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Al Stewart: Year Of The Cat

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In July 1976, “RCA” label released “Year of the Cat”, the seventh Al Stewart studio album. It was recorded in 1976, at “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Alan Parsons. The cover design was by Hipgnosis and illustrator Colin Elgie.

Personnel:

  • Al Stewart – vocals, guitar, keyboards
  • Peter White- guitar, keyboards
  • Tim Renwick- guitar
  • Peter Wood- keyboards
  • Don Lobster – keyboards
  • Graham Smith – harmonica
  • George Ford – bass
  • Stuart Elliott- drums, percussion
  • Marion Driscoll – percussion
  • Phil Kenzie- alto saxophone
  • Bobby Bruce – violin
  • Andrew Powell- string arrangements
  • David Pack- backing vocals
  • Tony Rivers- backing vocals
  • John Perry – backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Al Stewart, except where noted.

  1. Lord Grenville
  2. On the Border
  3. Midas Shadow
  4. Sand in Your Shoes
  5. If it Doesn’t Come Naturally, Leave It
  6. Flying Sorcery
  7. Broadway Hotel
  8. One Stage Before
  9. Year of the Cat – Al Stewart, Peter Wood

Kansas: Vinyl Confessions

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In May 1982, “Krishner Legacy” label released “Vinyl Confessions”, the eighth Kansas studio album. It was recorded 1981-1982, and was produced by Phil Ehart, John Elefante, Dave Hope, Kerry Livgren, Robby Steinhardt, Rich Williams and Ken Scott.

Personnel:

  • John Elefante — lead vocals, keyboards
  • Kerry Livgren— guitar, keyboards, Synclavier programming
  • Rich Williams— guitar
  • Robby Steinhardt— vocals, violin
  • Dave Hope— bass
  • Phil Ehart— drums
  • Warren Ham— harmonica
  • Bill Bergman — alto and tenor saxophone
  • Beverly Dahlke-Smith — saxophone
  • Jim Coile — tenor saxophone
  • Greg Smith — baritone saxophone
  • John Berry, Jr. — trumpet
  • Ben Dahlke — bassoon
  • Lee Thornburg— trumpet, saxophone
  • Anne Steinhardt — vocals, violin
  • Donna Williams — vocals, backing vocals
  • David Pack— vocals, backing vocals
  • Roger Taylor— backing vocals
  • Ken Scott– engineer
  • Brian Leshon – engineer assistant
  • David Spritz – engineer assistant
  • Phil Jost – engineer assistant
  • Ralph Sutton – engineer assistant
  • Stan Ricker – mastering

Track listing:

  1. Olay the Game Tonight – Phil Ehart, Danny Flower, Rob Frazier, Kerry Livgren, Rich Williams
  2. Right Away – Dino Elefante, John Elefante
  3. Fair Exchange – Kerry Livgren
  4. Chasing Shadows – Dino Elefante, John Elefante
  5. Diamonds and Pearls – Kerry Livgren
  6. Face It – Dino Elefante, John Elefante
  7. Windows – Kerry Livgren
  8. Borderline – Kerry Livgren
  9. Play On – John Elefante, Kerry Livgren
  10. Crossfire – Kerry Livgren

Ambrosia: Same

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In February 1975, “Century Fox Records” label released the self-titled debut Ambrosia album. It was recorded in 1974, at “Mama Jo’s Recording Studio” in Hollywood, and was produced by Freddie Piro.

Personnel:

  • David Pack – lead and backing vocals, guitar, keyboards
  • Christopher North – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Joe Puerta – lead and backing vocals, bass, guitar
  • Burleigh Drummond – lead and backing vocals, drums, percussion, bassoon
  • Alan Parsons – engineer, mixing
  • Chuck Johnson, Bobby Ross, Jeff Casper – engineer

Track listing:

  1. Nice, Nice, Very Nice – Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., Christopher North, David Pack, Joe Puerta, Burleigh Drummond
  2. Time Waits for No One – Burleigh Drummond, Christopher North, David Pack, Joe Puerta
  3. Holdin’ on to Yesterday – David Pack, Joe Puerta
  4. World Leave Me Alone – David Pack
  5. Make Us All Aware – Burleigh Drummond, Christopher North, David Pack, Joe Puerta
  6. Lover Arrive – David Pack
  7. Mama Frog – Burleigh Drummond, Christopher North, David Pack, Joe Puerta
  8. Drink of Water – Burleigh Drummond, Christopher North, David Pack, Joe Puerta

 

Alan Parsons: Try Anything Once

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On October 26, 1993, “Arista” label released”Try Anything Once”, the first Alan Parsons album. It was recorded October 1992 – August 1993, and was produced by Alan Parsons.

Personnel:

  • Alan Parsons– synthesizer, acoustic guitar, bass, flute, backing vocals
  • Jacqui Copland – lead and backing vocals
  • Eric Stewart– vocals
  • Chris Thompson– vocals
  • Jeremy Parsons – guitar
  • Graham Preskett – fiddle, mandolin, violin
  • David Pack– vocals, synthesizer, guitar
  • Ian Bairnson– synthesizer, bass, guitar, pedal steel, backing vocals
  • Andrew Powell – bass, synthesizer
  • Stuart Elliott– synthesizer, drums
  • Richard Cottle – synthesizer, saxophone
  • Philharmonia Orchestra Group

Track listing:

  1. The Three of Me – David Pack, Andrew Powell
  2. Turn It Up – Ian Bairnson
  3. Wine From The Water –  Alan Parsons, Ian Bairnson
  4. Breakaway – Alan Parsons
  5. Mr Time –  Stuart Elliot, Jacqui Copland, Driscoll
  6. Jigue” – Alan Parsons, Andrew Powell
  7. I’m Talkin’ To You – Davis Pack, Andrew Powell
  8. Siren Song  – Ian Bairnson and Musker
  9. Dreamscape – Alan Parsons
  10. Back Against The Wall – Ian Bairnson
  11. Re-Jigue –  Alan Parsons, Andrew Powell
  12. Oh Life – Davis Pack, Alan Parsons