On September 22, 1969, “Capitol” label released the self-titled, second Band (The) studio album, also known as “The Brown Album”. It was recorded 1968 – 1969, at the “Pool House” in West Hollywood, and “The Hit Factory” in New York, and was produced by John Simon.
Personnel:
- Robbie Robertson – acoustic and electric guitars, engineer
- Garth Hudson – electronic organ, clavinet, acoustic piano, accordion, melodica, soprano, tenor and baritone saxophones, slide trumpet, bass pedals
- Richard Manuel – vocals, acoustic piano, drums, baritone saxophone, harmonica
- Levon Helm – vocals, drums, mandolin, rhythm guitar
- Rick Danko – vocals, bass guitar, fiddle, trombone
- John Simon – tuba, electric piano, baritone horn, tenor saxophone, “high school and peck horns”, engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by Robbie Robertson, except where noted.
- Across the Great Divide
- Rag Mama Rag
- The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
- When You Awake – Richard Manuel, Robbie Robertson
- Up on Cripple Creek
- Whispering Pines – Richard Manuel, Robbie Robertson
- Jemima Surrender – Levon Helm, Robbie Roberston
- Rockin’ Chair
- Look Out Cleveland
- Jawbone – Richard Manuel, Robbie Robertson
- The Unfaithful Servant
- King Harvest
