Tag Archives: Clive John

Man: Same

Leave a comment

In March 1971, “Liberty” label released the self-titled, third Man studio album. It was recorded in October 1970, at “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Mel Baister.

Personnel:

  • Michael “Micky” Jones – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar
  • Roger “Deke” Leonard – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, steel guitar, piano
  • Clive John – vocals, organ, piano, electric guitar, harpsichord
  • Martin Ace – vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar
  • Terry Williams – drums, percussion; liberty bell
  • George Chkiantz – engineer

Track listing:

  1. Romain – Martin Ace, Clive John, Michael Jones, Roger Leonard, Terry Williams
  2. Country Girl – Martin Ace, Roger Leonard
  3. Would the Christians Wait Five Minutes? The Lions Are Having a Draw – Martin Ace, Michael Jones
  4. Daughter of the Fireplace – Roger Leonard
  5. Alchemist – Martin Ace, Clive John, Michael Jones, Roger Leonard, Terry Williams

Man: Back into the Future

Leave a comment

In September 1973, “United Artists” label released “Back into the Future”, the seventh Man album. It was recorded May – July 1973, at “Rockfield Studios”, “Chipping Norton Recording Studios”, “Olympic Studios”, in June 1973 recorded live at the “Roundhouse” in London, and was produced by Vic Maile, Michael “Micky” Jines, Phil Ryan, Will Youatt and Terry Williams.

Personnel:

  • Michael “Micky” Jones – vocals, guitar
  • Alan “Tweke” Lewis – guitar
  • Phil Ryan – vocals, keyboards
  • Will Youatt – vocals, bass
  • Terry Williams – vocals, drums
  • Anthony Matthews – engineer
  • Pierre Tubbs – art direction, inside photography
  • Ruan O’Laughran – front photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Michael Jones, Phil Ryan and Terry Williams, except where noted.

  1. A Night in Dad’s Bag
  2. Just for You
  3. Back into the Future
  4. Don’t Go Away
  5. Ain’t That Fight
  6. Never Say Nups to Nepalese
  7. Sospan Fach – traditional arranged by Gwalia Male Choir
  8. C’opn – Clive John, Michael Jones, Phil Ryan, Terry Williams
  9. Jam Up Jelly Tight / Oh No Not Again (Spunk Rock ’73) – Michael Jones, Phil Ryan, Terry Williams

Man: Revelation

Leave a comment

In January 1969, “Pye” label released “Revelation”, the debut Man studio album. It was recorded in December 1968, at “Pye Studios” in London, and at “Langland Hotel” in Swansea, and was produced by John Schroeder.

Personnel:

  • Mike “Micky” Jones – vocals, lead guitar
  • Deke Leonard(credited as Roger Leonard) – vocals, guitar, harp, piano, percussion
  • Clive John – vocals, organ, piano, guitar
  • Jeff Jones – drums, percussion
  • Ray Williams – bass
  • John Schroeder – supervision
  • Alan Florence – engineer
  • Malcolm Eade – sound effects

Track listing:

  1. And in the Beginning….. – Roger Leonard
  2. Sudden Life – Roger Leonard, Clive John
  3. Empty Room – Clive John, Ray Williams
  4. Puella! Puella! (Woman! Woman!) – Mike Jones
  5. Love – Roger Leonard
  6. Erotica – Roger Leonard, Clive John, Mike Jones, Jeff Jones, Ray Williams
  7. Blind Man – Roger Leonard
  8. And Castles Rise in Children’s Eyes – Mike Jones
  9. Don’t Just Stand There (Come in Out of the Rain) – Mike Jones
  10. The Missing Pieces – Roger Leonard, Clive John, Martin Ace, Clive Reynolds
  11. The Future Hides its Face – Roger Leonard

Man: Do You Like It Here Now, Are You Settling In?

Leave a comment

In November 1971, “United Artists” label released “Do You Like It Here Now, Are You Settling In?”, the fourth Man album. It was recorded in August 1971 at “Rockfield Studios” in Monmouth, Wales, and was produced by Michael “Micky” Jones, Roger “Deke” Leonard, Clive John, Martin Ace and Terry Williams.

Personnel:

  • Michael “Micky” Jones – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar
  • Roger “Deke” Leonard – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar
  • Clive John – vocals, organ, piano
  • Martin Ace – vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar
  • Terry Williams– drums
  • Kingsley “Bass Drum” Ward, Rip van Ralph (Ralph Down), Edmundo Razz (Dave Edmunds) – engineer
  • George Chkiantz – mixing

Track listing:

All tracks by Michael “Micky” Jones, Roger “Deke” Leonard, Clive John, Martin Ace and Terry Williams.

  1. Angel Easy
  2. All Good Clean Fun
  3. We’re Only Children
  4. Many Are Called but Few Get Up
  5. Manillo
  6. Love Your Life

Man: 2 Ozs of Plastic with a Hole in the Middle

Leave a comment

In September 1969, “Dawn” label released “2 Ozs of Plastic with a Hole in the Middle”, the second Man studio album. It was recorded in 1969, at “Pye Studios” in London, and was produced by John Schroeder.

Personnel:

  • Micky Jones – vocals, lead guitar
  • Deke Leonard– vocals, guitar, harp, piano, harpsichord, percussion
  • Clive John – vocals, organ, piano, guitar
  • Ray Williams – vocals, bass
  • Jeff Jones – drums, percussion
  • Plug – drums
  • Howard Barrow, Alan Florence, Brian Humphries – engineer
  • Dinnes Cruickshank – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. Prelude / The Storm – Micky Jones, Deke Leonard
  2. It Is As It Must Be – Clive John, Ray Williams
  3. Spunk Box – Clive John, Micky Jones
  4. My Name Is Jesus Smith – Micky Jones, Deke Leonard
  5. Parchment and Candles – Deke Leonard
  6. Brother Arnold’s Red and White Striped Tent – Micky Jones, Deke Leonard