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Robert Finley: Goin’ Platinum

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On December 8, 2017, “Easy Eye Sound” label released “Goin’ Platinum!”, album by Robert Finley. It was recorded in 2017, at “Easy Eye” in Nashville, Tennessee, and was produced by Dan Auerbach.

Personnel:

  • Robert Finley – vocals
  • Dan Auerbach – bass guitar, acoustic and electric guitar, Mellotron, percussion, backing vocals, mixing
  • Duane Eddy – guitar
  • Russ Pahl – acoustic and electric guitar
  • Ray Jacildo – harpsichord, keyboard bass, organ, trombone
  • Dave Roe – upright bass
  • Gene Chrisman – drums, percussion
  • Jeffrey Clemens – drums, percussion
  • Ashley Wilcoxson – clapping, vocals, backing vocals
  • Bobby Wood – chimes, congas, glockenspiel, marimba, percussion, piano, vibraphone, Wurlitzer
  • Clint Maedgen – saxophone
  • Ronell Johnson – trombone
  • Leisa Hans – clapping, vocals, backing vocals
  • Pat McLaughlin – backing vocals
  • Allen Parker – engineer, mixing
  • Austin Atwood – engineer
  • Josh Ditty – engineer
  • Shawn Gough – engineer assistant
  • Alex Skelton – engineer assistant
  • Richard Dodd – mastering
  • Perry Shall – design, layout
  • Alysse Gafkjen – photography

Track listing:

  1. Get It While You Can – Dan Auerbach, Pat McLaughlin, John Prine
  2. Medicine Woman – Dan Auerbach, Roger Cook, Bobby Wood
  3. If You Forget My Love – Dan Auerbach, David Ferguson, Pat McLaughlin
  4. Three Jumpers – Dan Auerbach
  5. Honey, Let Me Stay the Night – Dan Auerbach, Pat McLaughlin
  6. You Don’t Have to Do Right – Dan Auerbach, David Ferguson, Pat McLaughlin
  7. Complications – Dan Auerbach, Roger Cook, Bobby Wood
  8. Real Love Is Like Hard Time – Dan Auerbach, Nick Lowe
  9. Empty Arms – Dan Auerbach
  10. Holy Wine – Dan Auerbach, David Ferguson, Pat McLaughlin

Johnny Cash: Rockabilly Blues

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On October 22, 1980, “Columbia” label released “Rockabilly Blues”, the 42nd Johnny Cash album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Quadrafonic Sound” in Nashville, Tennessee, and was produced by Earl Poole Ball, Jack Clement and Nick Lowe.

Personnel:

  • Johnny Cash – vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Bob Wootton, Pete Wade, Cliff Parker – electric guitar
  • Martin Belmont, Jerry Hensley, Jack Routh, Marty Stuart, Eddy Shaver – guitar
  • Jack Clement – dobro, acoustic guitar, producer
  • Dave Kirby – acoustic guitar, guitar
  • Jerry Hensley – electric, acoustic and rhythm guitar, dobro, harmony vocals
  • Billy Joe Shaver – guitar, gut-string guitar
  • Philip Donnelly – guitar
  • Bobby Thompson – acoustic guitar, banjo
  • Dave Edmunds – guitar, engineer
  • Earl Poole Ball – acoustic and electric piano
  • Shane Keister – Moog synthesizer, Prophet 5 synthesizer
  • Terry McMillan – harmonica
  • Floyd Chance – upright bass
  • Daniel Sarenana, John Willis – brass
  • Joe Allen, Joe Osborn – electric bass
  • Nick Lowe – electric bass
  • W.S. Holland, Jerry Carrigan, Larrie Londin, Kenny Malone, Pete Thomas – drums
  • Don Sheffield, George Cunningham – trumpet
  • Irv Kane, Rex Peer – trombone
  • June Carter Cash – additional vocals
  • Charles Cochran – horn arrangement
  • Gene Eichelberger – engineer
  • Curt Allen – engineer
  • Dave Edmunds – engineer
  • Willie Pevear, Barbara Cline – engineer assistant
  • Leonard Kamsler – front cover photography
  • Kajetan Koci – project coordinator

Track listing:

  1. Cold Lonesome Morning – J. R. Cash
  2. Without Love – Nick Lowe
  3. W-O-M-A-N – J.R. Cash
  4. The Cowboy Who Started the Fight – Billy Joe Shaver
  5. The Twentieth Century Is Almost Over – Steve Goodman, John Prine
  6. Rockabilly Blues (Texas 1955) – J.R. Cash
  7. The Last Time – Kris Kristofferson
  8. She’s a Go-er – J.R. Cash
  9. It Ain’t Nothing New Babe – Billy Joe Shaver
  10. One Way Rider – Rodney Crowell

Keb’ Mo’: Peace…Back By Popular Demand

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On September 21, 2004, “Sony” label released “Peace…Back by Popular Demand”, the eighth Keb’ Mo’ studio album. It was recorded in 2004, at “Conway Studios”, “The Village Recorder”, “House Of Blues Studios”, “Encino”, “Stu Stu Studio” in Marina Del Rey, CA, and was produced by Keb’ Mo’.

Personnel:

  • Keb’ Mo’ – lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, slide guitar, mandolin, bass, percussion, dobro
  • Bettye LaVette – vocal
  • Paul Jackson Jr. – acoustic and electric guitar
  • James Harrah – guitar, electric guitar
  • Jeff Paris – Hammond organ, piano, electric piano, Fender Rhodes, keyboards, mandoline, synthesizer
  • Greg Phillinganes – organ, piano
  • Michael King – Hammond organ
  • Reggie McBride – bass  
  • Stephen Ferrone – drums
  • Harvey Mason – drums
  • Paulinho Da Costa – percussion
  • Mindi Abair – soprano and alto saxophone
  • Lon Price – saxophone
  • Brian Swartz – trumpet, flugelhorn
  • Nicholas Lane – trombone
  • Nikka Costa – soul scat vocal
  • Mark Cargill – violin, concertmaster, fiddle
  • Susan Chatman – violin
  • Karen Elaine Bakunin – viola

Track listing:

  1. For What It’s Worth – Stephen Stills
  2. Wake Up Everybody – John Whitehead, Gene McFadden, Victor Carstarphen
  3. People Got to Be Free – Felix Cavaliere, Eddie Brigati
  4. Talk – Keb’ Mo’
  5. What’s Happening Brother – Marvin Gaye, James Nyx Jr.
  6. The Times They Are A-Changin – Bob Dylan
  7. Get Together – Chet Powers
  8. Someday We’ll All Be Free – Donny Hathaway
  9. (What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding – Nick Lowe
  10. Imagine – John Lennon

The Fabulous Thunderbirds: Butt Rickin’

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On February 27, 1981, “Chrysalis” label released “Butt Rockin’”, the third Fabulous Thunderbirds (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1980, and was produced by Denny Bruce.

Personnel:

  • Kim Wilson – vocals, harmonica
  • Jimmie Vaughan – guitar
  • Keith Ferguson – bass
  • Fran Christina – drums
  • Anson Funderburgh – second guitar
  • Al Copley – piano
  • Greg Piccolo – tenor saxophone
  • Doug James – baritone saxophone
  • Kim King – engineer
  • Tom Gondolf – engineer
  • David J. Holman – mixing
  • Mike Reese – mastering
  • John Van Hamersveld – art direction
  • Geoff Winningham – photography

Track listing:

All tracks composed by Kim Wilson, except where noted.

  1. I Believe I’m in Love
  2. One’s Too Many (And a Hundred Ain’t Enough) – Kim Wilson, Nick Lowe
  3. Give Me All Your Lovin’
  4. Roll, Roll, Roll – Eddie Shuler, Lonnie Brooks
  5. Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White – Louiguy (Louis Guglielmi), Jacques Larue, Mack David
  6. I Hear You Knockin’ – J.D. Miller
  7. Tip on In – Robert Holmes, James Moore, John Holmes
  8. I’m Sorry
  9. Mathilda – Huey Thierry, George Khoury
  10. Tell Me Why
  11. In Orbit – Kim Wilson, Jimmie Vaughan, Keith Ferguson, Fran Christina

The Fabulous Thunderbirds: T- Bird Rhythm

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On January 11, 1982, “Chrysalis” label released “T-Bird Rhythm”, the fourth  Fabulous Thunderbirds (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1981, at “Third Coast Sound” in Austin, Texas, and was produced by Nick Lowe.

Personnel:

  • Kim Wilson – vocals, harmonica
  • Jimmie Vaughan – guitar
  • Keith Ferguson – bass
  • Fran Christina – drums, backing vocals
  • Colin Fairley – engineer
  • Larry Williams – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Kim Wilson, except where noted.

  1. Can’t Tear It Up Enuff
  2. How Do You Spell Love? – Bobby Patterson, Jerry Strickland, Marshall Boxley
  3. You’re Humbuggin’ Me – J.D. Miller, Rocket Morgan
  4. My Babe – Ron Holden
  5. Neighbor Tend to Your Business – Huey P Meaux
  6. Monkey – Dave Bartholomew, Pearl King
  7. Diddy Wah Diddy – Willie Dixon, Ellas McDaniel
  8. Lover’s Crime
  9. Poor Boy
  10. Tell Me – J.D. Miller
  11. Gotta Have Some/Just Got Some – Willie Dixon, William Robert Emerson, Don Talty

Brinsley Schwarz: Please Don’ Ever Change

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In October 1973, “United Artists” label released “Please Don’t Ever Change”, the fifth Brinsley Schwarz album. It was recorded in July 1973, and was produced by Vic Maile, Brinsley Schwarz, Ian Gomm, Billy Rankin and Nick Lowe.

Personnel:

  • Brinsley Schwarz – vocals, guitar, alto saxophone, piano
  • Ian Gomm – vocals, guitar
  • Bob Andrews – vocals, piano, organ
  • Nick Lowe – vocals, bass guitar
  • Billy Rankin – drums
  • Kingsley Ward, Len Foster, Vic Maile – engineer
  • Waldo’s Design – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Nick Lowe, except where noted.

  1. Hooked on Love – Ian Gomm
  2. Why Do We Hurt the One We Love
  3. I Worry (‘Bout You Baby)
  4. Don’t Ever Change – Gerry Goffin, Carole King
  5. Home in My Hand – Ronnie Self
  6. Play That Fast Thing (One More Time)
  7. I Won’t Make It Without You
  8. Down in Mexico
  9. Speedoo – Esther Navarro
  10. The Version (Hypocrite) – Leroy Sibbles

Nick Lowe: The Rose of England

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In August 1985, “Columbia” label released “The Rose of England”, the sixth Nick Lowe album. It was recorded 1984 – 1985, at “Eden Studios” in Acton, “Boathouse Studios” in Twickenham, London, and was produced by Nick Lowe, Colin Fairley and Huey Lewis.

Personnel:

  • Nick Lowe – vocals, bass, guitar
  • Johnny Colla – guitar, saxophone, backing vocals
  • Chris Hayes – guitar, backing vocals
  • Martin Belmont – guitar
  • Chris “Boothill” Thompson – banjo
  • Paul Carrack – organ, bass, piano, backing vocals
  • Sean Hopper – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Huey Lewis – harmonica, backing vocals
  • Mario Cipollina – bass
  • Andrew Bodnar – bass
  • Bobby Irwin – drums, backing vocals
  • Bill Gibson – drums, backing vocals
  • Nick Pentelow – tenor saxophone

Track klisting:

All tracks by Nick Lowe except where noted.

  1. Darlin’ Angel Eyes
  2. She Don’t Love Nobody – John Hiatt
  3. 7 Nights to Rock – Henry Glover, Louis Innis, Buck Trail
  4. Long Walk Back – Nick Lowe, Martin Belmont, Paul Carrack, Bobby Irwin
  5. The Rose of England
  6. Lucky Dog
  7. I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock & Roll)
  8. Indoor Fireworks – Elvis Costello
  9. (Hope to God) I’m Right
  10. I Can Be the One You Love
  11. Everyone – Gary Rue
  12. Bo Bo Skediddle – Webb Pierce, Wayne Walker

Huey Lewis & The News: Plan B

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On July 24, 2001, “Silverstone Records” label released “Plan B”, the eighth Huey Lewis and The News studio album. It was recorded 2000 – 2001, by Huey Lewis and Johnny Colla.

Personnel:

  • Huey Lewis – lead vocals, harmonica
  • Johnny Colla – guitar, saxophone, backing vocals
  • Chris Hayes – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Ric Wilson – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Sean Hopper – keyboards, piano, backing vocals
  • John Pierce – bass
  • Bill Gibson – drums
  • Marvin McFadden – trumpet
  • Ron Stallings – tenor saxophone
  • Rob Sudduth – tenor and baritone saxophone
  • Wynonna Judd – vocals
  • Jack Jacobsen – organ, acoustic piano
  • Jim Pugh – organ
  • Dallis Craft – backing vocals
  • David Boucher, Johnny Colla, Huey Lewis, Merrit Pelkey, Jim “Watts” Vereecke – engineer
  • Bob Clearmountain – mixing
  • Robert Hadley, Doug Sax – mastering
  • Chris Haggerty – digital editing
  • Aaron Rapoport – photography

Track listing:

  1. We’re Not Here for a Long Time (We’re Here for a Good Time) – Johnny Colla, Chris Hayes, Huey Lewis
  2. My Other Woman – Johnny Colla, Huey Lewis
  3. I Ain’t Perfect – Bill Gibson, Huey Lewis
  4. When I Write the Book – Rockpile Billy Bremner, Dave Edmunds, Nick Lowe
  5. I’m Not in Love Yet – Chris Hayes, Huey Lewis
  6. Thank You, No. 19 – Sean Hopper, Huey Lewis
  7. Plan B – Johnny Colla, Huey Lewis
  8. The Rhythm Ranch – Johnny Colla, Huey Lewis
  9. Let Her Go and Start Over – Mike Duke
  10. I Never Think About You – Chris Hayes, Huey Lewis, John Pierce
  11. So Little Kindness – Chris Hayes, Huey Lewis, Rob Sudduth

Dave Edmunds: Tracks on Wax 4

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On September 8, 1978, “Swan Song” label released “Tracks on Wax 4”,  the fourth Dave Edmunds album. It was recorded in March 1978, at “Eden Studios” in London, and was produced by Dave Edmunds.

Personnel:

  • Dave Edmunds – vocals, guitar, piano
  • Billy Bremner– guitar
  • Gerry Hogan – pedal steel guitar
  • Pete Kelly – piano
  • Nick Lowe – bass
  • Terry Williams– drums

Track listing:

  1. Trouble Boys – Billy Murray
  2. Never Been in Love – Nick Lowe, Rockpile
  3. Not a Woman, Not a Child – Billy Murray, Ray Peters
  4. Television – Nick Lowe
  5. What Looks Best on You – Nick Lowe, Dave Edmunds
  6. Readers Wives – Noel Brown
  7. Deborah – Nick Lowe, Dave Edmunds
  8. Thread Your Needle – Brenda Lee Jones, Welton Young
  9. 1. On the Jukebox – Dave Edmunds, Will Birch
  10. It’s My Own Business – Chuck Berry
  11. Heart of the City – Nick Lowe

Dave Edmunds: repeat When Necessary

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On June 8, 1979, “Swan Song” label released “Repeat When Necessary”, the fifth Dave Edmunds album. It was recorded in 1978 and was produced by Dave Edmunds.

Personnel:

  • Dave Edmunds– vocals, guitars, piano
  • Albert Lee– guitar
  • Billy Murray (Billy Bremner)– guitar, backing vocals
  • Roger Bechirian– piano
  • Huey Lewis– harmonica
  • Nick Lowe– bass, backing vocals
  • Terry Williams– drums

Track listing:

  1. Girls Talk – Elvis Costello
  2. Crawling from the Wreckage – Graham Parker
  3. The Creature from the Black Lagoon – Billy Bremner
  4. Sweet Little Lisa – Donivan Cowart, Martin Cowart, Hank DeVito
  5. Dynamite – Ian Samwell
  6. Queen of Hearts – Hank DeVito
  7. Home in My Hand – Ronnie Self
  8. Goodbye Mr. Good Guy – Pat Meager, Billy Bremner
  9. Take Me for a Little While – Trade Martin
  10. We Were Both Wrong – Billy Bremner
  11. Bad Is Bad – Alex Call, John Ciambotti, Sean Hopper, Huey Lewis, John McFee, Michael Schriener