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Jeff Beck: Blow By Blow

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On March 29, 1975, “Epic” label released “Blow by Blow”, the second Jeff Beck solo album. It was recorded October 1974, at “AIR Studios” in London, and was produced by George Martin. “Blow by Blow” was certified Platinum in the US by “RIAA”.

Personnel:

  • Jeff Beck – electric guitar, bass
  • Max Middleton— keyboards
  • Phil Chen— bass
  • Richard Bailey – drums, percussion
  • Stevie Wonder— clavinet
  • George Martin— arrangements
  • Denim Bridges, Steven Saper —engineer
  • Vic Anesini —mastering

Track listing:

  1. You Know What I Mean – Jeff Beck, Max Middleton
  2. She’s a Woman – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
  3. Constipated Duck – Jeff Beck
  4. Air Blower – Jeff Beck, Max Middleton,Phil Chen, Richard Bailey
  5. Scatterbrain – Jeff Beck, Max Middleton
  6. Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers – Stevie Wonder
  7. Thelonius – Stevie Wonder
  8. Freeway Jam – Max Middleton
  9. Diamond Dust = Bernie Holland

 

Mott the Hoople: The Hoople

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On March 29, 1974, “CBS” label released “The Hoople”, the seventh and the last Mott the Hoople album. It was recorded January – February 1974, at “Advision Studios” and  “AIR Studios” in London,  and was produced by Dale “Buffin” Griffin, Ian Hunter and Pete “Overend” Watts. The album cover features a portrait of Kari-Ann Muller (also on the cover of Roxy Music’s 1972 debut album).

Personnel:

  • Ian Hunter– lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano
  • Ariel Bender– vocals, lead and slide guitar
  • Morgan Fisher– keyboards, synthesizer
  • Pete Overend Watts– vocals, bass guitar, rhythm and 12-string guitar
  • Dale “Buffin” Griffin – vocals, drums, percussion
  • Mick Ralphs– rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Howie Casey– tenor saxophone
  • Jack McPherson – tenor and baritone saxophone
  • Mike Hurwitz –cello
  • Graham Preskett –violin, conductor, tubular bells
  • Sue Glover, Sunny Leslie – backing vocals
  • Lynsey De Paul– backing vocals
  • Barry St. John – backing vocals
  • Thunder Thighs (Karen Friedman, Dari Lalou, Casey Synge) – backing vocals
  • Roslav Szaybo – design

Track listing:

All tracks by ian Hunter, except where noted.

  1. The Golden Age of Rock ‘n’ Roll
  2. Marionette
  3. Alice
  4. Crash Street Kidds
  5. Born Late ’58 – Overend Watts
  6. Trudi’s Song
  7. Pearl ‘n’ Roy (England)
  8. Through the Looking Glass
  9. Roll Away the Stone

Mahavishnu Orchestra: Birds of Fire

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On March 29, 1973, “CBS” label released “Birds of Fire”, the second Mahavishnu Orchestra studio album. It was recorded August 1972 at “CBS” in New York, and “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by John McLaughlin, Rick Laird, Billy Cobham, Jan Hammer and Jerry Goodman.

Personnel:

  • John McLaughlin- guitars
  • Jan Hammer- keyboards, moog synthesizer
  • Jerry Goodman- violin
  • Rick Laird- bass
  • Billy Cobham- drums, cymbals, percussion
  • Ken Scott- engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by John McLaughlin, except where noted.

  1. Birds of Fire
  2. Miles Beyond – Miles Davis
  3. Celestial Terrestrial Commuters
  4. Sapphire Bullets of Pure Love
  5. Thousand Island Park
  6. Hope
  7. One Word
  8. Sanctuary
  9. Open Country Joy
  10. Resolution

The James Gang: Yer’ Album

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On March 29, 1969, “Bluesway” label released “Yer’ Album”, the debut James Gang (The) studio album. It was recorded January 1969, at “The Hit Factory” in New York, and was produced by Joe Walsh and Bill Szymczyk.

Personnel:

  • Joe Walsh– vocals, guitars, keyboards, piano
  • Tom Kriss– vocals, bass guitar, flute, vibraphone
  • Jim Fox– vocals, drums, percussion, keyboards
  • Bill Szymczyk – engineer
  • Denis Minervini – engineer assistant
  • Henry Epstein – design
  • Ladimer Jeric – cover art

Track listing:

  1. Introduction – Bert de Coteaux, Jim Fox, Bill Szymczyk
  2. Take a Look Around – Joe Walsh
  3. Funk #48 – Joe Fox, Tom Kriss, Joe Walsh
  4. Bluebird – Stephen Stills
  5. Lost Woman – Jeff Beck, Chris Dreja, Jim McCarty, Keith Relf, Paul Samwell-Smith
  6. Stone Rap – Jim Fox, Tom Kriss, Bill Szymczyk, Joe Walsh
  7. Collage – Patrick Cullie, Joe Walsh
  8. I Don’t Have the Tiime – Jim Fox , Joe Walsh
  9. Wrapcity in English – Joe Walsh
  10. Fred – Joe Walsh
  11. Stop – Jerry Ragovoy, Mort Shuman

 

Quicksilver Messenger Service: Happy Trails

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On March 29, 1969, “Capitol” label released “Happy Trails”, the second Quicksilver Messenger Service album. Most of the album material was recorded on the bands two performances in “Fillmore East” and “Fillmore West” in 1968. In 1992, the album was certified gold by “RIAA” in US. In 2013, magazine “Rolling Stone” ranked “Happy Trails” at number 189 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of all Time” and at number 44 on magazine’s list of “50 Coolest Records.” Album song “Mona” was ranked at number 88 on the “100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time” by “Rolling Stone” magazine.

Personnel:

  • John Cipollina – vocals, guitar
  • Gary Duncan – vocals, guitar
  • David Freiberg – vocals, bass, piano
  • Greg Elmore – vocals, drums, percussion

Track listing:

Who Do You Love Suite:

  1. Who Do You Love (Part 1) – Ellas McDaniel
  2. When You Love – Gary Duncan
  3. Where You Love – Greg Elmore
  4. How You Love – John Cipollina
  5. Which Do You Love – David Freiberg
  6. Who Do You Love (Part 2) – Ellis McDaniel
  7. Mona – Ellis McDaniel
  8. Maiden of the Cancer Moon – Gary Duncan
  9. Calvary – Gary Duncan
  10. Happy Trails – Dale Evans