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Badfinger: Head First

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On November 14, 2000, “Snapper” label released “Head First”, the tenth and final Badfinger studio album. It was recorded December 1974–January 1975, at “Apple Studios” in London, and was produced by Kenny Kerner and Richie Wise.

Personnel:

  • Pete Ham – vocals, guitar, keyboards
  • Bob Jackson – vocals, guitar, keyboards
  • Tom Evans – vocals, bass, synthesizer
  • Mike Gibbins – vocals, drums, percussion

Personnel

  1. Lay Me Down
  2. Turn Around
  3. Keep Believing
  4. Rockin’ Machine
  5. Passed Fast
  6. Saville Row
  7. Moonshine
  8. Rock and Roll Contract
  9. Back Again
  10. Hey, Mr. Manager

Fruupp: Modern Masquerades

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On November 14, 1975, “Pye” label released “Modern Masquerades”, the fourth and final Fruupp studio album. It was recorded August – September 1975, at “Basing Street Studios” in London, and was produced by Ian McDonald.

Personnel:

  • Vincent McCusker – vocals, lead guitars
  • John Mason – vocals, keyboards, vibes, French horn arrangements
  • Peter Farrelly – lead vocals, bass guitar
  • Martin Foye – vocals, drums, percussion
  • Ian McDonald – alto saxophone, percussion, French horn, arrangements
  • Greg Bowen – trumpet
  • Terry Johnes – French horns
  • Barry Castle – French horns
  • Frank Ryecroft – French horns
  • Peter Civil – French horns
  • Chris Kimsey – engineer
  • Dave Hutchins – engineer assistant
  • Martin Cropper – art direction
  • Richard Strong – art direction
  • Robert Howe – illustration
  • Martin Goddard – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Vincent McCusker, except where noted.

  1. Misty Morning Way
  2. Masquerading with Dawn
  3. Gormenghast – John Mason
  4. Mystery Might
  5. Why
  6. Janet Planet – Paul Charles
  7. Sheba’s Song – Paul Charles

Bee Gees: 2 Years On

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In November 1970, “Polydor” label released “2 Years On”, the eighth Bee Gees studio album. It was recorded June – October 1970, at “BBC Studios” in London, and was produced by Robert Stigwood,

Personnel:

  • Barry Gibb – lead, harmony and backing vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Robin Gibb – lead, harmony and backing vocals
  • Maurice Gibb – lead, harmony and backing vocals, bass guitar, lead and rhythm guitars, piano
  • Geoff Bridgford – drums
  • Bill Shepherd – orchestral arrangement
  • Gerry Shury – orchestral arrangement
  • John Stewart – engineer

Track listing:

  1. 2 Years On – Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb
  2. Portrait of Louise – Barry Gibb
  3. Man For All Seasons – Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb
  4. Sincere Relation – Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb
  5. Back Home – Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb
  6. The 1st Mistake I Made – Barry Gibb
  7. Lonely Days – Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb
  8. Alone Again – Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb
  9. Tell Me Why – Barry Gibb
  10. Lay It On Me – Maurice Gibb
  11. Every Second, Every Minute – Barry Gibb
  12. I’m Weeping – Robin Gibb

Barclay James Harvest: Baby James Harvest

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On November 10, 1972, “Harvest” label released “Baby James Harvest”, the fourth Barclay James Harvest album. It was recorded in September 1972, at “Strawberry Studios” in Stockport, “EMI Studios” and “Abbey Road Studios” in London,

Personnel:

  • Les Holroyd – vocals, bass, acoustic guitar, piano, organ, mellotron
  • John Lees – vocals, acoustic, electric and 12 strings guitar, sound effects
  • Woolly Wolstenholme – vocals, organ, piano, bells, tam tam, outro arrangement
  • Mel Pritchard – drums, percussion
  • Barry Thompson – alto saxophone
  • Bill Newton – alto saxophone
  • Norman Brown – tenor saxophone
  • Mat Whitworth – tenor saxophone
  • George Watts – baritone saxophone
  • Dave Browning – trumpet
  • Lennie Moakes – trumpet
  • Don Banks – trumpet
  • Brom Harvey – trumpet
  • Frank Dixon – trombone
  • Miff King – trombone
  • Frank Brierley – trombone
  • Austin Gleave – bass trombone
  • Brian Day – conductor, arrangements
  • Barclay James Harvest Symphony Orchestra – 60 piece ensemble
  • Martyn Ford – conduction, arrangement
  • Alan Travers – leader
  • John Bell – arrangements
  • Peter Tattersall – special effects, sound effects

Tracking listing:

  1. Crazy (Over You) – Les Holroyd
  2. Delph Town Morn – John Lees
  3. Summer Soldier – John Lees
  4. Thank You – John Lees
  5. One Hundred Thousand Smiles Out – Les Holroyd
  6. Moonwater – Woolly Wolstenholme, additional material by John Lees

Fruupp: The Prince of Heavenly Eyes

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On November 9, 1974, “Dawn” label released “The Prince of Heaven’s Eyes”, the third Fruupp studio album. It was recorded August – September 1974, at “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced by Peter Farrelly, Stephen Houston, Vincent McCusker, and Martin Foye.

Personnel:

  • Peter Farrelly – lead vocals, bass guitar, flute
  • Stephen Houston – vocals, keyboards, oboe
  • Vincent McCusker – vocals, guitars
  • Martin Foye – drums, percussion
  • Roger Quested – engineer
  • Paul Charles – story
  • Martin Cropper – art direction
  • Graham Marsh – illustration

Track listing:

All tracks by Stephen Houston, except where noted.

  1. It’s All Up Now
  2. Prince of Darkness
  3. Jaunting Car
  4. Annie Austere
  5. Knowing You – Vincent McCusker
  6. Crystal Brook – Vincent McCusker
  7. Seaward Sunset
  8. The Perfect Wish

Gino Vannelli: A Pauper in Paradise

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On November 7, 1977, “A&M” label released “A Pauper in Paradise”, the fifth Gino Vannelli studio album. It was recorded in 1977, at “AIR Studios”, and “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Gino Vanelli, and Joe Vanelli.

Personnel:

  • Gino Vannelli – lead vocals, arranger
  • Joe Vannelli – Fender Rhodes, synthesizers, acoustic piano, synthesizer programming, backing vocals; synthesizer, arstring and brass arrangements
  • Bill Meyers – acoustic piano, synthesizers, synth bass, backing vocals
  • Chris Rhyne – keyboards, synth bass
  • Mark Davis – bass guitar
  • Casey Scheuerell – drums
  • John J. Mandel – timpani, percussion
  • Dido Morris – congas, bongos
  • Dick Morrissey – tenor saxophone
  • Don Sebesky – orchestration, conductor
  • Barry Griffiths – orchestra leader
  • The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – orchestra
  • Joanie Bartels – backing vocals
  • Joanne Jayde – backing vocals
  • Jay Stone – backing vocals
  • The John McCarthy Choir – choir
  • Norm Kinney; John Kurlander – engineer
  • Steve Prestage – engineer assistant
  • Jon Kelly – remixi
  • Bernie Grundman – mastering
  • Fabio Nicola, Roland Young – art direction
  • Joanne Jayde – design
  • Beth Kelly – poster photography
  • Paul McCreath – back cover photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Gino Vannelli.

  1. Mardi Gras
  2. Valleys of Valhalla
  3. The Surest Things Can Change
  4. One Night with You
  5. A Song and Dance
  6. Black and Blue
  7. A Pauper in Paradise (In Four Movements)

John Mayall: The Blues Alone

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In November 1967, “Ace of Clubs” label released “The Blues Alone”, the fourth John Mayall album. It was recorded in May 1967, at “Decca Studios” in London, and was produced by Mike Vernon and John Mayall.

Personnel:

  • John Mayall – vocals, guitars, harmonica, piano, organ, celeste, drums, design
  • Keef Hartley – drums 
  • Gus Dudgeon – engineer
  • David Grinstead – engineer
  • Rob Bosboom – photography
  • John Peeil – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by John Mayall

  1. Brand New Start
  2. Please Don’t Tell
  3. Down the Line
  4. Sonny Boy Blow
  5. Marsha’s Mood
  6. No More Tears
  7. Catch That Train
  8. Cancelling Out
  9. Harp Man
  10. Brown Sugar
  11. Broken Wings
  12. Don’t Kick Me

John Entwistle: Whistle Rymes

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On November 3, 1972, “Track” label released “Whistle Rymes”, the second John Entwistle studio album. It was recorded in May 1972, at “Island Studios” in London, and was produced by John Alcock and John Entwistle.

Personnel:

  • John Entwistle — lead vocals; bass guitar; keyboards; synthesizers; bass synthesizer; trumpet; piano; French horn
  • Peter Frampton — electric guitar
  • John Weider — violin, backing vocals
  • Rod Coombes — drums
  • Gordon Barton — drums
  • Jimmy McCulloch — electric guitar
  • Neil Sheppard — electric piano; organ
  • Bryan Williams — trombone; keyboards
  • Alan Ross — acoustic guitar
  • Brian Humphries — engineer
  • Mike Weighell — engineer
  • Graham Lethbridge — drawing, cover design

Track listing:

All tracks by John Entwistle.

  1. Ten Little Friends
  2. Apron Strings
  3. I Feel Better
  4. Thinkin’ It Over
  5. Who Cares?
  6. I Wonder
  7. I Was Just Being Friendly
  8. The Window Shopper
  9. I Found Out
  10. Nightmare (Please Wake Me Up)

The Pretty Things: Silk Torpedo

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On November 1, 1974, “Swan Song” label released “Silk Torpedo”, the seventh Pretty Things album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Norman Smith.

Personnel:

  • Phil May – lead vocals, percussion
  • Pete Tolson – lead and acoustic guitars, bass
  • Jon Povey – keyboards, harmonica, percussion, backing vocals
  • Gordon John Edwards – bass, keyboards, guitar, backing vocals
  • Skip Alan – drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Jack Green – backing vocals
  • Silver Band – brass
  • Keith Harwood – engineer
  • Hipgnosis – cover art

Track listing:

  1. Dream – Jon Povey
  2. Joey – Phil May
  3. Maybe You Tried – Phil May, Pete Tolson
  4. Atlanta – Phil May, Pete Tolson
  5. L.A.N.T.A. – Phil May, Jon Povey, Norman Smith
  6. It’s Only Love
  7. Come Home Momma – Phil May
  8. Bridge of God – Phil May
  9. Singapore Silk Torpedo – Phil May, Pete Tolson
  10. Belfast Cowboys – Phil May, Jon Povey
  11. Bruise in the Sky – Jon Povey

Gary Wright: Footprint

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On November 1, 1971, “A&M” label released “Footprint”, the second Gary Wright studio album. It was recorded in 1971, in London and New York City, and was produced by Gary Wright.

Personnel:

  • Gary Wright – vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitar
  • George Harrison – acoustic and electric guitars
  • Hugh McCracken – acoustic and electric guitars
  • Jerry Donahue – electric guitar, percussion
  • Mick Jones – guitar
  • Klaus Voormann – bass
  • Tom Duffy – bass
  • Alan White – drums, percussion, harpsichord
  • Jim Keltner – drums
  • Jim Gordon – drums
  • Colin Allen – drums, percussion
  • Bryson Graham – drums
  • Bobby Keys – tenor saxophone
  • King Curtis – saxophone
  • Jim Price – trumpet, trombone
  • John Barham – string arrangements
  • Doris Troy, Nanette Newman, Madeline Bell, Liza Strike, Barry St John, P. P. Arnold, Jimmy Thomas – backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Gary Wright.

  1. Give Me the Good Earth
  2. Two Faced Man
  3. Love to Survive
  4. Whether It’s Right or Wrong
  5. Stand for Our Rights
  6. Fascinating Things
  7. Forgotten
  8. If You Treat Someone Right