On August 20, 2009, Lawrence William Knechtel died aged 69. He was a musician (keyboards, bass), a member of the Wrecking Crew, a collection of Los Angeles-based session musicians, and the band Bread. He recorded with big number of renowned artists including Elvis Presley, The Byrds, Barbra Streisand, The Beach Boys, The Doors, Cher, Simon & Garfunkel, Duane Eddy, The Mamas & the Papas, The Monkees, the Partridge Family, Paul Simon, Chet Baker, Jerry Garcia, Dave mason, Nancy Sinatra, Howard Roberts, Thelma Houston, Glen Campbell, Peter Allen, Barry Mann, Lalo Schifrin, Jimmy Webb, José Feliciano, Jackie DeShannon, Brian Cadd, Bobby Darin, Art Garfunkel, Stephen Bishop, David Clayton-Thomas, Billy Joel, Barry McGuire, Paul Young, Dolly Parton, Al Kooper, Johnny Rivers, John Denver, Chet Atkins, Helen Reddy, Joan Baez, Alen Roth, and Neil Diamond. Knechtel released two solo albums.
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Samuel Phillips
On July 30, 2003, Samuel Cornelius Phillips died aged 80. He was record producer, radio DJ, and founder of “Sun Records” and “Sun Studio”, in Memphis, Tennessee. In the 1940s, Phillips worked as a DJ for “Muscle Shoals”, Alabama radio station “WLAY”. In 1951, Phillips recorded what is considered to be the first rock and roll record, “Rocket 88” by Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats. He discovered and produced recordings by Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, and Howlin’ Wolf.
Scotty Moore
On June 28, 2016, Winfield Scott “Scotty” Moore III died aged 84. He was a musician (guitar) and recording engineer, performed with Starlight Wranglers, Ricky Nelson, and Roy Orbison, but was best known as a founding member of The Blue Moon Boys in 1954, Elvis Presley’s backing band, and as studio and touring guitarist for Presley between 1954 and 1968. In its list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked Moore at number 29. In the year 2000, he was inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”, in 2007 in the “Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum”, and in 2015, in the “Memphis Music Hall of Fame”.
Jerry Carrigan
On June 22, 2019, Jerry Kirby Carrigan died aged 75. He was musician (drums) and record producer. He first achieved widespread recognition as a member of the original Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and later as a session musician in Nashville, regarded as one of the creators of the Nashville sound known as “Countrypolitan”. He has recorded with Elvis Presley, Joan Baez, Johnny Cash, Charley Pride, Paul Anka, John Denver, Jerry Lee Lewis, Waylon Jennings, Bobby Bare, Ray Stevens, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, Levon Helm, Dolly Parton, Leon Russell, Ronnie Hawkins, George Jones, Henry Mancini, Al Hirt, Johnny Mathis, and the Boston Pops Orchestra. In 2009 Carrigan was inducted into the “Nashville Cats”, by the “Country Music Hall of Fame”; in 2010 he was inducted into the “Alabama Music Hall of Fame”, and in 2019 Carrigan was inducted into the “Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum”.
Elvis Presley: Something for Everybody
On June 17, 1961, “RCA Victor” label released “Something for Everybody”, the sixth Elvis Presley studio album. It was recorded on November 8, 1960, at “Radio Recorders” in Hollywood, and on March 12, 1961, at “Studio B” in Nashville, and was produced by Steve Sholes and Urban Thielmann.
Personnel:
- Elvis Presley – vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar
- Hank Garland– electric guitar
- Tiny Timbrell – lead guitar
- Scotty Moore– electric guitar, rhythm guitar
- Floyd Cramer– piano
- Dudley Brooks–piano
- Meyer Rubin – double bass
- Bob Moore– double bass
- J. Fontana– drums
- Buddy Harman– drums
- Boots Randolph– saxophone
- Millie Kirkham– backing vocals
- The Jordanaires– backing vocals
Track listing:
- There’s Always Me – Don Robertson
- Give Me the Right – Fred Wise, Norman Blagman
- It’s a Sin – Fred Rose, Zeb Turner
- Sentimental Me – James T. Morehead, James Cassin
- Starting Today – Don Robertson
- Gently – Murray Wisell, Edward Lisbona
- I’m Comin’ Home – Charlie Rich
- In Your Arms – Aaron Schroeder, Wally Gold
- Put the Blame On Me – Fred Wise, Kay Tworney, Norman Blagman
- Judy – Teddy Redell
- I Want You With Me – Woody Harris
- I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell – Fred Wise, Ben Weisman
Matilda Scaduto
On April 22, 2003, Matilda Genevieve Scaduto died aged 77. With her husband Diadorius Boudleaux Bryant wrote number of hits for The Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison. Their songs were recorded by many artists including The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Tonny Bennett, Grateful Dead, Simon and Garfunkel, Sarah Vaughan, Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Gram Parson, Joan Jett, The Beach Boys, Elvis Costello, Count Basie, Lynn Anderson, Sonny James, Eddy Arnold, Bob Moore, Charley Pride, Nazareth, Jim Reeves, Leo Sayer, Jerry Lee Lewis, Cher, R.E.M. and Ray Charles.
Dee Dee Bridgewater: Memphis…Yes, I’m Ready
On September 15, 2017, “Okeh” label released “Memphis… Yes, I’m Ready”, the 19th Dee Dee Bridgewater album. It was recorded in September 2016, at “Royal Studios” in Memphis, TN, and was produced by Dee Dee Bridgewater, Tulani Bridgewater Kowalski, Kirk Whalum and Lawrence “Boo” Mitchell.
Personnel:
- Dee Dee Bridgewater – vocals, linear notes
- Kirk Whalum– tenor and baritone saxophone
- Lannie McMillan, Kirk Smothers – tenor saxophone
- Marc Franklin – trumpet
- Kameron Whalum – trombone
- John Stoddart– keyboards, vocal arrangements
- Charles Hodges– Hammond organ
- Garry Goin – guitar
- Jackie Clark – bass
- James Sexton – drums
- Lawrence “Boo” Mitchell– cymbals, electric bongos, tambourine
- Sharisse Norman, Candise Rayborn-Marshall, Kevin Whalum – backing vocals
- Stax Music Academy– backing vocals
- Ted Jensen– engineer
- Tulani Bridgewater Kowalski – art direction, cover art, photography
- Thomas Brodin – design
- John Stoddart – associate producer
Track listing:
- Yes, I’m Ready – Barbara Mason
- Giving Up – Van McCoy
- I Can’t Get Next to You – Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield
- Going Down Slow – Louis Jimmy Oden
- Why (Am I Treated So Bad) – Roebuck Staples
- B-A-B-Y – Isaac Hayes, David Porter
- The Thrill Is Gone – Rick Ravon Darnell, Roy Hawkins
- The Sweeter He Is – Isaac Hayes, David Porter
- I Can’t Stand the Rain – Donald Maurice Bryant, Bernard Miller, Ann Peebles
- Don’t Be Cruel – Otis Blackwell, Elvis Presley
- Hound Dog – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
- Try a Little Tenderness – James Campbell, Reginald Connelly, Harry Woods
- Take My Hand, Precious Lord – Thomas A. Dorsey, Sobie Frank Frazier, Jeff Majors
Elvis Presley: Pot Luck with Elvis
On June 5, 1962, “RCA Victor” label released “Pot Luck with Elvis”, the seventh Elvis Presley studio album. It was recorded on March 22, 1961, at “Radio Recorders” in Hollywood, June 25 and October 15, 1961, March 18 and March 19, 1962, at “RCA Studio B” in Nashville, Tennessee, and was produced by Steve Sholes and Joseph Lilley.
Personnel:
- Elvis Presley– lead vocals
- Scotty Moore– rhythm guitar
- Jerry Kennedy– lead guitar
- Hank Garland– lead guitar
- Tiny Timbrell– rhythm guitar
- Harold Bradley– guitar
- Grady Martin– guitar, vibes
- Floyd Cramer– piano, organ
- Dudley Brooks– piano
- Gordon Stoker – piano
- Bob Moore– double bass
- J. Fontana– drums
- Buddy Harman– drums
- Millie Kirkham– backing vocals
- The Jordanaires– backing vocals
- Boots Randolph– saxophone
Track listing:
- Kiss Me Quick – Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman
- Just for Old Time Sake – Roy C. Bennett, Sid Tepper
- Gonna Get Back Home Somehow – Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman
- (Such an) Easy Question – Otis Blackwelland Winfield Scott
- Steppin’ Out of Line – Fred Wise, Ben Weisman, Dolores Fuller
- I’m Yours – Hal Blair, Don Robertson
- Something Blue – Paul Evans, Al Byron
- Suspicion – Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman
- I Feel That I’ve Known You Forever – Doc Pomus, Alan Jeffreys
- Night Rider – Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman
- Fountain of Love – Bill Giant, Jeff Lewis
- That’s Someone You Never Forget – Elvis Presley, Red West
Elvis Presley: Same
On March 23, 1956, “RCA Victor” label released the self-titled, debut Elvis Presley album. It was recorded July 1954 – January 1956, at “”RCA Victor Studios” in Nashville, Tennessee, “RCA Victor Studios” in New York City, “Sun Studio” in Memphis, Tennessee, and was produced by Sam Phillips (Sun recordings) and Steve Sholes (RCA recordings). “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked the album cover at number 40, on its list of the “100 Greatest Album Covers”. The album was certified Platinum in US by the “RIAA”.
Personnel:
- Elvis Presley– vocals, acoustic guitar, piano
- Scotty Moore– electric guitar
- Chet Atkins– acoustic guitar
- Floyd Cramer– piano
- Shorty Long– piano
- Bill Black– bass
- J. Fontana– drums
- Doug Poindexter– percussion, guitar
- Johnny Bernero – drums
- Gordon Stoker– backing vocals
- Ben Speer– backing vocals
- Brock Speer– backing vocals
Track listing:
- Blue Suede Shoes – Carl Perkins
- I’m Counting On You – Don Robertson
- I Got a Woman – Ray Charles, Renald Richard
- One Sided Love Affair – Bill Campbell
- I Love You Because – Leon Payne
- Just Because – Bob Shelton, Joe Shelton, Sydney Robin
- Tutti Frutti – Dorothy LaBostrie, Richard Wayne Penniman
- Tryin’ to Get You – Rose Marie McCoy, Charles Singleton
- I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You) – Howard Biggs, Joe Thomas
- I’ll Never Let You Go (Little Darlin’) – Jimmy Wakely
- Blue Moon – Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart
- Money Honey – Jesse Stone
Frijid Pink: Same
In January 1970, “London” label released the self-titled, debut Frijid Pink album. It was recorded 1969 – 1970, and was produced by Michael Valvano.
Personnel:
- Kelly Green – lead vocals
- Gary Ray Thompson – guitar
- Larry Zelanka – keyboards
- Tom Harris– bass
- Richard Stevers – drums
Track listing:
- God Gave Me You – Gary Ray Thompson, Tom Beaudry
- Crying Shame – Michael Valvano
- I’m On My Way – Gary Ray Thompson, Tom Beaudry
- Drivin’ Blues – Gary Ray Thompson, Tom Beaudry
- Tell Me Why – Gary Ray Thompson, Tom Beaudry
- End Of The Line – Gary Ray Thompson, Tom Beaudry
- House of the Rising Sun – traditional, arr. by Kelly Green, Gary Ray Thompson, Tom Harris, Richard Stevens
- I Want To Be Your Lover – Gary Ray Thompson, Tom Beaudry, Michael Valvano
- Boozin’ Blues – Gary Ray Thompson, Tom Beaudry
- Heartbreak Hotel – Mae Boren Axton, Thomas Durden, Elvis Presley) (bonus track)
- Music For The People – Gary Ray Thompson, Tom Beaudry (bonus track)
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