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Jeffrey Deon Estus

On October 11, 2021, Jeffery Deon Estus died aged 65. He was musician (bass), singer and songwriter, member of collective Boogie Box High and band Switch, but was best known as the bass player of Wham. He recorded and performed with Marvin Gaye, George Michael, Elton John, Aaron Neville, Tina Turner, Frank Zappa, Annie Lennox, Edgar Winter and George Clinton. As leader Estus released one album.

The Cure: 4:13 Dream

On October 27, 2008, “Suretone” and “Geffen” labels released “4:13 Dream”, the thirteenth Cure (The) studio album. It was recorded 2006 – 2008, and was produced by Robert Smith and Keith Uddin.

Personnel:

  • Robert Smith – vocals, guitar, six-string bass, keyboards, engineer, mixing
  • Porl Thompson – guitar
  • Simon Gallup – bass
  • Jason Cooper – drums, percussion, loops
  • Smud – additional percussion
  • Catsfield Sub Rhythm Trio – handclaps
  • Keith Uddin – engineer, mixing
  • Matt Hendry – assistant engineer
  • Simon Wakeling – assistant engineer
  • Daren Butler – studio assistant
  • Brian Gardner – mastering

Track listing:

All tracks by Robert Smith, Porl Smith, Simon Gallup and Jason Cooper.

  1. Underneath the Stars
  2. The Only One
  3. The Reasons Why
  4. Freakshow
  5. Sirensong
  6. The Real Snow White
  7. The Hungry Ghost
  8. Switch
  9. The Perfect Boy
  10. This. Here and Now with You
  11. Sleep When I’m Dead
  12. The Scream
  13. It’s Over

Golden Earring: Switch

In March 1975, “Polydor” label released “Switch” the eleventh Golden Earring album. It was recorded 1974-1975, and was produced by George Kooymans,  Rinus Gerritsen,  Barry Hay, Cesar Zuiderwijk, Eelco Gelling, Bertus Borgers and Robert Jan Stips

Personnel:

  • George Kooymans – vocals, guitar, arrangements
  • Eelco Gelling – guitar, arrangements
  • Barry Hay – vocals, flute, arrangements
  • Rinus Gerritsen – bass, keyboards, arrangements
  • Cesar Zuiderwijk- drums, arrangements
  • Bertus Borgers- saxophone
  • Robert Jan Stips– keyboards
  • Robert Jan Stips – string arrangements
  • Andy Knight, John Kriek – engineer, mixing
  • Jan Schuurman – engineer
  • George Osaki – art direction
  • Barry Hay – concept
  • Paul Gerritsma, Graham Hughes – photography
  • Fred Haayen – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Barry Hay and George Kooymans except where noted.

  1. Intro: Plus Minus Absurdio
  2. Love Is a Rodeo
  3. The Switch
  4. Kill Me (Ce Soir) – John Fenton, Barry Hay, George Kooymans
  5. Tons of Time
  6. Daddy’s Gonna Save My Soul
  7. Troubles and Hassles
  8. Lonesome D.J.