On May 12, 2024, David William Sanborn died aged 78. He was musician (alto saxophone, piano), one of the most highly regarded session musicians. He recorded and performed with some of the best-known artist of the modern music including Albert King, Little Milton, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Al Jarreau, James Brown, Bryan Ferry, Michael Stanley, Eric Clapton, Bobby Charles, Cat Stevens, Roger Daltrey, Paul Simon, Jaco Pastorius, the Brecker Brothers, Michael Franks, Kenny Loggins, Casiopea, Players Association, David Bowie, Todd Rundgren, Bruce Springsteen, Little Feat, Tommy Bolin, Bob James, Pure Prairie League, Kenny G, Loudon Wainwright III, George Benson, Joe Beck, Donny Hathaway, Elton John, Gil Evans, Carly Simon, Guru, Linda Ronstadt, Billy Joel, Kenny Garrett, Roger Waters, Steely Dan, Ween, the Eagles, Grateful Dead, Nena, Hikaru Utada, The Rolling Stones, Ian Hunter, and Toto. As leader, Sanborn released 25 albums.
Tag Archives: Pure Prairie League
Pure Prairie League: Something in the Night
In February 1981, “Casablanca” label released “Something in the Night”, the ninth Pure Prairie League studio album. It was recorded in 1980, and was produced by Rob Fraboni.
Personnel:
- Vince Gill – vocals, banjo, guitar, violin
- Jeff Wilson – vocals, guitar
- Michael Connor – keyboards
- Michael Reilly – vocals, bass
- Billy Hinds – drums
- Nicky Hopkins – piano
- Gary Mielke – synthesizer
- Mickey Raphael – harmonica
- David Sanborn – saxophone
- Johnny Lee Schell – guitar
- Dick Sims – organ
- Kristine Arnold – vocals
- Renée Geyer – vocals
- Janis Oliver-Gill – vocals
- Ricky Fataar – percussion
- Fredrioco Spumani – percussion
- Terry Becker, Tim Kramer – engineer
- Steve Gillmor – engineer assistant
- Tim Bryant – art direction
- Jeff Wack – design
- Scott Hensel – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Vince Gill; except where noted.
- Don’t Keep Me Hangin’
- Love Me Again
- Hold on to Our Hearts
- Something in the Night – Dan Greer, Jeff Wilson, Steve Woodard
- Do You Love Me Truly, Julie?
- You’re Mine Tonight – Rafe Van Hoy
- Still Right Here in My Heart – Dan Greer, Jeff Wilson
- I Wanna Know Your Name
- Feel the Fire – Dan Greer, Jeff Wilson, Steve Woodard
- Tell Me One More Time – Dan Greer, Jeff Wilson
Pure Prairie League: Bustin’ Out
In October 1972, “RCA” label released “Bustin’ Out”, the second Pure Prairie League studio album. It was recorded in 1972, at “RCA Studios” in Toronto, and was produced by Bob Ringe, Susan Ruskin and Don Wardell.
Personnel:
- George Powell –vocals, electric guitar
- David Huchins – guitar
- Craig Fuller– vocals, bass guitar, electric guitar
- Billy Hinds – drums
- Mick Ronson– guitar, backing vocals, string arrangements
- Gary Smith – guitar
- Al “Brisco” Clark – steel guitar
- Michael Connor – piano, keyboards
- James Rolleston – bass
- Bob Ringe – percussion, marimba
- Dianne Brooks, Steven Edney – backing vocals
- Acy Lehman – art direction
Track listing:
All tracks by Craig Fuller, except where noted.
- Jazzman – Ed Holstein
- Angel No. 9
- Leave My Heart Alone – George Powell
- Early Morning Riser
- Falling In and Out of Love
- Amie
- Boulder Skies
- Angel
- Call Me, Tell Me
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