On October 23, 2020, “Anti-“ label released “Winter Is For Lovers”, the 15th Ben Harper album. It was recorded in 2020, and was produced by Sheldon Gomberg.
Personnel:
Ben Harper – lap steel guitar, arrangements
Sheldon Gomberg – engineer, mixing
Jason Gossman, Johnnie Burik, Larry Ferguson, Tim Sonnefeld – engineer assistant
Gavin Lurssen – mastering
Mathieu Bitton – art direction, design, photography
On October 22, 1976, “Rocket Record Company” label released “Blue Moves”, the eleventh Elton John studio album. It was recorded March – June 1976, at “EMI” in London, “Brother” in Santa Monica, California, “Sunset Sound” in Los Angeles, “eastern Sound” in Toronto, Canada, and was produced by Gus Dudgeon.
Personnel:
Elton John – vocals, acoustic piano, vocalese, harmonium, harpsichord
Davey Johnstone – mandolin, acoustic and electric guitar, slide guitar, dulcimer, sitar
Caleb Quaye – acoustic and electric guitar, 12-string guitar
James Newton Howard – synthesizers, Fender Rhodes, Hammond organ, mellotron, clavinet
Carl Fortina – accordion
Ray Cooper – glockenspiel, marimba, gong, tambourine, vibraphone, bells, shaker, triangle, finger cymbals, congas, rototom
Kenny Passarelli – bass guitar
Roger Pope – drums
David Sanborn – saxophone
Michael Brecker – saxophone
Randy Brecker – trumpet
Barry Rogers – trombone
The Martyn Ford Orchestra – strings, brass
Michael Hurwitz – cello
The London Symphony Orchestra – strings
The Cornerstone Institutional Baptist Church and the Southern California Community Choir – choirs
David Crosby – backing vocals
Curt Becher – backing vocals, BGV arrangements
Bruce Johnston – backing vocals, BGV arrangements
Jon Joyce – backing vocals
Ron Hicklin – backing vocals
Gene Morford – backing vocals
Graham Nash – backing vocals
Toni Tennille – backing vocals
Cindy Bullens – backing vocals
Clark Burroughs – backing vocals
Joe Chemay – backing vocals
The Gene Page Strings – strings
Richard Studt – strings and brass leader
Harry Bluestone – strings leader
Paul Buckmaster – strings and brass arrangements, conductor
Rev. James Cleveland – choir director
Daryl Dragon – BGV arrangements
Arun Chakraverty, Mark Howlett, John Kurlander, Earle Mankey, John Stewart – engineer
Gus Dudheon – engineer, remix, liner notes
Arun Chakraverty – cutting engineer
David Costa – art direction and coordination
Patrick Procktor – painting
David Nutter – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, except where noted.
Your Starter for…-Caleb Quaye
Tonight
One Horse Town – Elton John, Bernie Taupin, James Newton Howard
In October 1968, “Liberty” label released “The Birthday Party”, the debut Idle Race (The) album. It was recorded 1967 – 1968, at “Advision Studios” in London, and was produced by Eddy Offord and Gerald Chevin.
In October 1967, “Island” label released “The Story of Simon Simopath”, the debut Nirvana album. It was recorded in 1967, at “Pye” in London, and was produced by Chris Blackwell.
Personnel:
Patrick Campbell-Lyons – vocals, guitar
Alex Spyropoulos – vocals, piano, keyboards
Alan Parker – guitar
Alan Hawkshaw – organ
Herbie Flowers – bass
Clem Cattini – drums
Barry Morgan – drums
Frank Ricotti – percussion
Syd Dale – conductor
Brian Humphries – engineer
Chris Blackwell – executive producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Patrick Campbell-Lyons and Alex Spyropoulos.
On October 20, 2023, “Polydor” label released “Hackney Diamonds”, the twenty-fourth Rolling Stones (The) studio album. It was recorded February 2019, 2020, December 2022, January 2023, at “Electric Lady” in New York City, “Henson” in Los Angeles, “The Hit Factory” in New York City, “Metropolis” in London, “Sanctuary” in Nassau, Bahamas, and was produced by Andrew Watt and Don Was.
Personnel:
Mick Jagger – lead and backing vocals, guitar, percussion, harmonica
Keith Richards – lead and backing vocals, guitar, bass guitar
Ronnie Wood – guitar, bass guitar
Charlie Watts – drums
Matt Clifford – keyboards, piano, Wurlitzer electric piano, Rhodes electric piano, organ. Hammond B3 organ
Elton John – piano
Benmont Tench – Hammond organ
Stevie Wonder – piano, Rhodes electric piano, Moog synthesizer
On October 20, 1986, “Real Records” label released “Get Close”, the fourth Pretenders (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1986, at “AIR” in London, “Power Station”, “Bearsville” and “Right Track Recording” in New York City, “Polar” in Stockholm, and was produced by Bob Clearmountain, Jimmy Lovine and Steve Lillywhite.
Personnel:
Chrissie Hynde – vocals, rhythm guitar
Robbie McIntosh – guitars
T. M. Stevens – bass guitar
Blair Cunningham – drums, percussion
Rupert Black – keyboards
Bernie Worrell – organ, synthesizer
Bruce Brody – organ
Tommy Mandel – synthesizer
Paul Wickens – synthesizer, piano
Patrick Seymour – synthesizer
John McKenzie – bass
Chucho Merchán – bass
Bruce Thomas – bass
Mo Foster – bass
Simon Phillips – drums
Martin Chambers – drums
Mel Gaynor – drums
Steve Jordan – drums, percussion
Carlos Alomar – percussion
L. Shankar – violin
Bruce Lampcov – engineer
Helen Backhouse – design
Richard Haughton – cover photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Chrissie Hynde, except where noted.
My Baby
When I Change My Life
Light of the Moon – Carlos Alomar, Genevieve Gazon, Wayne Ragland
On October 19, 2009, “4AD” label released “Logos”, the second Atlas Sound studio album. It was recorded in 2009, at “Park Avenue Studio”, “Notown Sound” and “Press Play Studios” in London, and “Soma Electronic Music Studios” in Chicago, and was produced by Bradford Cox.
On October 19, 1979, “2 Tone” label released the self-titled, debut Specials (The) album. It was recorded in 1979, at “TV Studios” in London, and was produced by Elvis Costello.
Personnel:
Terry Hall – vocals
Neville Staple – vocals
Lynval Golding – rhythm guitar, harmonica, vocals
Roddy Radiation (Roderick Byers) – vocals, lead guitar
Jerry Dammers – keyboards, arrangements
Horace Panter – bass guitar
John Bradbury – drums
Rico Rodriguez – trombone
Dick Cuthell – horns
Chrissie Hynde – vocals
Dave Jordan – engineer
Carol Starr, Chalkie Davies – design
Track listing:
A Message to You Rudy – Dandy Livingstone
Do the Dog – Rufus Thomas
It’s Up to You – Jerry Dammers, Terry Hall, Neville Staple, Lynval Golding, Roddy Radiation, Horace Panter, John Bradbury
Nite Klub – Jerry Dammers, Terry Hall, Neville Staple, Lynval Golding, Roddy Radiation, Horace Panter, John Bradbury
Doesn’t Make It Alright – Jerry Dammers, Dave Goldberg, Mark Harrison
Concrete Jungle – Roddy Byers
Too Hot – Cecil Campbell
Monkey Man – Toots Hibbert
(Dawning of A) New Era – Jerry Dammers
Blank Expression – Jerry Dammers, Terry Hall, Neville Staple, Lynval Golding, Roddy Radiation, Horace Panter, John Bradbury
Stupid Marriage – Jerry Dammers, Mark Harrison, Neville Staple, Cecil Campbell
Too Much Too Young – Jerry Dammers, acknowledgement to Lloyd Charmers
On October 17, 2005, “Samadhi Sound” label released “Snow Borne Sorrow”, the debut Nine Horses album. It was recorded 2001 – 2005, at “Miloco 3”, “Eden Studios” and “Sphere Studios” in London, “1k Recording Studio” in Philadelphia, “UTS Sound Studio”, “University of Technology” in Sydney, “First Floor Rec.” in Copenhagen, and was produced by David Sylvian.
Personnel:
David Sylvian – vocals, keyboards, guitar, mixing, art direction, executive producer
Steve Jansen – drums, percussion, sample programming, keyboards, mixing
On October 15, 1984, “Stiff” label released “Red Roses for Me”, the debut Pogues (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1984, at “Elephant Studios” in London, and was produced by Stan Brennan.
Personnel:
Shane MacGowan – vocal, arrangements
Country Jem Finer – guitar, banjo, mandola, arrangements
Spider Stacy – vocals, tin whistle, arrangements
Jimmy Fearnley – guitar, piano, accordion, mandolin, arrangements
Rocky O’Riordan – bass guitar, arrangements
Andy “The Clobberer” Ranken – drums, backing vocals, arrangements
