On May 26, 2025, Richard Dean Zehringer aka Rick Derringer, died aged 77. He was musician (guitar), singer and composer, member of McCoys, DNA, Derringers, Derringer Bogert and Appice, recorded and performed with Edgar Winter, Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper, Ringo Starr, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Johnny Winter, Richie Havens, Thomas Jefferson Kaye, Dan Hartman, Bette Midler, Todd Rundgren, Eddie Schwartz, Donald Fagen, Eye to Eye, Kiss, Bonnie Tyler, Barbra Streisand, Neil Sedaka, Rosie Vela, Grayson Hugh, Peter Frampton, Joe Bonamassa, Ronnie Montrose and Jon Anderson. As leader, Derringer released fourteen studio and two live albums.
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Cowboy Junkies: Early 21st Century Blues
On August 16, 2005, “Latent” label released “Early 21st Century Blues”, the tenth Cowboy Junkies album. It was recorded February – March 2005, and was produced by Michael Timmins.
Personnel:
- Margo Timmins – vocals
- Michael Timmins – guitar, engineer, mixing
- Alan Anton – bass
- Peter Timmins – drums
- John Timmins – guitar, banjo
- Jeff Bird – electric mandolin
- Jaro Czwewinec – accordion
- Bob Egan – pedal steel guitar
- Anne Bourne – cello
- Kevin “Rebel” Bond – vocal
- Jeff Wolpert – mixed
- Peter Moore – mastering
- Howells and Dinnick – art direction
- Xiu B Doo – cover painting
Track listing:
- License to Kill – Bob Dylan
- Two Soldiers – traditional, arrangements by Margo Timmins, Michael Timmins, Alan Anton, Peter Timmins
- December Skies -Michael Timmins
- This World Dreams Of – Michael Timmins
- Brothers Under the Bridge – Bruce Springsteen
- You’re Missing – Bruce Springsteen
- Handouts in the Rain – Richie Havens
- Isn’t It a Pity – George Harrison
- No More – traditional, arrangements by Margo Timmins, Michael Timmins, Alan Anton, Peter Timmins
- I Don’t Want to Be a Soldier – John Lennon
- One – U2
Richie Havens: Mixed Bag
In December 1966, “Verve” label released “Mixed Bag”, the debut Richie Havens studio album. It was recorded July – September 1966, and was produced by John Court.
Personnel:
- Richie Havens – vocals, guitar, sitar
- Paul Harris – organ, piano, keyboards
- Paul “Dino” Williams – acoustic guitar
- Howard Collins – guitar
- Joe Price – tabla
- Harvey Brooks – bass
- Bill LaVorgna – drums
- Bruce Langhorne – arrangements
- Felix Pappalardi – arrangements
- Val Valentin – director of engineering
- Barry Feinstein – cover photography
- Jerry Schoenbaum – production supervisor
Track listing:
- High Flyin’ Bird – Billy Edd Wheeler
- I Can’t Make It Anymore – Gordon Lightfoot
- Morning, Morning – Tuli Kupferberg
- Adam – Richie Havens
- Follow – Jerry Merrick
- Three Day Eternity – Richie Havens
- Sandy – Jean Pierre Cousineau
- Handsome Johnny – Louis Gossett Jr., Richie Havens
- San Francisco Bay Blues – Jesse Fuller
- Just Like a Woman – Bob Dylan
- Eleanor Rigby – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger & Trinity: Streetnoise
In May 1969, “Marmalade” label released “Streetnoise”, the fourth Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger and the Trinity album. It was recorded in 1969, at “Advison Studios” in London, and was produced by Giorgio Gomelsky.
Personnel:
- Brian “Auge” Auger – vocals, B-3 organ, piano, electric piano
- Julie “Jools” Driscoll – lead vocals, acoustic guitar
- David “Lobs” Ambrose – vocals, 4- and 6- string electric basses, acoustic guitar
- Clive “Toli” Thacker – drums, percussion
Track listing:
Side 1
sub-titled – How Good Would It Be To Feel Free
- Tropic of Capricorn – Brian Auger
- Czechoslovakia – Julie Driscoll
- Take Me to the Water – Nina Simone
- A Word About Colour – Julie Driscoll
Side 2
sub-titled – Kiss Him Quick He Has To Part
- Light My Fire – John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison
- Indian Rope Man – Richie Havens, Joe Price, Mark Roth
- When I Was a Young Girl – traditional; arranged by Julie Driscoll
- The Flesh Failures (Let the Sunshine In) – James Rado, Gerome Ragni, Galt MacDermot
LP side 3
sub-titled – Looking In The Eye Of The World
- Ellis Island – Brian Auger
- In Search of the Sun – Dave Ambrose
- Finally Found You Out – Brian Auger
- Looking in the Eye of the World – Brian Auger
LP side 4
sub-titled – Save The Country
- Vauxhall to Lambeth Bridge – Julie Driscoll
- All Blues – Miles Davis, Oscar Brown
- I’ve Got Life – James Rado, Gerome Ragni, Galt MacDermot
- Save the Country – Laura Nyro
Richie Havens: Something Else Again
In January 1968, “Verve” label released “Something Else Again”, the second Richie Havens album. It was recorded in September 1967, and was produced by John Court.
Personnel:
- Richie Havens – vocals, guitar, sitar, tamboura
- Warren Bernhardt – organ, piano, clavinet
- Adrian Guillery – guitar
- Paul “Dino” Williams – guitar, chant
- Denny Gerrard – bass
- Don Payne – bass
- Eddie Gómez – double bass
- Daniel Ben Zebulon – conga, drums, chant
- Donald MacDonald – drums
- Skip Prokop – drums
- Val Valentin – engineering director
- Jerry Schoenbaum – production supervision
Track listing:
- No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed – Richie Havens
- Inside of Him – Richie Havens
- The Klan – Alan Arkin, David Arkin
- Sugarplums – Richie Havens
- Don’t Listen to Me – Richie Havens
- From the Prison – Jerry Merrick
- Maggie’s Farm – Bob Dylan
- Something Else Again – Richie Havens
- New City – Richie Havens, John Court
- Run, Shaker Life – Richie Havens, Joe Price, Mark Roth
Blossom Toes: If Only for a Moment
In July 1969, “Marmalade” label released “If Only for a Moment”, the second Blossom Toes album. It was recorded in 1969 and was produced by Giorgio Gomelsky, Jim Cregan, Brian Godding, “Big” Brian Belshaw, and Barry Reeves.
Personnel:
- Jim Cregan– lead vocals, lead and rhythm guitars
- Brian Godding– lead vocals, lead and rhythm guitars, organ, piano
- “Big” Brian Belshaw – lead vocals, bass
- Barry Reeves – drums, percussion, congas
- John “Poli” Palmer– drums
- Shawn Phillips- 12-string acoustic guitar, sitar
- Giorgio Gomelsky- backing vocals
- Paragon Publicity – design
- Reggie King – assistant producer
Track listing:
- Peace Loving Man – Brian Godding
- Kiss of Confusion – Brian Godding
- Listen to the Silence – Jim Cregan
- Love Bomb – Brian Godding
- Billy Boo the Gunman – Brian Godding
- Indian Summer – Jim Cregan
- Just Above My Hobby Horse’s Head – Richie Havens
- Wait A Minute – Jim Cregan
Electric Flag: A Long Time Comin’
In March 1968, “Columbia” label released “A Long Time Comin’”, the debut Electric Flag album. It was recorded June 1967 – January 1968, and was produced by John Court and Joe Church.
Personnel:
- Mike Bloomfield– vocals, lead guitar
- Nick Gravenites– vocals, guitar
- Barry Goldberg– keyboards
- Harvey Brooks– bass
- Buddy Miles–vocals, drums
- Cass Elliot- vocal
- Sivuca– guitar, percussion
- Richie Havens– percussion, sitar
- John Court – vocal, percussion
- Joe Church – percussion
- Paul Beaver– keyboards, Moog synthesizer
- Herb Rich –organ, vocals, baritone saxophone, guitar
- Michael Fonfara– keyboards
- Peter Strazza –tenor saxophone
- Stemsy Hunter– alto saxophone
- Marcus Doubleday –trumpet
- Leo Daruczek – strings
- Charles McCracken – strings
- Bobby Notkoff– strings
- Julius Held – strings
- Roy Segal – engineer
- Jim Marshall– cover photography
Track listing:
- Killing Floor – Chester “Howlin’ Wolf” Burnett
- Groovin’ Is Easy – Nick Gravenites
- Over-Lovin’ You – Mike Bloomfield,Barry Goldberg
- She Should Have Just – Ron Polte
- Wine – Traditional
- Texas – Mike Bloomfield,Buddy Miles
- Sittin’ in Circles – Barry Goldberg
- You Don’t Realize – Mike Bloomfield
- Another Country – Ron Polte
- Easy Rider – Mike Bloomfield
Yes: Time and Word
On July 24, 1970, “Atlantic” label released “Time and a Word”, the second Yes studio album. It was recorded November 1969 – January 1970, at “Advision Studios” in London, and was produced by Tony Colton.
Personnel:
- Jon Anderson – lead vocals, percussion
- Peter Banks – vocals, acoustic and electric guitars
- Tony Kaye – Hammond organ, piano
- Chris Squire – vocals, bass guitar
- Bill Bruford – drums, percussion
- David Foster – vocals
Track listing:
- No Opportunity Necessary, No Experience Needed – Richie Havens
- Then – Jon Anderson
- Everydays – Stephen Stills
- Sweat Dreams – Jon Anderson, David Foster
- The Prophet – Jon Anderson, Chris Squire
- Clear Days – Jon Anderson
- Astral Traveler – Jon Anderson
- Time and Word – Jon Anderson, David Foster
Richie Havens
On April 22, 2013, Richard Pierce Havens aka Richie Havens died aged 72. He was musician (guitar), singer and songwriter, famous for his intense and rhythmic guitar style. Havens released 21 studio and 2 live albums but he is best known for his opening performance at the 1969 “Woodstock Festival”.
Woodstock Festival
On August 15, 1969, Woodstock Festival started on Max Yasgur’s 600 acre farm in Bethel outside New York. The three day festival was attended by more then 400,000 people. Some of the festival performers were Jimi Hendrix, Richie Havens, Joe Cocker, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Santana, The Who, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band, Canned Heat, Joan Baez, Melanie, Ten Years After, Sly and the Family Stone, Johnny Winter, Jefferson Airplane, Ravi Shankar, Country Joe and the Fish, Blood Sweat and Tears, Arlo Guthrie and Joe Cocker.
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