On January 4, 1974, “Grunt” label released “Manhole”, the first Grace Slick solo album. It was recorded in 1973 at “Wally Heider Studios” in San Francisco and “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Grace Slick, David Freiberg, Paul Kantner, Keith Grant and Steven Schuster.
Personnel:
- Grace Slick– vocals, rhythm guitar, piano
- Paul Kantner– vocals, rhythm and 12-string guitar, glass harmonica
- David Freiberg– vocals, rhythm and 12-string guitar, piano, percussion, bass, organ
- Craig Chaquico– lead guitar
- Gary Duncan– lead guitar
- Pete Sears– piano, bass
- Peter Kaukonen– bass, lead acoustic guitar, mandolin
- Keith Grant – synthesizer programming
- Ron Carter– bass
- Jack Casady– bass
- John Barbata– drums
- David Crosby– vocals
- London Symphony Orchestra
- Iaian MacDonald Murray, Calum Innes, Cohn Graham, Angus McTavish, Tom Duncan, Jack Scott, Angus MacKay, William Stewart – bagpipes
- Steven Schuster – orchestra arrangements
Track listing:
- Jay – Grace Slick
- Theme from the Movie Manhole – Grace Slick
- Come Again? Toucan – Grace Slick
- It’s Only Music – Robert Hunter
- Better Lying Down – Grace Slick
- Epic No.38 – Paul Kantner, Grace Slick, Jack Traylor
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