In February 1971, “Blue Note” label released “Love Call”, the twelve Ornette Coleman album. It was recorded April – May 1968, at “A&R Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Francis Wolff.
In February 1971, “Atlantic” label released “Album II”, the second Loudon Wainwright III studio album. It was recorded in 1970, at “Intermedia Sounds” in Boston, Massachusetts, and was produced by Loudon Wainwright III and Milton Kramer.
Personnel:
Loudon Wainwright III – vocals, guitar
Kate McGarrigle – vocals
Saul Broudy – harmonica
Michael Leary – engineer
Peter Hujar – cover photography
Milton Kramer, Andrew Wainwright – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Loudon Wainwright III, except where noted.
Me and My Friend the Cat
Motel Blues
Nice Jewish Girl
Be Careful, There’s a Baby in the House
I Know I’m Unhappy/Suicide Song/Glenville Reel
Saw Your Name in the Paper
Samson and the Warden
Plane; Too
Cook That Dinner, Dora
Old Friend
Old Paint – traditional, arranged by Loudon Wainwright III
In February 1971, “Blue Note” label released “Coalition”, the 13th Elvin Jones album. It was recorded July 1970, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs” in New Jersey, and was produced by Francis Wolff.
In February 1971, “Impulse!” label released “Journey in Satchidananda”, the fourth Alice Coltrane studio album. It was recorded July – November 1970, at “Village Gate”, and Coltrane’s home studio in Dix Hills, New York, and was produced by Ed Michel and Alice Coltrane.
In February 1971, “Curtom” label released “The Baby Huey Story: The Living Legend”, the only James “Baby Huey” Ramey album. It was recorded in 1970, and was produced by Curtis Mayfield.
Personnel:
Baby Huey – vocal
Curtis Mayfield – audio production
Gary Hobish – mastering
Patrick Rogues – art direction
Milton Sincoff – director of creative services, packaging
Mary Stuart – liner notes
Paul Brookside – liner notes
Track listing:
Listen to Me – Michael Johnson
Mama Get Yourself Together – James Ramey
A Change Is Going to Come – Sam Cooke
Mighty, Mighty – Curtis Mayfield
Hard Times – Curtis Mayfield
California Dreamin’ – John Phillips, Michelle Phillips
In February 1971, “Atlantic” label released “Album II”, the second Loudon Wainwright III album. It was recorded in 1970, at “Intermedia Sounds” in Boston, Massachusetts, and was produced by Milton Kramer and Loudon Wainwright III.
Personnel:
Loudon Wainwright III – vocals, guitar
Kate McGarrigle – vocals
Saul Broudy – harmonica
Michael Leary – engineer
Peter Hujar – cover photography
Milton Kramer, Andrew Wainwright – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Loudon Wainwright III, except where noted.
Me and My Friend the Cat
Motel Blues
Nice Jewish Girls
Be Careful, There’s a Baby in the House
I Know I’m Unhappy / Suicide Song / Glenville Reel
In February 1971, “Warner Bros” label released “Long Player”, the second Faces studio album. It was recorded September 1970 – January 1971, at “Morgan Studios” in London and “The Rolling Stones Mobile Recording Unit”, the live tracks recorded in November 1970 at “Filmore East” in New York City, and was produced by Rod Stewart, Ronnie Lane, Ronnie Wood, Ian McLagan and Kenney Jones.
Rod Stewart – lead vocals
Ronnie Lane – lead vocal, bass, acoustic guitar, percussion, backing vocals, first verse/harmony
Ronnie Wood – lead, slide, acoustic and pedal steel guitars, backing and co-lead vocal
Ian McLagan – piano, organ, keyboards, backing vocals
Kenney Jones – drums, percussion
Bobby Keys – tenor saxophone
Harry Beckett – trumpet
Track listing:
Bad ‘n’ Ruin – Ian McLagan, Rod Stewart
Tell Everyone – Ronnie Lane
Sweet Lady Mary – Ronnie Lane, Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood
Richmond – Ronnie Lane
Maybe I’m Amazed – Paul McCartney
Had Me a Real Good Time – Ronnie Lane, Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood
In February 1971, “Euphoria” label released “James Taylor and the Original Flying Machine”, archival release of 1966 recordings of James Taylor’s band The Flying Machine, and was produced by Al Gorgoni, and Chip Taylor.
In February 1971, “Elektra” label released “Jack-Knife Gypsy”, the second Paul Siebel album. It was recorded in 1970, at “Sunset Sound” and “Elektra Sound Recorders” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Robert W. Zachary.