On November 10, 2015, Allen Toussaint died aged 77. He was musician (vocal, piano), songwriter, arranger, and record producer, an influential figure in New Orleans rhythm and blues from the 1950s to the end of the century. His compositions were recorded by many musicians, and he was producer of hundreds of recordings. Toussaint recorded and performed with many musicians including Irma Thomas, Lee Dorsey, The Meters, Ernie K Doe, Rosemary Butler, Merry Clayton, Elvis Costello, Dr. John, Venetta Fields, Etta James, Labelle, John Mayall, Paul McCartney, The Meters, Bonnie Raitt, and The Band. As leader Toussaint released eleven studio albums.
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John Lennon: Walls and Bridges
On September 26, 1974, “Apple” label released “Walls and Bridges”, the fifth John Lennon studio album. It was recorded July – August 1974, at “Record Plant East” in New York City, and was produced by John Lennon.
Personnel:
- John Lennon– lead, harmony and backing vocals, rhythm, acoustic and lead guitar, piano, whistling, percussion, arrangements
- Jesse Ed Davis– lead guitar, acoustic guitar
- Eddie Mottau– acoustic guitar
- Nicky Hopkins– piano
- Elton John– piano, Hammond organ, harmony backing vocals
- Ken Ascher– piano, Fender Rhodes, clavinet, mellotron, string arrangements, conductor
- Klaus Voormann– bass guitar
- Jim Keltner– drums
- Julian Lennon– drums
- Arthur Jenkins– percussion
- Bobby Keys– tenor saxophone
- The Philharmonic Orchestra
- Little Big Horns – Ron Aprea (alto saxophone), Bobby Keys (tenor saxophone), Frank Vicari (tenor saxophone), Howard Johnson (baritone saxophone), Steve Madaio (trumpet)
- Harry Nilsson– backing vocals
- The 44th Street Fairies: Joey Dambra, Lori Burton, May Pang – backing vocals
- Shelly Yakus– engineer
- Jimmy Iovine– overdub engineer
- Roy Cicala– remix engineer
- May Pang – production coordinator
- Roy Kohara – art direction
- Bob Gruen– photography
Track listing:
All by John Lennon, except where noted.
Going Down on Love
- Whatever Gets You Thru the Night
- Old Dirt Road – John Lennon, Harry Nilsson
- What You Got
- Bless You
- Scare
- #9 Dream
- Surprise, Surprise (Sweet Bird of Paradox)
- Steel and Glass
- Beef Jerky
- Nobody Loves You (When You’re Down and Out)
- Ya Ya – Lee Dorsey, Clarence Lewis, Morgan Robinson, Morris Levy
Arthur Neville
On July 22, 2019, Arthur Lanon Neville died aged 81. He was singer, musician (piano, keyboards) and songwriter, a founding member of The Meters, co-founder of The Neville Brothers, and founding member of The Funky Meters. He performed and recorded with Paul McCartney, Lee Dorsey, Robert Palmer, Professor Longhair, and Labelle. Neville received three “Grammy Awards”.
Booker T. & the MG’s: And Now!
In November 1966, “Stax” label released “And Now!”, the third Booker T. & the M.G.’s studio album. It was recorded in 1966, at “Stax Recording Studio” in Memphis, and was produced by Jim Stewart.
Personnel:
- Steve Cropper– guitar, “strum”, bass
- Booker T. Jones– organ, guitar, piano, “plunk”
- Donald “Duck” Dunn– electric bass, “thump”, claves
- Al Jackson, Jr. – drums, “boom”
- Ronnie Stoots – cover design
Track listing:
- My Sweet Potato – Steve Cropper, Booker T. Jones, Al Jackson, Jr.
- Jericho – traditional
- No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach’s In) – Granville Burland
- One Mint Julep – Rudy Toombs
- In the Midnight Hour – Steve Cropper, Wilson Pickett
- Summertime – George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Dubose Heyward
- Working in the Coal Mine – Lee Dorsey, Allen Toussaint
- Don’t Mess up a Good Thing – Oliver Sain
- Think – Lowman Pauling
- Taboo – Bob Russell, Margarita Lecuona
- Soul Jam – Steve Cropper, Donald “Duck” Dunn, Booker T. Jones, Al Jackson
- Sentimental Journey – Les Brown, Bud Green, Ben Homer
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.
- Keep the Circle Turning – Joel Christie
- You Are What You Do
- Willie & the Hand Jive – Johnny Otis
- Didn’t Have to Happen
- Rock Me Baby – Riley King, Joe Josea
- Do You Know What I Mean
- Ya Ya – Lee Dorsey, Clarence Lewis, Morgan Robinson, Morris Levy
- Can I Get a Witness – Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland
- Oak Fire
- I Don’t Want Her
John Lennon: Rock ‘n’ Roll
On February 17, 1975, “Apple” label released “Rock ‘n’ Roll”, the sixth John Lennon studio album. It was recorded October 1973 – October 1974, at “A&M Studios” and “Record Plant Studios”, and was produced by Phil Spector and John Lennon.
Personnel:
- John Lennon – vocals, guitars, arrangements
- Jesse Ed Davis – guitar
- Jim Calvert – guitar
- Eddie Mottau – acoustic guitar
- José Feliciano – acoustic guitar
- Michael Hazelwood – acoustic guitar
- Steve Cropper – guitar
- Leon Russell – keyboards
- Ken Ascher – keyboards
- Klaus Voormann – vocals, bass guitar
- Jim Keltner – drums
- Hal Blaine – drums
- Gary Mallaber – drums
- Arthur Jenkins – percussion
- Nino Tempo – saxophone
- Jeff Barry – horn
- Barry Mann – horn
- Bobby Keys – horn
- Peter Jameson – horn
- Joseph Temperley – horn
- Dennis Morouse – horn
- Frank Vicari – horn
- Phil Spector – arrangements
- Be-Bop-A-Lula – Tex Davis, Gene Vincent
- Stand by Me – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller, Ben E. King
- Medley: Rip It Up/Ready Teddy – Robert ‘Bumps’ Blackwell, John Marascalco
- You Can’t Catch Me – Chuck Berry
- Ain’t That a Shame – Fats Domino, Dave Bartholomew
- Do You Wanna Dance? – Bobby Freeman
- Sweet Little Sixteen – Chuck Berry
- Slippin’ and Slidin – Eddie Bocage, Albert Collins, Richard Wayne Penniman, James H. Smith
- Peggy Sue – Jerry Allison, Norman Petty, Buddy Holly
- Medley: Bring It On Home to Me/Send Me Some Lovin’ – Sam Cooke, John Marascalco, Leo Price
- Bony Moronie – Larry Williams
- Ya Ya – Lee Dorsey, Clarence Lewis, Morgan Robinson, Morris Levy
- Just Because – Lloyd Price
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