Tag Archives: Billy Lawrie

Tin Tin: Astral Taxi

In December 1971, “Polydor” label released “Astral Taxi”, the second and final Tin Tin album. It was recorded in 1971, and was produced by Billy Lawrie.

Personnel:

  • Steve Groves – vocals, guitar, percussion
  • Steve Kipner – vocals, keyboards, percussion
  • John Vallins – vocals, bass, guitar
  • Geoff Bridgford – drums
  • Maurice Gibb – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Steve Groves, Steve Kipner, John Vallins and Geoff Bridgford, except where noted.

  1. Astral Taxi
  2. Ships on the Starboard – Steve Kipner, Steve Groves, Johnny Vallins
  3. Our Destiny
  4. Tomorrow Today – Steve Kipner, Steve Groves, Billy Lawrie
  5. Jenny B.
  6. I Took a Holiday
  7. Tag Around
  8. Set Sail for England
  9. The Cavalry’s Coming – Steve Kipner, Steve Groves, Johnny Vallins
  10. Benny the Wonder Dog – Steve Kipner, Steve Groves, Johnny Vallins
  11. Is That the Way – Steve Kipner, Steve Groves, Billy Lawrie

Three Dog Night: American Pastime

In March 1976, “ABC” label released “American Pastime” the fourteenth Three Dog Night album. It was recorded in 1976, and was produced by Bob Monaco.

Personnel:

  • Danny Hutton- vocals, arrangements
  • Chuck Negron- vocals, arrangements
  • Cory Wells- vocals, arrangements
  • Jay Gruska – vocals, arrangements
  • Jimmy Greenspoon- keyboard
  • Skip Konte- keyboard, clavinet
  • Ron Stockert – keyboards, synthesizer bass
  • Al Ciner- guitar
  • Dan Ferguson – electric guitar
  • Dennis Belfield – bass
  • Ed Greene- drums
  • Mickey McMeel – drums
  • Jeff Porcaro- drums
  • Gavin Christopher – conga
  • Tony Sciarrotta, Scot Spain – engineer

Track listing:

  1. Everybody Is a Masterpiece – George Clinton, Richard Ira Reicheg
  2. Easy Evil – Alan O’Day
  3. Billy the Kid – Billy Lawrie, Marie Lawrie
  4. Mellow Down – Andy Fairweather-Low
  5. Yellow Beach Umbrella – Craig Doerge, Judy Henske
  6. Hang On – Jay Gruska, Jeffrey Spirit
  7. Southbound – Hoyt Axton, Mark M. Dawson
  8. Drive on, Ride On – Dobie Gray, Troy Harold Seals
  9. Dance the Night Away – Bob Carpenter, David James Holster