Tag Archives: April

Tom Fogerty: Zephyr National

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In April 1974, “Fantasy” label released “Zephyr National”, the third Tom Fogerty album. It was recorded in 1974, and was produced by Russ Gary.

Personnel:

  • Tom Fogerty– vocals, guitar, harmonica
  • John Fogerty– guitar
  • Tom Phillips – guitar, pedal steel
  • Gary Potterton – guitar
  • Russ Gary – vocals, guitar
  • Stephen Funk – keyboards
  • Stu Cook– bass, synthesizer, lead guitar
  • Doug Clifford– drums, vocals
  • Jeff Nerell – steel drums
  • Ron Stallings – saxophone
  • The Stovalls – vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Tom Fogerty

  1. It’s Been A Good Day
  2. Can You Feel It
  3. Mystic Isle Avalon
  4. Reggie
  5. Money (Root The Root)
  6. Hot Buttered Rum
  7. Joyful Resurrection
  8. Heartbeat
  9. Fate
  10. Goin’ Back To Okeefenokee

Richard Thompson: I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight

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In April 1974, “Island” label released “I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight”, the second Richard Thompson album, and the first with his then wife, Linda as Richard and Linda Thompson. It was recorded in May 1973, at “Sound Techniques” in London and was produced by Richard Thompson and John Wood. In May 2012, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked the album at number 471, in its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”.

Personnel:

  • Richard Thompson– vocals, guitar, Hammered dulcimer,  mandolin,  piano, electric piano, harmonium, whistle
  • Linda Thompson– vocals
  • Pat Donaldson– bass guitar
  • Timmy Donald –drums
  • John Kirkpatrick– accordion, concertina
  • Simon Nicol– dulcimer
  • Brian Gulland –krummhorn
  • Richard Harvey– krummhorn
  • Royston Wood– harmony bass vocals
  • Trevor Lucas- harmony vocals
  • The CWS (Manchester) Silver Band
  • John Wood- engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Richard Thompson except where noted.

  1. When I Get to the Border
  2. The Calvary Cross
  3. Withered and Died
  4. I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
  5. Down Where the Drunkards Roll
  6. We Sing Hallelujah
  7. Has He Got a Friend for Me
  8. The Little Beggar Girl
  9. The End of the Rainbow
  10. The Great Valerio

Ten Years After: Positive Vibrations

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In April 1974, “Chrysalis” label released “Positive Vibrations”, the eighth Ten Years After studio album. It was recorded in 1974, at “Space Studios”, and was produced by Alvin Lee, Leo Lyons, Ric Lee and Chick Churchill.

Personnel:

  • Alvin Lee– vocals, guitar, harmonica, mixing
  • Chick Churchill – piano, organ, Moog synthesizer, clavinet
  • Leo Lyons– bass
  • Ric Lee– drums, percussion
  • Andy Jaworski – engineer
  • Harold Burgon – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Alvin Lee, except where noted.

  1. Nowhere to Run
  2. Positive Vibrations
  3. Stone Me
  4. Without You
  5. Going Back to Birmingham – Little Richard
  6. It’s Getting Harder
  7. You’re Driving Me Crazy
  8. Look into My Life
  9. Look Me Straight into the Eyes
  10. I Wanted to Boogie

The Guess Who: Road Food

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In April 1974, “RCA” label released “Road Food”, the thirteenth Guess Who (The) studio album. It was recorded 1973-1974, at “RCA’s Studio A” in Hollywood, and “The Sound Stage” in Toronto, and was produced by Jack Richardson. A Quadraphonic mix was available on vinyl and Quadraphonic 8-track tape formats.

Personnel:

  • Burton Cummings– lead vocals, keyboards
  • Kurt Winter– guitars
  • Don McDougall– guitars, backing vocals
  • Bill Wallace– bass, backing Vocals
  • Garry Peterson– percussion
  • Brian Christian – engineer

Track listing:

  1. Star Baby – Burton Cummings
  2. Attila’s Blues – Burton Cummings, Kurt Winter, Don McDougall, Bill Wallace and Garry Peterson.
  3. Straighten Out – Burton Cummings, Bill Wallace
  4. Don’t You Want Me – Burton Cummings
  5. One Way Road to Hell – Burton Cummings, Bill Wallace
  6. Clap for the Wolfman – Burton Cummings, Bill Wallace, Kurt Winter
  7. Pleasin’ for Reason – Don McDougall, Burton Cummings
  8. Road Food – Bill Wallace, Burton Cummings
  9. Ballad of the Last Five Years – Burton Cummings

Sweet: Funny Adams

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In April 1974, “RCA” label released “Sweet Fanny Adams”, the second Sweet album. It was recorded in 1974, and was produced by Phil Wainman.

Personnel:

  • Brian Connolly– lead vocals
  • Andy Scott– lead and backing vocals, guitars
  • Steve Priest– lead and backing vocals, bass
  • Mick Tucker– drums, backing vocals
  • Bob Norington – art direction, design
  • Mike Hill – cover photography
  • Barry Levine – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Brian Connolly, Steve Priest, Andy Scott and Mick Tucker except where noted.

  1. Set Me Free – Andy Scott
  2. Heartbreak Today
  3. No You Don’t – Mike Chapman, Nicky Chinn
  4. Rebel Rouser
  5. Peppermint Twist – Joey Dee,Henry Glover
  6. Sweet F.A.
  7. Restless
  8. Into the Night – Andy Scott
  9. AC-DC – Mike Chapman, Nicky Chinn

Ohio Players: Skin Tight

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In April 1974, “Mercury” label released “Skin Tight”, the fifth Ohio Players studio album. It was recorded in 1974, at “Paragon Studios” in Chicago, Illinois, and was produced by James Williams, Billy Beck, Clarence Satchell, Leroy Bonner, Marshall Jones, Ralph Middlebrooks and Marvin Pierce.

Personnel:

  • Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner– lead and backing vocals, guitar, percussion
  • Billy Beck – lead and backing vocals, piano, organ, Fender Rhodes piano, Clavinet, ARP, percussion
  • Marshall “Rock” Jones– Fender bass
  • James “Diamond” Williams – lead and backing vocals, drums, chimes, percussion
  • Clarence “Satch” Satchell – lead and backing vocals, baritone sax, tenor sax, flute, percussion,
  • Ralph “Pee Wee” Middlebrooks – lead and backing vocals, trumpet
  • Marvin “Merv” Pierce – trumpet, flugelhorn, valve trombone, backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by James Williams, Billy Beck, Clarence Satchell, Leroy Bonner, Marshall Jones, Ralph Middlebrooks and Marvin Pierce.

  1. Skin Tight
  2. Streakin’ Cheek to Cheek
  3. It’s Your Night/Words of Love
  4. Jive Turkey
  5. Heaven Must Be Like This
  6. Is Anybody Gonna Be Saved

Procol Harum: Exotic Birds and Fruit

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In April 1974, “Chrysalis” released “Exotic Birds and Fruit”, the seventh Procol Harum album. It was recorded 1973-1974, and was produced by Chris Thomas. The cover painting was by the Slovak artist Jakob Bogdani.

Personnel:

  • Gary Brooker– vocals, piano
  • Mick Grabham– guitar
  • BJ Cole– pedal steel guitar
  • Chris Copping– organ
  • Alan Cartwright– bass guitar
  • J. Wilson– drums
  • John Punter – engineer

Track listing:

All music by Gary Brooker, all lyrics by Keith Reid.

  1. Nothing but the Truth
  2. Beyond the Pale
  3. As Strong as Samson
  4. The Idol
  5. The Thin End of the Wedge
  6. Monsieur R. Monde
  7. Fresh Fruit
  8. Butterfly Boys
  9. New Lamps for Old

Gryphon: Midnight Mushrumps

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In April 1974, “Transatlantic” label released “Midnight Mushrumps”, the second Gryphon studio album. It was recorded in January 1974, at “Chipping Norton Recording Studios” in Oxfordshire, and was produced by Richard Harvey, Brian Gulland, Graeme Taylor, Philip Nestor and David Oberlé.

Personnel:

  • Graeme Taylor– vocals, acoustic, semi-acoustic, classical, electric and 12-string guitars
  • Richard Harvey – vocals, harmonium, pipe organ, grand piano, harpsichord, electric pianos, toy piano, keyboard glockenspiel, mandolin, recording
  • Brian Gulland– vocals, bassoon, bass krumhorn, tenor recorder, keyboards
  • Philip Nestor– bass guitars
  • David Oberlé– lead vocals, drums, timpani, percussion
  • Dave Grinsted – engineer
  • Ann Sullivan – art direction
  • Clive Boursnell – photography

Track listing:

  1. Midnight Mushrumps – Richard Harvey
  2. The Plough-Boy’s Dream – t arr. by Richard Harvey, Brian Gulland, Graeme Taylor, Philip Nestor and David Oberlé.
  3. The Last Flash of Gaberdine Taylor – Graeme Taylor
  4. Gulland Rock – Brian Gulland
  5. Dubbel Dutch – Graeme Taylor
  6. Ethelion – Richard Harvey, Brian Gulland, Graeme Taylor, Philip Nestor and David Oberlé.

Elf: Carolina County Ball

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In April 1974, “MGM” label released “Carolina County Ball”, the second Elf album. It was recorded January-March, at “The Manor Studio” and was produced by Roger Glover.

Personnel:

  • Ronnie James Dio – lead vocals
  • Steve Edwards – guitar
  • Mickey Lee Soule – keyboards
  • Craig Gruber – bass
  • Gary Driscoll – drums
  • Henry Lowther – trumpet
  • Chris Pyne – trombone
  • Ray Swinfield – clarinet
  • Mountain Fjord, M.D., & Martyn Ford – strings
  • Roger Glover – string arrangements
  • The Manor Chorus – vocals
  • Helen Chappell, Liza Strike, & Barry St. John – backing vocals
  • Simon Heyworth – recording
  • Lou (Conway) Austin – recording
  • Fin Costello – photography

Track listing:

All tracks written by Ronnie James Dio and Mickey Lee Soule.

  1. Carolina County Ball
  2. A. 59
  3. Ain’t It All Amusing
  4. Happy
  5. Annie New Orleans
  6. Rocking Chair Rock’n’Roll Blues
  7. Rainbow
  8. Do the Same Thing
  9. Blanche

Focus: Hamburger Concerto

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In April 1974, “Polydor” label released “Hamburger Concerto”, the fourth Focus studio album. It was recorded January-March 1974, at “Olympic Sound Studios” and was produced by Mike Vernon.The album title track is based on Variations on a Theme by Haydn by Johannes Brahms. “Delitae Musicae”,

Personnel:

  • Thijs van Leer– vocals, organ, flute, piano, harpsichord, Moog synthesizer
  • Jan Akkerman– guitar
  • Bert Ruiter– bass guitar
  • Colin Allen– drums

Track listing:

  1. Harem Scarem – Thijs van Leer
  2. La Cathedrale de Strasbourg – Thijs van Leer
  3. Birth – Jan Akkerman
  4. Hamburger Concerto
  • Starter – Thijs van Leer
  • Rare – Jan Akkerman
  • Medium I – Thijs van Leer
  • Medium II – Jan Akkerman
  • Well Done – Thijs van Leer
  • One for the Road – Jan Akkerman