On February 16, 2004, Doris Elaine Higginsen aka Doris Troy died aged 67. She was singer and songwriter, known by the nick name “Mama Soul”. She had solo career (her biggest hit was “Just One Look” in 1963), but was best known as back-up vocalist for many famous acts including Pink Floyd, Dionne Warwick, The Rolling Stones, Humble Pie, Nick Drake, Kevin Ayers, Edgar Broughton, George Harrison, Johnny Hallyday, Carly Simon, Vivian Stanshall, Dusty Springfield and Junior Campbell.
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The Move: Looking On
In December 1970, “Fly” label released “Looking On”, the third Move album. It was recorded May – September 1970, at “Advision Studios” and “Philips Studios” in London, and was produced by Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne. “Looking On” was band’s first album containing entirely original compositions, and the first one to feature Jeff Lynne.
Personnel:
- Roy Wood- vocals, oboe, sitar, banjo, slide guitar, cello, guitars, bass, saxophones
- Jeff Lynne- vocals, piano, guitars, drums, percussion
- Rick Price– bass
- Bev Bevan– drums, percussion
- P. Arnold, Doris Troy— backing vocals
Track listing:
- Looking On – Roy Wood
- Turkish Tram Conductor Blues – Roy Wood
- What? – Jeff Lynne
- When Alice Comes Back to the Farm – Roy Wood
- Open Up Said the World at the Door – Jeff Lynne
- Brontosaurus – Roy Wood
- Feel Too Good – Roy Wood
Atomic Rooster: Made In England
In October 1972,“Dawn” label released “Made in England”, the fourth Atomic Rooster album. It was recorded in 1972, at “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by Vincent Crane.
Personnel:
- Chris Farlowe – vocals
- Steve Bolton – guitars
- Vincent Crane – Hammond organ, piano, ARP synthesizer, Fender piano
- Bill Smith – bass
- Ric Parnell – vocals, drums, percussion
- Doris Troy, Liza Strike – backing vocals
Track listing:
- Time Take My Life – Vincent Crane
- Stand by Me – Vincent Crane
- Little Bit of Inner Air – Ric Parnell
- Don’t Know What Went Wrong – Vincent Crane
- Never to Lose – Steve Bolton
- Introduction – Vincent Crane
- Breathless – Vincent Crane
- Space Cowboy – Steve Bolton
- People You Can’t Trust – Vincent Crane
- All in Satan’s Name – Ric Parnell
- Close Your Eyes – Vincent Crane
Kevin Ayers: Bananamour
In May 1973, “Harvest” label released “Bananamour”, the fourth Kevin Ayers studio album. It was recorded September-October 1972, at “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Kevin Ayers and Andrew King.
Personnel:
- Kevin Ayers – vocals, guitar
- Steve Hillage – lead guitar
- Mike Ratledge- organ
- Ronnie Price – piano
- Archie Legget – lead and harmony vocals, bass
- Eddie Sparrow – drums
- Barry St. John- vocals
- Liza Strike – vocals
- Doris Troy- vocals
- Robert Wyatt- harmony vocal
- Howie Casey- tenor saxophone
- Lyle Jenkins – baritone saxophone
- Dave Caswell – trumpet
- Tristan Fry- cymbal
- David Bedford- orchestral arrangement
Track listing:
All tracks by Kevin Ayers
- Don’t Let It Get You Down (For Rachel)
- Shouting in a Bucket Blues
- When Your Parents Go to Sleep
- Interview
- Internotional Anthem
- Decadence
- Oh! Wot A Dream
- Hymn
- Beware of the Dog
Humble Pie: Rock On
In March 1971, “A&M” label released “Rock On”, the fourth Humble Pie studio album. It was recorded in January 1971, at “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Glyn Johns, Steve Marriott, Peter Frampton, Greg Ridley and Jerry Shirley. “Rock On” was the last album to feature Peter Frampton as member of the band.
Personnel:
- Steve Marriott – lead and backing vocals, guitar, keyboards, organ, harmonica
- Peter Frampton- lead and backing vocals, guitar, keyboards
- Greg Ridley- lead and backing vocals, bass guitar
- Jerry Shirley- drums, piano
- J. Cole- pedal steel guitar
- Bobby Keyes- saxophone
- Soul Sisters
- Alexis Korner- backing vocals
- P.P. Arnold – chorus
- Claudia Lennear – chorus
- Doris Troy – chorus
- Glyn Johns – recording, mixing
- Andrew Johns – recording
- John Kelly – design, photography
Track listing:
- Shine On – Peter Frampton
- Sour Grain – Peter Frampton, Steve Marriott
- 79th and Sunset – Steve Marriott
- Stone Cold Fever – Greg Ridley, Steve Marriott, Jerry Shirley, Frampton
- Rollin’ Stone – Muddy Waters
- A Song for Jenny – Steve Marriott
- The Light – Peter Frampton
- Big George – Greg Ridley
- Strange Days – music by Steve Marriot, Peter Frampton, Greg Ridley, Jerry Shirley, lyrics by Steve Marriott
- Red Neck Jump – Steve Marriott
The Rolling Stones: Let It Bleed
On December 5, 1969, “Decca” label released “Let It Bleed”, the eighth Rolling Stone album. It was recorded in November 1968, and February – November 1969, at the “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Jimmy Miller. It was the last album to feature Brian Jones and the first one to feature Mick Taylor.
Personnel
- Mick Jagger– lead vocals, harmonica
- Keith Richards– lead and backing vocals, guitars, bass guitar
- Brian Jones– congas, autoharp
- Mick Taylor– slide guitar, guitars
- Bill Wyman– bass guitar, autoharp, vibes
- Charlie Watts– drums
- Ian Stewart– piano
- Nicky Hopkins– piano, organ
- Byron Berline– fiddle
- Ry Cooder– mandolin, slide guitar
- Al Kooper– piano, French horn, organ
- Bobby Keys– tenor saxophone
- Jimmy Miller– percussion, drums,tambourine
- Rocky Dijon– percussion
- Leon Russell– piano, horn arrangement
- Jack Nitzsche– choral arrangements
- Merry Clayton– vocals
- The London Bach Choir– vocals
- Nanette Newman– backing vocals
- Doris Troy– backing vocals
- Madeline Bell– backing vocals
Track listing
All tracks by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, except where noted.
- Gimmie Shelter
- Love in Vain – Robert Johnson
- Country Honk
- Live With Me
- Let it Bleed
- Midnight Rambler
- You Got the Silver
- Monkey Man
- You Can’t Always Get What You Want
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