Tag Archives: April 1971

Mandrill: Same

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In April 1971, “Polydor” label released the self-titled, debut Mandrill studio album. It was recorded in 1970, at “Electric lady Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Carlos Wilson, Louis Wilson, Ricardo Wilson, Claude Cave, Bundy Cenac, Omar Mesa and Charles Padro.

Personnel:

  • Carlos Wilson – vocals, flute, trombone, guitar
  • Omar Mesa – vocals, guitar, percussion
  • Claude Cave – vocals, keyboards, vibraphone, percussion
  • Louis Wilson – vocals, trumpet, flugelhorn, percussion
  • Ricardo Wilson – vocals, saxophone, percussion
  • Bundy Cenac – vocals, bass, percussion
  • Charles Padro – vocals, drums, percussion

Track listing:

  1. Mandrill
  2. Warning Blues
  3. Symphonic Revolution
  4. Rollin’ On
  5. Peace and Love (Amani Na Mapenzi) Movement I (Birth)
  6. Peace and Love (Amani Na Mapenzi) Movement II (Now)
  7. Peace and Love (Amani Na Mapenzi) Movement III (Time)
  8. Peace and Love (Amani Na Mapenzi) Movement IV (Encounter)
  9. Peace and Love (Amani Na Mapenzi) Movement V (Beginning)
  10. Chutney

Marek Grechuta & Anawa: Korowód

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In April 1971, “Polskie Nagrania Muza” label released “Korowód”, album by Marek Grechuta & Anawa album (the second Marek Grechuta album overall). It was recorded in 1971, and was produced by Zofia Gajewska.

Personnel:

  • Marek Grechuta – vocals
  • Marek Jackowksi – guitar, tamburitza
  • Jan Kanty Pawluśkiewicz – piano, arrangements, music director
  • Eugeniusz Makówka – percussion
  • Jacek Ostaszewski – flute, cello
  • Aiolinnna Wojtowicz – violin
  • Tadeusz Kożuch – viola
  • Zbigniew Paleta – fiddle
  • Jacek Zlotkowski – engineer
  • T. Kalinowski – artwork
  • S. Gołąb – photography

Track listing:

  1. Widzieć Więcej (Introdukcja) – Marek Jackowski
  2. Kantata – Jan Kanty Pawluśkiewicz , Jan Zych
  3. Chodźmy – Marek Grechuta
  4. Świecie Nasz – Marek Grechuta, Jan Kanty Pawluśkiewicz
  5. Nowy Radosny Dzień – Jan Kanty Pawluśkiewicz
  6. Dni Których Nie Znamy – Marek Grechuta, Jan Kanty Pawluśkiewicz
  7. Ocalić Od Zapomnienia – Konstanty Ildefons Gałczyński, Marek Grechuta
  8. Korowód – Leszek A. Moczulski, Marek Grechuta
  9. Niebieski Młyn – Jan Kanty Pawluśkiewicz, Tadeusz Śliwiak

Ray Charles: Volcano Action of My Soul

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In April 1971, “Tangerine Records” label released “Volcanic Action of My Soul”, the 32nd Ray Charles album. It was recorded in 1971, at “RPM/Tangerine Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Joe Adams.

Personnel:

  • Ray Charles – vocals, keyboards
  • Buddy Emmons – pedal steel guitar
  • Glen Campbell – mandolin 

Track listing:

  1. See You Then – Jimmy Webb
  2. What Am I Living For – Art Harris, Fred Jay
  3. Feel So Bad – James Johnson, Leslie Temple
  4. The Long and Winding Road – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
  5. The Three Bells – Bert Reisfeld, Jean Villard
  6. All I Ever Need Is You – Eddie Reeves, Jimmy Holiday
  7. Wichita Lineman – Jimmy Webb
  8. Something – George Harrison
  9. I May Be Wrong (but I Think You’re Wonderful) – Henry Sullivan, Harry Ruskin
  10. Down In the Valley – traditional

Mother Earth: Bring Me Home

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In April 1971, “Reprise” label released “Bring Me Home”, the fifth Mother Earth album. It was recorded in 1971, and was produced by Travis Rivers.

Personnel:

  • Bob Cardwell – electric guitar, backing vocals
  • John Andrews – electric guitar
  • Tracy Nelson – lead and backing vocals, piano
  • Andy McMahon – piano, organ, backing vocals 
  • David Zettner – bass, backing vocals 
  • Karl Himmel – drums
  • Farrell Morris – percussion
  • James Day – steel guitar
  • John Gimbel, Sammy Dodge – fiddle
  • Ben Keith – dobro
  • Earthettes, Earthmen, Irma Routen, Sandie Cantrell – backing vocals

Track listing:

  1. Temptation Took Control of Me and I Fell
  2. There Is No End
  3. Soul of Sadness
  4. I’ll Be Long Gone
  5. Bring Me Home
  6. Tonight the Sky’s About To Cry
  7. Seven Bridges Road
  8. Lo and Behold
  9. Deliver Me

James Brown: Sho Is Funky Down Here

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In April 1971, “King” label released “Sho Is Funky Down Here”, the 31st James Brown studio album. It was recorded in 1971, at “King Studios” in Cincinnati, US, and was produced by James Brown.

Personnel:

  • James Brown – organ, harpsichord
  • David Matthews – organ
  • Kenny Poole – guitar
  • Michael Moore – bass
  • Jimmy Madison – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by James Brown and David Matthews.

  1. Sho Is Fynky Down Here
  2. Don’t Mind
  3. Bob Scoward
  4. Just Enough Room for Storage
  5. You Mother You
  6. Cab Mind