On December 5, 2023, Brian Frederick Arthur Hines aka Denny Laine died aged 79. He was musician (guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, and harmonica), singer and songwriter, a founder of the Moody Blues, member of Electric String Band, Ginger Baker’s Air Force, Denny Laine and the Diplomats, Denny Laine Band, but was best known as founding member of The Wings. Laine recorded and performed with variety of artists including Mike McGear, Steve Holley, Laurence Juber, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Balls and Linda McCartney. As leader he released twelve albums. In 2018, Laine was inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” as a member of the Moody Blues.
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Colin Blunstone: One Year
In November 1971, “Epic” label released “One Year”, the debut Colin Blunstone studio album. It was recorded 1970 – 1971, and was produced by Rod Argent and Chris White.
Personnel:
- Colin Blunstone– vocals, guitar
- Alan Crosthwaite – guitar
- Russ Ballard– guitar
- Rod Argent– keyboards
- Jim Rodford– bass guitar
- Robert Henrit– drums
- Rod Argent– arrangements
- Tony Visconti, John Fiddy, Chris Gunning– arrangements
- Peter Vince, Jerry Boys – engineer
- Paul Ostrer – photography
Track listing:
- She Loves the Way They Love Her – Rod Argent, Chris White
- Misty Roses – Tim Hardin
- Smokey Day – Rod Argent, Chris White
- Caroline Goodbye – Colin Blunstone
- Though You Are Far Away – Colin Blunstone
- Mary Won’t You Warm My Bed – Mike d’Abo
- Her Song – Rod Argent, Chris White
- I Can’t Live Without You – Colin Blunstone
- Let Me Come Closer to You – Colin Blunstone
- Say You Don’t Mind – Denny Laine
George Harrison: Somewhere In England
On June 5, 1981, “Dark Horse” label released “Somewhere in England”, the ninth George Harrison studio album. It was recorded October 1979 – February 1981, at “FPSHOT” in Oxfordshire, and was produced by George Harrison and Ray Cooper.
Personnel:
- George Harrison – lead vocals, guitars, keyboards, synthesizers
- Gary Brooker– keyboards, synthesizers
- Al Kooper– keyboards, synthesizers
- Mike Moran– keyboards, synthesizers
- Neil Larsen – keyboards, synthesizers
- Ray Cooper– keyboards, synthesizers, percussion, drums
- Willie Weeks– bass
- Ringo Starr– drums
- Jim Keltner– drums
- Dave Mattacks– drums
- Alla Rakha – tabla
- Tom Scott– lyricon, horns
- Herbie Flowers– tuba, bass
- Paul McCartney– backing vocal
- Linda McCartney– backing vocal
- Denny Laine– backing vocal
Track listing:
All tracks by George Harrison, except where noted.
- Blood from a Clone
- Unconsciousness Rules
- Life Itself
- All Those Years Ago
- Baltimore Oriole – Hoagy Carmichael
- Teardrops
- That Which I Have Lost
- Writing’s on the Wall
- Hong Kong Blues – Hoagy Carmichael
- Save the World
Wings: Venus And Mars
On May 27, 1975, “Capitol” label released “Venus and Mars”, the fourth Wings studio album. It was recorded 5–13 November 1974, at “Abbey Road Studios” in London, 20 January–20 February 1975 at “Sea Saint” in New Orleans, and “Wally Heider Studios”, and was produced by Paul McCartney. The album has been certified Platinum in UK (BPI), Canada (Music Canada) and in the US (RIIA).
Personnel:
- Paul McCartney– vocals, bass, guitars, keyboards, piano, percussion
- Linda McCartney– keyboards, percussion, backing vocals
- Denny Laine– vocals, guitars, keyboards, percussion
- Jimmy McCulloch– guitars, vocals, percussion
- Dave Mason– guitar
- Allen Toussaint– piano, guitar
- Joe English– drums, percussion
- Geoff Britton– drums
- Kenneth “Afro” Williams –congas
- Tom Scott– saxophone
Track listing:
All tracks by Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney, except where noted.
- Venus and Mars
- Rock Show
- Love in Song
- You Gave Me the Answer
- Magneto and Titanium Man
- Letting Go
- Venus and Mars (Reprise)
- Spirits of Ancient Egypt
- Medicine Jar – Jimmy McCulloch,Colin Allen
- Call Me Back Again
- Listen to What the Man Said
- Treat Her Gently – Lonely Old People
- Crossroads Theme – Tony Hatch
Denny Lane: Holly Days
On May 6, 1977, “EMI” label released “Holly Days”, the second Denny Laine album. It was recorded in August 1976, at “Rude Studio”, and was produced by Paul McCartney. The album is tribute to Buddy Holly.
Personnel:
- Denny Laine – vocals, guitars, piano, Hammond organ, harmonica, xylophone, linear notes
- Paul McCartney – guitars, bass guitar, piano, keyboards, drums, backing vocals, engineer
- Linda McCartney – keyboards, backing vocals, design, photography
Track listing:
- Heartbeat – Bob Montgomery, Norman Petty
- Moondreams – Norman Petty
- Rave On – Sonny West, Bill Tilghman, Norman Petty
- I’m Gonna Love You Too – Joe Mauldin, Niki Sullivan, Norman Petty
- Fool’s Paradise – Sonny Le Claire, Horace Linsley, Norman Petty
- Lonesome Tears – Buddy Holly
- It’s So Easy”/”Listen to Me – Buddy Holly, Norman Petty, Charles Hardin
- Look at Me – Norman Petty, Buddy Holly, Jerry Allison
- Take Your Time – Buddy Holly, Norman Petty
- I’m Looking for Someone to Love – Buddy Holly, Norman Petty
Paul McCartney & Wings: Red Rose Speedway
On April 30, 1973, “Apple” label released “Red Rose Speedway”, the second Paul McCartney and Wings album. It was recorded March–June 1972 and September–December 1972, at “Abbey Road Studios”, “Olympic Sound Studios”, “Morgan Studios”,”Trident Studios” and “Island Studio” in London, and was produced by Paul McCartney.
Personnel:
- Paul McCartney– vocals, piano, bass, guitar, electric piano, mellotron, celeste, Moog synthesizer
- Linda McCartney– vocals, piano, organ, electric piano, electric harpsichord, percussion
- Denny Laine– vocals, guitar, bass, harmonica
- Henry McCullough– guitar, percussion, backing vocals
- Denny Seiwell– drums, percussion
- Hugh McCracken– electric guitar
- David Spinozza– electric guitar
- Alan Parsons– recording
- Dixon Van Winkle – recording
Track listing:
All tracks by Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney.
- Big Barn Bed
- My Love
- Get on the Right Thing
- One More Kiss
- Little Lamb Dragonfly
- Single Pigeon
- When the Night
- Loup (1st Indian on the Moon)
- Medley: Hold Me Tight/Lazy Dynamite/Hands of Love/Power Cut
Wings: London Town
On March 31, 1978, “Parlaphone” label released “London Town”, the sixth Wings studio album. It was recorded February 1977 – January 1978, at “Abbey Road Studios”, “AIR Studios”, London; Virgin Islands, and was produced by Paul McCartney.
Personnel:
- Paul McCartney– vocal, guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, percussion, violin, flageolet, recorder, deign, photography
- Denny Laine– vocal, guitar, bass, flageolet, recorder, percussion, design, photography
- Linda McCartney– vocal, keyboards, percussion, design, photography
- Jimmy McCulloch– guitar, percussion
- Joe English– vocal, drums, percussion, harmonica
Track listing:
All tracks by Paul McCartney, except where noted.
- London Town – Paul McCartney, Denny Laine
- Cafe on the Left Bank
- I’m Carrying
- Backwards Traveller
- Cuff Link
- Children Children – Paul McCartney, Denny Laine
- Girlfriend
- I’ve Had Enough
- With a Little Luck
- Famous Groupies
- Deliver Your Children – Paul McCartney, Denny Laine
- Deliver Your Children
- Don’t Let It Bring You Down – Paul McCartney, Denny Laine
- Morse Moose and the Grey Goose – Paul McCartney, Denny Laine
Wings: At The Speed Of Sound
On March 25, 1976, “MPL Communications” label released “Wings at the Speed of Sound”, the fifth Wings studio album.It was recorded 5 January–4 February 1976, at ”Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Paul McCartney
Personnel:
- Paul McCartney- vocals, acoustic, electric and bass guitars, keyboards, double bass
- Denny Laine- vocals, acoustic, electric and bass guitars, piano
- Linda McCartney- vocals, keyboards
- Jimmy McCulloch- vocals, acoustic, electric and bass guitars
- Joe English- vocals, drums, percussion
- Howie Casey– saxophone
- Thaddeus Richard – saxophone, clarinet, flute
- Steve Howard – trumpet, flugelhorn
- George Tidwell – trumpet
- Tony Dorsey – trombone
Track listing:
All tracks by Paul and Linda McCartney, except where noted.
- Let ‘Em In
- The Note You Never Wrote
- She’s My Baby
- Beware My Love
- Wino Junko – Jimmy McCulloch, Colin Allen
- Silly Love Songs
- Cook of the House
- Time to Hide – Denny Laine
- Must Do Something About It
- San Ferry Anne
- Warm and Beautiful
Ginger Baker’s Air Force: 2
On December 10, 1970, “Polydor” label released “Ginger Baker’s Air Force 2”, the second and final Ginger Baker’s Air Force album. It was recorded May – October, 1970, at the “Trident Studios” and “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Ginger Baker, Rick Grech, Denny Laine and Graham Bond.
Personnel:
- Ginger Baker: vocals, drums, timpani, tubular bells, African drums
- Ken Craddock: vocals, guitars, Hammond organ, piano
- Graham Bond: vocals, alto saxophone, Hammond organ, piano
- Denny Laine: vocals, guitars, piano
- Colin Gibson: bass guitar
- Rick Grech: bass guitar
- Rocki Dzidzornu: percussion, conga
- Neemoi “Speedy” Acquaye: drums, percussion, African drums
- Harold McNair: tenor & alto saxophones, flutes
- Steve Gregory: tenor saxophone, flutes
- Bud Beadle: baritone, alto and tenor saxophones
- Diane Stewart: vocals
- Catherine James: vocals
- Aliki Ashman: vocals
Track listing:
- Let Me Ride – Roebuck Staples
- Sweet Wine – Ginger Baker, Janet Godfrey
- Do U No Hu Yor Phrenz R? – Ginger Baker
- We Free Kings – Ginger Baker
- I Don’t Want to Go on Without You – Bert Berns, Jerry Wexler
- Toady – Ginger Baker
- 12 Gates of the City – Graham Bond
Wings: Wild Life
On December 7, 1971, “Apple” label released “Wild Life”, the debut Wings album. It was recorded July – August 1971 at the “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney.
Personnel:
- Paul McCartney– vocals, bass guitar, guitar, piano, keyboards, percussion
- Linda McCartney– vocals, keyboards, piano, percussion
- Denny Laine – vocals, guitars, bass guitar, percussion, keyboards
- Denny Seiwell– drums, percussion
Track listing:
All tracks by Paul and Linda McCartney, except where noted.
- Mumbo
- Bip Bop
- Love Is Strange – Mickey Baker, Sylvia Vanderpool, Ethel Smith
- Wild Life
- Some People Never Know
- I Am Your Singer
- Tomorrow
- Dear Friend
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