Tag Archives: Morgan Studios

Jack Bruce: Harmony Row

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In July 1971, “Polydor” label released “Harmony Row”, the third Jack Bruce studio album. It was recorded October 1969 at “Morgan Studios” in London, January 1971 at “Command Studios” in London, and was produced by Jack Bruce. The album title is from a tenement street in Glasgow, near where Jack Bruce grew up.

Personnel:

  • Jack Bruce– vocals, bass guitar, guitar, piano, cello, keyboards, arrangements
  • Chris Spedding– guitar
  • John Marshall– drums, percussion
  • Andy Johns– engineer
  • Barry Ainsworth – engineer
  • Roger Brown – design, photography
  • Bob Adcock – coordinator

Track listing:

All lyrics by Peter Brown, all music by Jack Bruce.

  1. Can You Follow?
  2. Escape to the Royal Wood (On Ice)
  3. You Burned the Tables on Me
  4. There’s a Forest
  5. Morning Story
  6. Folk Song
  7. Smiles and Grins
  8. Post War
  9. A Letter of Thanks
  10. Victoria Sage
  11. The Consul at Sunset

Smak: Crna Dama

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In June 1977, “PGP RTB” label released “Crna dama”, the second Smak studio album. It was recorded in April 1977, at “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced by Martin Levan.

Personnel:

  • Boris Aranđelović— vocals
  • Radomir Mihajlović “Točak”— guitar
  • Miodrag Petkovski “Miki”— keyboards
  • Zoran Milanović— bass guitar
  • Slobodan Stojanović “Kepa”— drums, percussion
  • Maurice Pert— percussion
  • Harmonium Quartet — strings
  • Ben Kennard — cello
  • Brian Mack — viola
  • Pat Nalling — first violin
  • John Knight — second violin
  • Dave Harris — recording
  • Nigel Green — recording assistant
  • Perry Morgan — engineer
  • Harry Fisher — mastering
  • Dragan S. Stefanović — artwork, design, photography

Track listing:

All tracks  by Radomir Mihajlović “Točak”, except where noted.

  1. Crna dama – Mirko Glišić
  2. Stvar ljjubavi – Mirko Glišić
  3. Domaći zadatak
  4. Alo
  5. Tegoba – Miodrag Petkovski “Miki”
  6. Daire – Mirko Glišić
  7. Plava pesma – Mirko Glišić

Uriah Heep: Return To Fantasy

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In June 1975, “Bronze” label released “Return to Fantasy”, the eighth Uriah Heep studio album. It was recorded in 1975, at “Lansdowne Studios” and “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced by Gerry Bron.

Personnel:

  • David Byron – lead vocals
  • Mick Box – guitar
  • Ken Hensley – vocals, keyboards, synthesizer, guitars
  • John Wetton – vocals, bass guitar, mellotron
  • Lee Kerslake – vocals, drums, percussion

Track listing

All tracks by Mick Box, David Byron, Ken Hensley and Lee Kerslake, except where noted.

  1. Return to Fantasy – David Byron, Ken Hensley
  2. Shady Lady
  3. Devil’s Daughter
  4. Beautiful Dream
  5. Prima Donna
  6. Your Turn to Remember – Ken Hensley
  7. Showdown
  8. Why Did You Go
  9. A Year or a Day – Ken Hensley

Rod Stewart: Gasoline Alley

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In June 1970, “Vertigo” label released “Gasoline Alley”, the second Rod Stewart studio album. It was recorded February – April 1970, at “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced by Rod Stewart and Lou Reizner.

Personnel:

  • Rod Stewart– vocals, guitar
  • Martin Quittenton– classical guitar
  • Ronnie Wood– guitar, bottleneck guitar, acoustic guitar, bass
  • Stanley Matthews – mandolin
  • Pete Sears– piano
  • Ian McLagan– piano, organ
  • Ronnie Lane– vocals, bass
  • Mick Waller– drums
  • Kenney Jones– drums
  • Dennis O’Flynn – violin, bass
  • Dick Powell – violin
  • William Gaff – whistle
  • Jack Reynolds – backing vocals

Track listing:

  1. Gasoline Alley – Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood
  2. It’s All Over Now – Bobby Womack, Shirley Jean Womack
  3. Only a Hobo – Bob Dylan
  4. My Way of Giving – Ronnie Lane, Steve Marriott
  5. Country Comfort – Elton John, Bernie Taupin
  6. Cut Across Shorty – Wayne P. Walker, Marijohn Wilkin
  7. Lady Day – Rod Stewart
  8. Jo’s Lament – Rod Stewart
  9. You’re My Girl (I Don’t Want to Discuss It) – Dick Cooper, Beth Beatty, Ernie Shelby

UFO: No Heavy Petting

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In May 1976, “Chrysalis” label released “No Heavy Petting”, the fifth UFO studio album. It was recorded in 1976, at “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced by Leo Lyons.

Personnel:

  • Phil Mogg- vocals
  • Michael Schenker- guitar
  • Danny Peyronel- keyboards, backing vocals
  • Pete Way- bass
  • Andy Parker– drums
  • Mike Bobak – engineer
  • Hipgnosis- cover art

Track listing:

  1. Natural Thing – Michael Schenker, Phil Mogg, Pete Way
  2. I’m a Loser – Michael Schenker, Phil Mogg
  3. Can You Roll Her – Danny Peyronel, Phil Mogg, Andy Parker
  4. Belladonna – Michael Schenker, Phil Mogg
  5. Reasons Love – Michael Schenker, Phil Mogg
  6. Highway Lady – Danny Peyronel
  7. On with the Action – Michael Schenker, Phil Mogg, Danny Peyronel
  8. A Fool in Love – Frankie Miller, Andy Fraser
  9. Martian Landscape – Phil Mogg, Danny Peyronel, Andy Parker

Man: Rhinos, Winos And Lunatics

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In May 1974, “United Artists” label released “Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics”, the ninth Man album. It was recorded in 1974, at “Morgan Studios” in Willesden and “Trident Studios” in Wardour Street, and was produced by Roy Thomas Baker.

Personnel:

  • Micky Jones – vocals, guitar
  • Deke Leonard– vocals, guitar
  • Malcolm Morley– vocals, guitar, keyboards
  • Ken Whaley– basn
  • Terry Williams – vocals, drums
  • Peter Kelsey, Martin Levan – engineer
  • Pierre Tubbs – art direction, design
  • Keith Morris – front and back cover photography
  • David Redfern International – inside photography
  • Michael Heatley – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Micky Jones, Deke Leonard, Malcolm Morley, Ken Whaley, Terry Williams except where noted.

  1. Taking The Easy Way Out Again
  2. The Thunder And Lightning Kid
  3. California Silks And Satins – Leonard, Morley
  4. Four Day Louise
  5. Intro
  6. Kerosene
  7. Scotch Corner
  8. Exit

UFO: Phenomenon

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In May 1974, “Chrysalis” label released “Phenomenon”, the third UFO studio album. It was recorded 1973-1974, at “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced by Leo Lyons.

Personnel:

  • Phil Mogg– vocals
  • Michael Schenker– guitar
  • Bernie Marsden– guitar
  • Pete Way– bass guitar
  • Andy Parker– drums
  • Mike Bobak – engineer
  • Hipgnosis– cover art
  • Hipgnosis – design, photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Michael Schenker and Phil Mogg, except where noted.

  1. Too Young to Know – Pete Way, Phil Mogg
  2. Crystal Light
  3. Doctor Doctor
  4. Space Child
  5. Rock Bottom
  6. Oh My – Michael Schenker, Phil Mogg, Pete Way, Andy Parker
  7. Time on My Hands
  8. Built for Comfort – Willie Dixon
  9. Lipstick Traces
  10. Queen of the Deep

Traffic: Last Exit

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In May 1969, “Island” label released “Last Exit”, the third Traffic album. The first half of the album consists of studio recordings, recorded in 1968, at “Morgan Studios” in London, the second half was recorded live on March 14, 1968 at the “Fillmore West”, and was produced by Jimmy Miller.

Personnel:

  • Steve Winwood – lead vocals, organ, piano, bass, guitar
  • Dave Mason– lead vocals, guitar
  • Chris Wood– flute, saxophone, organ
  • Jim Capaldi– drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Guy Stevens, Mike Sida – art direction
  • Francine Winham, Raymond Ross, Richard Polak – photography

Track listing:

  1. Just for You – Dave Mason
  2. Shanghai Noodle Factory – Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood, Jimmy Miller, Larry Fallon
  3. Something’s Got a Hold of My Toe – Stevie Winwood, Dave Mason, Jimmy Miller
  4. Withering Tree – Stevie Winwood, Jim Capaldi
  5. Medicated Goo – Stevie Winwood, Jimmy Miller
  6. Feelin’ Good (live at Fillmore West) – Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse
  7. Blind Man (live at Fillmore West) – Deadric Malone, Joseph Scott

Lou Reed: Same

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In April 1972, “RCA” label released the debut, self-titled Lou Reed album. It was recorded December 1971-January 1972, at “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced by Richard Robinson.

Personnel:

  • Lou Reed – vocals, guitar, keyboards, arrangements
  • Steve Howe- guitar
  • Paul Keogh – acoustic and electric guitar
  • Caleb Quaye- acoustic and electric guitar, piano
  • Rick Wakeman- piano, keyboards
  • Les Hurdle – bass
  • Brian Odgers – bass
  • Clem Cattini- percussion
  • Helene Francois – harmony vocals
  • Kay Garner – harmony vocals
  • Mike Bobak – engineer
  • Tom Adams- cover art
  • Ronn Campisi – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Lou Reed except where noted.

  1. I Can’t Stand It
  2. Going Down
  3. Walk and Talk It
  4. Lisa Says
  5. Berlin
  6. I Love You
  7. Wild Child
  8. Love Makes You Feel
  9. Ride into the Sun – Lou Reed,John Cale, Sterling Morrison, Maureen Tucker
  10. Ocean

Squeeze: Same

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In March 1978, “A&M” label released the self-titled, debut Squeeze album. It was recorded in 1977, at “Morgan Studios” and “Pathway Studios” in London, and at “Surrey Sound Studiio” in Leatherhead, England, and was produced by John Cale, Chris Difford, Glen Tilbrook, Jools Holland, Harry Kakoulli and Gibson Lavis.

Personnel:

  • Chris Difford– vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Glenn Tilbrook– vocals, lead guitar
  • Jools Holland– keyboards
  • Harry Kakoulli – bass
  • Gilson Lavis– drums
  • Gregg Jackman, John Wood – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook except where noted.

  1. Sex Master
  2. Bang Bang
  3. Strong in Reason
  4. Wild Sewerage Tickles Brazil – Chris Difford, Glen Tilbrook, Jools Holland, Harry Kakoulli, Gibson Lavis
  5. Out of Control
  6. Take Me I’m Yours
  7. The Call
  8. Model
  9. Remember What
  10. First Thing Wrong
  11. Hesitation (Rool Britannia)
  12. Get Smart