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The Clash: London Calling

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On December 14, 1979, “CBS” label released “London Calling”, the third Clash (The) studio album.  It was recorded August – November 1979, at the “Wessex Sound Studios” in London, and was produced by Guy Stevens and Mick Jones. In 2003, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked “London Calling” at number 8 on it’s list of “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”. The album sold in more than 5 million copies worldwide and was certified Platinum in the US by “RIAA”,  and is regarded as one of the most important albums in the history of modern music.

Personnel

  • Joe Strummer– lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar, piano
  • Mick Jones – lead and backing vocals, lead guitar, piano, harmonica
  • Paul Simonon – lead and backing vocals, bass guitar,
  • Topper Headon– drums, percussion
  • Mickey Gallagher– organ
  • The Irish Horns – brass
  • Ray Lowry – design

Track listing

All tracks by Joe Strummer and Mick Jones, except where noted.

  1. London calling
  2. Brand New Cadillac – Vince Taylor
  3. Jimmy Jazz
  4. Hateful
  5. Rudie Can’t Fall
  6. Spanish Bombs
  7. The Right Profile
  8. Lost in the Supermarket
  9. Clampdown
  10. The Guns of Brixton – Paul Simonon
  11. Wrong’em Boyo – Clive Alphonso
  12. Death of Glory
  13. Koka Kola
  14. The Card Cheat
  15. Lover’s Rock
  16. Four Horseman
  17. I’m Not Down
  18. Revolution Rock – Jackie Edwards, Danny Ray
  19. Train in Vain

Yes: Tales From The Topographic Oceans

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On December 7, 1973, “Atlantic” label released “Tales from Topographic Oceans”, the sixth Yes studio album. It  was recorded in 1973, at the “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced by Eddy Offord, Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire,

  • Jon Anderson – lead vocals, harp, drums, percussion
  • Steve Howe – vocals, guitars
  • Chris Squire – vocals, bass guitar, timpani
  • Rick Wakeman– Minimoog synthesiser, Mellotron, Hammond organ, pipe organ, RMI Electra Piano, grand piano
  • Alan White– drums, percussion, piano
  • Guy Bidmead – tapes
  • Mansell Litho – plates
  • Roger Dean– cover design, illustrations

Track listing:

All lyrics by Jon Anderson and Steve Howe, all music by Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman and Alan White.

  1. The Revealing Science of God (Dance of the Dawn)
  2. The Remembering (High the Memory)
  3. The Ancient (Giants Under the Sun)
  4. Ritual (Nous Sommes du Soleil)

Joni Mitchell: Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter

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On December 13, 1977, “Asylum” released “Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter”, the ninth Joni Mitchell studio album.  It was recorded in 1977, at the “A&M Studios” in Hollywood; orchestra recorded at “Columbia Studio C” in New York; additional recording at “Basing Street Studio” in London, and was produced by Joni Mitchell.

Personnel:

  • Joni Mitchell– lead and backing vocals, piano
  • Larry Carlton– electric guitar
  • Michel Colombier– piano
  • Wayne Shorter– soprano saxophone
  • Jaco Pastorius– bass, bongos, cowbells
  • John Guerin– drums
  • Manolo Badrena– lead vocals, congas, coffee cans, congas
  • Alejandro Acuña– congas,cowbell, shakers, ankle bells, backing vocals
  • AirtoMoreira – surdo
  • Don Alias– bongos, congos, clave, snaredrum, sandpaper blocks, shaker, backing v ocals
  • El Bwyd – the split-tongued spirit
  • Glenn Frey– backing vocals
  • Chaka Khan– backing vocals
  • D. Souther– backing vocals
  • Michael Gibbs– orchestral arrangements, conductor
  • Bobbye Hall– credited in spirit

Track listing:

All tracks by Joni Mitchell, except where noted.

  1. Overture – Cotton Avenue
  2. Talk to Me
  3. Jericho
  4. Paprika Plains
  5. Otis and Marlena
  6. The Tenth World – Joni Mitchell, Don Alias, Manolo Badrena, Alex Acuña, Airto Moreira, Jaco Pastorius
  7. Dreamland
  8. Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter
  9. Off Night Backstreet
  10. The Silky Veils of Ardor

The Clash: Sandinista

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On December 12, 1980, “CBS” label released “Sandinista!”, the fourth Clash studio album. The triple album 36 songs were recorded February – August 1980, at “Pluto Studios” in Manchester; “The Power Station” in New York, “Electric Lady Studios” in New York City, “Channel One Studios” in Kingston, and  at “Wessex Studios” in London, and was produced by Mikey Dread, Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Topper Headon. “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked “Sandinista” on number 404, on it’s list of “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”; Sandinista! was voted best album of the year in the Pazz & Jop critics poll in “The Village Voice” and in 2012, “Slant” magazine ranked the album at number 85 on its “Best Albums of the 1980s”.

Personnel:

  • Joe Strummer– lead vocals, guitars
  • Mick Jones– vocals, guitars
  • Paul Simonon– vocals, bass
  • Topper Headon– vocals, drums
  • Tymon Dogg – vocals, violin, keyboard
  • Mickey Gallagher – keyboards
  • Ivan Julian – guitar
  • Noel ‘Tempo’ Bailey – guitar
  • Lew Lewis – harmonica
  • Davey Payne – saxophone
  • Gary Barnacle– saxophone
  • Arthur Edward “Bill” Barnacle – trumpet
  • Norman Watt-Roy – bass
  • Jody Linscott– percussion
  • Ellen Foley- co-lead vocal
  • Den Hegarty(Darts) – vocals
  • Luke & Ben Gallagher – vocals
  • Maria Gallagher – coda vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by the

Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Topper Headon, except where noted.

  1. The Magnificent Seven
  2. Hitsville K.
  3. Junco Partner
  4. Ivan Meets G.I.Joe
  5. The Leader
  6. Something About England
  7. Rebel Waltz
  8. Look Here – Mose Allison
  9. The Crooked Beat
  10. Somebody Got Murdered
  11. One More Time –Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Topper Headon, Mikey Dread
  12. One More Dub – Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Topper Headon,  Mikey Dread
  13. Lightning Strikes
  14. Up in Heaven
  15. Corner Soul
  16. Let’s Go Crazy
  17. If Music Could Talk – Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Topper Headon, Mikey Dread
  18. The Sound of Sinners
  19. Police on My Back – Eddy Grant
  20. Midnight Log
  21. The Equaliser
  22. The Call Up
  23. Washington Bullets
  24. Broadway
  25. Lose This Skin – Tymon Dogg
  26. Charlie Don’t Surf
  27. Mensforth Hill
  28. Junkie Slip
  29. Kingston Advice
  30. The Street Parade
  31. Version City
  32. Living in Fame – Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon, Topper Headon, Mikey Dread
  33. Sillicone on Sapphire
  34. Version Pardner
  35. Career Opportunities
  36. Shepherds Delight

King Crimson: Lizard

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On December 10, 1970, “Island” label released “Lizard”, the third King Crimson studio album.  It was recorded August – September 1970, at the “Wessex Sound Studios” in London, and was produced by Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield.

Personnel:

  • Robert Fripp – guitar, mellotron, synthesizer, organ, devices
  • Mel Collins– saxophone, flute
  • Gordon Haskell– vocals, bass guitar
  • Andy McCulloch– drums
  • Keith Tippett– acoustic and electric pianos
  • Robin Miller – oboe, cor anglais
  • Mark Charig– cornet
  • Nick Evans– trombone
  • Jon Anderson– vocals
  • Tony Levin- bass guitar
  • Peter Sinfield – pictures, sleeve conception
  • Gini Barris – outside painting
  • Koraz Wallpapers – inside marbling
  • C.S. – typography

Track listing:

All lyrics by Peter Sinfield, all music by Robert Fripp.

  1. Cirkus (including Entry of the Chameleons)
  2. Indoor Games
  3. Happy Family
  4. Lady of the Dancing Water
  5. Lizard
  • Prince Rupert Awakes
  • Bolero – The Peacock’s Tale
  • The Battle of Glass Tears
  • Dawn Song
  • Last Skirmish
  • Prince Rupert’s Lament
  • Big Top

Ginger Baker’s Air Force: 2

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On December 10, 1970, “Polydor” label released “Ginger Baker’s Air Force 2”, the second and final Ginger Baker’s Air Force album. It was recorded May – October, 1970, at the “Trident Studios” and “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Ginger Baker, Rick Grech, Denny Laine and Graham Bond.

Personnel:

  • Ginger Baker: vocals, drums, timpani, tubular bells, African drums
  • Ken Craddock: vocals, guitars, Hammond organ, piano
  • Graham Bond: vocals, alto saxophone, Hammond organ, piano
  • Denny Laine: vocals, guitars, piano
  • Colin Gibson: bass guitar
  • Rick Grech: bass guitar
  • Rocki Dzidzornu: percussion, conga
  • Neemoi “Speedy” Acquaye: drums, percussion, African drums
  • Harold McNair: tenor & alto saxophones, flutes
  • Steve Gregory: tenor saxophone, flutes
  • Bud Beadle: baritone, alto and tenor saxophones
  • Diane Stewart: vocals
  • Catherine James: vocals
  • Aliki Ashman: vocals

Track listing:

  1. Let Me Ride – Roebuck Staples
  2. Sweet Wine – Ginger Baker, Janet Godfrey
  3. Do U No Hu Yor Phrenz R? – Ginger Baker
  4. We Free Kings – Ginger Baker
  5. I Don’t Want to Go on Without You – Bert Berns, Jerry Wexler
  6. Toady – Ginger Baker
  7. 12 Gates of the City – Graham Bond

The Who: A Quick One

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On December 9, 1966, “Reaction” label released “A Quick One”, the second Who studio album. It was recorded September – November 1966, at the “IBC Studios” and “PYE Studios” in London, and was produced by Kit Lambert.

Personnel:

  • Roger Daltrey- lead vocals, trombone, bass drum
  • John Entwistle – lead and backing vocals, bass guitar, keyboards, French horn, trumpet
  • Pete Townshend – lead and backing vocals, lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, penny-whistle
  • Keith Moon – lead and backing vocals, drums, percussion, tuba
  • Alan Aldridge – design
  • Chris Stamp – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Pete Townshend, except where noted.

  1. Run Run Run
  2. Boris the Spider – John Entwistle
  3. I Need You – Keith Moon
  4. Whiskey Moon – John Entwistle
  5. Heat Wave – Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Edward Holland
  6. Cobwebs and Strange – Keith Moon
  7. Don’t Look Away
  8. See My Way – Roger Daltrey
  9. So Sad About Us
  10. A Quick One, While He’s Away

The Rolling Stones: Their Satanic Majesties Request

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On December 8, 1967, “Decca” label released “Their Satanic Majesties Request”, the sixth Rolling Stones” studio album. It was recorded February – October 1967, at the “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Mick Jagger, Leith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts.

Personnel:

  • Mick Jagger– lead and backing vocals, percussion
  • Keith Richards– guitars, mellotron, backing vocals
  • Brian Jones– mellotron, organ, flute, saxophone, dulcimer, percussion
  • Bill Wyman – lead and backing vocals, bass guitar, percussion
  • Charlie Watts– drums, percussion, tabla
  • Nicky Hopkins– piano, organ, mellotron, harpsichord
  • John Paul Jones– string arrangement
  • Paul McCartney– percussion
  • Ronnie Lane– backing vocals
  • Steve Marriott– backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, except where noted.

  1. Sing This All Together
  2. Citadel
  3. In Another Land – Bill Wayman
  4. 2000 Man
  5. Sing This All Together (See What Happens)
  6. She’s a Rainbow
  7. The Lantern
  8. Gomper
  9. 2000 Light Years From Home
  10. On With the Show

Wings: Wild Life

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On December 7, 1971, “Apple” label released “Wild Life”, the debut Wings album.  It was recorded July – August 1971 at the “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by  Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney.

Personnel:

  • Paul McCartney– vocals, bass guitar, guitar, piano, keyboards, percussion
  • Linda McCartney– vocals, keyboards, piano, percussion
  • Denny Laine – vocals, guitars, bass guitar, percussion, keyboards
  • Denny Seiwell– drums, percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by Paul and Linda McCartney, except where noted.

  1. Mumbo
  2. Bip Bop
  3. Love Is Strange – Mickey Baker, Sylvia Vanderpool, Ethel Smith
  4. Wild Life
  5. Some People Never Know
  6. I Am Your Singer
  7. Tomorrow
  8. Dear Friend

The Rolling Stones: Beggars Banquet

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On December 6, 1968, “Decca” label released “Beggars Banquet”, the seventh Rolling Stones studio album. “Beggars Banquet” was recorded from March 17 to July 25, at the “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Jimmy Miller.

Track listing:

  • Mick Jagger – lead and backing vocals, harmonica
  • Keith Richards – lead and backing vocals, acoustic, electric and slide guitars, bass guitar
  • Brian Jones– slide guitar harmonica; Mellotron, sitar, tamboura; backing vocals
  • Bill Wyman– bass guitar; backing vocals, maracas
  • Charlie Watts– drums, backing vocals, cowbell; clave, tabla
  • Nicky Hopkins– piano, tack piano, organ
  • Rocky Dijon– congas
  • Ric Grech– fiddle
  • Dave Mason– shehnai, mellotron
  • Jimmy Miller– backing vocals
  • Watts Street Gospel Choir – backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, except where noted.

  1. Sympathy for the Devil
  2. No Expectations
  3. Dear Doctor
  4. Parachute Woman
  5. Jigsaw Puzzle
  6. Street Fighting Man
  7. Prodigal Son – Robert Wilkins
  8. Stray Cat Blues
  9. Factory Girl
  10. Salt of the Earth