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Michael Franks: Blue Pacific

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On May 31, 1990, “Reprise” label released “Blue Pacific”, the eleventh Michael Franks album. It was recorded 1989 – 1990, at “JHL Sound” in Pacific Palisades, California, “Studio Ultimo” and “Soundworks West” in Los Angeles, “Ground Control Studios” in Burbank, California, “Ocean Way” and “Cherokee Studios” in Hollywood, “Larrabee Sound Studios” and “Schnee Studios” in North Hollywood, and was produced by Walter Becker, Tommy LiPumma and Jeff Lorber.

Personnel:

  • Michael Franks – vocals
  • Paul Jackson Jr. – guitars
  • Buzz Feiten – guitars, acoustic guitar
  • Dean Parks – electric guitar
  • Larry Carlton – guitars
  • Michael Thompson – guitars
  • Jeff Lorber – keyboards, programming, arrangements
  • John Beasley – keyboards
  • Joe Sample – acoustic piano
  • Larry Williams – synthesizer programming, synthesizer arrangements
  • Neil Stubenhaus – bass
  • ‘Ready’ Freddie Washington – bass
  • John Patitucci – bass
  • Sean Franks – cymbals
  • Peter Erskine – drums
  • John Guerin – drums
  • Vinnie Colaiuta – drums
  • Luis Conte – percussion
  • Alex Acuña – percussion
  • Michael Fisher – percussion
  • Marc Russo – alto saxophone
  • Bob Sheppard – tenor saxophone
  • Kirk Whalum – tenor saxophone
  • Bunny Hull – backing vocals
  • Brenda Russell – backing vocals
  • Kareem – backing vocals
  • Livingston Taylor – backing vocals
  • Jeff Lorber – recording
  • Eric Rudd – recording assistant
  • Roger Nichols – recording, mixing
  • Al Schmitt – recording, additional recording
  • Chris Fuhrman – additional recording assistant
  • Tom Hardisty – recording assistant
  • Scott Ralston – recording assistant
  • Clif Norrell – recording assistant
  • Joey Wolpert – additional recording
  • Ed Torgerson – additional recording assistant
  • Gabe Moffat – additional recording assistant
  • Bill Schnee – mixing
  • Alan Meyerson – mixing
  • Neal Pogue – mixing assistant
  • Ken Allardyce – mixing assistant
  • Doug Sax – mastering
  • Sonny Abelardo – production coordinator
  • Carol Parks – production coordinator
  • Jeri and John Heiden – art direction, design
  • Kip Lott – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Michael Franks.

  1. The Art of Love
  2. Woman in the Wave
  3. All I Need
  4. Long Slow Dance
  5. Vincent’s Ear
  6. Speak to Me
  7. On the Inside
  8. Chez Nous
  9. Blue Pacific
  10. Crayon Sun (Safe at Home)

Jimmy Webb: El Mirage

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In May 1977, “Atlantic” label released “El Mirage”, the sixth Jimmy Webb album. It was recorded in 1977, at “Cherokee Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by George Martin.

Personnel:

  • Jimmy Webb – vocals, keyboards
  • Fred Tackett – guitar
  • Dean Parks – guitar
  • Lowell George – slide guitar
  • Herb Pedersen – banjo, 12-string guitar, backing vocals
  • George Martin – keyboards, synthesizer, arrangements, conductor
  • David Paich – keyboards, synthesizer
  • David Hungate – bass
  • Larry Knechtel – bass
  • Dee Murray – bass
  • Nigel Olsson – drums
  • Jim Gordon – drums
  • Harvey Mason – percussion
  • Kenny Loggins – vocals
  • Billy Davis Jr. – vocals
  • George Hawkins – vocals
  • Sherlie Matthews – backing vocals
  • Susan Webb – backing vocals
  • Clydie King – backing vocals
  • Harry Bluestone – concertmaster
  • John H. R. Mills – engineer
  • John Mills – engineer
  • George Tutko – engineer
  • Bob Fisher – mastering
  • Bob Defrin – art direction
  • Steve Smith – photography
  • Henry Diltz – cover photography
  • Richie Unterberger – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Jimmy Webb, except where noted.

  1. The Highwayman
  2. If You See Me Getting Smaller I’m Leaving
  3. Mixed-Up Guy
  4. Christian, No
  5. Moment in a Shadow
  6. Sugarbird
  7. Where the Universe Are
  8. P.F. Sloan
  9. Dance to the Radio – Fred Tackett
  10. The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
  11. Skylark (A Meditation) – Jimmy Webb, Paul A. Skylar

Daryl Hall & John Oates: Bigger Than Both of Us

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In August 1976, “RCA” label released “Bigger Than Both of Us”, the fifth Daryl Hall and John Oates studio album. It was recorded in 1976, at “Cherokee Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Cristopher Bond.

Personnel:

  • Daryl Hall – lead and backing vocals, keyboards, mandola, synthesizer, arrangements, cover concept, design
  • John Oates – lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitars, harmonica, arrangements
  • Christopher Bond – lead guitars, keyboards, synthesizer, arrangements
  • Tom Hensley – acoustic piano
  • Scotty Edwards – bass
  • Leland Sklar – bass
  • Jim Gordon – drums
  • Ed Greene – drums
  • Slugger Blue – “G kick” drums
  • Gary Coleman – percussion
  • Tom Scott – flute, saxophone, Lyricon
  • Charles DeChant – saxophone
  • James Getzoff – concertmaster, conductor
  • Stephen Dees – co-arrangements
  • John Arrias, John Mills – engineer, mixing
  • Armin Steiner – engineer
  • Allen Zentz – mastering
  • Ron Barry – covert art work
  • Gribbitt Photography – cover photography
  • Kathy Hohl, Sam Emmerson – insert photography

Track listing:

  1. Back Together Again – John Oates
  2. Rich Girl – Daryl Hall
  3. Crazy Eyes – John Oates
  4. Do What You Want, Be What You Are – Daryl Hall, John Oates
  5. Kerry – Stephen Dees, Daryl Hall
  6. London Luck & Love – Sara Allen, Daryl Hall, John Oates
  7. Room to Breathe – Sara Allen, Daryl Hall
  8. You’ll Never Learn – Daryl Hall, John Oates
  9. Falling – Daryl Hall

X: Under the Big Black Sun

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In July 1982, “Elektra” label released “Under the Big Black Sun”, the third X studio album. It was recorded in 1982, at “Cherokee Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Ray Manzarek.

Personnel:

  • John Doe – vocals, bass
  • Exene Cervenka – vocals
  • Billy Zoom – guitar, saxophone, clarinet
  • D.J. Bonebrake – drums, marimba vibes, percussion
  • Ray Manzarek – keyboards
  • Alfred Harris – cover art

Track listing:

All tracks written by John Doe and Exene Cervenka except where noted.

  1. The Hungry Wolf
  2. Motel Room in My Bed
  3. Riding with Mary
  4. Come Back to Me
  5. Under the Big Black Sun
  6. Because I Do
  7. Blue Spark
  8. Dancing with Tears in My Eyes – Al Dubin, Joe Burke
  9. Real Child of Hell
  10. How I (Learned My Lesson)
  11. The Have Nots

Burton Cummings: Dream of a Child

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In July 1979, “Portrait” label released “Dream of a Child”, the third Burton Cummings studio album. It was recorded in 1979, at “Studio 55”, “Cherokee Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Burton Cummings.

Personnel:

  • Burton Cummings – vocals, grand piano, piano, synthesizer, clavinet, percussion
  • Randy Bachman – acoustic and electric guitars, percussion
  • Trevor Veitch – acoustic guitar
  • Dick Wagner – lead guitar
  • Steve Cropper – guitar
  • Jeff Baxter – electric guitar
  • Norman MacPherson – electric guitar
  • Tom Brumley – pedal steel guitar
  • Jimmy Phillips – organ
  • Bill Payne – synthesizer
  • Ian Gardiner – electric bass
  • Jim Gordon – drums
  • Jeff Porcaro – drums
  • Rick Shlosser – drums
  • Phyllis St. James – percussion
  • Jim Horn – alto saxophone
  • Plas Johnson – saxophone
  • Becky Lopez, Sherlie Matthews, Venetta Fields – backing vocals
  • The Cherokee Studio All Stars – handclaps
  • Steve Madaio – horns arrangements, horns conductor
  • Bruce Robb – engineer
  • Howard Steele – engineer, mixing
  • Gabe Veltri, Larold Rebhurn, Tim Dennen – engineer assistant
  • Alent Zelen – mastering
  • Pacific Eye & Ear – design
  • Alan Dockery – photography
  • Jim Martin – production coordinator

Track listing:

All tracks by Burton Cummings, except where noted.

  1. Break It to Them Gently
  2. Hold On, I’m Coming – David Porter, Isaac Hayes
  3. I Will Play a Rhapsody
  4. Wait by the Water – Bobby Darin
  5. When a Man Loves a Woman – Andrew Wright, Calvin Lewis
  6. Shinny Stockings – Frank Foster, Jon Hendricks
  7. Guns, Guns, Guns
  8. Takes a Fool to Love a Fool
  9. Meanin’ So Much
  10. It All Comes Together
  11. Roll with the Punches
  12. Dream of a Child – David Forman

Donovan: Lady of the Stars

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In January 1984, “RCA” label released “Lady of the Stars”, the seventeenth Donovan studio album. It was recorded in 1983, at “Cherokee Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Bruce Robb, Dee Robband and Jerry Wexler.

Personnel:

  • Donovan – vocals, guitar
  • Pete Carr – guitar 
  • Richie Zito – guitar
  • Dave Mason – guitar 
  • John Sebastian – autoharp
  • Barry Beckett, Bill Payne, William “Smitty” Smith, Jai Winding, Bruce Robb – keyboards
  • Bob Glaub, Leland Sklar, Wilton Felder, Jim Strauss – bass guitar
  • Rayford Griffin, James Gadson, Mike “Reedo” Reed – drums
  • Paulinho da Costa – percussion
  • Jim Horn – wind instruments
  • Graham Nash – backing vocals
  • Bonnie Bramlett – backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Donovan Leitch.

  1. Lady of the Stars
  2. I Love You Baby
  3. Bye, Bye Girl
  4. Every Reason
  5. Season of the Witch
  6. Boy for Every Girl
  7. Local Boy Chops Wood
  8. Sunshine Superman
  9. Living for the Love Light
  10. Till I See You Again

Concrete Blonde: Group Therapy

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On January 15, 2002, “Manifesto” label released “Group Therapy”, the seventh Concrete Blonde album. It was recorded in 2001, at “Cherokee Studios”, “The House” in Thousand oaks, California, and was produced by Harry Rushakoff, James A. Mankey, and Johnette Napolitan.

Personnel:

  • Johnette Napolitano – vocals, bass, mixing, design concept
  • Jim Mankey – bass, guitar, mixing
  • Harry Rushakoff – drums, mixing
  • Earle Mankey – recording, mixing
  • The Robb Brothers – recording
  • Valente Torrez – recording assistant
  • David Schultz – mastering
  • Lisa Sutton – art direction
  • Sunshine Day Design – art direction
  • Edward Colver – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Harry Rushakoff, James A. Mankey, and Johnette Napolitan.

  1. Roxy
  2. Violent
  3. When I Was a Fool
  4. True, Pt. 3
  5. Tonight
  6. Valentine
  7. Your Llprona
  8. Take Me Home
  9. Inside/Outside
  10. Fried
  11. Angel
  12. Memory

Stanley Clarke: East River Drive

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On September 24, 1993, “Epic” label released “East River Drive”, the 15th Stanley Clarke album. It was recorded in 1993, at “Cherokee Studios”, “Contemporary Artist”, “Le Gonks West Studio”, “Rumba Recorders”, “Universal Scoring Stage”, and was produced by Stanley Clarke.

Personnel:

  • Stanley Clarke– bass, tenor bass, background vocals
  • Gerald Albright– alto and soprano saxophones
  • George Howard– bass, soprano saxophone
  • Doug Webb– soprano saxophone
  • Todd Cochran– keyboards
  • George Duke– keyboards
  • Steve Hunt– keyboards
  • Deron Johnson– keyboards
  • Kenny Kirkland– piano
  • Doc Powell– guitar
  • Paul Jackson Jr.– guitar
  • Armand Sabal-Lecco– guitar, piccolo bass, background vocals
  • Michael Thompson– guitar
  • Alphonso Johnson– bass
  • Abraham Laboriel– bass
  • Charles Fambrough– double bass
  • Jimmy Earl– bass
  • Ramon Banda – percussion
  • Darryl Jackson – percussion
  • Munyungo Jackson – percussion
  • Bill Summers– percussion
  • Gerry Brown– drums
  • Dennis Chambers– drums
  • John Robinson– drums
  • Carlos Vega– drums
  • Poncho Sanchez– conga
  • Hubert Laws– flute
  • Jean-Luc Ponty– violin
  • Howard Hewett– vocals
  • Alexis England – backing vocals
  • Laura Robinson – backing vocals
  • Anjani Thomas– backing vocals
  • George DelBarrio – conductor, string arrangements
  • Allen Sides – engineer
  • Dan Humann – engineer, mixing
  • Steve Sykes – engineer, mixing
  • Brian Gardner– mastering

Track listing:

All tracks by Stanley Clarke except where noted.

  1. Justice’s Groove
  2. Fantasy Love – Stanley Clarke, Howard Hewett
  3. Zabadoobeedé? (Yabadoobeeda)
  4. East River Drive
  5. I’m Home Africa – Stanley Clarke, Jimmy Earl, Steve Hunt
  6. Theme from Boyz ‘n the Hood
  7. Christmas in Rio
  8. What If I Forget the Champagne
  9. Never Lose Your Heart/There Lies the Passion
  10. Illegal
  11. Lord of the Low Frequencies
  12. Funk Is Its Own Reward

Lindsey Buckingham: Go Insane

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On July 3, 1984, “Reprise” label released “Go Insane”, the second Lindsey Buckingham album. It was recorded in 1984, at “Cherokee Studios” in “L. B’s Garage”, and was produced by Lindsey Buckingham and Gordon Fordyce.

Personnel:

  • Lindsey Buckingham– vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, percussion, Fairlight CMI, LinnDrum, pump organ, lap harp
  • Gordon Fordyce – keyboards, cowbell, howling
  • Bryant Simpson – bass guitar

 Track listing:

All tracks by Lindsey Buckingham, except where noted.

  1. I Want You – Lindsey Buckingham, Gordon Fordyce
  2. Go Insane
  3. I Must Go
  4. Play in the Rain
  5. Play in the Rain (continued)
  6. Loving Cup
  7. Bang the Drum
  8. W. Suite

 

Jean-Luc Ponty: Aurora

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On February 26, 1976, “Atlantic” label released “Aurora”, the 13th Jean-Luc Ponty album. It was recorded in December 1975, at “Cherokee Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Jean-Luc Ponty.

Personnel:

  • Jean-Luc Ponty– acoustic and electric violin, violectra, autoharp, keyboards
  • Daryl Stuermer– acoustic and electric guitars
  • Patrice Rushen– acoustic and electric piano, synthesizer
  • Tom Fowler– electric bass
  • Norman Fearrington – drums, percussion
  • Larry Hirsch – engineer, mixing
  • George Putko – engineer, studio assistant
  • Zal Schreiber – mastering
  • Jim Marshall– photography
  • Jean-Paul Oren – photography
  • Phil A. Ceccola – cover photo

Track listing:

All tracks by Jean-Luc Ponty.

  1. Is Once Enough?
  2. Renaissance
  3. Aurora, Pt. 1
  4. Aurora, Pt. 2
  5. Passenger of the Dark
  6. Lost Forest
  7. Between You and Me
  8. Waking Dream