On December 5, 2023, Brian Frederick Arthur Hines aka Denny Laine died aged 79. He was musician (guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, and harmonica), singer and songwriter, a founder of the Moody Blues, member of Electric String Band, Ginger Baker’s Air Force, Denny Laine and the Diplomats, Denny Laine Band, but was best known as founding member of The Wings. Laine recorded and performed with variety of artists including Mike McGear, Steve Holley, Laurence Juber, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Balls and Linda McCartney. As leader he released twelve albums. In 2018, Laine was inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” as a member of the Moody Blues.
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Peter Frampton: Now
On August 26, 2003, “33rd Street Records” label released “Now”, the twelve Peter Frampton album. It was recorded in 2003, and was produced by Peter Frampton.
Personnel:
- Peter Frampton – guitar, vocals, engineer, mixing
- Bob Mayo – keyboards, guitar, backing vocals
- John Regan – bass
- Chad Cromwell – drums, percussion
- Don Fields – acoustic guitar
- Gordon Kennedy – guitar, backing vocals
- Chris McHugh – tambourine
- Jed Leiber – keyboards
- Irene Revels, Lana Dallas, Reggie Calloway – backing vocals
- Kimmie Rhodes – backing vocals
- Wayne Kirkpatrick – backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Peter Frampton and Gordon Kennedy, except where noted.
- Verge of a Thing
- Flying Without Wings
- Love Stands Alone – Peter Frampton, Gordon Kennedy, Bob Mayo
- Not Forgotten
- Hour of Need – Peter Frampton, Gordon Kennedy, Wayn Kirkpatrick
- Mia Rose – Peter Frampton, Kimmie Rhodes
- I’m Back
- I Need Ground
- While My Guitar Gently Weeps – George Harrison
- Greens – Peter Frampton, Bob Mayo
- Above All – Peter Frampton, Gordon Kennedy, Wayn Kirkpatrick
Cowboy Junkies: Early 21st Century Blues
On August 16, 2005, “Latent” label released “Early 21st Century Blues”, the tenth Cowboy Junkies album. It was recorded February – March 2005, and was produced by Michael Timmins.
Personnel:
- Margo Timmins – vocals
- Michael Timmins – guitar, engineer, mixing
- Alan Anton – bass
- Peter Timmins – drums
- John Timmins – guitar, banjo
- Jeff Bird – electric mandolin
- Jaro Czwewinec – accordion
- Bob Egan – pedal steel guitar
- Anne Bourne – cello
- Kevin “Rebel” Bond – vocal
- Jeff Wolpert – mixed
- Peter Moore – mastering
- Howells and Dinnick – art direction
- Xiu B Doo – cover painting
Track listing:
- License to Kill – Bob Dylan
- Two Soldiers – traditional, arrangements by Margo Timmins, Michael Timmins, Alan Anton, Peter Timmins
- December Skies -Michael Timmins
- This World Dreams Of – Michael Timmins
- Brothers Under the Bridge – Bruce Springsteen
- You’re Missing – Bruce Springsteen
- Handouts in the Rain – Richie Havens
- Isn’t It a Pity – George Harrison
- No More – traditional, arrangements by Margo Timmins, Michael Timmins, Alan Anton, Peter Timmins
- I Don’t Want to Be a Soldier – John Lennon
- One – U2
Ray Charles: Volcano Action of My Soul
In April 1971, “Tangerine Records” label released “Volcanic Action of My Soul”, the 32nd Ray Charles album. It was recorded in 1971, at “RPM/Tangerine Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Joe Adams.
Personnel:
- Ray Charles – vocals, keyboards
- Buddy Emmons – pedal steel guitar
- Glen Campbell – mandolin
Track listing:
- See You Then – Jimmy Webb
- What Am I Living For – Art Harris, Fred Jay
- Feel So Bad – James Johnson, Leslie Temple
- The Long and Winding Road – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- The Three Bells – Bert Reisfeld, Jean Villard
- All I Ever Need Is You – Eddie Reeves, Jimmy Holiday
- Wichita Lineman – Jimmy Webb
- Something – George Harrison
- I May Be Wrong (but I Think You’re Wonderful) – Henry Sullivan, Harry Ruskin
- Down In the Valley – traditional
Fanny: Same
In December 1970, “Reprise” label released the self-titled, debut Fanny album. It was recorded in 1970, at “The Village Recorder” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Richard Perry.
Personnel:
- June Millington – vocals, guitar
- Nickey Barclay – vocals, piano, organ
- Jean Millington – vocals, bass
- Alice de Buhr – vocals, drums, percussion
- Richard Moore – engineer
- Don Lewis – photography
- Roy Silver – associate producer
Track listing:
- Come and Hold Me – June Millington, Jean Millington
- I Just Realized – Nickey Barclay, June Millington
- Candlelighter Man – June Millington, Jean Millington
- Conversation with a Cop – Nickey Barclay
- Badge – Eric Clapton, George Harrison
- Changing Horses – Nickey Barclay
- Bitter Wine – Nickey Barclay
- Take a Message to the Captain – Nickey Barclay
- It Takes a Lot of Good Lovin’ – Alvertis Isbell, Booker T. Jones
- Shade Me – Nickey Barclay
- Seven Roads – June Millington, Jean Millington, Alice de Buhr
George Benson: The Other Side of Abbey Road
In June 1970, “A&M” label released “The Other Side of Abbey Road”, the eight George Benson album. It was recorded October – November 1969, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New jersey, and was produced by Creed Taylor.
Personnel:
- George Benson – vocals, guitar
- Bob James – acoustic piano, organ, harpsichord
- Herbie Hancock – acoustic piano, organ, harpsichord
- Ernie Hayes – acoustic piano, organ, harpsichord
- Ron Carter – bass
- Jerry Jemmott – bass
- Idris Muhammad – drums
- Ed Shaughnessy – drums
- Ray Barretto – percussion
- Andy Gonzalez – percussion
- Sonny Fortune – alto saxophone
- Jerome Richardson – tenor saxophone, clarinet, flute
- Don Ashworth – baritone saxophone
- Phil Bodner – flute, oboe
- Hubert Laws – flute
- Wayne Andre – trombone, euphonium
- Freddie Hubbard – trumpet
- Mel Davis – trumpet, flugelhorn
- Bernie Glow – trumpet, flugelhorn
- Marvin Stamm – trumpet, flugelhorn
- Raoul Poliakin – violin
- Max Pollikoff – violin
- Emanuel Vardi – viola
- George Ricci – cello
- Don Sebesky – arrangements
- Rudy Van Gelder – engineer
- Sam Antupit – design
- Eric Meola – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, except where noted.
- Golden Slumbers / You Never Give Me Your Money
- Because / Come Together
- Oh! Darling
- Here Comes the Sun – George Harrison / I Want You (She’s So Heavy)
- Something – George Harrisons / Octopus’s Garden – Richard Starkey / The End
Alan White
On May 26, 2022, Alan White died aged 72. He was musician (drums, percussion), performed and recorded with John Lennon, George Harrison, Terry Reid, Donovan, The Ventures, Joe Cocker, Ginger Baker’s Air Force, Gary Wright, Jesse Davis, Paul Kossoff, Rick Wakeman, Steve Howe, Eddie Harris, Gary Wright, Chris Squire, Johnny Harris and Alan Price, but was best known as drummer of Yes. As leader, he released one album. In 2017, White was inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”, as a member of Yes.
Peter Tork
On February 21, 2019, Peter Halsten Thorkelson aka Peter Tork, died aged 77. He was musician (keyboards, piano, bass guitar, banjo, guitar), songwriter and actor, performed with James Lee Stanley and his band Shoe Suede Blues, recorded wit George Harrison, formed the band Peter Tork Release, but was best known as keyboards and bass player of The Monkees. As leader Tork released one album.
The Soulful Strings: Groovin’ with the Soulful Strings
In October 1967, “Cadet” label released “Groovin’ with the Soulful Strings”, the second Soulful Strings (The) album. It was recorded June – July 1967, and was produced by Esmond Edwards.
Personnel:
- Richard Evans – musical arrangements, direction
- Sol Bobrov – viola
- David Chausow – viola
- Arthur Ahlman – violin
- Harold Kupper – violin
- Karl B. Fruh – cello
- Emil Mittermann – cello
- Theodore Ratzer – cello
- Charles Stepney – organ, vibraphone
- Lenny Druss – saxophone, flute
- Vernice Green – saxophone, flute
- Ronald Steele – guitar, sitar
- Phil Upchurch – guitar
- Cleveland Eaton – bass
- Louis Satterfield – bass
- Philip R. Thomas – bongos, congas
- Morris Jennings – drums
Track listing:
- Burning Spear – Richard Evans
- All Blues – Miles Davis
- What Now My Love – Carl Sigman, Gilbert Bécaud, Pierre Delanoë
- Within You Without You – George Harrison
- Our Day Will Come – Bob Hilliard, Mort Garson
- Soul Prelude – J.S. Bach
- Groovin’ – Felix Cavaliere, Eddie Brigati
- Alfie – Burt Bacharach, Hal David
- Comin’ Home Baby – Ben Tucker, Bob Dorough
- (I Know) I’m Losing You – Norman Whitfield, Eddie Holland, Cornelius Grant
Nicky Hopkins: The Tin Man Was a Dreamer
On April 23, 1973, “Columbia” label released “The Tin Man Was a Dreamer”, the second Nicky Hopkins studio album. It was recorded in 1972 – 1973, at “Apple Studios” in London, “Wally Heider Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by David Briggs and Nicky Hopkins.
Personnel:
- Nicky Hopkins – vocals, piano, organ
- Chris Rae – acoustic guitar
- Mike Egan – acoustic guitar
- Mick Taylor – acoustic and electric guitars
- Chris Spedding – electric guitar
- George Harrison – electric guitar, slide guitar
- Klaus Voormann – bass
- Ray Cooper – congas, percussion
- Prairie Prince – drums
- Jerry Lynn Williams – vocals
- Bobby Keys – saxophones
- Jim Horn – saxophone
- Jim Price – trumpet
- Del Newman – string and brass arrangements
Track listing:
Personnel:
All tracks by Nicky Hopkins, except where noted.
- Sundown in Mexico
- Waiting for the Band
- Edward
- Dolly – Nicky Hopkins, Jerry Lynn Williams
- Speed On – Nicky Hopkins, Jerry Lynn Williams
- The Dreamer
- Banana Anna – Nicky Hopkins, Jerry Lynn Williams
- Lawyer’s Lament – Nicky Hopkins, Jerry Lynn Williams
- Shout It Out – Nicky Hopkins, Jerry Lynn Williams
- Pig’s Boogie
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