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David Crosby

On January 19, 2023, David Van Cortlandt Crosby died aged 81. He was musician (guitar), singer and songwriter, regarded as one of the most influential artists who helped shape the sound of Sixties rock music. Crosby was founding member of The Byrds, Crosby, Stills and Nash, and CPR, and was member of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Crosby performed and recorded with Buffalo Springfield, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Dave Mason, Rick Roberts, Art Garfunkel, Carole King, Becca Stevens, Michelle Willis, Gary Wright, Elton John, J. D. Souther, Paul Kantner, Grace Slick, Michael League, Chris Thile, Hot Tuna, Phil Collins, Lucinda Williams, Indigo Girls, David Gilmour and John Mayer. Crosby was inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” twice: once as member of The Byrds and again as member of Crosby, Stills and Nash. Five albums to which he contributed are included in Rolling Stone’s magazine list of “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time”. In 2019 documentary “David Crosby: Remember My Name” was produced by Cameron Crowe. As leader Crosby released eight albums.  

Indigo Girls: Become You

On March 12, 2002, “Epic” label released “Become You”, the eighth Indigo Girls studio album. It was recorded 2001 – 2002, and was produced by Peter Collins.

Personnel:

  • Amy Ray – vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, harmonica
  • Emily Saliers – vocals, 6 and 12 string acoustic guitars, classical guitar, electric guitar, bouzouki, mandolin
  • Carol Isaacs– Hammond B-3, Wurlitzer, piano, accordion, penny whistle, recorder, percussion
  • Clare Kenny– acoustic and electric bass guitars
  • Brady Blade– drums, percussion
  • Michelle Malone– vocals, harmonica
  • Dan Higgins– saxophone
  • Jerry Hey– string arrangements

Track listing:

  1. Moment of Forgiveness – Amy Ray
  2. Deconstruction – Emily Saliers
  3. Become You – Amy Ray
  4. You’ve Got to Show – Emily Saliers
  5. Yield – Amy Ray
  6. Collecting You – Emily Saliers
  7. Hope Alone – Emily Saliers, Annie Roboff
  8. Bitterroot – Amy Ray
  9. Our Deliverance – Emily Saliers
  10. Starkville – Amy Ray
  11. She’s Saving Me – Emily Saliers
  12. Nuevas Señoritas – Amy Ray

Indigo Girls: Despite Our Differences

On September 19, 2006, “Hollywood” label released “Despite Our Differences”, the tenth Indigo Girls studio album. It was recorded in 2006, and was produced by Mitchell Froom.

Personnel:

  • Amy Ray – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, harmonica, mandolin
  • Emily Saliers – vocals, acoustic, electric and slide  guitar, mandolin, ukulele
  • Carol Isaacs – organ, piano
  • Mitchell Froom– keyboards, engineer
  • Greg Leisz– pedal steel
  • Clare Kenny– bass
  • Matt Chamberlain– drums
  • Brandi Carlile– harmony vocals
  • Ruby Froom – clapping
  • David Boucher – engineer, mixing
  • Bob Ludwig– mastering
  • Jeri Heiden – art direction
  • Sara Cumings – design
  • Jeremy Cowart – photography

Track listing:

  1. Pendulum Swinger – Emily Saliers
  2. Little Perennials – Amy Ray
  3. I Believe in Love – Emily Saliers
  4. Three County Highway – Amy Ray
  5. Run – Emily Saliers
  6. Rock and Roll Heaven’s Gate – Amy Ray
  7. Lay My Head Down – Emily Saliers
  8. Money Made You Mean – Amy Ray
  9. Fly Away – Emily Saliers
  10. Dirt and Dead Ends – Amy Ray
  11. All the Way – Emily Saliers
  12. They Won’t Have Me – Amy Ray
  13. Last Tears – Emily Saliers