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Albert King: Born Under A Bad Sign

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In August 1967, “Stax” label released “Born Under a Bad Sign”, the second Albert King studio album. It was recorded March 1966 – June 1967, at “Stax Studios” in Memphis Tennessee, and was produced by Jim Stewart. In 1985, “Born Under a Bad Sign” was inducted into the “Blues Foundation Hall of Fame” in the “Classics of Blues Recordings” category In 1999, the album received a “Grammy Hall of Fame Award”; in 2012, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked the album at number 491 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”.

Personnel:

  • Albert King– vocals, lead guitar
  • Steve Cropper– rhythm guitar
  • Booker T. Jones– organ, piano
  • Isaac Hayes– piano
  • Donald “Duck” Dunn– bass guitar
  • Al Jackson, Jr.– drums
  • Andrew Love– tenor saxophone
  • Joe Arnold – baritone saxophone, flute
  • Wayne Jackson– trumpet

Track listing:

  1. Born Under a Bad Sign – William Bell, Booker T. Jones
  2. Crosscut Saw – R. G. Ford
  3. Kansas City – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
  4. Oh, Pretty Woman – C. Williams
  5. Down Don’t Bother Me – Albert King
  6. The Hunter – Booker T. Jones, Carl Wells, Steve Cropper, Donald Dunn, Al Jackson, Jr.
  7. I Almost Lost My Mind – Ivory Joe Hunter
  8. Personal Manager – Albert King, David Porter
  9. Laundromat Blues – Sandy Jones
  10. As the Years Go Passing By – Deadric Malone
  11. The Very Thought of You – Ray Noble

Jeff Beck: Beck-Ola

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In June 1969, “Columbia” label released “Beck-Ola”, the second Jeff Beck album. It was recorded in April 1969, at “De Lane Lea Studios”, “Abbey Road Studios  and  “Trident Studios” in London; “Mirasound Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Mickie Most.

Personnel:

  • Jeff Beck– guitars, backing vocals
  • Rod Stewart– vocals
  • Nicky Hopkins– piano, organ
  • Ronnie Wood– bass
  • Tony Newman– drums
  • Micky Waller– drums

Track listing:

  1. All Shook Up – Otis Blackwell, Elvis Presley
  2. Spanish Boots – Ronnie Wood, Jeff Beck, Rod Stewart
  3. Girl From Mill Valley – Nicky Hopkins
  4. Jailhouse Rock – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
  5. Plynth (Water Down the Drain) – Nicky Hopkins, Ronnie Wood, Rod Stewart
  6. The Hangman’s Knee – Tony Newman, Jeff Beck, Nicky Hopkins, Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood
  7. Rice Pudding – Nicky Hopkins, Ronnie Wood, Jeff beck, Tony Newman

John Entwistle: Rigor Mortis Sets In

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In May 1973, “Track Records” label released “Rigor Mortis Sets In”, the third John Entwistle solo album. It was recorded October-November 1972, at “Nova Sound Studios” in London, and was produced by John Entwistle and John Alcock.

Personnel:

  • John Entwistle – lead vocals, bass guitar, electric guitar, keyboards
  • Alan Ross – guitars, piano, accordion, trumpet, synthesizer
  • Jim Ryan – lead guitar
  • Tony Ashton – keyboards, Hammond organ, piano
  • Bryan Williams – organ, trombone
  • Howie Casey – saxophone
  • Members ofThe Ladybirds:
    • Gloria George – backing vocals
    • Maggie Stredder – backing vocals
    • Marian Davies – backing vocals
  • Graham Deakin – drums, percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by John Entwistle, except where noted.

  1. Gimme That Rock ‘n’ Roll
  2. Bass Man – Johnny Cymbal
  3. Do the Dangle
  4. Hound Dog – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
  5. Made in Japan
  6. My Wife
  7. Roller Skate Kate
  8. Peg Leg Peggy
  9. Lucille – Albert Collins,Richard  Penniman
  10. Big Black Cadillac

Johnny Cash: I Would Like to See You Again

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In April 1978, “Columbia” label released “I Would Like to See You Again”, the 57th Johnny Cash album. It was recorded July 1976 – October 1977, at “Sound Spectrum Recording, Inc”, and was produced by Larry Butler, Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings.

Personnel:

  • Johnny Cash – vocals, guitar
  • Waylon Jennings – vocals
  • Bob Wootton, Jerry Hensley, Jack Routh, Jimmy Capps, Jerry Shook, Pete Wade – guitar
  • Ralph Mooney- steel guitar
  • Larry McCoy, Cliff Robertson, Earl Poole Ball – piano
  • Terry McMillan- harmonica
  • Marshall Grant, Gordon Payne – bass
  • WS Holland- drums
  • Richard Morris – percussion
  • The Jordanaires- vocals
  • John Carter Cash- question on Who’s Gene Autry?
  • Roger Tucker, Billy Sherrill – engineer
  • Alexander Agor – photography
  • June Carter – photography
  • Larry Butler – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. I Would Like to See You Again – Larry T. Atwood, Charlie Craig
  2. Lately – Johnny Cash
  3. I Wish I Was Crazy Again – Bob McDil
  4. Who’s Gene Autry? – Jonny Cash
  5. Hurt So Bad – Johnny Cash
  6. I Don’t Think I Could Take You Back Again – Earl Ball, Jr., Jo-El Sonnier
  7. Abner Brown – Johnny Cash
  8. After Taxes – Jerry Leiber, Billy Edd Wheeler
  9. There Ain’t No Good Chain Gang – Hal Bynum, Dave Kirby
  10. That’s the Way It Is – Roger Bowling, Larry Butler
  11. I’m Alright Now – Jerry Hensley

Carl Wilson: Youngblood

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In February 1983, “Caribou Records” label released “Youngblood”, the second and final Carl Wilson studio album. It was recorded 1982 – 1983, and was produced by Jeff Baxter.

Personnel:

  • Carl Wilson– lead and backing vocals, guitars
  • Geo Conner — guitars, backing vocals
  • Jeff Baxter– guitars, backing vocals
  • Elliott Randall– guitar
  • Trevor Veitch– guitar
  • John Daly – guitar
  • Billy Hinsche– keyboards, guitar, backing vocals
  • Jim Ehinger – piano, keyboards
  • Nicky Hopkins– piano
  • Neil Stubenhaus– bass guitar
  • Gerald Johnson– bass guitar
  • Ed Greene– drums
  • Alan Krigger – drums
  • Vince Colaiuta– drums
  • Lon Price – tenor saxophone
  • Bryan Cummings – tenor saxophone
  • Ron Viola – tenor saxophone
  • Jerry Peterson – baritone saxophone
  • Lee Thornburg– tenor saxophone, flugelhorn
  • Myrna Smith-Schilling– backing vocals
  • Timothy B. Schmit– backing vocals
  • Burton Cummings– backing vocals
  • Billie Barman – backing vocals
  • Phyllis St. James – backing vocals
  • Krohn McHenry – backing vocals
  • Larold Rebhun – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Carl Wilson and Myrna Smith; except where noted.

  1. What More Can I Say
  2. She’s Mine
  3. Givin’ You Up – Carl Wilson, Myrna Smith, Jerry Schilling
  4. One More Night Alone – Billy Hinsche
  5. Rockin’ All Over the World – C. Fogerty
  6. What You Do to Me – John Hall, Johanna Hall
  7. Young Blood – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, Doc Pomus
  8. Of the Times
  9. Too Early to Tell – Carl Wilson, Myrna Smith, John Daly
  10. If I Could Talk to Love
  11. Time

Johnny Winter: Saints & Sinners

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In February 1974, “Columbia” label released “Saints & Sinners”, the sixth Johnny Winter studio album. It was recorded in 1973, and was produced by Rick Derringer.

Personnel:

  • Johnny Winter- vocals, guitar, harmonica
  • Dan Hartman – vocals, guitar, bass guitar, drums
  • Edgar Winter- vocals, synthesiser, keyboards, alto saxophone
  • Rick Derringer- synthesiser, guitar, bass guitar
  • Randy Jo Hobbs- bass guitar
  • Richard Hughes – drums
  • Bobby Caldwell- percussion
  • Lani Groves – vocals
  • Carl Hall- vocals
  • Barbara Massey – vocals
  • Tasha Thomas – vocals
  • Louis del Gatto – tenor saxophone
  • John Smith – saxophone
  • Randy Brecker- trumpet
  • Alan Rubin- trumpet

Track listing:

  1. Stone County – Richard Supa
  2. Blinded by Love – Allen Toussaint
  3. Thirty Days – Chuck Berry
  4. Stray Cat Blues – Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
  5. Bad Luck Situation – Johnny Winter
  6. Rollin’ ‘Cross the Country – Dan Hartman, Edgar Winter
  7. Riot in Cell Block #9 – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
  8. Hurtin’ So Bad – Johnny Winter
  9. Boney Moronie – Larry Williams
  10. Feedback on Highway 101 – Van Morrison

The Band: Moondoog Matinee

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On October 15, 1973, “Capitol” label released “Moondog Matinee” the fifth Band (The) studio album. It was recorded March–June 1973, at “Bearsville Sound Studios” in Bearsville, New York; “Capitol Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Robbie Robertson, Richard Manuel and  Billy Mundi. The album consists entirely of cover songs.

Personnel:

  • Robbie Robertson – guitars
  • Richard Manuel – vocals, acoustic and electric piano, drums
  • Rick Danko – vocals, bass guitar, rhythm guitar
  • Levon Helm – vocals, drums, bass guitar, rhythm guitar
  • Garth Hudson- organ, piano, accordion, synthesizer, clavinet,  tenor saxophone
  • Billy Mundi- drums
  • Ben Keith- pedal steel guitar
  • Mark Harman – engineer
  • Jay Ranellucci – engineer
  • John Wilson – engineer
  • Edward Kasper – artwork

Track listing:

  1. Ain’t Got No Home – Clarence “Frogman” Henry
  2. Holy Cow – Allen Toussaint
  3. Share Your Love (With Me) – Deadric Malone, Alfred Braggs
  4. Mystery Train – Junior Parker, Sam Phillips
  5. Third Man Theme – Anton Karas
  6. Promised Land – Chuck Berry
  7. The Great Pretender – Buck Ram
  8. I’m Ready – Fats Domino, Al Lewis, Sylvester Bradford
  9. Saved – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
  10. A Change Is Gonna Come – Sam Cooke

Ry Cooder: Chávez Ravine

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On June 7, 2005, “Nonesuch” label released “Chávez Ravine”, the twelfth Ry Cooder studio album. It was recorded 2004 – 2005, at “Village Recorders” and “Sound City Studios”, and was produced by Ry Cooder.

Personnel:

  • Ry Cooder – vocal, guitar, organ, tres, laud, bajo sexto
  • Ledward Kaapana– guitar
  • Ledward Kaapana– guitar
  • Bla Pahinui – vocal, guitar, ukulele
  • David Hidalgo- guitar
  • Chucho Valdés– piano
  • Joe Rotondi– piano
  • Jacky Terrasson– piano
  • Mike Bolger – organ, trumpet, valve trombone
  • Flaco Jiménez– accordion
  • Jared Smith – bass, keyboard
  • Mike Elizondo– bass
  • Jim Keltner– drums, bongos
  • Joachim Cooder- timbales, percussion, drums, sampling
  • Gil Bernal- tenor saxophone
  • Gil Bernal – tenor sax
  • Jon Hassell– trumpet
  • Juliette Commagere – vocal, vocal chorus
  • Carla Commagere – vocal, vocal chorus
  • Little Willie – vocal, vocal chorus
  • G., Jacob Garcia – vocal, vocal chorus
  • Lalo Guerrero– vocal
  • Ersi Arvizu- vocal
  • Rosella Arvizu– vocal
  • Don Tosti– vocal
  • Sunny D. Levine – drum programming

Track listing:

  1. Poor Man’s Shangri-La – Ry Cooder, William Garcia, Gene Aguilera
  2. Onda Callejera – David Hidalgo, William Garcia
  3. Don’t Call Me Red – Ry Cooder
  4. Corrido de Boxeo – Lalo Guerrero
  5. Muy Fifí – William Garcia, Joachim Cooder, Juliette Commagere
  6. Los Chucos Suaves – Lalo Guerrero
  7. Chinito Chinito – Felguerez/Diaz
  8. 3 Cool Cats – Jerry Leiber,Mike Stoller
  9. El U.F.O. Cayó – Juliette Commagere, Ry Cooder, Joachim Cooder, Jared Smith
  10. It’s Just Work for Me – Ry Cooder
  11. In My Town – Ry Cooder
  12. Ejército Militar – Rita Arvizu
  13. Barrio Viejo – Lalo Guerrero
  14. 3rd Base,Dodger Stadium – Ry Cooder, William Garcia,Joe Kevany
  15. Soy Luz y Sombra – The Cloud Forest poem; music by William Garcia, Joachim Cooder, Ry Cooder

 

ZZ Top: Fandango

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On April 18, 1975, ”London” label released “Fandango!, the fourth ZZ Top album. It was recorded April 12, 1974, December 30, 1974 – March 23, 1975, and was produced by Bill Ham.

Personnel:

  • Billy Gibbons– vocals, guitar
  • Dusty Hill – lead, co-lead and backing vocals, bass guitar, keyboards
  • Frank Beard– drums, percussion
  • Jim Reeves, Robin Brians, Terry Kane, Terry Manning – engineer
  • Bob Ludwig – engineer, mastering
  • Bill Ham – album concept
  • Bill Narum – design
  • John Dekalb – photography

All tracks by Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard except where noted.

  1. Thunderbird (live)
  2. Jailhouse Rock – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller (live )
  3. Backdoor Medley (live)
    • Backdoor Love Affair – Billy Gibbons, Bill Ham
    • Mellow Down Easy – Willie Dixon
    • Backdoor Love Affair No. 2 – Billy Gibbons
    • Long Distance Boogie -John Lee Hooker
  4. Nasty Dogs and Funky Kings
  5. Blue Jean Blues
  6. Balinese
  7. Mexican Blackbird
  8. Heard it on the X
  9. Tush