Tag Archives: March 1976

Kool & The Gang: Love & Understanding

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In March 1976, “De-Lite” label released “Love & Understanding”, the seventh Kool & the Gang studio album. It was recorded in 1975, and was produced by Ricky West, Robert Bell, George Brown, Charles Smith, Dennis Thomas, Ronald Bell, Spike Mickens, Larry Gitten and Otha Nash.

Personnel:

  • Ricky West – piano
  • Charles Smith – guitar
  • Robert “Kool” Bell – vocals, bass
  • George Brown – vocals, drums, percussion
  • Dennis Thomas – vocals, alto saxophone, flute, conga
  • Ronald Bell – vocal, piano, tenor saxophone, alto flute, synthesizer
  • Otha Nash – vocal, trombone
  • Peter Duarte – alto saxophone
  • Dennis White – tenor saxophone
  • Spike Mickens – trumpet
  • Larry Gitten – vocal, trumpet, flugelhorne
  • Ray Wright – trombone
  • Kevin Bell – guitar
  • Don Boyce, Royal Jackson, Something Sweet, Tomorrow’s Edition – backing vocals
  • B. Clearwater, Harvey Goldberg – engineer
  • Terry Rosiello – engineer, mixing
  • Earl Williams – mastering
  • Frank Daniel – mastering
  • Simon De Cherpitel, Bill Peronneau – photography
  • Khalis Bayyan – executive producer

Track listing:

  1. Love & Understanding – Claydes Smith, Khalis Bayyan, Ricky West, Robert Bell, George Brown, Charles Smith, Dennis Thomas, Ronald Bell, Spike Mickens, Larry Gitten, Otha Nash
  2. Sugar – George Brown, Ricky West, Robert Bell, Charles Smith, Dennis Thomas, Ronald Bell, Spike Mickens, Larry Gitten, Otha Nash
  3. Do It Right Now – Otha Nash, Ricky West, Robert Bell, George Brown, Charles Smith, Dennis Thomas, Ronald Bell, Spike Mickens, Larry Gitten
  4. Cosmic Energy – Claydes Smith, Khalis Bayyan, Ricky West, Robert Bell, George Brown, Charles Smith, Dennis Thomas, Ronald Bell, Spike Mickens, Larry Gitten, Otha Nash
  5. Hollywood Swinging (live) – Ricky West, Robert Bell, George Brown, Charles Smith, Dennis Thomas, Ronald Bell, Spike Mickens, Larry Gitten, Otha Nash
  6. Summer Madness (live) – Alton Taylor, Robert “Spike” Mickens, Robert Bell, George Brown, Charles Smith, Dennis Thomas, Ronald Bell, Larry Gitten, Otha Nash
  7. Universal Sound (live) – Khalis Bayyan, Robert Bell, George Brown, Charles Smith, Dennis Thomas, Ronald Bell, Spike Mickens, Larry Gitten, Otha Nash
  8. Come Together – Charles Smith, Robert Bell, George Brown, Dennis Thomas, Ronald Bell, Spike Mickens, Larry Gitten, Otha Nash

Man: The Welsh Connection

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In March 1976, “MCA” label released “The Welsh Connection”, the eleventh Man album. It was recorded December 1975 – February 1976, at “Olympic Studios” in Barnes, and was produced by Micky Jones, Deke Leonard, Phil Ryan, John McKenzie and Terry Williams.

Personnel:

  • Micky Jones – vocals, guitar
  • Deke Leonard – vocals, guitar
  • Phil Ryan – vocals, keyboards
  • John McKenzie – vocals, bass
  • Terry Williams – vocals, drums
  • Nigel Brooke-Heart – vocal, tape operation
  • Caromay Dixon – vocal
  • Jeffrey Hooper – vocal
  • Anton Matthews – vocal
  • Pete Brown – African talking drums
  • Doug Bennett – engineer
  • Andrew Lauder – mixing
  • Joe Petagno – design

Track listing:

  1. The Ride and the View – Deke Leonard
  2. Out of Your Head – Deke Leonard
  3. Love Can Find a Way – John McKenzie
  4. The Welsh Connection – Phil Ryan, Micky Jones
  5. Something Is Happening – Phil Ryan
  6. Car Toon – Deke Leonard, Phil Ryan
  7. Born With a Future – Micky Jones, Deke Leonard, Phil Ryan

Pete Townshend: With Love

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In March 1976, “Universal Spiritual League” label released “With Love”, album by Pete Townshend and other musicians, dedicated to their spiritual mentor Meher Baba.

Personnel:

  • Pete Townshend – guitars, synthesized flute, synthesizer, drums
  • Billy Nichols – vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Caleb Quaye – guitars, bass, drums
  • Ian McLagan – piano
  • Bernie Schwartz – piano
  • Roger Seiji – Hammond organ
  • Dave Hastlow – synthesizer
  • Ronnie Lane – bass guitar
  • George Turner – bass guitar
  • David Overton – drums
  • Stephanie Getz – flute
  • Littler Remer – clarinet
  • Connie Ehmke, David Lawson – violas
  • Loel Miller – cello
  • Ron Geesin – various instruments
  • Judy Ardine, Neal Crockett, Carol Leigh, Duce, Sonya Lawson, Mary Lewis – vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Pete Townshend, except where noted.

  1. Hail Avatar Meher Baba (Last Qawali Group)
  2. Give It Up – Billy Nichols, Steve Humphries, McSmith, Alan Murphy
  3. Without Your Love
  4. His Hands
  5. Just for a Moment – Ronnie Lane, Eon Wood, Bruce Rowland
  6. Baba Blues – Loi Benbow
  7. Meher
  8. Contact
  9. Gotta Know Ya – Billy Nichols, Steve Humphries, Sammy Mitchell. George Butler
  10. Sleeping Dog
  11. All God’s Morning – Sydney Foxx, Peter Hanks
  12. Lantern Cabin

Buffalo: Mother’s Choice

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In March 1976, “Vertigo” label released “Mother’s Choice”, the fourth Buffalo album. It was recorded 1975 – 1976, at “E.M.J. Studios” and “Trafalgar Studios” in Sydney, and was produced by John Zulaikha, Dave Tice, Peter Wells, Karl Taylor and Jimmy Econoumou.

  • Dave Tice – lead vocals
  • Peter Wells – bass
  • Karl Taylor – guitar
  • Jimmy Econoumou – drums
  • Norm Roue – slide guitar
  • Mark Simmonds – saxophone

Track listing:

All tracks by Dave Tice and Karl Taylor, except where noted

  1. Long Time Gone
  2. Honey Babe
  3. Taste It Don’t Waste It
  4. Little Queenie – Chuck Berry
  5. Lucky – Norm Roue
  6. Essukay – Dave Tice, Peter Wells, Karl Taylor, Jimmy Econoumou.
  7. Sweet Little Sixteen – Chuck Berry
  8. Be Alright