On November 18, 1977, “Stiff Records” label released “Music for Pleasure”, the second Damned (The) studio album. It was recorded in August 1977, at “Britannia Row Studios” in London, and was produced by Nick Mason.
Personnel:
Dave Vanian – vocals
Brian James – lead and slide guitar, backing vocals
On November 16, 1972, “Elektra” label released “No Secrets”, the third Carly Simon studio album. It was recorded September – October 1972, at “Trident Studio” in London, and was produced by Richard Perry.
Personnel:
Carly Simon – lead and backing vocals, acoustic piano, acoustic guitar, string arrangements, ARP synthesizer arrangements
David Hentschel – ARP synthesizer
Peter Robinson – acoustic piano
Nicky Hopkins – acoustic piano
Bill Payne – organ
Paul Keough – acoustic guitar
Lowell George – slide guitar
Jimmy Ryan – bass, acoustic, electric and lead guitar
Klaus Voormann – bass
Andy Newmark – drums
Jim Gordon – drums
Jim Keltner – drums
Ray Cooper – congas
Richard Perry – percussion
Bobby Keys – tenor saxophone
Kirby Johnson – electric piano, string arrangements, horn arrangements, woodwind arrangements, conductor
Paul Buckmaster – orchestration, synthesizers; orchestra, synthesizer and woodwind arrangements, conductor
Vicki Brown – backing vocals
Liza Strike – backing vocals
Mick Jagger – backing vocals
James Taylor – backing vocals
Bonnie Bramlett – backing vocals
Linda McCartney – backing vocals
Paul McCartney – backing vocals
Doris Troy – backing vocals
Robin Geoffrey Cable – engineer, recording, remixing
Mark Berry – recording
Bill Schnee – engineer, remixing
Doug Sax – disc cutting
Robert L. Heimall – art direction, design
Ed Caraeff – cover photography
Peter Simon – inner sleeve photography
David Katz – musicians contractor
Track listing:
All tracks by Carly Simon, except where noted.
The Right Thing to Do
The Carter Family – Carly Simon, Jacob Brackman
You’re So Vain
His Friends Are More Than Fond of Robin
We Have No Secrets
Embrace Me, Tour Child
Waited So Long
It Was So Easy – Carly Simon, Jacob Brackman
Night Owl – James Taylor
When You Close Your Eyes – Carly Simon, Bill Mernit
In November 1971, “Warner Bros” label released “Year of Sunday”, the third Seals and Crofts album. It was recorded in 1971, at “A&M Studios” in Hollywood and “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced by Louie Shelton.
Personnel:
Jim Seals – vocals, guitar, fiddle
Dash Crofts – vocals, mandolin
Louie Shelton – guitar
Larry Muhoberac – keyboards
Bobby Lichtig – bass
Russ Kunkel – drums
Victor Feldman – percussion
Track listing:
All tracks by Jim Seals and Dash Crofts, except where noted.
In November 1973, “United Artists” label released “On the Third Day”, the third Electric Light Orchestra studio album. It was recorded April – August 1973, at “De Lane Lea Studios” and “AIR Studios” in London, and was produced by Jeff Lynne.
Personnel:
Jeff Lynne – vocals, guitars
Richard Tandy – piano, Moog, clavinet, Wurlitzer electric piano
In November 1973, “Columbia” label released “Stretch”, the ninth Scott Walker studio album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Nova Studios” in London, and was produced by Dal Newman.
On November 8, 2019, “BMG” label released “Blue Eyed Soul”, the twelfth Simply Red studio album. It was recorded in 2019, at “British Grove Studios” and “Southwest Studios” in London, and was produced by Andy Wright.
In November 1965, “Reprise” label released “Kinkdom”, the third overall and the only US Kinks (The) album. It was recorded 1964 – 1965, at “Pye Studios” in London and was produced by Shel Talmy.
On October 30, 1981, “Rough Trade” label released “The Sound of the Sand and Other Songs of the Pedestrian”, the debut David Thomas studio album. It was recorded May – June 1981, at “Regent’s Park” in London, and was produced by Adam Kidron and Peter Walmsley.
Personnel:
The Pedestrians:
David Thomas – lead vocals, design
Richard Thompson – guitar, dulcimer
Allen Ravenstine – synthesizer
Mayo Thompson – accordion
John Greaves – bass guitar
Philip Moxham – bass guitar
Anton Fier – drums, percussion
Eddie “Tan Tan” Thornton – trumpet
The Golden Palominos:
Richard Thompson – guitar, dulcimer
John Greaves – bass guitar, piano
Anton Fier – drums, percussion
Eddie “Tan Tan” Thornton – trumpet
The Trees:
Allen Ravenstine – synthesizer
Alan Greenblatt – guitar
Paul Hamann – bass guitar
Scott Krauss – drums
Ralph Carney – saxophone, oboe
The Eggs
Eddie “Tan Tan” Thornton – trumpet
Chris Cutler – drums
Paul Hamann – engineer
Phil Bodger – engineer assistant
Adam Kidron – engineer, mixing, mastering
Anne Clarke – assistant producer
Martyn Lambert – design
Peter Walmsley – design
Mik Mellen – photography
Shirley O’Loughlin – producer assistant
Sue Johnson – producer assistant
Geoff Travis – executive producer
Track listing:
All lyrics by David Thomas, all music as noted.
The Birds Are a Good Idea – Philip Moxham, David Thomas, Mayo Thompson
Yiki Tiki – Anton Fier, Mayo Thompson, David Thomas
The Crickets in the Flats – Anton Fier
Sound of the Sand – Philip Moxham, David Thomas
The New Atom Mine – Anton Fier
Big Dreams – Philip Moxham, David Thomas
Happy to See You – David Thomas
Crush This Horn Part 2 – Anton Fier, David Thomas
Confuse Did – Anton Fier, David Thomas
Sloop John B – traditional
Man’s Best Friend – Anton Fier, David Thomas, Mayo Thompson, Eddie Thornton
On October 24, 1980, “CBS” label released “80-f”, the third After the Fire studio album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Utopia Studios” in London, and was produced by Reinhold Mack and Tony Mansfield.
Personnel:
Peter “Memory” Banks – vocals, keyboards, synthesizers
John Russell – vocals, guitars
Andy Piercy – vocals, bass guitar
Pete King – drums, percussion
Reinhold Mack – engineer, mixing
Pete Hammond – engineer
Kevin Matcalf – mastering
Track listing:
1980-F – Peter Banks
Love Will Always Make You Cry – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks
Can You Face It – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks
Who’s Gonna Love You (When You’re Old and Fat and Ugly) – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks
Starfight – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks
Wild West Show – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks
Billy Billy – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks
It’s High Fashion – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks, John Russell
Why Can’t We Be Friends? – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks, John Russell, Pete King
On October 24, 1980, “Dindisc” label released “Organisation”, the second Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark studio album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Ridge Farm” in Rusper, England, “Advision” in London, and was produced by Mike Howlett.
Personnel:
Paul Humphreys – vocals, synthesizers, electronic organ, electronic and acoustic piano, rhythm programming, acoustic and electronic percussion
Andy McCluskey – vocals, synthesizer, bass guitar, electronic organ, treated acoustic piano, rhythm programming, acoustic and electronic percussion
Malcolm Holmes – drums, percussion
Track listing:
Enola Gay – Andy McCluskey
2nd Thought – Andy McCluskey
VCL XI – Paul Humphreys, Andy McCluskey
Motion and Heart – Paul Humphreys, Andy McCluskey
Statues – Andy McCluskey
The Misunderstanding – Paul Humphreys, Andy McCluskey
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