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Lee Michaels: 5th

In May 1971, “A&M” label released “5th”, the fifth Lee Michaels  album. It was recorded in 1971, and was produced by Lee Michaels.

Personnel:

  • Lee Michaels– lead vocals, bass, guitar, keyboards, organ, piano
  • Joel Larson– drums
  • Jackie Kelso– saxophone

Track listing:

All tracks by Lee Michaels except where noted.

  1. Keep the Circle Turning – Joel Christie
  2. You Are What You Do
  3. Willie & the Hand Jive – Johnny Otis
  4. Didn’t Have to Happen
  5. Rock Me Baby – Riley King, Joe Josea
  6. Do You Know What I Mean
  7. Ya Ya – Lee Dorsey, Clarence Lewis, Morgan Robinson, Morris Levy
  8. Can I Get a Witness – Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland
  9. Oak Fire
  10. I Don’t Want Her

 

Lee Michaels: Space and First Takes

In March 1972, “A&M” label released “Space and First Takes”, the sixth Lee Michaels albums. It was recorded 1971 – 1972, and was produced by Lee Michaels.

Personnel:

  • Lee Michaels– lead vocals, organ, piano, guitar
  • Guitar: Drake Levin– guitar
  • Joel Christie – bass
  • Drums: Keith Knudsen– drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Lee Michaels except where noted.

  1. Own Special Way (As Long As) – Joel Christie
  2. First Names
  3. Hold on to Freedom – Johnny Otis
  4. Space and First Takes