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Rare Earth: Rare Earth In Concert

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In December 1971, “Rare Earth” label released “Rare Earth in Concert”, the first Rare Earth live album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Jacksonville Coliseum” in Miami Florida, “Marine Stadium” in Ithaca, “New York Cornell University”, “The Pharmacy”, “Motown Studios”.

Personnel:

  • Ray Monette – guitars, backing vocals
  • Mark Olson – keyboards, backing vocals
  • John Persh – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Gil Bridges – woodwinds, percussion, flute, backing vocals
  • Pete Rivera (Hoorelbeke) – lead vocals, drums, percussion
  • Ed Guzman – conga, percussion
  • Cal Harris, Nate Jennings, John Lewis, Ken Sands, Bob Olhsson, Orson Lewis, Criteria Recording Company – recording
  • Don Boehrat, Gurdev Sandhu, Michael Grace, Don Fostie – engineer
  • Russ Terrana – mastering
  • Tom Schlesinger – graphic supervision
  • Curtis McNair – art direction
  • Joel Brodsky – photography

Track listing:

  1. I Just Want to Celebrate – Nick Zesses, Dino Fekaris
  2. Hey, Big Brother – Nick Zesses, Dino Fekaris
  3. Born to Wander – Tom Baird
  4. Get Ready – William “Smokey” Robinson
  5. What’d I Say – Ray Charles
  6. Thoughts – Gilbert Bridges, Peter Hoorelbeke, Edward Guzman, John Persh, Mark Olson, Raymond Monette
  7. (I Know) I’m Losing You – Cornelius Grant, Edward Holland Jr., Norman Whitfield
  8. Nice to Be with You – Mark Olson, Raymond Monette, Peter Hoorelbeke

The Doors: The Soft Parade

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On July 18, 1969, “Elektra” label released “The Soft Parade”, the fourth Doors (The) album. It was recorded July 1968 – May 1969, and was produced by Paul A. Rothchild.

Personnel:

  • Jim Morrison – vocals
  • Robby Krieger – guitar, chorus lead vocals
  • Ray Manzarek – keyboards, celesta, harpsichord
  • John Densmore – drums
  • Jesse McReynolds – mandolin
  • Harvey Brooks – bass guitar
  • Doug Lubahn – bass guitar
  • Curtis Amy – saxophone
  • George Bohanon – trombone
  • Champ Webb – English horn
  • Reinol Andino – congas
  • Bruce Botnick – engineer
  • Paul Harris – orchestral arrangements
  • Peter Schaumann – inside illustration
  • William S. Harvey – art direction, design
  • Joel Brodsky – photography

Track listing:

  1. Tell All the People – Robby Krieger
  2. Touch Me – Robby Krieger
  3. Shaman’s Blues – Jim Morison
  4. Do It – Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger
  5. Easy Ride – Jim Morison
  6. Wild Child – Jim Morrison
  7. Runnin’ Blue – Robby Krieger
  8. Wishful Sinful – Robby Krieger
  9. The Soft Parade – Jim Morrison

Tonto’s Expanding Head Band: Zero Time

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On June 15, 1971, “Embryo Records” label released “Zero Time”, the debut Tonto’s Expanding Head Band studio album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Mediasound” in New York City, and was produced by Malcolm Cecil and Robert Margouleff.

Personnel:

  • Malcolm Cecil – performer, programming, engineer
  • Robert Margouleff – performer, programming, engineer
  • Sol Kessler – mastering consultant
  • Carol Herzer – cover painting
  • Isaac Abrams – inside painting
  • Haig Adishian – design
  • Joel Brodsky – photography
  • Herbie Mann – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Malcolm Cecil and Robert Margouleff, except where noted.

  1. Cybernaut
  2. Jetsex
  3. Timewhys
  4. Aurora
  5. Riversong – lyrics by Tama Starr
  6. Tama

David Peel and The Lower East Side: The American Revolution

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In February 1970, “Elektra” label released “The American Revolution”, the debut David Peel and The Lower East Side studio album (second David Peel overall album). It was recorded in 1969, and was produced by Peter K. Siegel.

Personnel:

  • David Peel – vocals, guitar
  • Billy Joe White – vocals, guitar
  • Harold C. Black – vocals, tambourine
  • David Horowitz – organ
  • Richard Grando – soprano saxophone
  • Herb Bushler – bass guitar
  • Tony Bartoli – drums
  • Stephen Y. Scheaffer – engineer
  • Peter K. Siegel – recording, mixing
  • William S. Harvey – art direction
  • Robert L. Heimall – design
  • Joel Brodsky – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by David Peel, except where noted.

  1. Lower East Side – Billy Joe White
  2. Pledge of Allegiance
  3. Legalize Marijuana
  4. Oink, Oink
  5. I Want to Get High
  6. I Want to Kill You
  7. Girls, Girls, Girls
  8. Hey, Mr. Draft Board – Al De Lory, Fred Darian, Joseph Van Winkle
  9. God

Kiss: Same

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On February 18, 1974, “Casablanca” label released the self-titled, debut Kiss album. It was recorded October – November 1973, at “Bell Sound Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Kenny Kerner and Richie Wise.

Personnel:

  • Ace Frehley – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Paul Stanley – vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Gene Simmons – vocals, bass
  • Peter Criss – vocals, drums
  • Bruce Foster – acoustic piano, additional guitar
  • Warren Dewey – fire engine, engineer
  • Joe Brescio – mastering
  • Robert Lockart – art director, design
  • Joel Brodsky – photography

Track listing:

  1. Strutter – Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons
  2. Nothin’ to Lose – Gene Simmons
  3. Firehouse – Paul Stanley
  4. Cold Gin – Ace Frehley
  5. Let Me Know – Paul Stanley
  6. Kissin’ Time – Kal Mann, Bernie Lowe
  7. Deuce – Gene Simmons
  8. Love Theme from Kiss – Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, Ace Frehley
  9. 100.000 Years – Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons
  10. Black Diamond – Paul Stanley

Mavis Staples: Only For The Lonely

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On October 12, 1970, “Volt” label released “Only for the Lonely”, the second Mavis Staples studio album. It was recorded in 1970, at “Stax Recording Company”, “Muscle Shoals Sound Studio”, “A&R Recording Studio” and was produced by Don Davis.

Personnel:

  • Mavis Staples – lead vocals
  • Steve Cropper – guitar
  • Eddie Hinton – guitar
  • Ray Monette – guitar
  • Vernon Bullock – guitar, keyboards
  • Marvell Thomas – piano
  • Isaac Hayes – organ
  • Rudy Robinson – keyboards
  • Barry Beckett – keyboards
  • David Hood – bass
  • Tony Newton – bass
  • Donald “Duck” Dunn – bass
  • Roger Hawkins – drums
  • Al Jackson, Jr. – drums
  • George McGregor – drums
  • Eli Fountain – percussion, saxophone
  • Horace Ott – strings arrangements
  • Ron Capone – engineer
  • Don Davis – engineer
  • Marlin Greene – engineer
  • Don Hahn – engineer
  • Paul Richmond – mastering
  • David Krieger – art direction
  • Joel Brodsky – photography
  • Herb Kole – art supervisor

Track listing:

  1. I Have Learned to Live Without You – David Jordan, Don Davis, J. J. Barnes
  2. How Many Times – George Soule, Oscar Franck, Terry Woodford
  3. Endlessly – Brook Benton, Clyde Otis
  4. You’re the Fool – Sharon McMahan
  5. Since I Fell for You – Buddy Johnson
  6. What Happened to the Real Me – Helga Penzabene
  7. Since You Became a Part of My Life – Bobby Eaton, Fred Bridges, Richard Knight
  8. It Makes Me Wanna Cry – Don Davis, Homer Banks
  9. Don’t Change Me Now – Darryl Carter, Fred Briggs, Sam Ballard

James Brown: The Original Disco Man

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In July 1979, “Polydor” label released “The Original Disco Man”, the 48th James Brown album. It was recorded in 1979, and was produced by Brad Shapiro.

Personnel:

  • James Brown – vocal, arrangements
  • Brad Shapiro – arrangements
  • Bob Heimall – art direction
  • Stephanie Zuras – design
  • Joel Brodsky – photography

Track listing:

  1. It’s Too Funky in Here – Brad Shapiro, George Jackson, Walter Shaw, Robert Miller
  2. Let the Boogie Do the Rest – Brad Shapiro, Randy McCormick
  3. Still – Bill Anderson
  4. Star Generation – Brad Shapiro
  5. Women Are Something Else – Brad Shapiro, Randy McCormick
  6. The Original Disco Man – Brad Shapiro, Randy McCormick

Ohio Players: Pleaseure

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On December 13, 1972, “Westbound” label released “Pleasure”, the third Ohio Players studio album. It was recorded in 1972, at “Artie Fields Studios” in Detroit, Michigan, and was produced by Gregory Webster, Walter “Junie” Morrison, Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner, Marshall “Rock” Jones, Ralph “Pee Wee” Middlebrooks, Bruce Napier, Marvin Pierce, and Clarence Satchell.

Personnel:

  • Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner – lead and backing vocals, guitar, percussion
  • Walter “Junie” Morrison – keyboards
  • Marshall “Rock” Jones -bass
  • Gregory Webster – drums
  • Ralph “Pee Wee” Middlebrooks – trumpet, trombone, backing vocals
  • Bruce Napier – trumpet
  • Marvin Pierce – trumpet, flugelhorn, valve trombone, backing vocals
  • Clarence Satchell – lead and backing vocals, soprane, alto, tenor and baritone saxophone, flute, percussion
  • Arlen Smith – engineer
  • David Krieger – art direction
  • Joel Brodsky – photography
  • Mia Krinsky – album co-ordination
  • Bob Scerbo – art production supervision

Track listing:

All tracks by Gregory Webster, Walter Morrison, Leroy Bonner, Marshall Jones, Ralph Middlebrooks, Bruce Napier, Marvin Pierce, and Clarence Satchell.

  1. Pleasure
  2. Laid It
  3. Pride and Vanity
  4. Walt’s First Trip
  5. Varee Is Love
  6. Walked Away From You
  7. Paint Me
  8. Funky Worm
  9. Our Love Has Died

Isaac Hayes: To Be Continued…

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In November 1970, “Enterprise” label released “…To Be Continued” is, the fourth Isaac Hayes studio album. It was recorded in 1970, and was produced by Isaac Hayes.

Personnel:

  • Isaac Hayes – vocals, piano, electric piano, bongos, timpani, vibraphone, arranger
  • The Bar-Kays – instrumentation
  • Michael Toles – guitar
  • Ronnie Gordon – keyboards
    • James Alexander – bass guitar
    • Cliff Acred – bass guitar
    • Roy Cunningham – drums
    • Willie Hall – drums
    • Harvey Henderson – saxophone
    • Ben Cauley – trumpet
  • Hot Buttered Soul Unlimited – backing vocals
  • Dale Warren – arrangements
  • Pat Lewis – backing vocal arrangements

The Memphis Horns and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra: instrumentation

  • Richard “Johnny” Davis – trumpet
  • Ernie Bernhardt – trumpet
  • John Davis – trumpet
  • Jackie Thomas – trombone
  • Bill Bell – trombone
  • Edwin Hubbard – flute
  • Jack Fonville – flute
  • James Terry – flute
  • Nick Vergos – English horn, oboe
  • Joe De’Gerolamo – French horn
  • D’Gerolamo – French horn
  • Richard Dolph – French horn
  • Robert Snyder – violin
  • Ann Spurbeck – violin
  • Ed Freudberg – violin
  • Gloria Hendricks – violin
  • Hal Saunders – violin
  • John Wehlan – violin
  • Joan Gilbert – violin
  • Noel Gilbert – violin
  • Nino Ravarino – viola
  • Vincent de Frank – cello
  • William Brown, Henry Bush, Ron Capone – engineer
  • Joe Tarantino – mastering
  • David Krieger – art direction
  • Herb Kole – art supervisor
  • Joel Brodsky – photography

Track listing:

  1. Ike’s Rap I – Isaac Hayes
  2. Our Day Will Come – Bob Hilliard, Mort Garson
  3. The Look of Love – Burt Bacharach, Hal David
  4. Medley: Ike’s Mood/You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling – Isaac Hayes, Phil Spector, Barry Man, Cynthia Weil
  5. Runnin’ out of Fools – Kay Rodgers, Richard Ahiert

Carly Simon: Same

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On February 9, 1971, “Elektra” label released the self-titled, debut Carly Simon album. It was recorded 1970 – 1971, at “Electric Lady Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Eddie Kramer.

Personnel:

  • Carly Simon – vocals, guitar, piano
  • Jeff Baxter– pedal steel guitar
  • David Bromberg– guitar
  • Jimmy Johnson– guitar
  • Jimmy Ryan – guitar
  • Ed Freeman – string arrangements
  • Paul Griffin– keyboards
  • Mark “Moogy” Klingman – keyboards
  • Billy Mernit – keyboards
  • Jerry Jemmott– bass guitar
  • Tony Levin– bass guitar
  • Jim Wilkins – bass guitar
  • Pat Rebillot– string arrangements
  • Harvey Shapiro – cello
  • Eddie Kramer, Dave Palmer – mixing
  • Robert L. Heimall – art direction, design
  • Peter Simon – cover photography
  • Joel Brodsky – back cover photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Carly Simon, except where noted.

  1. That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be – Carly Simon, Jacob Brackman
  2. Alone
  3. One More Time
  4. The Best Thing
  5. Just a Sinner – Mark “Moogy” Klingman
  6. Dan, My Fling – Jacob Brackman, Freddy Gardner
  7. Another Door
  8. Reunions – Carly Simon, Bill Mernit, Eddie Kramer
  9. Rolling Down the Hills
  10. The Love’s Still Growing – Buzzy Linhart