On April 8, 1993, “Aura Records” label released “Music For…”, the second Nikola Dimushevski studio album. It was recorded 1984 – 1993, in Skopje, Macedonia, and was produced by Nikola Dimushevski.
On April 8, 2011, “Hear Music” label released “So Beautiful or So What”, the twelfth Paul Simon studio album. It was recorded in 2010, at Paul Simon’s cottage in New Canaan, Connecticut, Paul Simon’s summer home in New York, and was produced by Phil Ramone and Paul Simon.
Personnel:
Paul Simon – vocals, acoustic and electric twelve string-guitar, nylon string guitar, bells, glockenspiel, lyricist, percussion, whistle
Vincent Nguini – acoustic and electric guitar
Mick Rossi – piano
David Finck – bass
Jim Oblon – bass, electric and slide guitar, drums, percussion
Steve Shehan –bass, brushes, crotale, cymbals, djembe, glass harp, resonator, saz, stick and talking drum, angklung
Skip La Plante – gong, harp, wind chimes
Karaikudi R. Mani – ensemble percussion, vocal percussion
On April 8, 2011, “Because Music” label released “The English Riviera”, the third Metronomy studio album. It was recorded in 2010, at “Smokenhouse” in London, “Motorbass” in Paris, and was produced by Joseph Mount.
On April 8, 1977, “Columbia” label released “Sin After Sin”, the third Judas Priest studio album. It was recorded in January 1977, at “Ramport” in London., and was produced by Roger Glover, Rob Halford, K.K. Downing, Glenn Tipton, Ian Hill and Simon Phillips.
Personnel:
Rob Halford – vocals
K. K. Downing – guitars
Glenn Tipton – guitars, piano, arrangements
Ian Hill – bass
Simon Phillips – drums, percussion
Les Binks – drums
Dave Holland – drums
Mark Dodson – engineer
Rosław Szaybo – art direction
Bob Carlos Clarke – design, photography
Track listing:
Sinner – Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton
Diamonds and Rust – Joan Baez
Starbraker – Rob Halford, K.K. Downing, Glenn Tipton
Last Rose of Summer – Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton
Let Us Prey / Call for the Priest – Rob Halford, K. K. Downing, Glenn Tipton
Raw Deal – Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton
Here Comes the Tears – Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton
Dissident Aggressor – Rob Halford, K. K. Downing, Glenn Tipton
On April 8, 1975, “Columbia” label released “Toys in the Attic”, the third Aerosmith studio album. It was recorded January – March 1975, at “Record Plant” in New York City, and was produced by Jack Douglas.
Personnel:
Steven Tyler – vocals, keyboards, harmonica, percussion
Joe Perry – lead guitar, acoustic and rhythm guitar, slide guitar, talkbox, backing vocals, percussion
Brad Whitford – rhythm guitar, lead guitar, coda solo
Tom Hamilton – bass guitar, rhythm guitar
Joey Kramer – drums, percussion
Scott Cushnie – piano
Jay Messina – bass marimba
Mike Mainieri – orchestra conductor
Jay Messina – engineer
Rod O’Brien, Corky Stasiak, Dave Thoener – engineer assistant
On April 8, 1960, “RCA Victor” label released “Elvis Is Back!”, the fourth Elvis Presley studio album. It was recorded March – April 1960, at “RCA Victor Studio B” in Nashville, and was produced by Steve Sholes and Chet Atkins.
Personnel:
Elvis Presley – lead vocals, acoustic guitar
Scotty Moore – electric guitar
Hank Garland – electric guitar, electric bass
Floyd Cramer – piano
Bob Moore – double bass
D. J. Fontana – drums, percussion
Buddy Harman – drums, percussion
Boots Randolph – saxophone
The Jordanaires – backing vocals
Charlie Hodge – harmony and backing vocals
Track listing:
Make Me Know It – Otis Blackwell
Fever – John Davenport, Eddie Cooley
The Girl of My Best Friend – Beverly Ross, Sam Bobrick
I Will Be Home Again – Bennie Benjamin, Raymond Leveen, Louis C. Singer
Dirty, Dirty Feeling – Jerry Lieber, Mike Stoller
Thrill of Your Love – Stan Kesler
Soldier Boy – David Jines, Theodore William Jr.
Sucha Night – Lincoln Chase
It Feels So Right – Fred Wise, Ben Weisman
Girl Next Door Went A-Walking – Bill Rice, Thomas Wayne
On April 8, 2016, “Prescriptions” label released “The Peace & Truce of Future of the Left”, the fifth Future of the Left album. It was recorded 2015 – 2016, at “Monnow Valley Studio” in Monmouth, and was produced by Anthony Chapman, Andrew Falkous, Julia Ruzicka and Jack Egglestone.
On April 8, 2008, “Rykodisc” label released “Boo!”, the fifth Was (Not Was) studio album. It was recorded in 2007, at “Henson Recording Studios”, “Cello Studios” and “Ocean Way Recording” in Hollywood, “Record Plant” and “Chomsky Ranch” in Los Angeles, “Karma Farm” in Manhattan Beach, California, and was produced by David Was and Don Was.
Personnel:
David Was – vocals, keyboards, flute, harmonica, illustration
Don Was – vocals, keyboards, bass, percussion, programming, engineer, mixing, graphic design
Sweet Pea Atkinson – lead vocals
Sir Harry Bowens – lead vocals
Donald Ray Mitchell – lead vocals
Kris Kristofferson – special guest vocals
Jamie Muhoberac – keyboards
Luis Resto – keyboards
Booker T. Jones – Hammond B3 organ
Randy Jacobs – guitars
Wayne Kramer – guitars
Val McCallum – guitars
Greg Leisz – pedal steel guitar
Tim Drummond – bass
Marcus Miller – bass
Curt Bisquera – drums
James Gadson – drums
Lenny Castro – percussion
Stephen Kupka – baritone saxophone
Dave McMurray – saxophones, horn arrangements
Rayse Biggs – trumpet
Lee Thornton – trumpet
David Campbell – string arrangements
Sally Dworsky – backing vocals
Portia Griffin – backing vocals
Arnold McCuller – backing vocals
Myrna Smith – backing vocals
Rik Pekkonen – engineer, mixing
Krish Sharma – engineer, mixing
Dan Bosworth – engineer assistant
Kevin Mills – engineer assistant
Louie Teran – mastering
Jamie Hoyt-Vitale – package design
Ron Meckler – graphic design
Ellen Stone – band photography
Jamie Muhoberac – club photography
Ruby Marchand – A&R
Track listing:
All tracks by David Was and Don Was, except where noted.
Semi-Interesting Week
It’s a Miracle
Your Luck Won’t Last
From the Head to the Heart
Big Black Hole
Needletooth
Forget Everything
Crazy Water
Mr. Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore – Bob Dylan, David Was, Don Was
On April 8, 1978, “Polydor” label released the self-titled, debut Saga studio album. It was recorded 1977 – 1978, at “Phase One Studios” in Toronto, Canada, and was produced by Paul A. Gross.
Personnel:
Michael Sadler – lead vocals, keyboards, Moog synthesizer
Ian Crichton – guitars
Peter Rochon – lead keyboards, vocals, Moog synthesizer, keyboard programming, orchestration
Jim Crichton – bass guitar, Moog bass synthesizer
Steve Negus – drums, percussion, Moog drum
Alan Thorne – engineer, mixing
Zoran Busic – design, concept
Rene Zamic – illustrations
Track listing:
How Long – lyrics by Michael Sadler, music by Jim Crichton, Michael Sadler, Peter Rochon
Humble Stance – lyrics by Jim Crichton, music by Ian Crichton, Jim Crichton, Peter Rochon, Michael Sadler
Climbing the Ladder – lyrics by Michael Sadler, music by Ian Crichton, Jim Crichton, Peter Rochon, Michael Sadler
Will It Be You (Chapter Four) – lyrics by Jan Crichton, music by Ian Crichton, Jan Chrichton, Steve Negus, Peter Rochon, Michael Sadler
Perfectionist – lyrics by Jan Crichton, music by Jan Crichton, Michael Sadler
Give ‘Em the Money – lyrics by Jan Crichton, music by Jan Crichton, Michael Sadler
Ice Nice – lyrics Jan Crichton, music by Jan Crichton
Tired World (Chapter Six) – lyrics by Jan Crichton, music by Ian Crichton, Jan Crichton, Steve Negus, Peter Rochon, Michael Sadler
On April 8, 2022, “Third Man Records” label released “Fear of the Dawn”, the fourth Jack White studio album. It was recorded in 2021, at “Third Man Studio” in Nashville, and was produced by Jack White.
Personnel:
Jack White – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, piano, drums, guitar, bass, synthesizers, percussion, theremin, vibraphone, samples, engineer, mixing
Duane Denison – rhythm guitar, guitar solo
Olivia Jean – acoustic rhythm guitar, electric guitar
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