On July 22, 2024, John Mayall died aged 90. He was musician (keyboards, harmonica, guitar), singer, songwriter and producer. In the 1960s, he formed John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, a band that has counted among its members some of the most famous blues and blues rock musicians, including Sammy Prosser, Davey Graham, John Gilbey, Ricky Brown, Pete Burford, Sam Stone, Brian Myall, Keith Robertson, Bernie Watson, John McVie, Peter Ward, Martin Hart, Roger Dean, Hughie Flint, Eric Clapton, John Weider, John Slaughter, Geoff Krivit, Peter Green, Jack Bruce, Mick Taylor, Aynsley Dunbar, Micky Waller, Mick Fleetwood, Terry Edmonds, Keef Hartley, Chris Mercer, Rip Kant, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Paul Williams, Keith Tillman, Henry Lowther, Andy Fraser, Tony Reeves and Jon Hiseman. John Mayall was referred to as the “Godfather of the British Blues”, and the “Pioneer of the British Blues”, with career that spanned nearly seven decades, remaining an active musician until his death. He released seventy albums (studio and live).
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Gábor Szabó: Wind, Sky And Diamonds
In February 1968, “Impulse!” label released “Wind, Sky and Diamonds”, the eight Gábor Szabó album. It was recorded in September 1967, at “Western Recorders” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Bob Thiele.
Personnel:
- Gábor Szabó – guitar, recitation
- Dennis Budimir, Herb Ellis, Louis Morell, Howard Roberts – guitar
- Bill Plummer – sitar
- Mike Melvoin – piano, harpsichord
- Carol Kaye, Ray Pohlman – electric bass
- Jimmy Gordon, John Guerin – drums
- Victor Feldman, Emil Richards – percussion
- The California Dreamers: Ron Hicklin, Al Capps, Loren Farber, John Bahler, Tom Bahler, Ian Freebairn-Smith, Sally Stevens, Sue Allen, Jackie Ward – vocals
- Eddie Bracket – engineer
- Robert and Barbara Flynn – front cover design
- Joe Lebow – liner design
- Jim Marshall – cover photography
- Irv Glaser – liner photography
Track listing:
- San Franciscan Nights – Eric Burdon, Vic Briggs, John Weider, Barry Jenkins, Danny McCulloch
- A Day in the Life – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Twelve Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming to the Canyon) – John Phillips
- To Sir with Love – Don Black, Mark London
- White Rabbit – Grace Slick
- Guantanamera – Joseíto Fernández
- Saigon Bride – Joan Baez, Nina Duscheck
- The End of Life – John Bahler, Tom Bahler, Gábor Szabó
- Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Are You There? – Gábor Szabó, Steve Allen
- W.C. Fields – John Bahler, Tom Bahler
Eric Burdon & the Animals: Love Is
In December 1968, “MGM” label released “Love Is”, the third Eric Burdon and the Animals album. It was recorded in 1968, and was produced by Eric Burdon, Andy Summers, John Weider, Zoot Money and Barry Jenkins.
Personnel:
- Eric Burdon — lead vocals, spoken word
- Andy Summers — guitar, backing vocals
- John Weider — guitar, violin, backing vocals
- Zoot Money — co – lead and backing vocals, spoken word, bass, piano, organ
- Barry Jenkins — drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Robert Wyatt – backing vocals
Track listing:
- River Deep, Mountain High – Phil Spector, Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich
- I’m an Animal – Sylvester Stewart
- I’m Dying (Or Am I?) – Eric Burdon
- Ring of Fire – June Carter, Merle Kilgore
- Colored Rain – Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood
- To Love Somebody – Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb
- As the Years Go Passing By – Deadric Malone
- Gemini – Steve Hammond / Madman Running Through the Fields (listed as The Madman) – Zoot Money, Andy Summers
John Entwistle: Whistle Rymes
On November 3, 1972, “Track” label released “Whistle Rymes”, the second John Entwistle studio album. It was recorded in May 1972, at “Island Studios” in London, and was produced by John Alcock and John Entwistle.
Personnel:
- John Entwistle — lead vocals; bass guitar; keyboards; synthesizers; bass synthesizer; trumpet; piano; French horn
- Peter Frampton — electric guitar
- John Weider — violin, backing vocals
- Rod Coombes — drums
- Gordon Barton — drums
- Jimmy McCulloch — electric guitar
- Neil Sheppard — electric piano; organ
- Bryan Williams — trombone; keyboards
- Alan Ross — acoustic guitar
- Brian Humphries — engineer
- Mike Weighell — engineer
- Graham Lethbridge — drawing, cover design
Track listing:
All tracks by John Entwistle.
- Ten Little Friends
- Apron Strings
- I Feel Better
- Thinkin’ It Over
- Who Cares?
- I Wonder
- I Was Just Being Friendly
- The Window Shopper
- I Found Out
- Nightmare (Please Wake Me Up)
Family: Anyway
In November 1970, “Reprise” label released “Anyway”, the fourth Family album.Side one was recorded on July 26, 1970, at a concert at “Fairfield Halls” in Croydon, London; side two is a collection of new tracks recorded in 1970, at “Olympic Sound Studios” in London. The album was produced by Roger Chapman, Charlie Whitney, John Weider, Poli Palmer and Rob Townsend
Personnel:
- Roger Chapman– vocals, percussion
- Charlie Whitney– acoustic and electric guitars, bass
- John Weider– bass, violin, amplified acoustic guitar, percussion
- Poli Palmer- percussion, vibraphone, electric piano, piano, flute, drums
- Rob Townsend– drums, percussion
- George Chkiantz– engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by John “Charlie” Whitney and Roger Chapman, except where noted.
“Fairfield Halls”, Croydon.
- Good News Bad News
- Willow Tree
- Holding the Compass
- Strange Band – Charlie Whitney, Roger Chapman, Robin Williamson
“Olympic Studios”, London
- Part of the Load
- Anyway
- Normans – Poli Palmer, Charlie Whitney, John Weider
- Lives and Ladies
Eric Burdon & the Animals: Love Is
In December 1968, “MGM” label released “Love Is”, the third Eric Burdon and The Animals album. It was recorded in October 1968, at “TTG” and “Sunset Sound Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Eric Burdon, Zoot Money, Andy Summers, John Weider and Barry Jenkins.
Personnel:
- Eric Burdon— lead vocals, spoken word
- Zoot Money — co-lead and backing vocals, spoken word, bass, organ, piano
- Andy Summers— guitar, backing vocals
- John Weider— guitar, violin, backing vocals
- Barry Jenkins— drums, percussion, backing vocals
- Robert Wyatt- backing vocals
Track listing:
- River Deep, Mountain High – Phil Spector, Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich
- I’m an Animal – Sylvester Stewart
- I’m Dying (Or Am I?) – Eric Burdon
- Ring of Fire – June Carter, Merle Kilgore
- Colored Rain – Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood
- To Love Somebody – Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb
- As the Years Go Passing By – Deadric Malone
- Gemini – Steve Hammond / Madman – Zoot Money, Andy Summers
Eric Burdon & the Animals: Winds of Change
In September 1967, “MGM” label released “Winds of Change”, the debut Eric Burdon & the Animals album. It was recorded in March 1967, at “TTG Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Tom Wilson.
Personnel:
- Eric Burdon- vocals
- Vic Briggs- guitar, piano, arrangements
- John Weider- guitar, violin
- Danny McCulloch- bass
- Barry Jenkins- drums
- Keith Olsen- bass
Track listing:
All tracks by Eric Burdon, Vic Briggs, John Weider, Barry Jenkins, Danny McCulloch, except where noted.
- Winds of Change
- Poem by the Sea
- Paint It, Black – Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
- The Black Plague
- Yes I Am Experienced
- San Franciscan Nights
- Man—Woman
- Hotel Hell
- Good Times
- Anything
- It’s All Meat
Eric Burdon & The Animals: Every One Of Us
In August 1968, “MGM” label released “Every One of Us”, the fourth Eric Burdon & The Animals album released in the US.
Personnel:
- Eric Burdon- vocals
- Vic Briggs- guitar, bass
- John Weider- guitar, celeste
- George Bruno (Zoot Money) – vocals, Hammond organ, piano
- Danny McCulloch- vocals, bass,12-string guitar
- Barry Jenkins– drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Eric Burdon except where noted.
- White Houses
- Uppers and Downers
- Serenade to a Sweet Lady – John Weider
- The Immigrant Lad
- Year of the Guru
- James Infirmary – traditional, arranged by Eric Burdon
- New York 1963-America 1968 – Eric Burdon, George Bruno
Family: A Song For Me
On January 23, 1970, “Reprise” label released “A Song for Me”, the third Family studio album. It was recorded in 1969 at “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Roger Chapman, John Whitney, John Weider, John Palmer and Robert Townsend.
Personnel:
- Roger Chapman– vocals, percussion
- John “Charlie” Whitney– guitars, banjo, organ
- John Weider– guitars, violin, dobro
- John “Poli” Palmer– vibes, piano, flute
- Robert Townsend– drums, percussion, harp
Track listing:
All tracks by John “Charlie” Whitney and Roger Chapman, except where noted.
- Drowned in Wine
- Some Poor Soul
- Love is a Sleeper
- Stop for the Traffic – Through the Heart of Me
- Wheels – John “Charlie” Whitney, Roger Chapman, Rick Grech
- Song for Sinking Lovers
- Hey – Let It Rock
- The Cat and the Rat
- 93’s O.K. J – John “Charlie” Whitney, John Weider
- A Song for Me – John “Charlie” Whitney,Roger Chapman, John Weider, Rob Townsend
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