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the White Stripes: Same

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On June 15, 1999, “Sympathy for the Record Industry” label released the self-titled, debut White Stripes album. It was recorded January 1999, at “Ghetto Recorders” and “Third Man Studios” in Detroit, and was produced by Jack White and Jim Diamond.

Personnel:

  • Jack White– vocals, guitar, piano
  • Meg White– drums
  • Johnny Walker– slide guitar
  • Jim Diamond– engineer
  • Ko Melina Zydeko – photography
  • Heather White – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Jack White, except where noted

  1. Jimmy the Exploder
  2. Stop Breaking Down – Robert Johnson
  3. The Big Three Killed My Baby
  4. Suzy Lee
  5. Sugar Never Tasted So Good
  6. Wasting My Time
  7. Cannon -Influenced by Son House
  8. Astro
  9. Broken Bricks – Jack White, Stephen Gills
  10. When I Hear My Name
  11. Do
  12. Screwdriver
  13. One More Cup of Coffee – Bob Dylan
  14. Little people
  15. Slicker Drips
  16. James Infirmary Blues – traditional
  17. I Fought Piranhas

The Cars: Same

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On June 6, 1978, “Elektra” label released the self-titled, debut Cars (The) album. It was recorded February 1978, at “AIR Studios” in London, and was produced by Roy Thomas Baker.

Personnel:

  • Ric Ocasek– lead vocals, rhythm guitar, arranger
  • Elliot Easton– lead guitar, backing vocals. arranger
  • Greg Hawkes– keyboards, percussion, saxophone, backing vocals, arranger
  • Benjamin Orr– lead vocals, bass, arranger
  • David Robinson– drums, percussion, Syndrums, backing vocals, arranger
  • Geoff Workman – recording, engineer
  • Nigel Walker – engineer
  • George Marino– mastering

Track listing:

All tracks by Ric Ocasek, except where noted.

  1. Good Times Rolls
  2. My Best Friend’s Girl
  3. Just What I Needed – Benjamin Orr
  4. I’m In Touch with Your World
  5. Don’t Cha Stop
  6. You’re All I’ve Got Tonight -Benjamin Orr
  7. Bye Bye Love
  8. Moving in Stereo – Greg Hawkes, Ric Ocasek
  9. All Mixed Up

Moby Grape: Same

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On June 6, 1967, “Columbia” label released the self-titled, debut  Moby Grape album. It was recorded March – April 1967, at “CBS Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by David Rubinson.

Personnel:

  • Peter Lewis– vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Jerry Miller– vocals, lead guitar
  • Skip Spence– vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Bob Mosley– vocals, bass
  • Don Stevenson– vocals, drums

Track listing:

  1. Hey Grandma – Jerry Miller, Donn Stevenson
  2. Blues – Bob Mosley
  3. 8:05 – Jerry Miller, Don Stevenson
  4. Come in the Morning – Bob Mosley
  5. Omaha – Skip Spence
  6. Naked, If I Want To – Jerry Miller
  7. Someday – Jerry Miller, Don Stevenson, Skip Spence
  8. Ain’t No Use – Jerry Miller, Don Stevenson
  9. Sitting by the Window – Peter Lewis
  10. Changes – Jerry Miller, Don Stevenson
  11. Lazy Me – Bob Mosley
  12. Indifference – Skip Spence

 

Barclay James Harvest: Same

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Barclay James Harvest

On June 5, 1970, “Harvest” label released the self-titled, debut Barclay James Harvest album. It was recorded November 1969 – January 1970, at “EMI Studios”, and “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produced by Norman Smith.

Personnel:

  • John Lees– vocals, guitars, recorder
  • Jim Litherland – guitar
  • Stuart “Woolly” Wolstenholme– vocals, mellotron, keyboards, guitar, harmonica
  • Les Holroyd– vocals, bass guitar, guitar, cello
  • Mel Pritchard– drums, percussion
  • The Barclay James Harvest Symphony Orchestra
  • Gavin Wright – orchestra leader
  • Robert Godfrey – conductor, musical director
  • Phil McDonald – engineer
  • Ian Latimer – design
  • Richard Dubkley – photography

Track listing:

All the tracks by les Holroyd, John Lees, Mel Pritchard and Stuart “Woolly” Wolstenholme.

  1. Taking Some Time On
  2. Mother Dear
  3. The Sun Will Never Shine
  4. When the World Was Woken
  5. Good Love Child
  6. The Iron Maiden
  7. Dark Now My Sky

 

Peter Gabriel: Same

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On June 2, 1978, “Charisma” label released the self-titled, second Peter Gabriel album. It was recorded November 1977 – February 1978, at “Relight Studios” in Hilvarenbeek, The Netherlands, and was produced by Robert Fripp. The album cover was by Hipgnosis.

Personnel:

  • Peter Gabriel– vocals, organ, piano, synthesizer
  • Robert Fripp– electric guitar, acoustic guitar, Frippertronics
  • Sid McGinnis– electric guitar, acoustic guitar, steel guitar, mandolin, backing vocals
  • Larry Fast– synthesizer and treatments
  • Bayete– keyboards
  • Roy Bittan– keyboards
  • Tony Levin– bass guitar, Chapman stick, string bass, recorder arrangements, backing vocals
  • Jerry Marotta– drums, backing vocals
  • Tim Capello– saxophone
  • George Marge –recorders
  • John Tims – insects

Track listing:

All tracks by Peter Gabriel, except where noted.

  1. On the Air
  2. D.I.Y.
  3. Mother of Violence – Peter Gabriel, Jill Gabriel
  4. A Wonderful Day in a One-Way World
  5. White Shadow
  6. Indigo
  7. Animal Magic
  8. Exposure – Peter Gabriel, Robert Fripp
  9. Flotsam and Jetsam
  10. Perspective
  11. Home Sweet Home

Eagles: Same

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On June 1, 1972, “Asylum” label released the self-titled, debut Eagles album. It was recorded in February 1972, at “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Glyn Johns. In 2012, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked the album at number 368 on its list of the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time”. The single “Take It Easy” is part of the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” of the “500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll”. In March 2001, the album was certified Platinum in the US by the “RIIA”.

Personnel:

  • Glenn Frey– vocals, guitars, slide guitar
  • Bernie Leadon– vocals, guitars, banjo
  • Randy Meisner– vocals, bass guitar
  • Don Henley– vocals, drums
  • Glyn Johns– engineer
  • Gary Burden– art direction, design
  • Henry Diltz– photography

Track listing:

  1. Take it Easy – Jackson Browne, Glenn Frey
  2. Witchy Woman – Don Henley, Bernie Leadon
  3. Chug All Night – Glenn Frey
  4. Most of Us Are Sad – Glenn Frey
  5. Nightingale – Jackson Browne
  6. Train Leaves Here This Morning – Gene Clark, Bernie Leadon
  7. Take the Devil – Randy Meisner
  8. Earlybird – Bernie Leadon, Randy Meisner
  9. Peaceful Easy Feeling – Jack Tempchin
  10. Tryin’ – Randy Meisner

Mike & The Mechanics: Same

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On May 31, 1999, “Virgin” label released the self-titled, fifth Mike & The Mechanics studio album. It was recorded 1988 – 1989, at “Fisher Lane Farm Studios” in Surrey, and was produced by Mike Rutherford.

Personnel:

  • Mike Rutherford– guitar, bass guitar
  • Paul Carrack– vocals, keyboards, guitar, drums
  • Paul Young– vocals, percussion
  • Gary Wallis– drums, programming
  • Sharon Woolf – backing vocals
  • Steve Pigott – programming
  • Matthew Vaughan – programming
  • Simon Hale– conductor, string arrangements
  • Nick Davis– engineer, mixing

Track listing:

  1. Whenever I Stop – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
  2. Now That You’ve Gone – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
  3. Ordinary Girl – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack, Paul Young
  4. All The Light I Need – Mike Rutherford, A. Robertson
  5. What Will You Do When I’m Gone – Mike Rutherford, B.A. Robertson
  6. My Little Island – Mike Rutherford, B.A. Robertson
  7. Open Up – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
  8. When I Get Over You – Mike Rutherford, Christopher Neil
  9. If Only – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
  10. Asking (For The Last Time) – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
  11. Always Listen To Your Heart – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack, Neil Young
  12. Did You See Me Coming – Mike Rutherford, Paul Carrack
  13. Look Across at Dreamland – Mike Rutherford, B.A. Robertson

Crosby, Stills & Nash: Same

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Crosby Stills and Nash

On May 29, 1969, “Atlantic” label released the self-titled, debut Crosby, Stills & Nash album. It was recorded February-March, 1969, at “Wally Heider’s Studio III” in Los Angeles, and was produced by David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash. The album was certified 4 x Platinum in US by the “RIIA”.

Personnel:

  • David Crosby— vocals, acoustic and rhythm guitar
  • Stephen Stills— vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards, percussion
  • Graham Nash— vocals, acoustic and rhythm guitar
  • Dallas Taylor— drums
  • Jim Gordon— drums
  • Cass Elliot— backing vocals
  • Bill Halverson— engineer
  • Gary Burden— art direction, design
  • Henry Diltz— photography
  • David Geffen— direction
  • Ahmet Ertegün— spiritual guidance

Track listing

  1. Suite: Judy Blue Eyes – Stephen Stills
  2. Marrakesh Express – Graham Nash
  3. Guinnevere – David Crosby
  4. You Don’t Have to Cry – Stephen Stills
  5. Pre – Road Downs – Graham Nash
  6. Wooden ships – David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Paul Kantner
  7. Lady of the Island – Graham Nash
  8. Helplessly Hoping – Stephen Stills
  9. Long Time Gone – David Crosby
  10. 49 Bye – Byes – Stephen Stills

David Gilmour: Same

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On May 25, 1978, “Harvest” label released the self-titled, debut David Gilmour album. It was recorded February – March 1978, at “Super Bear Studios” in France, and was produced by David Gilmour.

Personnel:

  • David Gilmour– lead vocals; electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards, lap steel guitar, piano; harmonica, cover design
  • Mick Weaver– piano
  • Rick Wills– bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Willie Wilson– drums, percussion
  • Carlena Williams – backing vocals
  • Debbie Doss – backing vocals
  • Shirley Roden – backing vocals
  • Hipgnosis– design, photography

Track listing:

All tracks by David Gilmour, except where noted.

  1. Mihalis
  2. There’s No Way Out of here – Ken Barker
  3. Cry from the Street – David Gilmour, Eric Stuart
  4. So Far Away
  5. Short and Sweet – David Gilmour, Roy Harper
  6. Raise My Rent
  7. No Way
  8. It’s Definitely
  9. I Can’t Breathe Anymore

David Byrne: Same

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David Byrne

On May 24, 1994, “Luaka Bop” label released the self-titled, fourth  David Byrne album. It was recorded November – Decemebr 1993, and was produced by David Byrne and Susan Rogers.

Personnel:

  • David Byrne – vocals, guitar, synthesizer, clavinet, bells, balafon, lap steel guitar
  • Arto Lindsay– guitar
  • John Medeski– organ, synthesizer, Farfisa
  • Mitchell Froom– keyboards
  • Paul Socolow – bass
  • Valerie Naranjo– drums, percussion, marimba, shaker, talking drum, percussion sampling
  • Todd Turkisher – drums, percussion, surdo, sampling, doumbek, roto toms, frame drum, trash cans
  • Bashiri Johnson– percussion, bongos, chimes, conga, shaker
  • Sue Hadjopoulos – percussion
  • Bill Ware– marimba, vibraphone
  • Mark Edwards – drones
  • Marcus Rojas– tuba
  • Bebel Gilberto– backing vocals
  • Dolette McDonald– backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by David Byrne.

  1. A Long Time Ago
  2. Angels
  3. Crash
  4. A Self-made Man
  5. Back in the Box
  6. Sad Song
  7. Nothing at All
  8. My Love Is You
  9. Lilies of the Valley
  10. You & Eye
  11. Strange Ritual
  12. Buck Naked