On September 5, 1980, “Polydor” label released “Waiting for a Miracle”, the debut Comsat Angels album. It was recorded in January 1980, and was produced by Peter Wilson, Stephen Fellows, Andy Peake, Kevin Bacon and Mik Glaisher.
On August 18, 1980, “Polydor” label released “No More Dirty Deals”, the debut Johnny Van Zant album. It was recorded in 1980, and was produced by Al Kooper.
Personnel:
Johnny Van Zant – vocals
Robbie Gay – lead guitar
Erik Lundgren – lead guitar
Al Kooper – keyboards
Danny Clausman – bass guitar
Robbie Morris – drums
Track listing:
No More Dirty Deals – Johnny Van Zant, Erik Lundgren, Donnie Van Zant
Coming Home – Johnny Van Zant, Robert Gay
634-5789 – Eddie Floyd, Steve Cropper
Put My Trust in You – Johnny Van Zant, Robert Gay, Robert Morris
Only the Strong Survive – Johnny Van Zant, Marvin Jarret, Robert Gay, Robert Morris
Hard Luck Story – Johnny Van Zant, Erik Lundgren
Stand Your Ground – Donnie Van Zant, Johnny Van Zant, Robert Gay
Never Too Late – Johnny Van Zant, Erik Lundgren
Keep On Rollin’ – Johnny Van Zant, Al Kooper, Danny Clausman, Robert Gay
Standing in the Darkness – Johnny Van Zant, Robert Gay
On July 20, 1976, “Polydor” label released “I’ve Got You”, the third Gloria Gaynor album. It was recorded in 1976, and was produced by Meco Monardo, Tony Bongiovi and Jay Ellis.
Personnel:
Gloria Gaynor – vocals
Lance Quinn, Jerry Freidman, Jeff Mironov – guitar
Pat Rebillot – keyboards
Bob Babbitt – bass guitar
Allan Schwartzberg, Jimmy Young – drums
Carlos Martin – congas
Bongi – dishpan drums
Alan Rubin, Pat Russo – trumpet
Dave Taylor, Wayne Andre, Barry Rodgers – trombone
Lou DelGatto, George Taylor, Larry Combs – reeds
Peter Gordon, Jimmy Buffington – French horns
The Tony Posk Strings – strings
Linda November, Arlene Martell, Vivian Cherry – backing vocals
Mecco Menardo, Lance Quinn, Charlie Callelo, Harold Wheeler, Brad Baker, Lou DelGatto – arrangements
Mecco Menardo – vocal arrangements
Tony Bongiovi, Bob Halsall, Bob Valicenti – engineer
In June 1973, “Polydor” label released “Kings of Oblivion”, the third Pink Fairies album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Chipping Norton Recording Studios” in Oxfordshire, UK, and was produced by David Hitchcock.
Personnel:
Larry Wallis – vocals, guitar
Duncan Sanderson – vocals, bass
Russell Hunter – drums
Dave Grinsted – engineer
Peter Lavery – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Larry Wallis, except where noted.
City Kids – Larry Wallis, Duncan Sanderson
I Wish I Was a Girl
When’s the Fun Begin? – Larry Wallis, Mick Farren
Chromium Plating
Raceway
Chambermaid – Larry Wallis, Duncan Sanderson, Russell Hunter
On May 14, 2021, “Polydor” label released “Fat Pop (Volume 1)”, the sixteenth Paul Weller studio album. It was recorded in 2020, at “Black Barn Studios” in Surrey, UK.
Personnel:
Paul Weller – lead and backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, bass, piano, Mellotron, Hammond organ, Rhodes, harp, Wurlitzer electric piano, synthesizer, drums, percussion, clapping
Steve Cradock – acoustic and electric guitar, lap steel guitar, slide guitar, harp, percussion, timpani, tubular bells, bass , string arrangements
Steve Pilgrim – acoustic and electric guitar, drums, conga, clapping
On May 6, 2018, “Polydor” label released “The Colour in Anything”, the third James Blake studio album. It was recorded 2017 – 2018, at “Shangri La Studios” in Malibu, California, and in London, and was produced by James Blake, Rick Rubin and Justin Vernon.
In April 1973, “Polydor” label released “Journey”, the third and final Kingdom Come studio album. It was recorded November – December 1972, in “Rockfield Studios” in Monmouthshire, UK, and was produced by Arthur Brown, Dave Edmunds and Dennis Taylor.
In April 1971, “Polydor” label released the self-titled, debut Mandrill studio album. It was recorded in 1970, at “Electric lady Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Carlos Wilson, Louis Wilson, Ricardo Wilson, Claude Cave, Bundy Cenac, Omar Mesa and Charles Padro.
Personnel:
Carlos Wilson – vocals, flute, trombone, guitar
Omar Mesa – vocals, guitar, percussion
Claude Cave – vocals, keyboards, vibraphone, percussion
Louis Wilson – vocals, trumpet, flugelhorn, percussion
Ricardo Wilson – vocals, saxophone, percussion
Bundy Cenac – vocals, bass, percussion
Charles Padro – vocals, drums, percussion
Track listing:
Mandrill
Warning Blues
Symphonic Revolution
Rollin’ On
Peace and Love (Amani Na Mapenzi) Movement I (Birth)
Peace and Love (Amani Na Mapenzi) Movement II (Now)
Peace and Love (Amani Na Mapenzi) Movement III (Time)
Peace and Love (Amani Na Mapenzi) Movement IV (Encounter)
Peace and Love (Amani Na Mapenzi) Movement V (Beginning)
On April 8, 1978, “Polydor” label released the self-titled, debut Saga studio album. It was recorded 1977 – 1978, at “Phase One Studios” in Toronto, Canada, and was produced by Paul A. Gross.
Personnel:
Michael Sadler – lead vocals, keyboards, Moog synthesizer
Ian Crichton – guitars
Peter Rochon – lead keyboards, vocals, Moog synthesizer, keyboard programming, orchestration
Jim Crichton – bass guitar, Moog bass synthesizer
Steve Negus – drums, percussion, Moog drum
Alan Thorne – engineer, mixing
Zoran Busic – design, concept
Rene Zamic – illustrations
Track listing:
How Long – lyrics by Michael Sadler, music by Jim Crichton, Michael Sadler, Peter Rochon
Humble Stance – lyrics by Jim Crichton, music by Ian Crichton, Jim Crichton, Peter Rochon, Michael Sadler
Climbing the Ladder – lyrics by Michael Sadler, music by Ian Crichton, Jim Crichton, Peter Rochon, Michael Sadler
Will It Be You (Chapter Four) – lyrics by Jan Crichton, music by Ian Crichton, Jan Chrichton, Steve Negus, Peter Rochon, Michael Sadler
Perfectionist – lyrics by Jan Crichton, music by Jan Crichton, Michael Sadler
Give ‘Em the Money – lyrics by Jan Crichton, music by Jan Crichton, Michael Sadler
Ice Nice – lyrics Jan Crichton, music by Jan Crichton
Tired World (Chapter Six) – lyrics by Jan Crichton, music by Ian Crichton, Jan Crichton, Steve Negus, Peter Rochon, Michael Sadler
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