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Brinsley Schwarz: Same

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Brinsley Schwarz Eponymous

On April 17, 1970, “Capitol” label released the self-titled,  debut Brinsley Schwarz album. It was recorded in 1970, at “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Brinsley Schwarz and Dave Robinson.

Personnel:

  • Brinsley Schwarz- vocal, guitar, percussion
  • Bob Andrews- vocal, keyboards, bass
  • Nick Lowe- vocal, bass, acoustic and slide guitar
  • Billy Rankin- drums, percussion
  • Barney Bubbles (Teenburger Designs) – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Nick Lowe, except where noted.

  1. Hymn to Me – Nick Lowe, Billy Rankin, Brinsley Schwarz, Bob Andrews
  2. Shining Brightly
  3. Rock and Roll Women
  4. Lady Constant
  5. What Do You Suggest?
  6. Mayfly
  7. Ballad of a Has Been Beauty Queen

Earl King

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On April 17, 2003, Earl King died aged 69. He was musician (guitar), singer and songwriter, important figure in the New Orleans R’n’B scene. King wrote two classic blues tracks “Come On (Let the Good Times Roll) covered by Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn, and “Big Chief” covered by Professor Longhair’.

Eddie Cochran

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On April 17, 1960, Edward Raymond ‘Eddie’ Cochran died aged 22. He was musician (guitar) singer and songwriter, one of the first musicians who started experiments with multitrack recording and overdubbing. His songs “C’mon Everybody”, “Somethin’ Else” and “Summertime Blues”, were big rockabilly hits in the late 50’ and early 60’.