Tag Archives: Philips

Ellis Regina: Ellis

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On July 20, 1972, “Philips” label released “Elis”, the eleventh Ellis Regina album. It was recorded in 1972, at “Phonogram Studio” in Rio de Janeiro, and was produced by Roberto Manescal. Magazine “Rolling Stone” listed it as one of the 100 Best Brazilian albums of all time.

Personnel:

  • Ellis Regina – vocal
  • César Camargo Mariano – arrangements
  • Ary, João and Toninho – recording
  • Joaquim Figueira – cutting
  • Aldo Luiz – design
  • José Maria de Melo – photography
  • Roberto Menescal – production director
  • Sepé – production assistant

Track listing:

  1. 20 Anos Blue – Sueli Costa, Vítor Martins
  2. Bala com Bala – João Bosco, Aldir Blanc
  3. Nada Será como Antes – Milton Nascimento, Ronaldo Bastos
  4. Mucuripe – Raimundo Fagner, Antonio Carlos Belchior
  5. Olhos Abertos – Zé Rodrix, Guttemberg Guarabyra
  6. Vida de Bailarina – Américo Seixas, Dorival Silva
  7. Águas de Março – Antonio Carlos Jobim
  8. Atrás da Porta – Francis Hime, Chico Buarque de Hollanda
  9. Cais – Milton Nascimento, Ronaldo Bastos
  10. Me Deixa em Paz – Ivan Lins, Ronaldo Monteiro de Souza
  11. Casa no Campo – Zé Rodrix, Tavito
  12. Boa Noite Amor – José Maria de Abreu, Francisco Matoso

Eloy: Same

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In July 1971, “Philips” label released the self-titled, debut Eloy studio album. It was recorded in April 1971, at “Star-Musil-Studios” in Hamburg, Germany, and was produced by Peter M. Freiherr von Lepel.

Personnel:

  • Frank Bornemann – guitar, harmonica, percussion
  • Manfred Wieczorke – guitar, backing vocals, bass
  • Erich Schriever – lead vocals, keyboards
  • Wolfgang Stöcker – bass
  • Helmuth Draht – drums
  • Conny Plank – engineer

Track listing:

  1. Today – Erich Schriever, Manfred Wieczorke, Frank Bornemann
  2. Something Yellow – Erich Schriever, Manfred Wieczorke
  3. Eloy – Erich Schriever, Manfred Wieczorke, Frank Bornemann, Helmuth Draht
  4. Song of a Paranoid Soldier – Erich Schriever, Manfred Wieczorke
  5. Voice of Revolution – Erich Schriever, Manfred Wieczorke
  6. Isle of Sun – Erich Schriever
  7. Dillus Roady – Erich Schriever, Manfred Wieczorke, Frank Bornemann

Ache: Green Man

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In June 1971, “Philips” label released “Green Man”, the second Ache studio album. It was recorded in 1971, and was produced by Johnny Reimar.

Personnel:

  • Finn Olafsson – vocals, guitar, arrangements
  • Peter Melin – piano, organ
  • Torsten Olafsson – vocals, bass, arrangements
  • Glenn Fischer – drums, percussion, arrangements
  • Gregers Bjørn Poulsen – effects
  • Bent Hulshøj, Birger Svan – engineer
  • Johannes Mølleskov – cover art, design

Track listing:

All lyrics by Torsten Olafsson, music as noted.

  1. Equatorial Rain – Finn Olafsson
  2. Sweet Jolly Joyce – Torsten Olafsson

The Invasion

  • Fanfaronade – Peter Melin
  • Invasion – Torsten Olafsson
  • Monologue – Torsten Olafsson
  • Break-Down – Glenn Fisscher
  • Shadow of a Gipsy – Peter Melin
  • Green Man – Finn Olafson, Torsten Olafsson
  • Acheron – Peter Melin
  • We Can Work It Out / Working – Finn Olafsson, Torsten Olafsson, Peter Melin, Glenn Fischer / John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Elis Regina: Elis – Como & Porque

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In May 1969, “Philips” label released “Elis – Como & Porque”, the seventh Elis Regina album. It was recorded in 1969, and was produced by Armando Pittigliani.

Personnel:

  • Elis Regina – vocal, liner notes
  • Antonio Adolfo – piano
  • Wilson das Neves – drums, percussion
  • Hermes Contesini – percussion
  • Roberto Manescal – arrangements
  • Erlon Chaves – arrangements
  • Abraa Lincoln – layout
  • Paulo Garcez – photography

Track listing:

  1. Aquarela Do Brasil – Ary Barroso
  2. Nêga Do Cabelo Duro – David Nasser, Rubens Soares
  3. O Sonho – Egberto Gismonti
  4. Vera Cruz – Marcio Borges, Milton Nascimento
  5. Casa Forte – Edú Lôbo
  6. Canto De Ossanha – Baden Powell, Vinicius De Moraes
  7. Giro – Antonio Adolfo, Tibério Gaspar
  8. O Barquinho Roberto Manescal, Ronaldo Bôsco
  9. Andanca – Danilo Caymmi, Edmundo Souto, Paulinho Tapajós
  10. Récit De Cassard (Do Filme: “Les Parapluies De Cherbourg) – Jacques Demy, Michel Legrand
  11. Samba Da Pergunta – Carlos Pingarilho, Marcos Vasconcellos
  12. Memórias De Marta Saré – Edú Lôbo, Gianfrancesco Guarnieri

Nara Leão: O Canto Livre De Nara

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In May 1965, “Philips” label released “O Canto Livre De Nara”, the third Nara Leão album. It was recorded in 1964, and was produced by Dorival Caymmi Filho.

Personnel:

  • Nara Leão – vocals
  • Dorival Caymmi Filho – guitar
  • Luiz Eça – piano, directed by
  • Bebeto Castilho – contrabass, flute
  • Rubens Ohana – drums
  • Peter E Seu Naipe De Cordas – strings
  • Célio Martins – recording
  • Sylvio Rabello – engineer
  • Armando Pittigliani -recording supervisor
  • Jânio De Freitas – artwork, photography
  • Ferreira Gullar – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. Corisco – Glauber Rocha, Sérgio Ricardo
  2. Samba Da Legalidade – Carlos Lyra, Zé Keti
  3. Não Me Diga Adeus – João Correia Da Silva, Luiz Soberano, Paquito (Francisco da Silva Fárreo Júnior)
  4. Uricuri – José Candido, João Vale
  5. Canto Livre – Bené Nunes, Dulce Nunes
  6. Suite Dos Pescadores – Dorival Caymmi
  7. Carcará – José Candido, João Vale
  8. Malvadeza Durão – Zé Keti
  9. Aleluia – Edú Lôbo, Ruy Guerra
  10. Nêga Dina – Zé Keti
  11. A Minha Namorada – Carlos Lyra, Vinicius De Moraes
  12. Incelença – traditional

Nina Simone: High Priestess of Soul

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In January 1967, “Philips” label released “High Priestess of Soul”, the 16th Nina Simone album. It was recorded 1965 – 1966, in New York City, and was produced by Hal Mooney.

Personnel:

  • Nina Simone – vocals, piano, arrangements
  • Hal Mooney – arrangements, conductor
  • Jack McMahon – editing
  • Del Shields – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. Don’t You Pay Them No Mind – Richard Ahlert, Bobby Scott
  2. I’m Gonna Leave You – Rudy Stevenson
  3. Brown Eyed Handsome Man – Chuck Berry
  4. Keeper of the Flame – Charles Derringer
  5. The Gal from Joe’s – Duke Ellington. Irving Mills
  6. Take Me to the Water – Nina Simone
  7. I’m Going Back Home – Rudy Stevenson
  8. I Hold No Grudge – Angela Badalamenti, John Clifford
  9. Come Ye – Nina Simone
  10. He Ain’t Comin’ Home No More – Angelo Badalamenti, John Clifford
  11. Work Song – Nat Adderley, Oscar Brown
  12. I Love My Baby – Andrew Benjamin Stroud

Abdullah Ibrahim: Memories

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In December 1973, “Philips” label released “Memories”, the 16th Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand) album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Tonstudio Bauer” in Ludwigsburg, Germany, and was produced by Joachim Ernst Berendt.

Personnel:

  • Abdullah Ibrahim – piano
  • Kurt Rapp – engineer
  • Martin Wieland – engineer
  •  Heyqlow Kobayashi – design
  • Shoichi Yui – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. Township Sunday – Abdullah Ibrahim
  2. Our Son Tsakwe – Abdullah Ibrahim
  3. Love Song for Bea – Abdullah Ibrahim
  4. Memories – Eubie Blake
  5. Carnival – Dollar Brand
  6. Majestic Warriors – Todd Matshikiza
  7. Gafsa – Life Is for the Living, Death Is for Us All – Abdullah Ibrahim

The Four Seasons: Born To Wander

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On February 7, 1064, “Philips” label released “Born to Wander”, the fifth 4 Seasons (The) album. It was recorded in 1963, at “Stea Philips Studios” in New York, and was produced by Bob Crewe.

Personnel:

  • Frankie Valli (Francesco Stephen Castelluccio) – vocals
  • Gaetano “Tommy” DeVito – vocals, lead guitar
  • Bob Gaudio – vocals, piano, keyboards
  • Nick Massi (Nicholas E. Macioci) – vocal, bass, vocal arrangements
  • Charles Calello – arrangements, conductor
  • Gordon Clark – engineer
  • Pete Mayers – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. Born to Wander – Al Peterson
  2. Don’t Cry, Elena – Bob Gaudio
  3. Where Have All the Flowers Gone – Pete Seeger
  4. Cry Myself to Sleep – Bob Crewe, Bob Gaudio
  5. A Ballad for Our Time – Lou Stallman, Sid Jacobson
  6. Silence Is Golden – Bob Crewe, Bob Gaudio
  7. New Town – Phil Ochs
  8. Golden Ribbon – Bob Gaudio
  9. Little Pony (Get Along) – Bob Gaudio, Nick Massi
  10. No Surfin Today – Bob Crewe, Bob Gaudio
  11. Searching Wind – Bob Crewe, Bob Gaudio
  12. Millie – Bob Gaudio

Gal Costa: Legal

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On December 24, 1970, “Philips” label released “Legal”, the fifth Gal Costa album. It was recorded in 1969, and was produced by Manoel Barenbein.

Personnel:

  • Gal Costa – vocals
  • Lanny Gordin – guitar, arrangements
  • Chiquinho de Moraes – piano, arrangements
  • Claudio Bertrami – bass
  • Norival Ricardo D’Angelo – drums
  • Jards Macalé – arrangements
  • Ary Carvalhaes – recording
  • João Pereira – recording
  • Hélio Oiticica – artwork, design

Track listing:

  1. Eu Sou Terrivel – Roberto Carlos, Erasmo Carlos
  2. Lingua do P – Gilberto Gil
  3. Love, Try and Die – Gal Costa, Jards Macale, Lanny Gordin
  4. Mini-Mistério – Gilberto Gil
  5. Acauã – Zé Dantas
  6. Hotel das Estrelas – Jards Macale, Duda Machado
  7. Deixa Sangrar (Carnaval 1971) – Caetano Veloso
  8. The Archaic Lonely Star Blues – Jards Macale, Duda Machado
  9. London, London – Caetano Veloso
  10. Falsa Baiana – Geraldo Pereira

Jorge Ben: Same

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In November 1969, “Philips” label released the self-titles, sixth Jorge Ben album. It was recorded in 1969, at “C.B.D.” in Rio de Janeiro, “Scatena” in São Paulo, and was produced by Manoel Barenbein.

Personnel:

  • Jorge Ben – vocals, guitar
  • Trio Mocotó – featured performance
  • José Briamonte – arrangements
  • Rogério Duprat – arrangements
  • Stelio Carlini – engineer
  • Ary Carvalhaes – engineer
  • Didi – engineer
  • João Kibelestis – engineer
  • Célio Martins – engineer
  • Alberi – artwork
  • Lincoln – layout
  • Johnny Salles – photography
  • Armando Pittigliani – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Jorge Ben.

  1. Crioula
  2. Domingas
  3. Cadê Teresa?
  4. Barbarella
  5. País Tropical
  6. Take It Easy My Brother Charles
  7. Descobri que Eu Sou um Anjo
  8. Bebete Vãobora
  9. Quem Foi que Roubou a Sopeira de Porcelana Chinesa que a Vovó Ganhou da Baronesa?
  10. Que Pena
  11. Charles, Anjo 45