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The Beach Boys: Friends

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On June 24, 1968, “Capitol” label released “Friends”, the 14th Beach Boys (The) studio album. It was recorded February – April 1968, at “ID Sound” in Los Angels, and was produced by Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, Mike Love, Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson and Dennis Wilson.  

Personnel:

  • Mike Love – vocals
  • Carl Wilson – vocals, guitar, bass
  • Brian Wilson – vocals, organ, piano
  • Dennis Wilson – vocals, harmonium, congas
  • Bruce Johnston – vocals, keyboard, piano
  • Al Jardine – vocals, electric bass
  • Marilyn Wilson – vocals
  • Murry Wilson – vocals
  • David Cohen – guitar
  • Al Vescovo – banjo, guitar, lap steel guitar
  • Jim Ackley – keyboard, guitar
  • Tommy Morgan – harmonica, bass harmonica
  • Jimmy Bond – upright bass
  • Lyle Ritz – electric bass, upright bass, ukulele
  • Jim Gordon – drums, woodblocks, bell, congas, timbales
  • Norm Jeffries – drums
  • Gene Pello – drums
  • Alan Estes – vibraphone, woodblocks, chimes
  • Bill Green – saxophone
  • Jim Horn – saxophone, clarinet
  • Don Englert – saxophone, clarinet
  • Roy Caton – trumpet
  • Robert T. Jung – saxophone
  • Bill Perkins – saxophone
  • Meyer Hirsch J. Kenneth Jensen – saxophone
  • Jay Migliori – saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet
  • Tom Scott – saxophone, bass flute
  • David Sherr – saxophone, oboe
  • Tony Terran – trumpet
  • Ollie Mitchell – trumpet
  • Dick Forrest – trumpet
  • Dick Hyde – tuba, flugelhorn
  • John DeVoogt – violin
  • Bonnie Douglas – violin
  • Arnold Belnick – violin
  • William Kurasch – violin
  • Jay Rosen – violin
  • Ralph Schaeffer – violin
  • Leonard Malarsky – violin
  • Paul Shure – violin
  • Norman Botnick – viola
  • David Burk – viola
  • Raymond Kelley – cello
  • Jacqueline Lustgarden – cello
  • Jim Lockert – engineer

Track listing:

  1. Meant for You – Brian Wilson, Mike Love
  2. Friends – Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Al Jardine
  3. Wake the World – Brian Wilson, Al Jardine
  4. Be Here in the Mornin’ – Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine
  5. When a Man Needs a Woman – Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, Al Jardine, Steve Korthof, Jon Parks
  6. Passing By – Brian Wilson
  7. Amma Lee, the Healer – Brian Wilson, Mike Love
  8. Little Bird – Dennis Wilson, Steve Kalinich
  9. Be Still – Dennis Wilson, Steve Kalinich
  10. Busy Doin’ Nothin’ – Brian Wilson
  11. Diamond Head – Al Vescovo, Lyle Ritz, Jim Ackley, Brian Wilson
  12. Transcendental Meditation – Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine

The Righteous Brothers: Soul & Inspiration

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In April 1966, “Verve” label released “Soul & Inspiration”, the seventh Righteous Brothers (The) album. It was recorded in 1966, at “United Recording”, Hollywood, and was produced by Bill Medley.

Personnel:

  • Bill Medley – vocal
  • Bobby Hatfield – vocal
  • Art Munson – guitar
  • Michael Patterson – piano
  • Jim Bond – bass
  • Drew Johnson – drums
  • Bill Baker – saxophone, arrangements
  • Bill King – trumpet
  • Sandford Skinner – trumpet
  • Bob Faust – trumpet
  • Dick Shearer – trombone
  • Michael Patterson – conductor
  • Jim Lockert – engineer
  • Val Valentin – engineer
  • Acy Lehman – design
  • Mike Gross – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. Soul and Inspiration – Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil
  2. He Will Break Your Heart – Calvin Carter, Curtis Mayfield, Jerry Butler
  3. Stand By – Bill Medley
  4. In the Midnight Hour – Steve Cropper, Wilson Pickett
  5. He – Jack Richards, Richard Mullan
  6. I’m Leaving It Up to You – Dewey Terry, Don Harris
  7. Turn On Your Love Lights – Deadric Malone, Joseph Scott
  8. Hey, Girl – Gerry Goffin, Carole King
  9. Mine All Mine – Bill Medley
  10. Change Is Goin’ To Come – Sam Cooke
  11. Bring It on Home – Sam Cooke
  12. Rat Race – Elmer Bernstein

 

The Ventures: Walk, Don’t Run Vol. 2

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In August 1964, “Dolton” label released “Walk, Don’t Run, Vol. 2”, the 16th Ventures (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1964, and was produced by Dick Glasser.

Personnel:

  • Don Wilson – guitar
  • Nokie Edwards – guitar
  • Bob Bogle – bass
  • Mel Taylor – drums
  • “Lanky” Linstrot – engineer
  • Eddie Brackett – engineer
  • Jim Lockert – engineer
  • Henry Lewy – engineer

Track listing:

  • House of the Rising Sun – traditional
  • Diamond Head – Danny Hamilton
  • Night Train – Jimmy Forrest
  • Peach Fuzz – Don Wilson, Nokie Edwards, Bob Bogle, Mel Taylor
  • Rap City – Johannes Brahms, arranged by Don Wilson, Nokie Edwards, Bob Bogle, Mel Taylor
  • Blue Star – Edward Heyman, Victor Young
  • Walk, Don’t Run ’64 – Johnny Smith
  • Night Walk – Don Wilson, Nokie Edwards, Bob Bogle, Mel Taylor
  • One Mint Julep – Rudy Toombs
  • Pedal Pusher – Don Wilson, Nokie Edwards, Bob Bogle, Mel Taylor
  • The Creeper – Don Wilson, Nokie Edwards, Bob Bogle, Mel Taylor
  • Stranger on the Shore – Acker Bilk, Robert Mellin

The Beach Boys: Wild Honey

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On December 18, 1967, “Capitol” label released “Wild Honey”, the 13th Beach Boys (The) studio album. It was recorded September – November 1967, and was produced by Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Dennis Wilson and Mike Love..

Personnel:

  • Brian Wilson– vocals
  • Carl Wilson– vocals
  • Dennis Wilson– vocals
  • Mike Love– vocals
  • Al Jardine– vocals
  • Bruce Johnston– vocals, organ solo, electric bass guitar
  • Jim Lockert – engineer
  • Bill Halverson– engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, except where noted.

  1. Wild Honey
  2. Aren’t You Glad
  3. I Was Made to Love Her – Cosby, Moy, Hardaway, Wonder
  4. Country All
  5. A Thing or Two
  6. Darlin’
  7. I’d Love Just Once to See You
  8. Here Comes the Night
  9. Let the Wind Blow
  10. How She Boogalooed It – Mike Love, Bruce Johnston, Al Jardine, Carl Wilson
  11. Mama Says

The Beach Boys: Smiley Smile

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On September 18, 1967, “Capitol” label released “Smiley Smile”, the 12th Beach Boys (The) studio album. It was recorded February 1966 – July 1967, at “Sunset Sound Recorders”; “United Western Recorders”; “CBS Columbia Square”; Brian Wilson’s home studio, and “Wally Heider Studios”, in Los Angeles, and was produced by Al Jarfine, Mike Love, Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson and Dennis Wilson. In 1974, “NME” magazine voted “Smiley  Smile” the 64th greatest album of all time.

Personnel:

  • Al Jardine– vocals
  • Bruce Johnston– vocals
  • Mike Love– vocals
  • Brian Wilson– vocals
  • Carl Wilson– vocals
  • Dennis Wilson– vocals
  • Chuck Britz– engineer
  • Jim Lockert– engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Brian Wilson except where noted.

  1. Heroes and Villains – Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks
  2. Vegetables – Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks
  3. Fall Breaks and Back to Winter (W. Woodpecker Symphony)
  4. She’s Goin’ Bald – Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks, Mike Love
  5. Little Pad – Carl Wilson, Brian Wilson
  6. Good Vibrations – Brian Wilson
  7. With me Tonight
  8. Wind Chimes
  9. Getting’ Hungry – Brian Wilson, Mike Love
  10. Wonderful – Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks
  11. Whistle In