On January 22, 2002, Peter Bardens died aged 57. He was musician (keyboards, piano) singer and song writer, member of Them, Shotgun Express, Keats, Mirage, best known as founding member of Camel. Bardens has also worked with Mick Fleetwood, Rod Stewart and Van Morrison. As leader he released eleven albums.
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Van Morrison: Wavelength
In September 1978, “Warner Bros” label released “Wavelength”, the tenth Van Morrison studio album. It was recorded in 1978, and was produced by Van Morrison.
Personnel:
- Van Morrison – lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar, electric piano, alto saxophone
- Peter Bardens– keyboards, synthesizer
- Garth Hudson– organ, synthesizer, accordion
- Bobby Tench– electric guitar, backing vocals
- Herbie Armstrong – rhythm guitars, backing vocals
- Mitch Dalton – Spanish guitar
- Kuma – bass
- Mickey Feat – bass
- Peter Van Hooke– drums
- Ginger Blake – backing vocals
- Laura Creamer– backing vocals
- Linda Dillard – backing vocals
- Mick Glossop – engineer
- Alan Douglas, Richard Ash – second engineer
- David Latman, Alex Kash – engineer assistant
- Brooke Arthur – remix
- Peter Granet – additional remix
- Danny Lipsius – coordination
- John Cabalka – art direction
- Brad Kanawyer – design
- Norman Seef – photography
- Mick Glossop, Bobby Tenchand, Peter Bardens – production assistant
- Paul Wexler – production assistant
Track listing:
All tracks by Van Morrison except where noted.
- Kingdom Hall
- Checkin’ It Out
- Natalia
- Venice U.S.A.
- Lifetimes
- Wavelength
- Santa Fe/Beautiful Obsession – Jackie De Shannon, Van Morrison
- Hungry for Your Love
- Take It Where You Find It
Peter Green: In the Skies
In May 1979, “PVK” label released “In the Skies”, the second Peter Green solo album. It was recorded in 1977, at “Lansdowne, Morgan, Vineyard, Ramport & Advision studios and was produced by Peter Vernon-Kell.
Personnel:
- Peter Green– vocals, guitars
- Snowy White– guitar
- Peter Bardens– keyboards, Hammond organ, electric piano
- Kuma Harada – bass guitar
- Reg Isidore– drums
- Lennox Langton– percussion, congas, bongos, timbales
- Godfrey Maclean – drums
Track listing:
- In the Skies – Peter Green, Jane Green
- Slabo Day – Peter Green, Snowy White, Reg Isidore, Lennox Langton, Peter Bardens, Kuma Harada
- A Fool No More – Peter Green
- Tribal Dance – Peter Green, Snowy White, Reg Isidore, Lennox Langton
- Seven Stars – Peter Green, Jane Green
- Funky Chunk – Peter Green, Snowy White, Reg Isidore, Lennoxx Langton, Peter Bardens, Kuma Harada
- Just for You – Peter Green, Jane Green, Snowy White, Reg Isidore
- Proud Pinto – Peter Green
- Apostle – Peter Green
Camel: Snow Goose
In April 1975, “Island” label released “The Snow Goose”, the third Camel studio album. It was recorded in 1975, at “Island Studios” and “Decca Studios” London, and was produced by David Hitchcock. The album concept and title was based on Paul Gallico’s novella The Snow Goose. In 2014, the album was ranked at number 31 in the list “Top 100 Prog Albums of All Time” by readers of “Prog” magazine.
Personnel:
- Andrew Latimer– vocals, electric, acoustic and slide guitars, flute
- Peter Bardens– organ, electric piano, acoustic piano, pipe organ, Minimoog, ARP Odyssey
- Doug Ferguson – bass, duffle coat
- Andy Ward– drums, vibes, percussion
- David Bedford– orchestral arrangements
- Rhett Davies– recording
- Modula – design
Track listing:
All tracks by Peter Bardens and Andrew Latimer.
- The Great Marsh
- Rhayader
- Rhayader Goes to Town
- Sanctuary
- Fritha
- The Snow Goose
- Friendship
- Migration
- Rhayader Alone
- Flight of the Snow Goose
- Preparation
- Dunkirk
- Epitaph
- Fritha Alone
- La Princesse Perdue
- The Great Marsh
Camel : Breathless
On September 22, 1978, “Gama” label released “Breathless”, the sixth Camel studio album. It was recorded in 1978, at “The Manor”, “Chipping Norton Recording Studios” in Threshold, UK, and was produced by Andrew latimer, Peter Bardens, Mel Collins, Richard Sinclair, Andy Ward, Dave Sinclair and Mick Glossop.
Personnel:
- Andrew Latimer– vocals, guitar, Yamaha CS80/50
- Peter Bardens– vocals, keyboards, organ
- Mel Collins– flute, oboe, saxophone
- Richard Sinclair– vocals, bass
- Andy Ward– drums, percussion
- Dave Sinclair– synthesizer, piano
- Mick Glossop – engineer
- Michael Munday & CREAM – artwork
Track listing:
- Breathless – Andrew Latimer, Peter Bardens, Andy Ward
- Echoes – Andrew Latimer, Peter Bardens, Andy Ward
- Wing and a Prayer – Andrew Latimer, Peter Bardens
- Down on the Farm – Richard Sinclair
- Starlight Ride – Andrew Latimer, Peter Bardens
- Summer Lightning – Andrew Latimer, Richard Sinclair
- You Make Me Smile – Andrew Latimer, Richard Bardens
- The Sleeper – Andrew Latimer, Peter Bardens, Andy Ward, Mel Collins
- Rainbow’s End – Andrew Latimer, Peter Bardens
Them: The Angry Young Them
On June 11, 1965, “Decca” label released “The Angry Young Them”, the debut Them album. It was recorded 1964 – 1965, and was produced by Tommy Scott, Bert Berns and Dick Rowe.
Personnel:
- Van Morrison– vocals, harmonica, tenor sax
- Billy Harrison -guitar
- Peter Bardens– keyboards, organ
- Alan Henderson –bass
- John McAuley – drums, piano, harmonica
Track listing:
- Mystic Eyes – Van Morrison
- If You and I Could Be as Two – Van Morrison
- Little Girl – Van Morrison
- Just a Little Bit – Ralph Bass,Buster Brown, John Thornton, Ferdinand “Fats” Washington
- I Gave My Love a Diamond – Bert Berns,Wes Farrell
- Gloria – Van Morrison
- You Just Can’t Win – Van Morrison
- Go On Home Baby – Bert Berns, Wes Farrell
- Don’t Look Back – John Lee Hooker
- I Like It Like That – Van Morrison
- I’m Gonna Dress in Black – Tommy Scott, M. Howe
- Bright Lights, Big City – Jimmy Reed
- My Little Baby – Bert Berns, Wes Farrell
- (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66 – Bobby Troup
Camel: Moonmadness
On March 26, 1976, “Gama / Decca” labels released “Moonmadness”, the fourth Camel album. It was recorded January–February 1976, at “Basing Street Studios” in London, and was produced by Rhett Davies, Andrew Latimer, Peter Bardens, Doug Ferguson and Andy Ward. In the “Q” & “Mojo” “Classic Special Edition Pink Floyd & The Story of Prog Rock”, the album was rated at number 23 in the list of “40 Cosmic Rock Albums”. In 2014, magazine “Prog” readers, rated “Moonmadness” at number 58 on the list of “Top 100 Prog albums of All Time”.
Personnel:
- Andrew Latimer – vocals, guitars, flute
- Peter Bardens – vocals, keyboards
- Doug Ferguson – vocals, bass
- Andy Ward – voice, drums, percussion
- Field – art work, design
Track listing
- Aristillus – Andrew Latimer
- Song within a song – Andrew Latimer, Peter Bardens
- Chord change – Andrew Latimer, Peter Bardens
- Spirit of the water – Peter Bardens
- Another night – Andrew Latimer, Peter Bardens, Andy Ward, Doug Ferguson
- Air born – Andrew Latimer, Peter Bardens
- Lunar sea – Andrew Latimer, Peter Bardens
Camel: Mirage
On March 1, 1974, “Gama / Deram” labels released “Mirage”, the second Camel album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Island Studios” and “Decca Studios No. 2” in London, and was produced by David Hitchcock. In 2014, “Prog” magazine readers voted “Mirage” at no. 51 in the “Top 100 Prog Albums of All Time” list.
Personnel:
- Andrew Latimer– vocals, guitars, flute
- Peter Bardens – vocals. organ, piano, Minimoog, Mellotron, Fender piano, Clavinet
- Doug Ferguson– vocals, bass
- Andy Ward– drums, percussion
Track listing:
- Freefall – Peter Bardens
- Supertwister – Peter Bardens
- Nimrodel/The Procession/The White Rider – Andrew Latimer
- Earthrise – Peter Bardens, Andrew Latimer
- Lady Fantasy – Peter Bardens, Andrew Latimer, Andy Ward, Doug Ferguson
- a) Encounter
- b) Smiles for You
- c) Lady Fantasy
The Bottom Line
On February 12, 1974, “The Bottom Line” club opened in New York City. Owned by Allan Pepper and Stanley Snadowsky, during the 70’s and 80’s, the club was a major space for small-scale music performances. The club stoped working in 2004. Some of the artists who performed in the club were Miles Davis, Gato Barbieri, Bill Evans, Charles Mingus, Mose Allison, Muddy Waters, Mike Bloomfield, Paul Butterfield, Ray Barretto, Peter Gabriel, Al Kooper, Tom Waits, Melvin Van Peebles, Neil Sedaka, Billy Joel, Suzi Quatro, Patti Smith, Flo & Eddie, Toots and the Maytals, Cheech & Chong, Tower of Power, Tim Hardin, Roger McGuinn, JJ Cale, The Meters, Greg Kihn Band, Ry Cooder,Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Sam & Dave, Asım Can Gündüz, The Ronettes, John Cale, Gong, Peter Bardens, The Violent Femmes, Eric Clapton, Carl Perkins, Linda Ronstadt,The Police, Richard Marx, Prince, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Van Morrison, The Stone Poneys, Chuck Mangione, Emmylou Harris, Clinn Rippy, Neil Young, Barry Manilow, Laura Nyro, Loudon Wainwright III, New York Dolls, Lyle Lovett, The Electric Flag, Pat Martino, Todd Rundgren, Graham Parker, Grayson Hugh, Stan Ridgway, Horslips, Dire Straits,Chris Hillman, Hawkwind, Dolly Parton, George Jones, Tracy Nelson, The Pointer Sisters, Betty Carter, Ravi Shankar, Ramones and Michael Hedges.
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