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Gasolin’: What a Lemon

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On August 1, 1976, “Epic” label released “What a Lemon”, the ninth Gasolin’ album. It was recorded in June 1975 and March 1976, at “Rosenberg Studio” at Copenhagen and in New York City, and was produced by Roy Thomas Baker.

Personnel:

  • Kim Larsen– vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Franz Beckerlee – vocals, lead guitar, Moog synthesizer, harmonica
  • Wili Jønsson – vocals, bass, keyboards
  • Hugo Rasmussen– double bass
  • Søren Berlev – vocals, drums, percussion
  • Wolfgang Käfer – string arrangements
  • Palle Mikkelborg– string arrangements
  • Anne Linnet, Lis Sørensen– backing vocals
  • Freddy Hansson – engineer

Track listing:

  1. What a Lemon – music Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev, lyrics Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev, Skip Malone, Dan Beck, Jan Bredsdorf
  2. Fatherless Hill – music: Kim Larsen, Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev, lyrics Kim Larsen
  3. Lonesome Avenue – Kim Larsen
  4. Rebel Run – music Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev , Tommy Petersen, lyrics Dan Beck
  5. Lots of Success- music Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev, lyrics Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev, Beck
  6. It’s All the Same to an American Dane – music Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev, lyrics , Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev, Mick Moloney, Dan Beck
  7. Lady Oh Lady – music Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev, lyrics Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev, Mick Moloney
  8. Sad Song of the Bluebird – music Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev, lyrics Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev , Mick Moloney
  9. Rabalderstraede – music Kim Larsen, Wili Jønsson, lyrics Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee, Wili Jønsson, Søren Berlev, Mogens Mogensen
  10. The Last Jim – Kim Larsen, Franz Beckerlee

Be-Bop Deluxe: Futurama

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In July 1975, “Harvest” label released “Futurama”, the second Be-Bop Deluxe album. It was recorded in 1975, and was produced by Roy Thomas Baker.

Personnel:

  • Bill Nelson – lead and backing vocals, guitar, keyboards
  • Charlie Tumahai– bass, backing vocals
  • Simon Fox– drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Bill Nelson.

  1. Stage Whispers
  2. Love With the Madman
  3. Maid in Heaven
  4. Sister Seagull
  5. Sound Track
  6. Music in Dreamland
  7. Jean Cocteau
  8. Between the Worlds
  9. Swan Song

Nazareth: Exercises

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In July 1972, “Peg” label released “Exercises”, the second Nazareth studio album. It was recorded in 1972, and was produced by Roy Thomas Baker.

Personnel:

  • Dan McCafferty – vocals
  • Manny Charlton – guitar, 12-string guitar, backing vocals
  • Pete Agnew- bass guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
  • Darrell Sweet- drums, backing vocals
  • David Hentschel- synthesizer
  • Jedd Lander – bagpipes, harmonica
  • Colin Fretcher – string arrangements
  • Robert M. Corich – remastering, liner notes
  • Mike Brown – remastering
  • Laura Vallis – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Pete Agnew, Manny Charlton, Dan McCafferty and Darrell Sweet.

  1. I Will Not Be Led
  2. Cat’s Eye, Apple Pie
  3. In My Time
  4. Woke Up This Morning
  5. Called Her Name
  6. Fool About You
  7. Love Now You’re Gone
  8. Madelaine
  9. Sad Song
  10. 1692 (Glencoe Massacre)

The Smashing Pumpkins: Zeitgeist

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On July 10, 2007, “Reprise” label released “Zeitgeist”, the seventh Smashing Pumpkins (The) album. It was recorded August 2006 – February 2007, and was produced by Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, Terry Date and Roy Thomas Bake.

Personnel:

  • Billy Corgan– vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards
  • Jimmy Chamberlin– drums, percussion
  • Roy Thomas Baker– recording , mixing
  • Terry Date– recording
  • Chris Owens, Kevin Mills, Alex Pavlides, Zephyrus Sowers, Bo Joe, Davey Rieley – engineer assistant
  • Bjorn Thorsrud– recording , mixing assistant
  • Vanessa Parr, Noel Zancanella – mixing assistant, engineer assistant
  • Stephen Marcussen– mastering
  • Shepard Fairey (Obey Giant) – design
  • Matt Taylor– package art direction
  • Cynthia Obsenares – photo shoot costume design
  • Amber Griffin – photo shoot hair, makeup
  • Christina Wagner – photo shoot producer
  • Bruce Dickson, Justin Corrigan – photo shoot art supervision

Track listing:

All tracks by Billy Corgan.

  1. Doomsday Clock
  2. 7 Shades of Black
  3. Bleeding the Orchid
  4. That’s the Way (My Love Is)
  5. Tarantula
  6. Starz
  7. United States
  8. Neverlost
  9. Bring the Light
  10. (Come On) Let’s Go!
  11. For God and Country
  12. Pomp and Circumstances

Savoy Brown: Getting To The Point

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In July 1968, “Decca” label released “Getting to the Point”, the second Savoy Brown studio album. It was recorded in March 1968 at “Decca Studios” in West Hampstead,   London, and was produced by Mike Vernon.

Personnel:

  • Chris Youlden– vocal
  • Kim Simmonds– lead guitar
  • Dave Peverett– rhythm guitar
  • Bob Hall– piano
  • Rivers Jobe– bass guitar
  • Bob Brunning– bass guitar
  • Roger Earl– drums
  • Hughie Flint– drums
  • Roy Thomas Baker- recording
  • Neil Slaven – liner notes
  • Decca Publicity Art Department – design

Track listing:

  1. Flood in Houston – Kim Simmonds, Chris Youlden
  2. Stay with Me Baby – Dave Peverett, Kim Simmonds, Chris Youlden
  3. Honey Bee – Muddy Waters
  4. The Incredible Gnome Meets Jaxman – Kim Simmonds
  5. Give Me a Penny – traditional arr. Kim Simmonds, Chris Youlden
  6. Downchild – Kim Simmonds, Chris Youlden
  7. Getting to the Point – Kim Simmonds
  8. Big City Lights – Bob Hall, Chris Youlden
  9. You Need Love – Willie Dixon

Man: Rhinos, Winos And Lunatics

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In May 1974, “United Artists” label released “Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics”, the ninth Man album. It was recorded in 1974, at “Morgan Studios” in Willesden and “Trident Studios” in Wardour Street, and was produced by Roy Thomas Baker.

Personnel:

  • Micky Jones – vocals, guitar
  • Deke Leonard– vocals, guitar
  • Malcolm Morley– vocals, guitar, keyboards
  • Ken Whaley– basn
  • Terry Williams – vocals, drums
  • Peter Kelsey, Martin Levan – engineer
  • Pierre Tubbs – art direction, design
  • Keith Morris – front and back cover photography
  • David Redfern International – inside photography
  • Michael Heatley – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Micky Jones, Deke Leonard, Malcolm Morley, Ken Whaley, Terry Williams except where noted.

  1. Taking The Easy Way Out Again
  2. The Thunder And Lightning Kid
  3. California Silks And Satins – Leonard, Morley
  4. Four Day Louise
  5. Intro
  6. Kerosene
  7. Scotch Corner
  8. Exit

The Stranglers: 10

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In March 1990, “Epic” label released “10”, the tenth Stranglers (The) studio album. It was recorded 1989-1990, and was produced by Roy Thomas Baker.

Personnel:

  • Hugh Cornwell – vocals, guitar
  • Dave Greenfield – vocals, keyboards
  • Jean-Jacques Burnel – vocals, bass
  • Jet Black- drums, percussion
  • Simon Morton – congas
  • Alex Gifford – saxophone
  • Sid Gauld – trumpet
  • Stuart Brooks – trumpet
  • Chris Lawrence – trombone
  • Timm Baldwin – engineer
  • Grant Louden, Jean Luke Epstein – sleeve design

Track listing:

All tracks by Hugh Cornwell, Dave Greenfield, Jean-Jacques Burnel and Jet Black, except where noted.

  1. Sweet Smell of Success
  2. Someone Like You
  3. 96 Tears – Rudy Martinez
  4. In This Place
  5. Let’s Celebrate
  6. Man of the Earth
  7. Too Many Teardrops
  8. Where I Live
  9. Out of My Mind
  10. Never to Look Back

Savoy Brown: Blue Matter

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In March 1969, “Decca” label released “Blue Matter”, the third Savoy Brown album. It was recorded December / March 1968 – January 1969, and was produced by Mike Vernon. The album is mix of live and studio recordings.
Personnel:

  • Chris Youlden– lead vocal, guitar, piano, arrangements
  • Kim Simmonds– lead guitar, harmonica, piano, arrangements
  • “Lonesome” Dave Peverett– vocals, rhythm guitar, arrangements
  • Tone Stevens– bass, arrangements
  • Roger Earl– drums, percussion, arrangements
  • Bob Hall– piano
  • Rivers Jobe– bass
  • Terry Flannery, Keith Martin, Alan Moore, Brian Perrin, Derek Wadsworth– trombones
  • Terry Noonan – arrangements
  • Roy Thomas Baker – recording, engineer
  • Colin Freeman, Michael Mailes, John Punter,
  • Mike Vernon – arrangements, recording assistant
  • David Anstey – design
  • David Wedgbury – photography

Track listing:

  1. Train to Nowhere – Kim Simmonds, Chris Youlden
  2. Tolling Bells – Kim Simmonds, Chris Youlden
  3. She’s Got a Ring in His Nose and a Ring on Her Hand – Chris Youlden
  4. Vicksburg Blues – Bob Hall, Chris Youlden
  5. Don’t Turn Me from Your Door – John Lee Hooker
  6. Grits Ain’t Groceries (All Around the World) – Titus Turner
  7. May Be Wrong – Dave Peverett
  8. Louisiana Blues – Muddy Waters
  9. It Hurts Me Too – Mel London

Savoy Brown: Hellbound Train

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In February 1972, “Parrot” label released “Hellbound Train”, the eighth Savoy Brown album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by Neil Slaven.

Personnel:

  • Dave Walker– vocals
  • Kim Simmonds– vocal, guitar, harmonica
  • Paul Raymond – vocal, guitar, keyboards
  • Andy Silvester– bass
  • Dave Bidwell – drums
  • Roy Thomas Baker– engineer
  • David Anstey – artwork

Track listing:

  1. Doin’ Fine – Andy Silvester, Kim Simmonds
  2. Lost and Lonely Child – Kim Simmonds
  3. I’ll Make Everything Alright – Kim Simmonds
  4. Troubled by These Days and Times – Paul Raymond
  5. If I Could See an End – Paul Raymond, Kim Simmonds
  6. It’ll Make You Happy – Kim Simmonds
  7. Hellbound Train – Andy Silvester, Kim Simmonds

Jon Anderson: 3 Ships

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In December 1985, “Elektra” label released “3 Ships”, the fourth Jon Anderson solo album. It was recorded in 1984 – 1985, at “at Crystal Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Roy Thomas Baker.

Personnel:

  • Jon Anderson – lead vocals
  • Beyond War Philharmonic – orchestration
  • Paul Cheng – concert master
  • Bob Esty – conductor
  • Gospel Choir – Calvary Baptist Church, Santa Monica
  • Inspirational Choir, courtesy of Pastor Robert de France, Jr.
  • William Bryant II – choir director
  • Children’s Choir –  Reach for the Stars Singers
  • Marta Woodhull – choir director
  • Sandra Crouch & Friends – directed by Andre and Sandra Crouch and  Gary Lanier
  • Rhett ‘Pepsi’ Lawrence – Fairlight CMI,
  • Mike Marshall GB – keyboards, orchestration
  • Trevor Rabinand Elliot Easton – guitar
  • Novi Novog – electric viola
  • Frankie Banali, R.J. Parnell – drums, percussion
  • Paulinho da Costa – percussion
  • Sandra Crouch – duet vocals
  • Jade Anderson – additional vocals
  • Bob Esty, Mike Marshall -arrangements
  • George Tutko – engineer, mixing
  • Jim McMahon – engineer assistant
  • Brad Gilderman – additional mixing
  • Bob Keasler – production coordinator
  • Freddie Henderson, Jem Scott – production coordination assistant
  • Rob Ayling – executive producer
  • KOSH & Larson – art direction, design
  • Bob Blakeman – cartography

Track listing:

All tracks by Jon Anderson.

  1. Save All Your Love
  2. Easier Said Than Done
  3. 3 Ships
  4. Forest of Fire
  5. Ding Dong! Merrily on High
  6. Save All Your Love (Reprise)
  7. The Holly and the Ivy
  8. Day of Days
  9. 2000 Years
  10. Where Were You?
  11. O Holy Night
  12. How It Hits You
  13. Jingle Bells