Tag Archives: David Wedgbury

ARC: …At This

In January 1971, “Decca” label released “…At This”, the only ARC album. It was recorded in 1970, and was produced by Mick Gallagher, John Turnbull, Tom Duffey and David Montgomery.

Personnel:

  • Mick Gallagher – vocals, piano, organ, guitar
  • John Turnbull – vocals, guitar, percussion
  • Tom Duffy – vocals, bass
  • David Montgomery – drums, percussion
  • David Wedgbury – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by John Turnbull and Mick Gallagher, except where noted.

  1. Let Your Love Run Through
  2. It’s Gonna Rain – Tom Duffy
  3. Four Times Eight
  4. An Ear Ago
  5. Great Lager Street
  6. Hello, Hello, Monday
  7. Sophie’s Cat
  8. You’re in the Garden

Clark – Hutchinson: A=MH2

On January 16, 1970, “Decca” label released “A=MH²”, the debut Clark-Hutchinson studio album. It was recorded on May 1969, at “Recorded Sound Studios” in London, and was produced by Ian Sippen and Peter Shertser.

Personnel:

  • Andy Clark – voices, bass drum, maracas, piano, organ, alto and tenor saxophone, gong, flute, bagpipes, arrangements,, recording
  • Mick Hutchinson – acoustic, lead and rhythm guitar, bass, piano, flute, timpani, bongos, arrangements, recording
  • H. Day – engineer
  • Terry Stewart – engineer assistant
  • Horst Angenendt – lacquer cut
  • David Wedgbury – photography
  • Ian Sippen, John Peel, Miles Associates – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Andy Clark and Mick Hutchinson.

  1. Improvisation on a Modal Scale
  2. Acapulco Gold
  3. Impromptu in E’ Minor
  4. Textures in ¾
  5. Improvisation on an Indian Scale

Trapeze: Same

In May 1970, “Treshold” label released the self-titled, debut Trapeze album. It was recorded in 1969, at “Morgan Studios” and “Decca Studeios” in London, and was produced by John Lodge.

Personnel:

  • Glenn Hughes – lead vocals, bass, guitars, trombone
  • Mel Galley – guitars, bass, backing vocals
  • Terry Rowley – organ, piano, flute, guitars
  • Dave Holland – drums
  • John Jones – co-lead vocals, trumpet
  • Roger Quested – engineer
  • Chris Neal – engineer
  • Bill Price – engineer
  • John Punter – engineer
  • David Wedgbury – photography
  • Barry Wentzell – photography

Track listing:

  1. It’s Only a Dream – Mel Gailey
  2. The Giant’s Dead Hoorah – Glen Hughes
  3. Over – John Jones, Mel Gailey
  4. Nancy Gray – Glen Hughes
  5. Fairytale/Verily Verily/Fairytale – John Jones, Mel Gailey
  6. It’s My Life – John Jones, Mel Gailey
  7. Am O – Glen Hughes
  8. Suicide – John Jones, Mel Gailey
  9. Wings – Glen Hughes, Terry Rowley
  10.  Another Day – Mel Gailey, Glen Hughes, John Jones
  11. Send Me No More Letters – Terry Rowley
  12. It’s Only a Dream (reprise) – Mel Gailey

Chicken Shack: Unlucky Boy

In August 1973, “Deram” label released “Unlucky Boy”, the sixth Chicken Shack studio album. It was recorded in 1973, and was produced by Neil Slaven.

Personnel:

  • Stan Webb – vocals, guitar
  • Tony Ashton– piano
  • Bob Daisley– bass guitar
  • Paul Hancox – drums, percussion
  • Chris Mercer – saxophones
  • Terry Noonan – string arrangements
  • John Burns- engineer, remix
  • Anton Matthews – engineer
  • David Wedgbury – photography
  • Neil Slaven – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. You Know You Could Be Right – Stan Webb
  2. Revelation – Stan Webb
  3. Prudence’s Party – Stan Webb
  4. Too Late to Cry – Lonnie Johnson
  5. Stan the Man – Stan Webb
  6. Unlucky Boy – Big Mama Thornton, William Dupree
  7. As Time Goes Passing By – Stan Webb
  8. Jammin’ with Ash – Stan Webb
  9. He Knows the Rules – Jimmy McCracklin

Savoy Brown: Blue Matter

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In March 1969, “Decca” label released “Blue Matter”, the third Savoy Brown album. It was recorded December / March 1968 – January 1969, and was produced by Mike Vernon. The album is mix of live and studio recordings.
Personnel:

  • Chris Youlden– lead vocal, guitar, piano, arrangements
  • Kim Simmonds– lead guitar, harmonica, piano, arrangements
  • “Lonesome” Dave Peverett– vocals, rhythm guitar, arrangements
  • Tone Stevens– bass, arrangements
  • Roger Earl– drums, percussion, arrangements
  • Bob Hall– piano
  • Rivers Jobe– bass
  • Terry Flannery, Keith Martin, Alan Moore, Brian Perrin, Derek Wadsworth– trombones
  • Terry Noonan – arrangements
  • Roy Thomas Baker – recording, engineer
  • Colin Freeman, Michael Mailes, John Punter,
  • Mike Vernon – arrangements, recording assistant
  • David Anstey – design
  • David Wedgbury – photography

Track listing:

  1. Train to Nowhere – Kim Simmonds, Chris Youlden
  2. Tolling Bells – Kim Simmonds, Chris Youlden
  3. She’s Got a Ring in His Nose and a Ring on Her Hand – Chris Youlden
  4. Vicksburg Blues – Bob Hall, Chris Youlden
  5. Don’t Turn Me from Your Door – John Lee Hooker
  6. Grits Ain’t Groceries (All Around the World) – Titus Turner
  7. May Be Wrong – Dave Peverett
  8. Louisiana Blues – Muddy Waters
  9. It Hurts Me Too – Mel London