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Country Joe McDonald: War War War

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In October 1971, “Vanguard” label released “War War War”, the third Country Joe McDonald album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Vanguard Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Country Joe McDonald. The lyrics of the album tracks were based upon the poetry of Robert William Service.

Personnel:

  • Country Joe McDonald – vocals, guitar, harmonica, tambourine, organ, vocal harmony
  • Captain Jeff Zaraya – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Joe McDonald.

  1. Forward
  2. The Call
  3. Young Fellow, My Lad
  4. The Man From Aphabaska
  5. The Munition Maker
  6. The Twins
  7. Jean Desprez
  8. War Widow
  9. The March of The Dead

Country Joe and the Fish: CJ Fish

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In May 1970, “Vanguard” label released “CJ Fish”, the fifth Country Joe and the Fish album. It was recorded in January 1970 at the “Record Plant” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Tom Wilson.

Personnel:

  • Joe McDonald – vocals, guitar
  • Barry Melton – vocals, guitar
  • Peter Albin – guitar
  • Mark Kapner – keyboard
  • Doug Metzner – bass guitar
  • Greg Dewey – drums
  • Jules Halfant – art direction
  • David Edward Byrd – cover art
  • Jules Kliot – back liner photography

Track listing:

  1. Sing Sing Sing – Barry Melton
  2. She’s a Bird – Joe McDonald
  3. Mara – Joe McDonald
  4. Hang On – Joe McDonald
  5. The Baby Song – Joe McDonald
  6. Hey Bobby – Joe McDonald
  7. Silver and Gold – Joe McDonald
  8. Rockin’ Round the World – Joe McDonald
  9. The Love Machine – Barry Melton
  10. The Return of Sweet Lorraine – Joe McDonald
  11. Hand of Man – Joe McDonald