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Scott Walker: Til the Band Comes

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In December 1970, “Phillips” label released “’Til the Band Comes”, the sixth Scott Walker studio album. It was recorded September – November 1970, at “Philips Studios”, and was produced by John Franz.

Personnel:

  • Scott Walker– vocals
  • Esther Ofarim– vocals
  • Wally Stott– musical director
  • Peter Knight– musical director
  • Peter Olliff – engineer
  • Michael Joseph – photography
  • Ady Semel – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Ady Semel and Scott Walker, except where noted.

  1. Prologue
  2. Little Things (That Keep Us Together)
  3. Joe
  4. Thanks for Chicago Mr. James
  5. Long About Now
  6. Time Operator
  7. Jean the Machine
  8. Cowbells Shakin’
  9. ‘Til the Band Comes In
  10. The War Is Over (Sleepers)
  11. Stormy – Cobb, B. Buie, James R. Cobb
  12. The Hills of Yesterday – Henry Mancini, Paul F. Webster
  13. Reuben James – Harvey, Barry J. Etris
  14. What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life – Bergman, M. Bergman, M. Legrand
  15. It’s Over – Rodgers

Move: Message From The Country

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On October 8, 1971, “Harvest” label released “Message from the Country” the fourth and last Move album. It was recorded 1970 – 1971, at “Olympic Studios” and “Philips Studios” in London, and was produced by Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne.

Personnel:

  • Roy Wood– lead and backing vocals, guitars, steel guitar,  recorders,  bass, clarinet, bassoon, tenor, and baritone saxophones
  • Jeff Lynne– lead and backing vocals,  guitars, piano, percussion, Wurlitzer electric piano, tack piano, Moog
  • Rick Price– bass
  • Bev Bevan– lead and backing vocals, drums, percussion

Track listing:

  1. Message from the Country – Jeff Lynne
  2. Ella James – Roy Wood
  3. No Time – Jeff Lynne
  4. Don’t Mess Me Up – Bev Bevan
  5. Until Your Mama’s Gone – Roy Wood
  6. It Wasn’t My Idea to Dance – Roy Wood
  7. The Minister – Jeff Lynne
  8. Ben Crawley Steel Company – Roy Wood
  9. The Words of Aaron – Jeff Lynne
  10. My Marge – Jeff Lynne, Roy Wood