On December 14, 2006, Ahmet Ertegun died aged 83. He was businessman, philanthropist, composer, and music producer. Ertegun was the co-founder and president of “Atlantic Records” (with Herb Abramson), and discovered and supported the careers of many rhythm and blues and rock musicians, including Aretha Frankiln, Led Zeppelin, and Ray Charles. Ertegun was chairman of the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”, and in 2017 was inducted in the “Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame”. He was regarded as “one of the most significant figures in the modern recording industry”.
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Don Convay: The House of Blue Lights
In July 1969, “Atlantic” label released “The House of Blue Lights”, the third Don Covay (and the Jefferson Lemon Blues Band) album. It was recorded in 1969, at “Herb Abramson’s A-1 Studio” in New York City, and was produced by Don Covay.
Personnel:
- Don Covay– vocals, arranger
- John Hammond, Jr.- guitar, harmonica
- Joe Richardson – vocals, guitar
- uncredited – Hammond organ
- Butch Valentine- bass
- Jerry Jemmott- bass
- Daniel Jones- drums
- Charles “Honeyman” Otis- drums
- Herb Abramson– engineer
- David Cheppa– mastering
Track listing:
- Key to the Highway – Big Bill Broonzy, Charles Segar
- Mad Dog Blues – Don Covay, Joe Richardson
- The Blues Don’t Knock – John Denioa, Sidney Wyche
- Blues Ain’t Nothin’ but a Good Woman on Your Mind – Don Covay, Joe Richardson
- The House of Blue Lights, Pt. 1 – Don Covay
- Four Women – Don Covay
- Steady Roller – Don Covay, John Hammond Jr.
- Homemade Love – Don Covay
- But I Forgive You Blues – Hudson Whittaker
- Shut Your Mouth – Dave Clowney
- The House of Blue Lights, Pt. 2 – Don Covay
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