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If: If 3

In August 1971, “United Artists” label released “If 3”, the third If album. It was recorded in 1971, and was produced by John Child, J.W. Hodkinson, Dick Morrissey, Dave Quincy, Terry Smith, John Mealing, Jim Richardson  and Dennis Elliot.

Personnel:

  • W. Hodkinson– lead vocals, percussion
  • Terry Smith– guitar
  • John Mealing– organ, backing vocals, electric piano
  • Jim Richardson– bass
  • Dennis Elliott– drums
  • Dick Morrissey– soprano and tenor saxophones, flute, backing vocals
  • Dave Quincy– alto and tenor saxophones, flute

Track listing:

  1. Fibonacci’s Number – Dave Quincy
  2. Forgotten Roads – Dave Quincy, Preston
  3. Sweet January – Dave Quincy, Preston
  4. Child of Storm – Dave Quincy, J.W. Hodkinson
  5. Far Beyond – John Mealing, Preston
  6. Seldom Seen Sam – Terry Smith, J.W. Hodkinson
  7. Upstairs – Morrissey, Dick Morrissey
  8. Here Comes Mr. Time – John Mealing, Preston

Foreigner: Agent Provocateur

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On December 7, 1984, “Atlantic” label released “Agent Provocateur”, the fifth Foreigner studio album. It was recorded in 1984, and was produced by Mick Jones and Alex Sadkin. The album was certified Platinum in Germany by “BVMI”; Platinum in Switzerland by “IFPI Switzerland”; Platinum in UK by “BPI”, and 3 x Platinum in the U.S. by the “RIAA”.

Personnel:

  • Lou Gramm- lead vocals, percussion
  • Mick Jones- guitar, keyboards, synthesizers. backing vocals
  • Rick Wills- bass, backing vocals
  • Dennis Elliott- drums
  • Wally Badarou – analog and digital synthesizers
  • Bob Mayo- synthesizer, piano, backing vocals
  • Brian Eddolls – synthesizer
  • Larry Fast– synthesizer
  • Jack Waldman– synthesizer
  • Tom Bailey– vocals
  • Don Harper- backing vocals
  • Jennifer Holliday- backing vocals
  • Ian Lloyd- backing vocals
  • New Jersey Mass Choir of the GMWA – backing vocals
  • Mark Rivera- saxophone, backing vocals
  • Thompson Twins- backing vocals
  • Josh Abbey, Larry Alexander, Joe Ferla, Frank Filipetti, Howie Lindeman – engineer
  • Bobby Cohen, Tim Crich, Scott Mabuchi – engineer assistant
  • Ted Jensen – mastering
  • Bob Defrin – art direction, design

Track listing:

  1. Tooth and Nail – Lou Gramm, Mick Jones
  2. That Was Yesterday – Lou Gramm, Mick Jones
  3. I Want to Know What Love Is – Mick Jones
  4. Growing Up the Hard Way – Lou Gramm, Mick Jones
  5. Reaction to Action – Mick Jones, Lou Gramm
  6. Stranger in My Own House – Mick Jones
  7. A Love in Vain – Mick Jones, Lou Gramm
  8. Down on Love – Mick Jones, Lou Gramm
  9. Two Different Worlds – Lou Gramm
  10. She’s Too Tough – Mick Jones, Lou Gramm

 

 

If: 2

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In December 1970, “Island” label released “If 2”, the second If album. It was recorded in 1970, at “The Hit Factory” in New York City, and was produced by Lew Futterman.

Personnel:

  • W. Hodkinson– lead vocals, percussion
  • Dick Morrissey– tenor and soprano saxophone, flute
  • Dave Quincy– tenor and alto saxophones, flute
  • Terry Smith– guitar
  • John Mealing– organ, backing vocals, electric piano
  • Jim Richardson– bass
  • Dennis Elliott– drums
  • Frank Owen, Jon Child – engineer

Track listing:

  1. Your City Is Falling – Dave Quincy
  2. Sunday Sad – Dick Morrissey
  3. Tarmac T. Pirate and the Lonesome Nymphomaniac – John Mealing, Trevor Preston
  4. I Couldn’t Write and Tell You – Dave Quincy
  5. Shadows and Echoes – Margaret Busby, Lionel Grigson
  6. Song for Elsa, Three Days Before Her 25th Birthday – W. Hodkinson

Foreigner: Same

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On March 8, 1977, “Atlantic” label released the self-titled,  debut Foreigner studio album. It was recorded in November 1976 at “The Hit Factory” and “Atlantic Recording Studios” in New York, and was produced by John Sinclair, Gary Lyons, Mick Jones and Ian McDonald. The album was certified Platinum in Canada by “Music Canada”, and 5× Platinum in US by “RIAA”.

Personnel:

  • Lou Gramm– lead vocals, percussion
  • Mick Jones– leaf vocals, guitar, backing vocals, keyboards,
  • Ian McDonald- guitar, horns, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Al Greenwood– keyboards, synthesizer
  • Ed Gagliardi– bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Dennis Elliott– drums, backing vocals
  • Ian Lloyd –backing vocals

Track listing:

  1. Feels Like the First Time – Mick Jones
  2. Cold as Ice – Mick Jones, Lou Gramm
  3. Starrider – Al Greenwood, Mick Jones
  4. Headknocker – Lou Gramm, Mick Jones
  5. The Damage Is Done – Mick Jones, Lou Gramm
  6. Long, Long Way from Home – Mick Jones, Lou Gramm, Ian McDonald
  7. Woman Oh Woman – Mick Jones
  8. At War with the World – Mick Jones
  9. Fool for You Anyway – Mick Jones
  10. I Need You – Lou Gramm, Mick Jones