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Neil Young: Same

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On January 22, 1968, “Reprise” label released the self-titled, debut Neil Young studio album.  It was recorded August – October 1968, at “Wally Heider Recording”, “Sunset Sound Recording” and “TTG Recording” in Hollywood, and was produced by Neil Young and David Briggs. “The Old Laughing Lady,” “String Quartet from Whiskey Boot Hill,” and “I’ve Loved Her So Long” produced by Jack Nitzsche,Ry Cooder and Neil Young.

Personnel:

  • Neil Young— vocals, guitars, piano, synthesizer, harpsichord, pipe organ
  • Ry Cooder— guitar
  • Jack Nitzsche— electric piano
  • Jim Messina,Carol Kaye — bass
  • George Grantham,Earl Palmer — drums
  • Merry Clayton,Brenda Holloway, Patrice Holloway, Gloria Richetta Jones, Sherlie Matthews, Gracia Nitzsche — backing vocals
  • Ed Thrasher— album art direction
  • Roland Deihl — cover painting
  • Danny Kelly — photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Neil Young, except where noted. 

  1. The Emperor of Wyoming
  2. The Loner
  3. If I Could Have Her Tonight
  4. I’ve Been Waiting for You
  5. The Old Laughing Lady
  6. String Quartet from Whiskey Boot Hill – Jack Nitzche
  7. Here We Are in the Years
  8. What Did You Do to My Life?
  9. I’ve Loved Her So Long
  10. The Last Trip to Tulsa

Buffalo Springfield: Buffalo Springfield Again

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Buffalo Springfield Buffalo Springfield Again

On October 30, 1967, “Atco” label released “Buffalo Springfield Again” the second Buffalo Springfield album.  It was recorded July – September 1967, and was produced by Ahmet Ertegün, Richie Furay, Jim Messina, Jack Nitzsche, Stephen Stills and Neil Young.

Personnel:

  • Stephen Stills – vocals, organ, lead and rhythm guitar, piano, keyboard
  • Neil Young – vocals, lead and rhythm guitar
  • Richie Furay – vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Bruce Palmer – bass
  • Dewey Martin – vocals, drums
  • Chris Sarns – guitar
  • Doug Hastings – guitar
  • Russ Titelman– guitar
  • James Burton – dobro, guitar
  • Charlie Chin – banjo
  • Jack Nitzsche- electric piano
  • Don Randi – piano, harpsichord
  • Jim Fielder– bass
  • Carol Kaye– bass
  • Harvey Newmark – bass
  • Bobby West – bass
  • Hal Blaine – drums
  • Jim Gordon– drums
  • Norris Badeaux – baritone saxophone
  • Jim Horn– clarinet
  • Merry Clayton– vocal
  • Brenda Holloway – vocal
  • Patrice Holloway – vocal
  • Shirley Matthews – vocal
  • Gracia Nitzsche – vocal
  • Gloria Jones – vocal
  • David Crosby- backing vocal
  • Loring Eutemey – design
  • Eve Babitz – illustrations

Track listing:

  1. Soul – Neil Young
  2. A Child’s Claim to Fame – Richie Furay
  3. Everydays – Stephen Stills
  4. Expecting to Fly – Neil Young
  5. Bluebird – Stephen Stills
  6. Hung Upside Down – Stephen Stills
  7. Sad Memory – Richie Furay
  8. Good Time Boy – Richie Furay
  9. Rock & Roll Woman – Stephen Stills
  10. Broken Arrow – Neil Young