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Gillan: Mr. Universe

On October 12, 1979, “Acrobat” label released “Mr. Universe”, the second Gillan studio album. It was recorded June – Jule 1979, at “Kingsway Recorders” in London, and was produced by Paul “Chas” Watkins, Ian Gillan, Colin Towns and John McCoy.

Personnel:

  • Ian Gillan – vocals, harmonica
  • Bernie Tormé – guitar
  • Colin Towns – keyboards, flute
  • John McCoy – bass
  • Mick Underwood – drums, percussion
  • Paul “Chas” Watkins – engineer
  • George Peckham – mastering

Track listing:

All tracks by Ian Gillan and Colin Towns, except where noted.

  1. Second Sight – Colin Towns
  2. Secret of the Dance
  3. She Tears Me Down Colin Towns
  4. Roller
  5. Mr. Universe
  6. Vengeance
  7. Puget Sound – Ian Gillan, Colin Towns, John McCoy, Bernie Tormé, Mick Underwood
  8. Dead of Night
  9. Message in a Bottle
  10. Fighting Man – Colin Town

Bernie Tormé

On March 17, 2019, Bernard Joseph Tormey aka Bernie Tormé died aged 66. He was songwriter, musician (guitar, singer), record label and recording studio owner.  With Robin Guy and John McCoy he formed the band Guy McCoy Tormé, has worked with Ozzy Osbourne, Atomic Rooster, Desperado, but was best known for his work with Gillan.

Riblja Čorba: Buvlja Pijaca

On October 29, 1982, “PGP RTB” label released “Buvlja pijaca”, the fourth Riblja Čorba studio album, released in 1982. It was recorded 1981 – 1982, at “Studio V PGP RTB” in Belgrade, Serbia, and was produced by John McCoy.

Personnel:

  • Bora Đorđević- vocals
  • Rajko Kojić- guitar
  • Momčilo Bajagić- guitar
  • Miša Aleksić- bass guitar
  • Miroslav Milatović– drums
  • Kornelije Kovač– keyboard
  • Rešad Jahja, Petar Jovanović – cello
  • Miroljub Aranđelović – clarinet
  • Miroslav Blažević – trumpet
  • Asan Selimović – tuba
  • Miomir Maksimčev, Petar Mladenović – viola
  • Geza Balaž, Gordana Todorović, Miloš Lazarević, Miroljub Milošević, Stojan Grbić, Žarko Mićković – violin
  • Tony Taverner – recording
  • Jovan Stojanović – engineer
  • Jugoslav Vlahović – design

Track listing:

  1. Draga ne budi peder – Bora Đorđević, Miroslav Milatović
  2. U dva će čistači odneti đubre – Bora Đorđević
  3. Baby, Baby, I Don’t Wanna Cry – Momćilo Bajagić
  4. Slušaj sine, obriši sline – Bora Đorđević
  5. Kad ti se na glavu sruši čitav svet – Bora Đorđević, Rajko Kojić
  6. Ja Ratujem Sam – Bora Đorđević, Miša Aleksić
  7. Pravila, Pravila – Bora Đorđević, Momćilo Bajagić
  8. Kako je lepo biti glup – Bora Đorđević
  9. Neću da živim u bloku 65 – Bora Đorđević, Miša Aleksić, Momćilo Bajagić
  10. Dobro jutro – Bora Đorđević, Miša Aleksić, Momćilo Bajagić