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The Monkees: Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. 

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On November 6, 1967, “Colgems” label released “Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd.”, the fourth Monkees (The) album. It was recorded April – October 1967, at “RCA Victor” in Hollywood, “RCA Victor” in New York, “Western Recorders No. 1” in Hollywood, “American Recording Company” in Studio City, “United Recorders A” in Hollywood, and was produced by Chip Douglas.

Personnel:

  • Michael Nesmith – lead and backing vocals, guitar, shaker, acoustic and electric guitar, tremolo electric guitar, percussion
  • Micky Dolenz – lead and backing vocals, harmony vocals, percussion, drums, Moog synthesizer, intro chatter
  • Davy Jones – lead and backing vocals, percussion, tambourine, intro chatter
  • Peter Tork – lead and backing vocals, spoken word, organ, keyboards, piano
  • Chip Douglas – acoustic guitar, nylon-string guitar, guitar, bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Eddie Hoh – drums, percussion, claves
  • Kim Capli – guitar, piano, bass guitar, drums, shaker, cowbell, claves, other percussion
  • Doug Dillard – banjo 
  • Bill Chadwick – acoustic guitar
  • Bob Rafelson – piano intro
  • Bill Martin – intro chatter
  • Charlie Rockett – intro chatter
  • Paul Beaver – Moog synthesizer
  • Jim Horn – baritone sax
  • Pete Candoli – trumpet
  • Al Porcino – trumpet
  • Manny Stevens – trumpet
  • Dick Noel – trombone
  • Dick Leith – bass trombone
  • Philip Teele – bass trombone
  • Bobby Knight – bass trombone
  • Ted Nash – reeds, winds
  • Tom Scott – reeds, winds
  • Bud Shank – reeds, winds
  • Vincent DeRosa – French horn
  • Ollie Mitchell – flugelhorn
  • Anthony Terran – flugelhorn
  • Leonard Atkins – violin
  • Arnold Belnick – violin
  • Nathan Kaproff – violin
  • Wilbert Nuttycombe – violin
  • Jerome Reisler – violin
  • Darrel Terwilliger – violin
  • Edgar Lustgarten – cello

Track listing:

  1. Salesman – Craig Vincent Smith
  2. She Hangs Out – Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
  3. The Door into Summer – Chip Douglas, Bill Martin
  4. Love Is Only Sleeping – Barry Mann, Cynthia Well
  5. Cuddly Toy – Harry Nilsson
  6. Words – Tommy Boyce, Bobby Hart
  7. Hard to Believe – Davy Jones, Kim Capli, Eddie Brick, Charlie Rockett
  8. What Am I Doing Hangin’ Round? – Michael Martin Murphey, Owen Castleman
  9. Peter Percival Patterson’s Pet Pig Porky – Peter Tork
  10. Pleasant Valley Sunday – Gerry Goffin, Carole King
  11. Daily Nightly – Michael Nesmith
  12. Don’t Call on Me – Michael Nesmith, John London

Neil Young: Storytone

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On November 4, 2014, “Reprise” label released “Storytone”, the 36th Neil Young studio album. The album was released in two formats: a single disc, which features orchestral and big band arrangements of the songs, and a deluxe edition which includes stripped-back recordings of the songs. Neil Young subsequently released a third version of the album “Mixed Pages of Storytone”, merging elements of both albums. It was recorded in June 2014 (solo version) and August 2014 (orchestral and big band version), at “Capitol Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Niko Bolas and Neil Young.

Personnel:

  • Neil Young – vocals, harmonica, ukulele, cover painting art
  • Storytone Orchestra – vocals, violins, violas, cellos, basses, oboe, trombones, French horns, trumpets, saxophones, bassoons, flutes, english horn, clarinet, percussion, organs, harp, pianos, banjo, guitars, drums, keyboards, Wurlitzer
  • Niko Bolas – engineer
  • Steve Genewick – engineer
  • John Hausmann, Diego Ruelas – engineer
  • Al Schmitt – recording, mixing
  • Chris Walden – orchestration, conducting, arrangements
  • Michael Bearden – conducting, arrangements
  • Patrick Russ – orchestration
  • Doug Sax, Eric Boulangerie – mastering
  • Gary Burden, Jenice Heo – art direction, design
  • Elliot Roberts – direction

Track listing:

All tracks by Neil Young.

  1. Plastic Flowers (orchestral)
  2. Who’s Gonna Stand Up? (orchestral)
  3. I Want to Drive My Car (big band)
  4. Glimmer (orchestral)
  5. Say Hello to Chicago (big band)
  6. Tumbleweed (orchestral)
  7. Like You Used to Do (big band)
  8. I’m Glad I Found You (orchestral)
  9. When I Watch You Sleeping (orchestral)
  10. All Those Dream (orchestral)

Glen Campbell: Wichita Lineman

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On November 4, 1968, “Capitol” label released “Wichita Lineman”, the eleventh Glen Campbell album. It was recorded in 1958, at “Capitol Studios” in Hollywood., and was produced by Al De Lory.

Personnel:

  • Glen Campbell – vocals, acoustic and electric guitars
  • Al Casey – acoustic guitar
  • Dennis McCarthy – piano
  • Jimmy Webb – organ
  • Carol Kaye – bass guitar
  • Joe Osborn – bass guitar
  • Ray Pohlman – bass guitar
  • Hal Blaine – drums
  • Bob Felts – drums
  • Jim Gordon – drums
  • Al De Lory – arrangements

Track listing:

  1. Wichita Lineman – Jimmy Webb
  2. (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding, Steve Cropper
  3. If You Go Away – Jacques Brel, Rod McKuen
  4. Ann – Billy Edd Wheeler
  5. Words – Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb
  6. Fate of Man – Glen Campbell
  7. Dreams of the Everyday Housewife – Chris Gantry
  8. The Straight Life – Sonny Curtis
  9. Reason to Believe – Tim Hardin
  10. You Better Sit Down Kids – Sonny Bono
  11. That’s Not Home – Billy Graham

Quincy Jones; You’ve Got It Bad Girl

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In October 1973, “A&M” label released “You’ve Got It Bad Girl”, the 22nd Quincy Jones. It was recorded in 1973, at “A&M Studios”, “Sun West Studios” and “The Record Plant” in Hollywood, “The Burbank Studios” in Burbank, California, “A&R Studios” in New York, and was produced by Quincy Jones.

Personnel:

  • Quincy Jones – vocals, trumpet, arranger, conductor, mixing
  • Quincy Duke – vocals
  • Valerie Simpson – vocals
  • Toots Thielemans – guitar, whistle, harmonica
  • George Duke – piano
  • Dave Grusin – electric piano
  • Bob James & Creations – keyboards
  • Tom Junior Morgan – harmonica
  • Ray Brown – bass, mixing
  • Carol Kaye – electric bass
  • Chuck Rainey – electric bass
  • Grady Tate – drums
  • Bobbye Porter – percussion
  • Phil Woods – alto saxophone
  • Ernie Watts – saxophone
  • Cat Anderson – trumpet
  • Eddie Louis – soloist
  • Phil Ramone – engineer
  • Phil (Boogie) Schier – mixing
  • Kevin Reeves – mastering

Track listing:

  1. Summer in the City – John Sebastian, Mark Sebastian, Steve Boone
  2. Eyes of Love – Quincy Jones, Bob Russell
  3. Tribute to A.F.-Ro’: Daydreaming / First Time Ever I Saw Your Face – Aretha Franklin / Ewan MacColl
  4. Love Theme from The Getaway – Quincy Jones
  5. You’ve Got It Bad Girl – Stevie Wonder, Yvonne Wright
  6. Superstition – Stevie Wonder
  7. Manteca – Gil Fuller, Dizzy Gillespie, Chano Pozo
  8. Sanford and Son Theme (The Streetbeater) – Quincy Jones
  9. Chump Change – Bill Cosby, Quincy Jones

Strawberry Alarm Clock: Incense And Peppermints

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In October 1967, “Uni/Sundazed” label released “Incense and Peppermints” the debut Strawberry Alarm Clock album. It was recorded 1966 – 1967, at “Original Sound Studio” in Hollywood, and was produced by Frank Slay and Bill Holmes.

Personnel:

  • Ed King – vocals, lead guitar
  • Lee Freeman – vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica
  • Mark Weitz – vocals, organ, piano, harpsichord
  • George Bunnell – vocals, bass
  • Gary Lovetro – vocals, bass
  • Randy Seol – vocals, drums, bongos, vibraphone
  • Steve Bartek – flute
  • Greg Munford – lead vocals
  • Gene Gunnels – drums, cowbell
  • Paul Buff – engineer
  • Ed Caraeff – photography

Track listing:

  1. The World’s on Fire – S.A. Clock
  2. Birds in My Tree – George Bunnell, Steve Bartek
  3. Lose to Live – Mark Weitz, S.A. Clock
  4. Strawberries Mean Love – George Bunnell, Steve Bartek
  5. Rainy Day Mushroom Pillow – George Bunnell, Steve Bartek
  6. Paxton’s Back Street Carnival – George Bunnell, Steve Bartek
  7. Hummin’ Happy – George Bunnell, Randy Seol
  8. Pass Time with the SAC – S.A. Clock
  9. Incense and Peppermints – John S. Carter, Tim Gilbert
  10. Unwind with the Clock – Lee Freeman, Ed King

Joe Pass: For Django

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In October 1964, “Pacific” label released “For Django”, the fifth Joe Pass album. It was recorded in 1964, at “Pacific Jazz Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Richard Bock.

Personnel:

  • Joe Pass – guitar
  • John Pisano – guitar
  • Jim Hughart – bass
  • Colin Bailey – drums

Track listing:

  1. Django – John Lewis
  2. Rosetta – Earl Hines, Henri Woode
  3. Nuages – Django Reinhardt, Jacques Larue
  4. For Django – Joe Pass
  5. Night and Day – Cole Porter
  6. Fleur d’Ennui – Django Reinhardt
  7. Insensiblement – Paul Misraki
  8. Cavalerie – Django Reinhardt
  9. Django’s Castle – Django Reinhardt
  10. Limehouse Blues – Douglas Furber, Philip Braham

The Pretenders: Break Up The Concrete

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On October 7, 2008, “Shangri-La Music” label released “Break Up the Concrete”, the ninth Pretenders (The) studio album. It was recorded in April 2008, at “Sage And Sound Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Chrissie Hynde, James Walbourne, Eric Heywood, Nick Wilkinson and Jim Keltner.

Personnel:

  • Chrissie Hynde – vocals, rhythm guitar
  • James Walbourne – lead guitar, piano, accordion, backing vocals
  • Eric Heywood – pedal steel guitar, backing vocals
  • Nick Wilkinson – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Jim Keltner – drums, backing vocals
  • Don Smith – engineer, mixing
  • Martin Pradler – engineer
  • Alex Pavides – mixing assistant
  • Stephen Marcussen – mastering
  • Jeffrey Kent Ayeroff – art direction
  • Lawrence Azerrad – art direction, design
  • Getty Images – cover and back cover image

Track listing:

All tracks by Chrissie Hynde, except where noted.

  1. Boots of Chinese Plastic
  2. The Nothing Maker
  3. Don’t Lose Faith in Me
  4. Don’t Cut Your Hair
  5. Love’s a Mystery
  6. The Last Ride
  7. Almost Perfect
  8. You Didn’t Have To
  9. Rosalee – Robert Kidney
  10. Breal Up the Concrete
  11. One Thing Never Changed

Merle Haggard And The Strangers: Swinging Doors and the Bottle Let Me Down

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On October 3, 1966, “Capitol” label released “Swinging Doors and the Bottle Let Me Down”, the second Merle Haggard and The Strangers studio album. It was recorded August – December 1965, June – August 1966, at “Capitol Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Ken Nelson and Fuzzy Owen.

  • Personnel:
  • Merle Haggard – vocals, guitar

The Strangers:

  • Roy Nichols – guitar
  • Ralph Mooney – steel guitar
  • George French – piano
  • Jerry Ward – bass
  • Eddie Burris – drums

with

  • Lewis Talley – guitar
  • James Burton – guitar, dobro
  • Glen Campbell – guitar
  • Phil Baugh – guitar
  • Jack Collier – guitar
  • Glen D. Hardin – piano
  • Bob Morris – bass
  • Bert Dodson – bass
  • Jim Gordon – drums
  • Helen “Peaches” Price – drums
  • Billy Mize – harmony vocals
  • Bonnie Owens – harmony vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Merle Haggard,  except where noted.

  1. Swinging Doors
  2. If I Could Be Him
  3. The Longer You Wait
  4. I’ll Look Over You
  5. I Can’t Stand Me
  6. The Girl Turned Ripe
  7. The Bottle Let Me Down
  8. No More You and Me
  9. Somebody Else You’ve Known
  10. High on a Hilltop – Tommy Collins
  11. This Town’s Not Big Enough – Liz Anderson, Donna Austin
  12. Shade Tree (Fix-It-Man)

Nils Lofgren: Night Fades Away

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On September 30, 1981, “Backstreet” and “MCA” labels released “Night Fades Away”, the fifth Nils Lofgren studio album. It was recorded in 1981, at “Cherokee” in Hollywood, and was produced by Jeffrey Baxter.

Personnel:

  • Nils Lofgren – vocals, guitar, accordion, synthesizer
  • Del Shannon – vocals
  • Jeffrey Baxter – guitar, guitar synthesizer, mixing
  • Trevor Veitch – acoustic guitar
  • Elliott Randall – electric guitar
  • Nicky Hopkins – Fender Rhodes
  • Greg Mathieson – Fender Rhodes
  • David Hungate – bass
  • Neil Stubenhaus – bass
  • Neil Jason – bass
  • Jeff Porcaro – drums
  • Ed Greens – drums
  • Ritchie Hayward – drums
  • Jerry Peterson – saxophone
  • The Fabulous Robbs – backing vocals
  • The Mighty Clouds Of Los Scumbos – backing vocals
  • Larold Rebhun – arrangements
  • Dee Robb – recording
  • Daniel Mancini – engineer assistant
  • Krohn McHenry – engineer assistant
  • Steve Fontana – engineer assistant
  • Larold Rebhun – overdubs, mixing
  • Stephen Marcussen – mastering
  • DJB Barnao – art direction
  • George Osaki – design
  • Annie Leibovitz – photography
  • Jean Luc, Shari Dub – production assistant

Track listing:

All tracks by Nils Lofgren, except where noted.

  1. Night Fades Away
  2. I Go to Pieces – Del Shannon
  3. Empty Heart
  4. Don’t Touch Me
  5. Dirty Money
  6. Sailor Boy
  7. Anytime at All – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
  8. Ancient History
  9. Streets Again – Jeffrey Baxter, Nils Lofgren
  10. In Motion – Jeffrey Baxter, Nils Lofgren

Earth, Wind & Fire: Spirit

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On September 28, 1976, “Columbia” label released “Spirit”, the seventh Earth, Wind & Fire studio album. It was recorded in 1976, at “Burbank Studios” in Burbank, California, “Hollywood Sound Recorders” and “Wally Heider Studios” in Los Angeles, “Westlake Audio” in Hollywood, and was produced by Maurice White and Charles Stepney. The album was certified 2 x Platinum in the US by the “RIAA”.

Personnel:

  • Maurice White – vocals, drums, kalimba, timbales, mixing
  • Al McKay – guitar, percussion
  • Johnny Graham – guitar
  • Larry Dunn – piano, keyboards, organ, Moog synthesizer
  • Jerry Peters – piano, keyboards
  • Verdine White – vocals, bass, percussion
  • Fred White – drums, percussion
  • Ralph Johnson – drums, percussion
  • Philip Bailey – vocals, congas, percussion
  • Harvey Mason – percussion
  • Andrew Woolfolk – saxophone, percussion
  • Don Myrick – saxophone
  • Oscar Brashear – trumpet
  • Charles Findley – trumpet 
  • Michael Harris – trumpet
  • Steve Madaio – trumpet
  • George Bohanon – trombone
  • Louis Satterfield – trombone
  • Charles Loper – trombone
  • Lew McCreary – bass trombone
  • David Duke – Frech horn
  • Arthur Maebe – French horn
  • Sidney Muldrow – French horn
  • Marilyn Robinson – French horn
  • Tommy Johnson – tuba
  • Charles Veal – concertmaster
  • Asa Drori, Winterton Garvey, Harris Goldman, Carl LaMagna, Joy Lyle, Sandy Seemore, Haim Shtrum, Ken Yerke – violin
  • Marilyn Baker, David Campbell, Denyse Buffum, Rollice Dale, James Dunham, Paul Polivnick, Lynn Subotnick, Barbara Thomason – viola
  • Ronald Cooper, Marie Fera, Dennis Karmazyn, Harry Shlutz – cello
  • Dorothy Ashby – harp
  • Jerry Peters, Charles Stepney, Tom Tom 84 – arrangements
  • George Massenburg – engineer, remix
  • Paul Klingberg, Leo Sacks – mixing

Track listing:

  1. Getaway –Peter Cor, Bernard “Beloyd” Taylor
  2. On Your Face – Charles Stepney, Maurice White, Philip Bailey
  3. Imagination – Charles Stepney, Maurice White, Philip Bailey
  4. Spirit – Larry Dunn, Maurice White
  5. Saturday Night – Al McKay, Maurice White, Philip Bailey
  6. Earth, Wind & Fire – Skip Scarborough, Maurice White
  7. Departure – Larry Dunn, Maurice White
  8. Biyo – Maurice White, Al McKay
  9. Burnin’ Bush – Jerry Peters