In October 1970, “Polydor” label released “USA Union”, the ninth John Mayall album. It was recorded in July 1970 at “Larrabee Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by John Mayall.
Personnel:
John Mayall – vocals, guitar, keyboards, harmonica
In October 1970, “Beacon” label released “UFO 1”, the debut UFO studio album. It was recorded in July 1970, at “Jackson Studios” in Rickmansworth, Herts, England, and was produced by Guy Fletcher, Doug Flett and Milton Samuel.
Personnel:
Phil Mogg – vocals
Mick Bolton – guitar
Pete Way – bass
Andy Parker – drums
Milton Samuel – executive producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Pete Way, Phil Mogg, Andy Parker and Mick Bolton, except where noted.
Unidentified Flying Object
Boogie for George
C’mon Everybody – Eddie Cochran, Jerry Capehart
Shake It
(Come Away) Melinda – Fred Hellerman, Frank Minkoff
In October 1970, “Avco Embassy Records” label released “Louis ‘Country & Western’ Armstrong”, the last album of recorded music by Louis Armstrong. It was recorded at “Nola Studios” in New York City.
In October 1970, “Columbia” label released “Wrong End of the Rainbow”, the ninth Tom Rush album. It was recorded in 1970, and was produced by David Briggs.
Personnel:
Tom Rush – lead vocal, guitar
Trevor Veitch – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, dobro, mandocello, dulcimer
David Bromberg – pedal steel guitar
John Locke – organ, piano
Erik Robertson – organ, piano
Brent Titcomb – harmonica
Bob Boucher – bass
Dave Lewis – drums, percussion
Paul Armin – violin, viola
Ed Freeman – arrangements
Jim Reeves – engineer
Bob Cato – design, photography
Track listing:
Wrong End of the Rainbow – Tom Rush, Trevor Veitch
Biloxi – Jesse Winchester
Merrimack County – Tom Rush, Trevor Veitch
Riding on a Railroad – James Taylor
Paddy West – arranged by Tom Rush
Came to See Me Yesterday in the Merry Month of – Ray O’Sullivan
In October 1970, “Impulse!” released “Deaf Dumb Blind (Summun Bukmun Umyun)”, the fifth Pharoah Sanders album. It was recorded in July 1970, at “A & R Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Ed Michel.
In October 1970, “Blue Note” label released “Demon’s Dance”, the 38th Jackie McLean album. It was recorded in December 1967, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and was produced by Francis Wollf.
In October 1970, “Columbia” label released “Be a Brother”, the third Big Brother and the Holding Company album. It was recorded in 1970, and was produced by Nick Gravenites.
Personnel:
Nick Gravenites – lead and backing vocals
Sam Andrew – guitar, lead and backing vocals
David Schallock – guitar, backing vocals
Peter Albin – guitar
James Gurley – bass, guitar
David Getz – drums, piano
Kathi McDonald – vocals
Richard Greene – violin
Mike Finnigan – keyboard
Tower of Power – horn section
Ira Kamin
Mark Naftalin
David Brown, Jerry Hochman, Sy Mitchell – engineer
John Van Hamersveld – design concept
Bob Seidemann – design, photography
Track listing:
Keep On – Sam Andrew , Peter Albin, David Getz, James Gurley, David Schallock
Joseph’s Coat – Nick Gravenites, John Cipollina
Home on the Strange – Peter Albin, Sam Andrew
Someday – Sam Andrew
Heartache People – Nick Gravenites
Sunshine Baby – Sam Andrew, Peter Albin, David Getz, James Gurley, David Shallock
Mr. Natural – Sam Andrew
Funkie Jim – Sam Andrew, Peter Albin, David Getz, James Gurley, David Shallock, Nick Gravenites
I’ll Change Your Flat Tire, Merle – Nick Gravenites
In October 1970, “Elektra” label released “U”, the seventh Incredible String Band (The) studio album. It was recorded in May 1970, and was produced by Joe Boyd.
Personnel:
Mike Heron – vocal, guitar, mandolin, bass, piano, organ, sitar
In October 1970, “Reprise” label released “Washington County”, the third Arlo Guthrie studio album. It was recorded in August 1970, and was produced by Lenny Waronker and John Pilla.
Personnel:
Arlo Guthrie – vocals, banjo, guitar, piano, autoharp, harp
Ry Cooder – bottleneck guitar
John Pilla – guitar, autoharp, harmony vocals
Clarence White – electric guitar
Doug Dillard – banjo
Hoyt Axton – vocals, bass
Chris Ethridge – bass guitar
Gary Walters – bass guitar
Richie Hayward – drums
Barry Feldman – executive producer
Van Dyke Parks – co-producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Arlo Guthrie, except where noted.
Introduction
Fencepost Blues
Gabriel’s Mother’s Hiway Ballad #16 Blues
Washington County
Valley to Pray – Doc Coutson, John Pilla, Arlo Guthrie