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The Bonzo Dog Band: Tadpoles

On June 1969, “Imperial” label released “Tadpoles”, the third Bonzo Dog Band (The) album. It is a compilation of their work from the television show “Do Not Adjust Your Set”, although all the tracks were specially re-recorded for the album). It was recorded in 1968, at “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by Gus Dudgeon.

Personnel:

  • Vivian Stanshall – vocals, recorder, tuba
  • Neil Innes – vocals, guitar, piano
  • Rodney Slater – saxophones
  • Roger Ruskin Spear – saxophones
  • Dennis Cowan – bass guitar
  • Larry Smith – drums

Track listing:

  1. Hunting Tigers Out in ‘Indiah’ – Robert Hargreaves, Stanley Damerell, Tolchard Evans
  2. Shirt – Roger Ruskin Spear
  3. Tubas in the Moonlight – Roger Ruskin Spear
  4. Dr. Jazz – King Oliver, Walter Melrose
  5. Monster Mash – Bobby “Boris” Pickett, Leonard Capizzi
  6. I’m the Urban Spaceman – Neil Innes
  7. Ali Baba’s Camel – Noel Gay
  8. Laughing Blues – Bradley
  9. By a Waterfall – Irving Kahal, Sammy Fain
  10. Mr. Apollo – Neil Innes, Vivian Stanshall
  11. Canyons of Your Mind – Vivian Stanshall

Squeeze: Frank

On August 24, 1989, “A&M” label released “Frank”, the eighth Squeeze studio album. It was recorded in 1989, at “Chocolate Factory” in London, and was produced by Eric “ET” Thorngren and Glenn Tilbrook.

Personnel:

  • Chris Difford– lead and backing vocals, guitar
  • Glenn Tilbrook– lead and backing vocals, guitar
  • Jools Holland– led and backing vocals, keyboards
  • Matt Irving – accordion
  • Keith Wilkinson– bass, backing vocals
  • Gilson Lavis– drums
  • Barrie St. Johns, Karen Beany, Monique Dyan – backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook except where noted.

  1. Frank (Public domain, no author)
  2. If It’s Love
  3. Peyton Place
  4. Rose I Said
  5. Slaughtered, Gutted and Heartbroken
  6. (This Could Be) The Last Time
  7. She Doesn’t Have to Shave
  8. Love Circles
  9. Melody Motel
  10. Can of Worms
  11. Jazz – Jools Holland
  12. Is It Too Late