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Marvin Gaye / Tammi Terrell: You’re All I Need

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In August 1968, “Tamla” label released “You’re All I Need”, the second Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell studio album. It was recorded 1966 – 1967, and was produced by Robert Gordy, Harvey Fugua, Johnny Bristol and Ashford & Simpson.

Personnel:

  • Marvin Gaye – lead and backing vocals
  • Tammi Terrell – lead and backing vocals
  • The Funk Brothers – instrumentation
  • Nicholas Ashford – backing vocals
  • Valerie Simpson – backing vocals
  • The Originals – backing vocals
  • The Andantes – backing vocals
  • The Spinners – backing vocals

Track listing:

  1. Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing – Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson
  2. Keep on Lovin’ Me Honey – Nicholas Ashford, Valerie Simpson
  3. You’re All I Need to Get By – Nicholas Ashford, Valerie Simpson
  4. Baby Don’t Cha Worry – Johnny Bristol, Jackie Beavers
  5. You Ain’t Livin’ Till You’re Lovin’ – Nicholas Ashford, Valerie Simpson)
  6. Give In, You Just Can’t Win – Harvey Fuqua, Johnny Bristol
  7. When Love Comes Knocking at My Heart – Harvey Fuqua, Johnny Bristol, Gladys Knight, Vernon Bullock
  8. Come on and See Me – Harvey Fuqua, Johnny Bristol
  9. I Can’t Help but Love You – Robert Gordy, Thomas Kemp, Marvin Gaye
  10. That’s How It Is (Since You’ve Been Gone) – Harvey Fuqua, Johnny Bristol, Vernon Bullock
  11. I’ll Never Stop Loving You Baby – Harvey Fuqua, Johnny Bristol, Beatrice Verdi
  12. Memory Chest – Harvey Fuqua, Johnny Bristol

Eric Burdon & The Animals: Every One Of Us

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In August 1968, “MGM” label released “Every One of Us”, the fourth Eric Burdon & The Animals album released in the US.

Personnel:

  • Eric Burdon- vocals
  • Vic Briggs- guitar, bass
  • John Weider- guitar, celeste
  • George Bruno (Zoot Money) – vocals, Hammond organ, piano
  • Danny McCulloch- vocals, bass,12-string guitar
  • Barry Jenkins– drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Eric Burdon except where noted.

  1. White Houses
  2. Uppers and Downers
  3. Serenade to a Sweet Lady – John Weider
  4. The Immigrant Lad
  5. Year of the Guru
  6. James Infirmary – traditional, arranged by Eric Burdon
  7. New York 1963-America 1968 – Eric Burdon, George Bruno

5th Dimensions: Stoned Soul Picnic

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In August 1968, “Soul City” label released “Stoned Soul Picnic”, the third  5th Dimension album. It was recorded March – June 1968, at “United/Western Recorders” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Bones Howe.

Personnel:

  • Billy Davis, Jr. – vocals
  • Florence LaRue – vocals
  • Marilyn McCoo – vocals
  • Lamonte McLemore – vocals
  • Ron Townson – vocals
  • Mike Deasy- acoustic and electric guitar
  • Tommy Tedesco- acoustic and electric guitar
  • Larry Bunker- marimba, bells, vibraphone, temple blocks, percussion
  • Larry Knechtel, Jimmy Rowles- piano, organ, keyboard
  • Ray Pohlman- guitar, “super-twang” bass
  • Joe Osborn- bass
  • Hal Blaine- drums, percussion
  • The Sid Sharp Strings – string Section
  • The Bill Holman Brass – horn Section
  • Bill Hilman – horns and strings arrangements
  • Bob Alcivar – vocal arrangements
  • Bones Howe – music arrangements
  • Ray Pohlman – music arrangements
  • Captain Nemo (Michael Shields), Bones Howe, Alex Kazanegras, Phil Ramone, Joe Sidore, Sol Weiss, Winston Wong, Mary Wood – engineer
  • Elliot Federman – mastering
  • Arlessa Barnes, Glenn Delgado, Christina DeSimone, Robin Diamond, Karyn Friedland, Felicia Gearhart, Marc Gordon, Laura Gregory, Jeremy Holiday, Robin Manning, Brooke Nochomson, Ed Osborne, Larry Parra, Dana Renert, Steve Strauss – project coordinator
  • Mandana Eidgah – product manager
  • Bones Howe, Tom Tierney, Russ Wapensky – production assistant
  • Hal Blaine – orchestra manager
  • René DeKnight – music director
  • Ray Pohlman – vocals coach
  • Johnny Rivers – realization
  • Woody Woodward – art direction
  • Wayne Kimbell – design
  • Rob Santos – photography
  • Mike Ragogna – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. Sweet Blindness – Laura Nyro
  2. It’ll Never Be the Same Again – Jeff Comanor
  3. The Sailboat Song – Jeff Comanor
  4. It’s a Great Life – Denny McReynolds, Karen O’Hara
  5. Stoned Soul Picnic – Laura Nyro
  6. California Soul – Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson
  7. Lovin’ Stew – Jules Alexander, Jeff Comanor
  8. Broken Wing Bird – Bob Alcivar, Kellie McKinney
  9. Good News – Dick Addrisi, Don Addrisi
  10. Bobbie’s Blues (Who Do You Think of?) – Jeff Comanor
  11. The Eleventh Song (What a Groovy Day!) – Jimmy Webb

James Brown: Plays Nothing But Soul

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In August 1968, “King” label released “James Brown Plays Nothing But Soul”, the twenty-fourth James Brown studio album. It was recorded in 1968, and was produced by James Brown.

Personnel:

  • James Brown – primary artist
  • Ron Lenhoff – engineer
  • W. Hughes – design
  • Del Shields – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. Soul with Different Notes – James Brown, Clyde Stubblefield, Jimmy Nolen, Maceo Parker
  2. Go On Now – James Brown, Alfred Ellis, Cicely Hill
  3. Buddy E – James Brown, Bud Hobgood
  4. Fat Soul – James Brown, Alfred Ellis, Cicely Hill
  5. Little Fellow – James Brown, Alfred Ellis, Cicely Hill
  6. Gittin’ a Little Hipper – James Brown, Bud Hobgood

Country Joe & The Fish: Together

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In August 1968, “Vanguard” label released “Together”, the third Country Joe and the Fish album. It was recorded November 1967 – February 1968, at “Sierra Sound Laboratories” Berkeley, California, and “Vanguard Studios”in New York City,and was produced by Samuel Charters.

Personnel:

  • Country Joe McDonald – vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Barry Melton- vocals, lead guitar
  • David Cohen – guitar, organ, piano
  • Bruce Barthol – vocals, bass
  • Gary “Chicken” Hirsh – vocals, drums, bells

Track listing:

  1. Rock and Soul Music –Country Joe McDonald, Barry Melton, Cohen, Bruce Barthol, Gary “Chicken” Hirsh
  2. Susan – Gary “Chicken” Hirsh
  3. Mojo Navigator – Denson, Barry Melton, Country Joe McDonald
  4. Bright Suburban Mr. & Mrs. Clean Machine – Gary “Chicken” Hirsh, Barry Melton
  5. Good Guys/Bad Guys Cheer / The Streets of Your Town – Barry Melton
  6. The Fish Moan
  7. The Harlem Song – Country Joe McDonald
  8. Waltzing in the Moonlight – Gary “Chicken” Hirsh, Barry Melton
  9. Away Bounce My Bubbles – Gary “Chicken” Hirsh
  10. Cetacean – Bruce Barthol
  11. An Untitled Protest – Country Joe McDonald

Blue Cheer:Outsideinside

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In August 1968, “Philips” label released “Outsideinside”, the second Blue Cheer album. It was recorded in 1968, and was produced by Abe “Voco” Kesh.

Personnel:

  • Leigh Stephens – guitar
  • Ralph Burns Kellogg – keyboards, organ, reeds
  • Dickie Peterson – vocals, bass guitar
  • Paul Whaley – drums

Track listing:

  1. Feathers from Your Tree – Dickie Peterson, Leigh Stephens, Peter Wagner
  2. Sun Cycle – Dickie Peterson, Leigh Stephens, Peter Wagner
  3. Just a Little Bit – Dickie Peterson
  4. Gypsy Ball – Dickie Peterson, Leigh Stephens
  5. Come and Get It – Dickie Peterson, Leigh Stephens, Peter Wagner
  6. Satisfaction – Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
  7. The Hunter – Booker T. Jones
  8. Magnolia Caboose Babyfinger – Dickie Peterson, Leigh Stephens
  9. Babylon – Dickie Peterson