On March 7, 1971, Harold McNair died aged 39. He was musician (saxophone, flute), recorded and performed with many artists including Quincy Jones, Tony Crombie, Jack Costanzo,Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis, Jimi Hendrix, Philly Joe Jones, John Cameron, Blossom Dearie, Jon Hendricks, Ginger Baker’s Air Force, Ginger Baker’s Air Force (Polydor, 1970), with Steve Winwood, Phil Seamen, Johnny Harris, Donovan, The Picadilly Line, Lionel Bart, Steamhammer, Davy Graham, John Martyn, Don Partridge, Syd Dale, Brian Bennett, Kathe Green, Alun Ashworth Jones, Magna Carta, Marc Brierley, Nick Drake – Bryter Layter, CCS, Peter Collins, Peter Collins, Rosetta Hightower, Cressida, Caetano Veloso, Alexis Korner, Seven Ages of Man and Tim Hollier. As band leader he released ten albums.
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Sparks: Kimono My House
In May 1974, “Island” label released “Kimono My House”, the third Sparks studio album. It was recorded December 1973-February 1974, and was produced by Mulf Winwood.
Personnel:
- Russell Mael– vocals
- Adrian Fisher– guitar
- Ron Mael– keyboards, cover concept
- Martin Gordon– bass
- Norman “Dinky” Diamond– drums, percussion, castanets
- Richard Digby-Smith – recording
- Tony Platt – recording
- Bill Price– mixing
- Nicholas de Ville – art direction, cover concept
- Bob Bowkett, CCS – artwork
- Karl Stoeker – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Ron Mael, except where noted.
- This Town Ain’t Big Enough for Both of Us
- Amateur Hour
- Falling in Love with Myself Again
- Here in Heaven
- Thank God It’s Not Christmas
- Hasta Mañana, Monsieur – Russell Mael, Ron Mael
- Talent Is an Asset
- Complaints
- In My Family – Russell Mael, Ron Mael
- Equator
Roxy Music: For Your Pleasure
On March 23 1973, “Island” label released “For Your Pleasure”, the second Roxy Music album. It was recorded in February 1973, at “Air Studios” in London, and was produced by Chris Thomas, John Anthony, Brian Ferry, Brian Eno, Andy Mackay, Phil Manzanera, Paul Thompson and John Porter.
Personnel:
- Bryan Ferry– vocals, piano, Hohner Pianet, Mellotron, harmonica, art direction, cover art concept
- Phil Manzanera– electric guitar
- Brian Eno– VCS3 synthesiser, backing vocals
- Andy Mackay– oboe, saxophone, Farfisa electronic organ
- John Porter– bass guitar
- Paul Thompson– drums
- John Middleton, John Punter – engineer
- Nicholas Deville – art direction, photography
- CCS – artwork
- Karl Stoecker – photography
- Amanda Lear– cover star
Track listing:
All tracks by Bryan Ferry.
- Do the Strand
- Beauty Queen
- Strictly Confidential
- Editions of You
- In Every Dream Home a Heartache
- The Bogus Man
- Grey Lagoons
- For Your Pleasure
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