Tag Archives: May 1982

John Hicks: Same

In May 1982, “Theresa” label released the self-titled, fifth John Hicks album. It was recorded in 1982, at “Different Fur Studios” in San Francisco, and was produced by Allen Pittman.

Personnel:

  • John Hicks – piano
  • Bobby Hutcherson – vibraphone
  • Olympia Hicks – piano
  • Walter Booker – bass
  • Idris Muhammad – drums
  • Mark Needham – recording, mixing
  • John Golden – lacquer cut
  • Paul Arslanian – producer assistant

Track listing:

  1. Pas De Trois (Dance for Three) – Paul Arslanian
  2. Steadfast – John Hicks
  3. For John Chapman – John Hicks
  4. Star-Crossed Lovers – Billy Strayhorn
  5. Littlest One of All – Bobby Hutcherson
  6. After the Morning – John Hicks
  7. That Ole Devil Called Love – Allan Roberts, Doris Fisher
  8. Gypsy Folk Tales – Walter Davis

Cabaret Voltaire: 2 x 45

In May 1982, “Rough Trade” label released “2×45”, the fourth Cabaret Voltaire studio album. It was recorded in October 1981 – February 1982, at “Western Works” in Sheffield, “Pluto Studios” in Manchester, and was produced by Phil Bush, Stephen Mallinder, Richard H. Kirk and Chris Watson.

Personnel:

  • Stephen Mallinder – vocals, bass guitar, percussion, tape
  • Richard H. Kirk – guitar, saxophone, synthesizer, clarinet
  • Chris Watson – organ, tape
  • Alan Fish – drums, percussion
  • Nort – drums, percussion
  • Eric Random – guitar, percussion
  • Phil Bush – engineer
  • Neville Brody – inside sleeve artwork
  • George Peckham – cutting

Track listing:

All tracks by Richard H. Kirk and Stephen Mallinder, except where noted.

  1. Breathe Deep – Richard H. Kirk, Stephen Mallinder Chris Watson
  2. Yashar – Richard H. Kirk, Stephen Mallinder Chris Watson
  3. Protection – Richard H. Kirk, Stephen Mallinder Chris Watson
  4. War of Nerves (T.E.S.)
  5. Wait and Shuffle
  6. Get Out of My Face

Tuxedomoon: Divine

In May 1982, “Operation Twilight” label released “Divine”, the third Tuxedomoon studio album. It was recorded in 1981, and was produced by Blaine L. Reininger, Peter Dachert and Steven Brown.

Personnel:

  • Blaine L. Reininger – lead vocals, violin, viola, keyboards
  • Steven Brown – lead vocals, saxophone, clarinet, keyboards
  • Peter Dachert (Peter Principle) – lead vocals, bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, drum programming, tape
  • Bruce Geduldig – lead vocals, drums
  • Winston Tong – lead vocals, piano
  • Gilles Martin – recording
  • Saskia Lupini – cover art

Track listing:

All tracks by Maurice Béjart.

  1. Mata Hari
  2. Anna Christie
  3. Grand Hotel
  4. Ninotchka
  5. Conquest
  6. Queen Christina
  7. Camille

Squeeze: Sweets From A Stranger

In May 1982, “A&M” label released “Sweets from a Stranger”, the fifth Squeeze studio album. It was recorded in 1981, at “Ramport Studios” in London, and was produced by Phil McDonald, Chris Difford, Glen Tilbrook, John Bentley, Don Snow and Gilson Lavis.

Personnel:

  • Glenn Tilbrook– lead and backing vocals, lead guitar, keyboards
  • Chris Difford– rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Don Snow– keyboards, backing vocals
  • John Bentley– bass, backing vocals
  • Gilson Lavis– drums
  • Elvis Costello- backing vocals
  • Paul Young- backing vocals
  • Del Newman- string arrangements

Track listing:

All tracks by Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook.

  1. Out of Touch
  2. I Can’t Hold On
  3. Points of View
  4. Stranger Than the Stranger on the Shore
  5. Onto the Dance Floor
  6. When the Hangover Strikes
  7. Black Coffee in Bed
  8. I’ve Returned
  9. Tongue Like a Knife
  10. His House Her Home
  11. The Very First Dance
  12. The Elephant Ride

Kansas: Vinyl Confessions

In May 1982, “Krishner Legacy” label released “Vinyl Confessions”, the eighth Kansas studio album. It was recorded 1981-1982, and was produced by Phil Ehart, John Elefante, Dave Hope, Kerry Livgren, Robby Steinhardt, Rich Williams and Ken Scott.

Personnel:

  • John Elefante — lead vocals, keyboards
  • Kerry Livgren— guitar, keyboards, Synclavier programming
  • Rich Williams— guitar
  • Robby Steinhardt— vocals, violin
  • Dave Hope— bass
  • Phil Ehart— drums
  • Warren Ham— harmonica
  • Bill Bergman — alto and tenor saxophone
  • Beverly Dahlke-Smith — saxophone
  • Jim Coile — tenor saxophone
  • Greg Smith — baritone saxophone
  • John Berry, Jr. — trumpet
  • Ben Dahlke — bassoon
  • Lee Thornburg— trumpet, saxophone
  • Anne Steinhardt — vocals, violin
  • Donna Williams — vocals, backing vocals
  • David Pack— vocals, backing vocals
  • Roger Taylor— backing vocals
  • Ken Scott– engineer
  • Brian Leshon – engineer assistant
  • David Spritz – engineer assistant
  • Phil Jost – engineer assistant
  • Ralph Sutton – engineer assistant
  • Stan Ricker – mastering

Track listing:

  1. Olay the Game Tonight – Phil Ehart, Danny Flower, Rob Frazier, Kerry Livgren, Rich Williams
  2. Right Away – Dino Elefante, John Elefante
  3. Fair Exchange – Kerry Livgren
  4. Chasing Shadows – Dino Elefante, John Elefante
  5. Diamonds and Pearls – Kerry Livgren
  6. Face It – Dino Elefante, John Elefante
  7. Windows – Kerry Livgren
  8. Borderline – Kerry Livgren
  9. Play On – John Elefante, Kerry Livgren
  10. Crossfire – Kerry Livgren

Toronto: Get It On Credit

In May 1982, “Solid Gold Records” label released “Get It on Credit”, the third Toronto studio album. It was recorded in 1982, and was produced by Steve Smith.

Personnel:

  • Holly Woods- lead vocals
  • Sheron Alton – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Brian Allen – lead guitar
  • Scott Kreyer – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Gary LaLonde – bass guitar
  • Barry Connors – drums
  • Jim Vallance- arrangements
  • Steve Smith – engineer
  • Jim Frank – engineer
  • Mike Baskerville – engineer assistant
  • Bernie Grundman– mastering

Track listing:

  1. Break Down the Barricades – Brian Allen, Holly Woods, Scott Kreyer, Sheron Alton
  2. Your Daddy Don’t Know- Geoffrey Iwamoto, Michael Roth
  3. Start Tellin’ the Truth – Brian Allen
  4. You’re a Mystery to Me – Brian Allen, Jim Vallance, Scott Kreyer
  5. Don’t Walk Away – Brian Allen, Jim Vallance, Scott Kreyer
  6. Get It on Credit – Brian Allen
  7. Sick and Tired – Holly Woods, Scott Kreyer
  8. Ya Love ta Love – Brian Allen
  9. Why Can’t We Talk? – Brian Allen
  10. Run for Your Life – Brian Allen, Holly Woods, Scott Kreyer, Sheron Alton