On January 21, 1955, “Decca” label released “Concert at the Crescendo Vol. 1”,the seventh Louis Armstrong album. It was recorded in 1954, at “Crescendo Club” in Hollywood.
Personnel:
Louis Armstrong – vocals, trumpet
Velma Middleton – vocals
Barmey Bigard – clarinet
Trummy Young – trombone
Billy Kyle – piano
Arvell Shaw – double bass
Barrett Deems – drums
Leonard Feather – liner notes
Track listing:
When It’s Sleepy Time Down South – Clarence Muse, Leon Rene, Otis Rene
Jeeper Creepers – Harry Warren
Tin Roof Blues – Paul Mares, Ben Pollack, Mel Stitzel, George Brunies, Leon Roppolo
My Bucket’s Got a Hole in It – Clarence Williams
Rose Room – Art Hickman
Brother Bill – Louis Armstrong, Bill Cosby
Lazy River – Hoagy Carmichael, Sidney Arodin
T’ain’t What You Do – Melvin “Sy” Oliver, James “Trummy” Young
On January 2, 1978, “Chocolate City” label released “We All Know Who We Are”, the second Cameo studio album. It was recorded in 1977, at “Music Farm Studios” in New York City, “Hollywood Sound Recorders” in Hollywood, and was produced by Larry Blackmon.
Personnel:
Eric Durham – guitar
Charles Sampson – guitar
Tomi Jenkins – vocals
Gregory Johnson – vocals, piano, keyboards
Gary Dow – bass guitar
Larry Blackmon – lead vocals, drums, percussion
Wayne Cooper – vocals, percussion
Arnett Leftenant – saxophone, percussion
Nathan Leftenant – trumpet, percussion
Track listing:
All tracks by Larry Blackmon, except where noted.
Inflation
C On the Funk
Why Have I Lost You
Stand Up – Larry Blackmon, Eric Durham
We All Know Who We Are – Larry Blackmon, Tomi Jenkins
It’s Serious – Larry Blackmon, Greg “Doc” Johnson
It’s Over – Larry Blackmon, Tomi Jenkins, Nathan Leftenant
In December 1967, “Atlantic” label released “Daktari”, the 34th Shelly Manne album. It features music from the TV show “Daktari”, and was recorded November – December 1967, at “Annex Recording Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Nesuhi Ertegun.
Personnel:
Shelly Manne – drums, percussion
Justin Gordon, Bud Shank, Arthur C. Smith, Frank Strozier – woodwinds
Mike Wofford – piano
Bob Bain – guitar
Bill Pitman – bass
Larry Bunker, Frank Carlsson, Victor Feldman, Emil Richards – percussion
On December 2, 2014, “RCA” label released “Talking Is Hard”, the third Walk the Moon studio album. It was recorded in 2014, at “Rancho Pagzilla” in Hollywood, and was produced by Tim Pagnotta.
Personnel:
Nick Petricca – vocals, keyboards, percussion, programming
Eli Maiman – vocals, guitar, programming
Kevin Ray – vocals, bass
Sean Waugaman – vocals, percussion
Jarett Holmes – programming, recording, digital editing
Tim Pagnotta – recording
Kuk Harrell – vocal recording
Marcos Tovar – vocal recording
Andrew “Muffman” Luftman – recording assistant
Blake Mares – assistant engineer
Robert Cohen – assistant engineer
Brian Phillips – digital editing
Allen Casillas – digital editing
Ryan Gillmor – digital editing
Mauro Rubbi – drum technician
Neal Avron – mixing
Scott Skrzynski – mixing assistant
Joe LaPorta – mastering
Ben Berger – vocal production, co-production
Ryan McMahon – vocal production, co-production
Track listing:
Different Colors – Nicholas Petricca, Kevin Ray, Sean Waugaman, Eli Maiman
Sidekick – Nicholas Petricca, Kevin Ray, Sean Waugaman, Eli Maiman
Shut Up and Dance – Nicholas Petricca, Kevin Ray, Sean Waugaman, Eli Maiman, Ben Berger, Ryan McMahon
Up 2 U – Nicholas Petricca, Kevin Ray, Sean Waugaman, Eli Maiman, Ben Berger, Ryan McMahon
Avalanche – Nicholas Petricca, Kevin Ray, Sean Waugaman, Eli Maiman, Tim Pagnotta
Portugal – Nicholas Petricca, Kevin Ray, Sean Waugaman, Eli Maiman
Down in the Dumps – Nicholas Petricca, Kevin Ray, Sean Waugaman, Eli Maiman
Work This Body – Nicholas Petricca, Kevin Ray, Sean Waugaman, Eli Maiman
Spend Your $$$ – Nicholas Petricca, Kevin Ray, Sean Waugaman, Eli Maiman
We Are the Kids – Nicholas Petricca, Kevin Ray, Sean Waugaman, Eli Maiman, Ryan McMahon
Come Under the Covers – Nicholas Petricca, Kevin Ray, Sean Waugaman, Eli Maiman
Aquaman – Nicholas Petricca, Kevin Ray, Sean Waugaman, Eli Maiman, Matt Radosevich
On November 23, 1990, “Epitaph” label released “Against the Grain”, the fifth Bad Religion studio album. It was recorded in May 1990, at “Westbeach Recorders” in Hollywood, and was produced by Greg Graffin, Brett Gurewitz, Greg Hetson, Jan Bentley and Pete Finestone.
Personnel:
Greg Graffin – vocals
Brett Gurewitz – guitar, backing vocals
Greg Hetson – guitar
Jay Bentley – bass guitar, backing vocals
Pete Finestone – drums
Karat Faye – engineer
The Legendary Starbolt – mixing
Eddie Schreyer – mastering
Joy Aoki – art direction
Track listing:
All tracks by Greg Graffin, except where noted.
Modern Man
Turn on the Light – Brett Gurewitz
Get Off
Blenderhead – Brett Gurewitz
The Positive Aspect of Negative Thinking – Jay Bentley
On October 29 2021, “Atlantic” label released “I Don’t Live Here Anymore” the fifth War on Drugs (The). It was recorded 2018 – 2021, at “Outlier Inn” in Woodridge, New York, “Studio G” in Brooklyn, “Electric Lady” in Manhattan, “Electro Vox”, “Sound City”, “Sunset Sound”, “East West” in Hollywood, and was produced by Adam Granduciel and Shawn Everett.
Personnel:
Adam Granduciel – vocals, acoustic and lead guitar, lead electric guitar, piano, Juno 106, celesta, electric guitar, synth guitar, bass, Juno 60, Hammond organ, Wurlitzer, Kurzweil, Prophet 6, MPC, 808 drum programming, Korg K2, Walter Becker’s old bass, felt piano, harmonica, ARP Quartet, Mellotron, percussion, art direction
Robbie Bennett – piano, Prophet 12, Akai AX60, Oberheim OB-X, New Jersey electric guitar, Juno 60, Eventide piano, ARP Solina
Dave Hartley – bass, VP-330, Rickenbacker bass, electric guitar, OP-1, cover and gatefold photography
Charlie Hall – drums, percussion, prepared piano
Anthony LaMarca – drums, percussion, Hammond organ, electric vibes, acoustic, electric and pedal steel guitar
Jon Natchez – Prophet-6, baritone saxophone, Hammond organ, Wurlitzer
Michael Bloch – Mellotron, nylon AMS dub guitar, Ursa Major Telecaster, electric guitar, electric swamp guitar, lead electric guitar, lead electric raindrop guitar
James Elkington – lead acoustic and electric guitar
Lee Pardini – grand piano, piano
Daniel Clarke – Hammond organ, organ
Patrick Berkery – drums, percussion
Christopher Bear – drums, percussion
Matt Lowell – backing vocals
Lucius – vocals
Shawn Everett – recording, mixing
Greg Calbi – mastering
Steve Fallone – mastering assistant
Ivan Wayman – additional engineering
Nick Krill – additional engineering
Quarantine Cowboys – additional engineering
Rob Carmichael (SEEN) – art direction, design
Dominic East – art direction
Daniel Topete – additional studio photography
Dustin Condren – additional studio photography
Traclk listing:
All tracks by Adam Granduciel, except where noted.
Living Proof
Harmonia Dream – music by Adam Granduciel, Robbie Bennett
Change – music by Adam Granduicel, Anthony LaMarca, Dave Hartley
I Don’t Wanna Wait – music by Adam Granduciel, Anthgony LaMarca, Dave Hartley
Victim
I Don’t Live Here Anymore – music by Adam Granduciel, Robbie Bennett
In September 1967, “Elektra” label released the self-titled, debut Clear Light studio album. It was recorded April – August 1967, at “Sunset Sound Recorders” in Hollywood, and was produced by Paul A. Rotchild.
Personnel:
Cliff De Young – vocals
Bob Seal – vocals, guitar
Ralph Schuckett – keyboards
Douglas Lubahn – bass
Dallas Taylor – drums
Michael Ney – drums
Robbie Robison – guru
Lee Housekeeper – seer and overseer
Bruce Botnick – engineer
Jac Holzman – production supervisor
Gordon Anderson – executive producer
Track listing:
Black Roses – Wolfgang Dios, Cliff De Young, Bob Seal, Ralph Schuckett, Douglas Lubahn, Dallas Taylor
Sand – Douglas Lubahn
A Child’s Smile – Cliff De Young, Bob Seal, Ralph Schuckett, Douglas Lubahn, Dallas Taylor, Michael Ney
Street Singer – Greg Copeland, Steve Noonan
The Ballad of Freddie and Larry – Cliff De Young, Ralph Schuckett
With All in Mind – Bob Seal
Mr. Blue – Tom Paxton
Think Again – Cliff De Young, Bob Seal, Ralph Schuckett, Douglas Lubahn, Dallas Taylor
On September 9, 2008, “Mom + Pop” label released “Simple Times”, the second Joshua Radin album. It was recorded in 2008, at “Sunset Sound” in Hollywood and was produced by Rob Schnapf.
In April 1977, “Arista” label released “Boats Against the Current”, the second Eric Carmen studio album. It was recorded in 1977, at “Crystal Sound” and “Studio 55” in Los Angeles, “Sound Factory” in Hollywood, “Brother Studio” in Santa Monica, and was produced by Eric Carmen.
Personnel:
Eric Carmen – lead vocals, acoustic piano, synthesizers, 12 string acoustic guitar, electric guitar, conductor, electric harpsichord, drums, percussion, backing vocals, arrangements
Andrew Gold – electric guitar solo, electric guitar
Richard Reising – acoustic and electric guitar, acoustic piano, backing vocals
Richie Zito – acoustic and electric guitar, backing vocals
In August 1973, “Reprise” label released the self-titled, debut Maria Muldaur album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Warner Bros Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Lenny Waronker and Joe Boyd.
Personnel:
Maria Muldaur – vocals
Ry Cooder – acoustic guitar
Andrew Gold – acoustic guitar
David Nichtern – acoustic and electric guitar
Clarence White – acoustic guitar
David Lindley – Hawaiian guitar
Bill Keith – banjo, steel guitar
David Grisman – mandolin
Dr. John – keyboards, horn arrangements
Jim Dickinson – piano
Mark T. Jordan – piano
Spooner Oldham – piano
Greg Prestopino – vocal and background vocals, piano
James Gordon – organ, clarinet
Chris Ethridge – bass
Klaus Voormann – bass
Ray Brown – bass
Dave Holland – bowed bass
Jimmy Calhoun – bass
Tommy McClure – bass
Freebo – bass
Amos Garrett – vocals, bass, guitar
Jim Keltner – drums
Ed Shaughnessy – drums
John Boudreaux – drums
Jim Gordon – drums
Chris Parker – drums
Nick DeCaro – accordion, string arrangements
Jerry Jumonville – alto horn, horn arrangements
Artie Butler – alto horn, horn arrangements
Richard Greene – violin
Beryl Marriott – violin
Larry Packer – violin, viola
Karen Alexander – backing vocals
Gloria Jones – backing vocals
Ellen Kearney – backing vocals
Bettye LaVette – backing vocals
Jessica Smith – backing vocals
Track listing:
Any Old Time – Jimmie Rodgers
Midnight at the Oasis – David Nichtern
My Tennessee Mountain Home – Dolly Parton
I Never Did Sing You a Love Song – David Nichtern
The Work Song – Kate McGarrigle
Don’t You Feel My Leg (Don’t You Get Me High) – Blue Lu Barker, Danny Barker, J. Mayo Williams
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