danko, Robbie Robertson
  3. Let the Night Fall
  4. Ain’t That a Lot of Love – Homer Banks, Willia Dean Parker
  5. Christmas Must Be Tonight
  6. Islands – Rick Danko, Gart Hudson, Robbie Robertson
  7. The Saga of Pepote Rouge
  8. Georgia on My Mind – Hoagy Carmichael, Stuart Gorrell
  9. Knockin’ Lost John
  10. Livin’ in a Dream

Taj Mahal: The Natch’t Blues

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On December 23, 1968, “Columbia” label released “The Natch’l Blues”, the second Taj Mahal studio album. It was recorded May – October 1968, and was produced by David Rubinson.

Personnel:

  • Taj Mahal – vocals, harmonica, Miss “National” steel bodied guitar
  • Jesse Ed Davis- guitar, piano, brass arrangements
  • Al Kooper- piano
  • Gary Gilmore – bass
  • Chuck Blackwell – drums
  • Earl Palmer- drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Taj Mahal, except where noted.

  1. Good Morning Miss Brown
  2. Corinna – Taj Mahal, Jesse Ed Davis
  3. Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Steal My Jellyroll
  4. Going Up to the Country, Paint My Mailbox Blue
  5. Done Changed My Way of Living
  6. She Caught the Katy and Left Me a Mule to Ride – Taj Mahal, Yank Rachell
  7. The Cuckoo – traditional
  8. You Don’t Miss Your Water(‘Til Your Well Runs Dry) – William Bell
  9. Ain’t That a Lot of Love – Homer Banks, Deanie Parker