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The Undertones: Same

In May 1979, “Sire” label released the self-titled, debut Undertones (The) album. It was recorded in January 1979, at “Eden Studios” in Acton, West London, and was produced by Roger Bechirian.

Personnel:

  • Feargal Sharkey – lead vocals
  • John O’Neill – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Damian O’Neill – lead guitar, keyboard, backing vocals
  • Michael Bradley – lead and backing vocals, bass guitar
  • Billy Doherty – drums
  • Larry Doherty – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by J.J. O’Neill, except where noted.

  1. Family Entertainment – Damian O’Neill
  2. Girls Don’t Like It
  3. Male Model – J. J O’Neill, Michael Bradley, Damian O’Neill
  4. I Gotta Getta
  5. Wrong Way – Billy Doherty
  6. Jump Boys
  7.  Here Comes the Summer
  8. Billy’s Third – Bily Doherty
  9. Jimmy Jimmy
  10. True Confession – J. J. O’Neill, Michael Bradley, Damian O’Neill
  11. (She’s a) Runaround
  12. I Know a Girl – J. J. O’Neil, Michael Bradley, Damian O’Neill
  13. Listening In – J. J. O’Neil, Michael Bradley, Damian O’Neill
  14. Casbah Rock

Family: Family Entertainment

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In March 1969, “Reprise” label released “Family Entertainment”, the second Family album. It was recorded 1968 – 1969, and was produced by Glyn Johns and John Gilbert. “Family Entertainment” was the last album with the band original lineup.

Personnel:

  • Roger Chapman – lead and backing vocals, percussion
  • John “Charlie” Whitney – guitars, organ, piano
  • Jim King – lead and backing vocals, saxophone, piano
  • Ric Grech – lead and backing vocals, bass, violin
  • Rob Townsend: drums, percussion
  • Nicky Hopkins: piano

Track listing:

All tracks by Roger Chapman and John “Charlie” Whitney except where noted.

  1. The Weaver’s Answer
  2. Observation from a Hill
  3. Hung Up Down
  4. Summer 67 – John “Charlie” Whitney
  5. How-Hi-the-Li – Ric Grech
  6. Second Generation Woman – Ric Grech
  7. From Past Archives
  8. Dim
  9. Procession – John “Charlie” Whitney
  10. Face in the Cloud – Ric Grech
  11. Emotions – John “Charlie” Whitney, Ric Grech, Roger Chapman