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Killing Joke: Fire Dances

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In July 1983, “E.G.” label released “Fire Dances”, the fourth Killing Joke studio album. It was recorded February – March 1983, at “Basing Street Studios” in London, and was produced by John Porter, Jaz Coleman, Kevin “Geordie” Walker, Paul raven and Paul Ferguson.

Personnel:

  • Jaz Coleman– vocals, synthesizer
  • Kevin “Geordie” Walker– guitar
  • Paul Raven– bass guitar
  • Paul Ferguson– vocals, drums
  • Nigel Mills – recording, mixing

Track listing:

All tracks by Jaz Coleman, Paul Ferguson, Paul Raven, and Geordie Walker.

  1. The Gathering
  2. Fun and Games
  3. Rejuvenation
  4. Frenzy
  5. Harlequin
  6. Feast of Blaze
  7. Song and Dance
  8. Dominator
  9. Let’s All Go (To the Fire Dances)
  10. Lust Almighty

Toyah: Desire

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In June 1987, “E.G.” label released “Desire”, the second Toyah studio album. It was recorded in 1987, at “Abbey Road Studios” in London and was produced by Mike Hedges.

Personnel:

  • Toyah Willcox– vocals
  • Robert Fripp- guitar
  • Ronnie Wood– guitar
  • Haydn Bendall- engineer, mixing
  • The Quick – mixing
  • John Porter– mixing
  • Mike Hedges – mixing
  • Carrie Branovan – photography

Track listing:

  1. Echo Beach – Mark Gane
  2. Moonlight Dancing – Toyah Willcox, Joel Bogen, Nick Graham
  3. Revive the World – Toyah Willcox, Tony Geballe
  4. The View – Toyah Willcox, Adrian Lee
  5. Moon Migration – Toyah Willcox, Bruce Woolley
  6. Love’s Unkind – Donna Summer, Giorgio Moroder, Pete Bellotte
  7. Dear Diary – Toyah Willcox, Simon Darlow
  8. Deadly as a Woman – Toyah Willcox, Nick Graham
  9. Goodbye Baby – Toyah Willcox, Nick Graham, Simon Darlow
  10. When a Woman Cries – Toyah Willcox
  11. Desire – Toyah Willcox, Robert Fripp

Keb Mo’: Just Like You

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On June 18, 1996, “Epic” label released “Just Like You”, the third Keb’ Mo’ studio album. It was recorded in 1996, and was produced by John Porter. In 1997, “Just Like You” won the “Grammy Award” for “Best Contemporary Blues Album”.

Personnel:

  • Keb’ Mo’ – vocals, guitar, harmonica
  • James “Hutch” Hutchinson- bass guitar
  • Tommy Eyre- keyboards; 11-string guitar
  • Laval Belle, Ricky Fataar- drums
  • Munyungo Jackson – percussion
  • Jackie Farris, Jean McClain – backing vocals
  • John Porter- dobro
  • Larry David – harmonica
  • Darrell Leonard – trumpet
  • Jim Price – trombone
  • Jim Gordon – clarinet

Track listing:

All tracks by Kevin Moore (Keb’ Mo’), except where noted.

  1. That’s Not Love – Georgina Graper, Kevin Moore
  2. Perpetual Blues Machine – Georgina Graper, Kevin Moore
  3. More Than One Way Home –John Lewis Parker, Kevin Moore
  4. I’m on Your Side
  5. Just Like You – Georgina Parker, Kevin Moore
  6. You Can Love Yourself
  7. Dangerous Mood – Candy Parton, Kevin Moore
  8. The Action
  9. Hand It Over
  10. Standin’ at the Station – Phil Ramocon, Kevin Moore
  11. Momma, Where’s My Daddy?- Lori Barth, Kevin Moore
  12. Last Fair Deal Gone Down – Robert Johnson
  13. Lullaby Baby Blues – Georgina Graper, Kevin Moore

Bryan Ferry: Lets Stick Together

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In September 1976, “E.G.” label released “Let’s Stick Together”, the third Bryan Ferry album. It was recorded 1973 – 1976, at “AIR” and “Island Studios” in London, and was produced by Chris Thomas and Bryan Ferry.

Personnel:

  • Bryan Ferry – vocals, keyboards, harmonica
  • Chris Spedding- guitar
  • Phil Manzanera- guitar
  • David O’List- guitar
  • Neil Hubbard- guitar
  • John Wetton- bass
  • John Gustafson- bass
  • Rick Wills- bass
  • John Porter- bass
  • Paul Thompson- drums
  • Morris Pert- percussion
  • Chris Mercer- tenor saxophone
  • Mel Collins- soprano saxophone
  • Martin Drover – trumpet
  • Eddie Jobson- violin, synthesizer
  • Ann O’Dell – string arrangement
  • Jackie Sullivan, Helen Chappelle, Paddie McHugh, Doreen Chanter, Vicki Brown, Martha Walker – chorus
  • John Punter, Steve Nye– engineer
  • Jon Walls, Nigel Walker – engineer assistant
  • Richard Wallis – photography

Track listing:

  1. Let’s Stick Together – Wilbert Harrison
  2. Casanova – Brian Ferry
  3. Sea Breezed – Brian Ferry
  4. Shame, Shame, Shame – Jimmy Reed
  5. 2HB – Brian Ferry
  6. The Price of Love – Don Everly, Phil Everly
  7. Chance Meeting – Brian Ferry
  8. It’s Only Love – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
  9. You Go to My Head – Fred Coots, Haven Gillespie
  10. Re-Make/Re-Model – Brian Ferry
  11. Heart on My Sleeve – Benny Gallagher, Graham Lyle

Bryan Ferry: Another Time, Another Place

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On July 5, 1974, “island” label released “Another Time, Another Place”, the second Bryan Ferry studio album. It was recorded in 1974, at “Island Studios”, “Ramport Studios” and “AIR studios” in London, and was produced by  Bryan Ferry and John Punter.

Personnel:

  • Bryan Ferry – lead vocal, harmonica, organ, cover concept
  • David O’List– guitar
  • John Porter– guitar
  • Mark Warner – guitar
  • Peter Robinson – keyboards
  • John Wetton– bass guitar, fiddle
  • John Punter– bass guitar
  • Tony Carr, Tony Charles, Bruce Rowland– drums
  • Bruce Rowland– drums
  • Morris Pert– percussion
  • Ruan O’Lochlainn – alto saxophone
  • Chris Mercer – tenor saxophone
  • Jeff Daly, Bob Efford, Ronnie Ross– saxophone
  • Henry Lowther– trumpet
  • Paul Cosh, Martin Drover– trumpet
  • Chris Pyne– trombone
  • Malcolm Griffiths – trombone
  • Jimmy Hastings– flute
  • Vicki Brown, Helen Chappelle, Barry St. John, Liza Strike – choir
  • Martyn Ford – brass arrangements
  • Ann Odell – string arrangements
  • John Punter – engineer
  • Rhett Davies, Mark Dodson, Gary Edwards, Sean Milligan – engineer assistant
  • Bob Bowkett – artwork
  • Nicholas de Ville – design
  • Eric Boman – photography
  • Antony Price – fashion

Track listing:

  1. The ‘In’ Crowd – Billy Page
  2. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes – Jerome Kern, Otto Harbach
  3. Walk a Mile in My Shoes – Joe South
  4. Funny How Time Slips Away – Willie Nelson
  5. You Are My Sunshine – Jimmie Davis, Charles Mitchell
  6. (What a) Wonderful World – Sam Cooke, Herb Alpert, Lou Adler
  7. It Ain’t Me Babe – Bob Dylan
  8. Fingerpoppin’ – Ike Turner
  9. Help Me Make It Through the Nigh – Ike Turner
  10. Another Time, Another Place – Brian Ferry

Stephen Stills: Man Alive!

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On August 9, 2005, “Titan/Pyramid Records” labels released “Man Alive!”, the eight Stephen Stills studio album. It was recorded in 2005, and was produced by Stephen Stills and Joe Vitale.

Personnel:

  • Stephen Stills – lead and backing vocals, bass, guitar, bass guitar, piano, organ, percussion
  • Neil Young – vocals, harmony vocals, guitar
  • George Terry– guitar, rhythm guitar
  • Herbie Hancock– piano
  • Mike Finnigan– organ, backing vocals
  • Gerald Johnson– bass, bass guitar
  • George “Chocolate” Perry– bass, bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Joe Vitale– drums, keyboards, organ, percussion, synthesizer, backing vocals vocals
  • Russ Kunkel– drums, percussion
  • Bill Meeker – drums
  • Joe Lala– percussion
  • Willie Bobo – percussion
  • Pete Escovedo – percussion
  • Steve Madeo – trumpet
  • Jimmy Zavelo – harp
  • Dorian Holley – backing vocals
  • Brooks Hunnicutt – backing vocals
  • Mortonette Jenkins – backing vocals
  • Marlena Jeter – backing vocals
  • Graham Nash– backing vocals
  • Jennifer Stills – backing  vocals
  • Michael Braunstein – engineer
  • Andy Brohard – digital engineer
  • John Porter – digital engineer
  • John Hiler – mixing
  • Russ Kunkel – digital engineer, executive producer

Track listing:

  1. Ain’t It Always – Stephen Stills
  2. Feed The People – Stephen Stills
  3. Hearts Gate – Stephen Stills
  4. Round the Bend – Stephen Stills
  5. I Don’t Get It – Stephen Stills
  6. Around Us – Joe Vitale, Stephen Stills
  7. Ole Man Trouble – Booker T Jones
  8. Different Man – Traditional
  9. Piece of Me – Stephen Stills
  10. Wounded World – Stephen Stills, Graham Nash
  11. Drivin’ Thunder – Stephen Stills, Neil Young
  12. Acadienne – Stephen Stills
  13. Spanish Suite – Stephen Stills

Roxy Music: For Your Pleasure

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On March 23 1973, “Island” label released “For Your Pleasure”, the second Roxy Music album. It was recorded in February 1973, at “Air Studios” in London, and was produced by Chris Thomas, John Anthony, Brian Ferry, Brian Eno, Andy Mackay, Phil Manzanera, Paul Thompson and John Porter.

Personnel:

  • Bryan Ferry– vocals, piano, Hohner Pianet,  Mellotron,  harmonica, art direction, cover art concept
  • Phil Manzanera– electric guitar
  • Brian Eno– VCS3 synthesiser, backing vocals
  • Andy Mackay– oboe, saxophone, Farfisa electronic organ
  • John Porter– bass guitar
  • Paul Thompson– drums
  • John Middleton, John Punter – engineer
  • Nicholas Deville – art direction, photography
  • CCS – artwork
  • Karl Stoecker – photography
  • Amanda Lear– cover star

Track listing:

All tracks by Bryan Ferry.

  1. Do the Strand
  2. Beauty Queen
  3. Strictly Confidential
  4. Editions of You
  5. In Every Dream Home a Heartache
  6. The Bogus Man
  7. Grey Lagoons
  8. For Your Pleasure

Bryan Ferry: In Your Mind

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On February 1, 1978, “E.G.” label released “In Your Mind”, the fourth Bryan Ferry studio album. It was recorded 1976 – 1977, and was produced by Steve Nye and Brian Ferry.

Personnel:

  • Bryan Ferry– vocals, keyboards
  • Chris Spedding– guitar
  • Phil Manzanera– guitar
  • Neil Hubbard– guitar
  • David Skinner– piano
  • John Wetton– bass
  • John Porter– bass
  • Preston Heyman– drums
  • Paul Thompson– drums
  • Ray Cooper– percussion
  • Morris Pert– percussion
  • Chris Mercer – saxophone, horn arrangements
  • Mel Collins– saxophone, horn arrangements
  • Martin Drover – trumpet
  • Ann Odell – strings arrangements
  • Jacquie O’Sullivan, Helen Chappelle, Dyan Birch, Paddie McHugh, Doreen Chanter– backing vocals
  • Nick de Ville – design
  • Bob Bowkett (C.C.S.) – artwork
  • Monty Coles – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Bryan Ferry except where noted.

  1. This is Tomorrow
  2. All Night Operator
  3. One Kiss
  4. Love Me Madly Again
  5. Tokyo Joe
  6. Party Doll
  7. Rock of Ages – Bryan Ferry, Chris Thomas
  8. In Your Mind