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Rod Stewart: Gasoline Alley

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In June 1970, “Vertigo” label released “Gasoline Alley”, the second Rod Stewart studio album. It was recorded February – April 1970, at “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced by Rod Stewart and Lou Reizner.

Personnel:

  • Rod Stewart– vocals, guitar
  • Martin Quittenton– classical guitar
  • Ronnie Wood– guitar, bottleneck guitar, acoustic guitar, bass
  • Stanley Matthews – mandolin
  • Pete Sears– piano
  • Ian McLagan– piano, organ
  • Ronnie Lane– vocals, bass
  • Mick Waller– drums
  • Kenney Jones– drums
  • Dennis O’Flynn – violin, bass
  • Dick Powell – violin
  • William Gaff – whistle
  • Jack Reynolds – backing vocals

Track listing:

  1. Gasoline Alley – Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood
  2. It’s All Over Now – Bobby Womack, Shirley Jean Womack
  3. Only a Hobo – Bob Dylan
  4. My Way of Giving – Ronnie Lane, Steve Marriott
  5. Country Comfort – Elton John, Bernie Taupin
  6. Cut Across Shorty – Wayne P. Walker, Marijohn Wilkin
  7. Lady Day – Rod Stewart
  8. Jo’s Lament – Rod Stewart
  9. You’re My Girl (I Don’t Want to Discuss It) – Dick Cooper, Beth Beatty, Ernie Shelby

Rod Stewart: Every Picture Tells a Story

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On May 28, 1971, “Mercury” label released “Every Picture Tells a Story”, the third Rod Stewart album. It was recorded in 1971, and was produced by Rod Stewart. In 2003, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked the album at number 172 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”. “Every Picture Tells a Story” was certified Platinum in the US by the “RIIA”.

Personnel:

  • Rod Stewart- lead vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Ronnie Wood- electric guitar, 12-string guitar, slide guitar, pedal steel guitar, bass guitar
  • Martell Brandy – acoustic guitar
  • Sam Mitchell – resonator guitar
  • Martin Quittenton- classical guitar
  • Pete Sears- piano, celeste
  • Micky Waller- drums
  • Ian McLagan- organ, piano
  • Danny Thompson- upright bass
  • Andy Pyle- bass guitar
  • Dick Powell – violin
  • Long John Baldry- vocals
  • Maggie Bell- vocal abrasives
  • Madeline Belland friends – vocal abrasives
  • Lindsay Raymond Jackson- mandolin
  • Kenney Jones- drums
  • Ronnie Lane- bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Desmond Strobel – art direction
  • John Craig – design, illustration
  • Lisa Margolis – cover photography

Track listing:

  1. Every Picture Tells a Story – Rod Stewart,Ronnie Wood
  2. Seems Like a Long Time – Theodore Anderson
  3. That’s All Right – Arthur Crudup
  4. Amazing Grace – traditional, arranged Rod Stewart
  5. Tomorrow Is a Long Time -Bob Dylan
  6. Henry – Martin Quittenton
  7. Maggie May – Rod Stewart
  8. Mandolin Wind – Rod Stewart
  9. (I Know) I’m Losing You – Norman Whitfield,Eddie Holland, Cornelius Grant
  10. Reason to Believe – Tim Hardin

 

Keith Moon: Two Sides Of The Moon

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In March 1975, “MCA” label released “Two Sides of the Moon”, the only Keith Moon solo album. It was recorded August-December 1974, at “record Plant Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Keith Moon, Mal Evans, Skip Taylor, John Stronach and Steve Cropper.

Personnel:

  • Keith Moon – vocals, drums
  • Ringo Starr, Gerald Garrett, Jim Gilstrap, Ira Hawkins, Ron Hicklin, Augie Johnson, Howard Kaylan, Clydie King, Dennis Larden, Gregory Matta, Sherlie Matthews, Ricky Nelson, Harry Nilsson, Irma Routen, Julia Tillman Waters, Mark Volman, Jay DeWitt White, Andrea Wills, Carolyn Wills, David Bowie – vocals
  • Joe Walsh, John Sebastian, Jesse Ed Davis, Ronnie Wood, Spencer Davis, Mike Condello, Beau Guss, Paul Lenart, Patti Quatro, Al Staehely, John Staehely, Skip Edwards, Danny “Kootch” Kortchmar – guitars
  • Klaus Voormann, David Birkett, Danny “Kootch” Kortchmar, Ronnie Wood, Jean Millington, Jimmie Randall, Paul Stallworth – bass guitar
  • Jay Ferguson, Blair Aaronson, Nickey Barclay, Skip Edwards, David Foster, Norman Kurban – piano, keyboards, Hammond organ
  • Ringo Starr, Kenney Jones, Jim Keltner, Cam Davis, Miguel Ferrer, Ron Grinel, James Ed Haymer, Mickey McGee, Curly Smith – drums, percussion
  • Joe Walsh, Blair Aaronson – synthesizers
  • Steve Douglas, Ollie Mitchell – horns
  • Bobby Keys – saxophones

Track listing:

  1. Crazy Like A Fox – Al Staehely
  2. Solid Gold – Nickey Barclay
  3. Don’t Worry Baby – Brian Wilson, Roger Christian
  4. One Night Stand – Dennis Larden
  5. The Kids Are Alright – Pete Townshend
  6. Move Over Ms. L – John Lennon
  7. Teen Age Idol – Jack Lewis
  8. Back Door Sally – John Marascalco
  9. In My Life – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
  10. Together – Harry Nilsson, Keith Moon, Richard Starkey

Faces: First Step

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In March 1970, “Warner Bros” label released “First Step”, the debut Faces album. It was recorded August 1969-January 1970 at “De Lane Lea Studios” in London, and was produced by Rod Stewart, Ronnie Lane, Ronnie Wood, Ian McLagan and Kenney Jones.

Personnel:

  • Rod Stewart- lead and backing vocals, harmonica, banjo
  • Ronnie Lane – leadm co-lead and backing vocals, bass, rhythm and acoustic guitars
  • Ronnie Wood- lead, rhythm and acoustic guitars, second bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Ian McLagan- Hammond organ, Wurlitzer electric and acoustic pianos, backing vocals
  • Kenney Jones- drums, percussion
  • Martin Birch- engineer

Track listing:

  1. Wicked Messenger – Bob Dylan
  2. Devotion – Ronnie Lane
  3. Shake, Shudder, Shiver – Ronnie Lane, Ronnie Wood
  4. Stone – Ronnie Lane
  5. Around the Plynth – Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood
  6. Flying – Ronnie Lane, Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood
  7. Pineapple and the Monkey – Ronnie Wood
  8. Nobody Knows – Ronnie Lane, Ronnie Wood
  9. Looking Out the Window – Kenney Jones, Ian McLagan
  10. Three Button Hand Me Down – Ian McLagan, Rod Stewart

Faces: Long Player

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In February 1971, “Warner Bros” label released “Long Player”, the second Faces album. It was recorded September 1970 – January 1971, at “Morgan Studios” in London, and live at “Fillmore East“ in New York City with the Rolling Stones Mobile Recording Unit”, and was produced by Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, Ian McLagan, Ronnie Lane and Kenney Jones.

Personnel:

  • Rod Stewart- lead vocals
  • Ronnie Wood- co-lead and backing vocals, lead, slide, acoustic and pedal steel guitars
  • Ian McLagan- piano, organ, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Ronnie Lane- lead and backing vocals, bass, acoustic guitar, percussion
  • Kenney Jones- drums, percussion
  • Bobby Keys- tenor saxophone
  • Harry Beckett- trumpet

Track listing:

  1. Bad ‘n’ Ruin – Ian McLagan, Rod Stewart
  2. Tell Everyone – Ronnie Lane
  3. Sweet Lady Mary – Ronnie Lane, Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood
  4. Richmond – Ronnie Lane
  5. Maybe I’m Amazed – Paul McCartney
  6. Had Me a Real Good Time – Ronnie Lane, Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood
  7. On the Beach – Ronnie Lane, Ronnie Wood
  8. I Feel So Good – Big Bill Broonzy
  9. Jerusalem – Hubert Parry, William Blake- arranged by Ronnie Wood

Traffic: Mr. Fantasy

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On December 8, 1967, “Island” label released “Mr. Fantasy”, the debut Traffic album.It was recorded April – November 1967, at “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Jimmy Miller.

Personnel:

  • Dave Mason– vocals, guitar, mellotron, sitar, tambura, shakkai, harmonica, percussion, bass guitar
  • Steve Winwood– vocals, organ, guitar, bass guitar, piano, harpsichord, percussion, arrangements
  • Chris Wood– vocals, flute, saxophone, organ, percussion, sleeve design
  • Jim Capaldi– vocals, drums, percussion
  • Jimmy Miller– maracas
  • Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan, Kenney Jones- backing vocals, percussion
  • Eddie Kramer– engineer
  • John Benton Harris – photography

Track listing:

  1. Heaven Is in Your Mind – Jim Capaldi, Steve Winwood, Chris Wood
  2. Berkshire Poppies – Jim Capaldi, Steve Winwood, Chris Wood
  3. House for Everyone – Dave Mason
  4. No Face, No Name, No Number – Jim Capaldi, Stevie Winwood
  5. Dear Mr. Fantasy – Jim Capaldi, Steve Winwood, Chris Wood
  6. Dealer – Jim Capaldi, Stevie Winwood
  7. Utterly Simple – Dave Mason
  8. Coloured Rain – Jim Capaldi, Steve Winwood, Chris Wood
  9. Hope I Never Find Me There – Dave Mason
  10. Giving to You – Jim Capaldi, Dave Mason, Stevie Winwood, Chris Wood

Ronnie Wood: Now Look

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On July 2, 1975, “Warner Music” label released “Now Look”, the second Ronnie Wood album. It was recorded 22 April–6 June 1974, at “The Wick” in London; 14–21 April 1975, at “B.B.C. Studios” in Baambrugge, Holland, and was produced by Ronnie Wood, Bobby Womack and Ian McLagan.

Personnel:

  • Ronnie Wood– lead vocals, guitars, organ
  • Bobby Womack– guitar, backing vocals
  • Keith Richards– guitar, harmony vocals
  • Mick Taylor– slide guitar
  • Ian McLagan– organ, piano, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Jean Roussel– synthesizer, keyboards, piano, clavinet
  • Willie Weeks– bass guitar
  • Andy Newmark– drums, percussion
  • Kenney Jones– drums
  • Womack Sisters – backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Ronnie Wood, except where noted.

  1. I Got Lost When I Found You – Ronnie Wood, Bobby Womack
  2. Big Bayou – Gib Gilbeau
  3. Breathe on Me
  4. If You Don’t Want My Love – Bobby Womack, Gordon DeWitty
  5. I Can Say She’s Alright – Ronnie Wood, Bobby Womack
  6. Caribbean Boogie
  7. Now Look
  8. Sweet Baby Mine – Jim Ford, Bobby Womack
  9. I Can’t Stand the Rain – Donald Bryant, Ann Peebles, Bernard Miller
  10. It’s Unholy
  11. I Got a Feeling – Bobby Womack, Ian McLagan, Jean Roussel

Small Faces: Same

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On June 23, 1967, “immediate Records” label released the self-titled, second Small Faces album. It was recorded October 1966 – April 1967, at “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Steve Marriott and Ronnie Lane.

Personnel:

  • Steve Marriott– lead, harmony, and backing vocals, guitars, piano
  • Ronnie Lane– lead, harmony, and backing vocals, bass guitar
  • Ian McLagan– lead, harmony, and backing vocals, keyboards, bass guitar, guitar
  • Kenney Jones– drums, percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by Steve Marriott and Ronnie Lane, except where noted.

  1. (Tell Me) Have You Ever Seen Me
  2. Something I Want to Tell You
  3. Feeling Lonely
  4. Happy Boys Happy
  5. Things Are Going to Get Better
  6. My Way of Giving
  7. Green Circles – Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane, Michael O’Sullivan
  8. Become Like You
  9. Get Yourself Together
  10. All Our Yesterdays
  11. Talk to You
  12. Show Me the Way
  13. Up the Wooden Hills to Bedfordshire – Ian McLagan
  14. Eddie’s Dreaming – Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan

The Small Faces: Same

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On May 11, 1966, “Decca” label released the self-titled,  debut Small Faces (The) album. It was recorded June 1965 – February 1966, at “IBC Studios” in London, and was produced by Ian Samwell, Kenny Lynch and Don Arden.

Personnel:

  • Steve Marriott– lead and backing vocals, lead guitar
  • Ronnie Lane– lead and backing vocals, bass
  • Ian McLagan – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Kenney Jones– drums, percussion
  • Jimmy Winston – keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Kenny Lynch – backing vocals
  • Decca Publicity Art Department  – design, photography

Track listing:

  1. Shake – Sam Cooke
  2. Come on Children – Kenney Jones, Ronnie Lane, Steve Marriott,Jimmy Winston
  3. You’d Better Believe It – Kenny Lynch, Jerry Ragovoy
  4. It’s Too Late – Kenney Jones, Steve Marriott, Jimmy Winston
  5. One Night Stand – Ronnie Lane, Steve Marriott
  6. Whatcha Gonna Do About It – Ian Samwell, Ronnie Lane, Steve Marriott
  7. Sorry She’s Mine – Kenny Lynch
  8. Own Up Time – Kenney Jones, Ronnie Lane, Steve Marriott, Ian McLagan
  9. You Need Loving – Ronnie Lane, Steve Marriott
  10. Don’t Stop What You’re Doing – Kenney Jones, Ronnie Lane, Steve Marriott, Ian McLagan
  11. E Too D – Ronnie Lane, Steve Marriott
  12. Sha-La-La-La-Lee – Kenny Lynch, Mort Shuman

Pete Townshend: Empty Glass

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On April 21, 1980, “Atco” label released “Empty Glass”, the third Pete Townshend solo album, and his first one with original material. It was recorded 1979 – 1980, at “Eel Pie Studios” and “A.I.R. Studios” in London, and was produced by Chris Thomas and Pete Townshend. “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked the album at number 57, on its list of the “100 Greatest Albums of the 1980s”.

Personnel:

  • Pete Townshend – vocals, guitars, synths
  • John “Rabbit” Bundrick – keyboards
  • Peter Hope-Evans: harmonica
  • Tony Butler – bass guitar
  • Simon Phillips – drums
  • James Asher – drums
  • Kenney Jones – drums
  • Mark Brzezicki – drums
  • Raphael Rudd – brass arrangements
  • Ted Jensen- mastering

Track listing:

All tracks by Pete Townshend.

  1. Rough Boys
  2. I Am an Animal
  3. And I Moved
  4. Let My Love Open the Door
  5. Jools and Jim
  6. Keep on Working
  7. Cat’s in the Cupboard
  8. A Little is Enough
  9. Empty Glass
  10. Gonna Get Ya