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Widespread Panic: Space Wrangler

On February 4, 1988, “Landslide” label released “Space Wrangler”, the debut Widespread Panic studio album. It was recorded in 1987, at “John Keane Studio” in Athens, GA, and was produced by John Keane, Johnny Sandlin, John Bell, Michael Houser, Todd Nance and Dave Schools.

Personnel:

  • John Bell – vocals, guitar
  • Michael Houser – vocals, guitar
  • Dave Schools – vocals, bass, percussion
  • Todd Nance – vocals, drums, percussion
  • Tim White – keyboards
  • Page McConnell (and Phish crew) – organ
  • T Lavitz – organ
  • Domingo Sunny Ortiz – percussion
  • John Keane – vocals
  • Alberto Salazarte – rap
  • David Blackmon – fiddle
  • Bill Jordan – laughter
  • David Schools, John Keane, John Bell – backing vocals
  • John Keane – engineer
  • Steve Tillisch – engineer
  • Jeff Coppage – engineer, remix
  • Benny Quinn – mastering
  • Johnny Sandlin – remix
  • Jim Bickerstaff – remix
  • James Flournoy – cover artwork, package design
  • Jeff Corbett – logo design
  • Patricia McEachern – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by John Bell, Michael Houser, Todd Nance, Domingo Sunny Ortiz and Dave Schools, except where noted.

  1. Chilly Water
  2. Travelin’ Light – J.J. Cale
  3. Space Wrangler
  4. Coconut
  5. The Take Out
  6. Porch Song
  7. Stop–Go
  8. Driving Song
  9. Holden Oversoul
  10. Contentment Blues
  11. Gomero Blanco
  12. Me and the Devil Blues / Heaven

Widespread Panic: Same

On July 30, 1991, “Capricorn” label released the self-titled, second Widespread Panic album. It was recorded in 1991, and was produced by Johnny Sandlin.

Personnel:

  • John Bell– vocals, guitar
  • Michael Houser– vocals, guitar
  • Dave Schools– vocals, bass
  • T Lavitz– keyboards
  • Todd Nance– drums
  • Domingo S. Ortiz– percussion
  • Andrew Love – saxophone
  • Wayne Jackson – trumpet, trombone
  • Samantha Woods – backing vocals
  • Johnny Sandlin – engineer, mixing
  • Jeff Coppage – engineer, remixing
  • Steve Tillisch – engineer
  • Alan Schulman – engineer
  • Jim Bickerstaff – engineer assistant, mixing
  • Greg Archilla – engineer assistant
  • Johnny Walls – engineer assistant
  • Russ Martin – mixing assistant
  • Glenn Meadows – mastering
  • Bonnie Koloc – illustrations
  • William Claxton – photography
  • Deborah Norcross – artwork

Track listing:

All tracks written by John Bell, Michael Houser, Todd Nance, Domingo S. Ortiz and Dave Schools, except where noted.

  1. Send Your Mind – Van Morrison
  2. Walkin’ (For Your Love)
  3. Pigeons
  4. Mercy
  5. Rock
  6. Makes Sense to Me – Daniel Hutchens
  7. Brown – John Bell, Michael Houser, Todd Nance, Domingo S. Ortiz, Dave Schools, Jeff Riley
  8. Love Tractor
  9. Weight of the World
  10. I’m Not Alone
  11. Barstools and Dreamers
  12. Proving Ground
  13. The Last Straw