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The Doobie Brothers: Cycles

On May 17, 1989, “Capitol” label released “Cycles”, the tenth Doobie Brothers (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1988, at “The Plant” in Sausalito, California, and was produced by Rodney Mills, Charlie Midnight and Eddie Schwartz.

Personnel:

  • Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar
  • Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar
  • Tiran Porter – bass, backing vocals
  • John Hartman – drums, backing vocals
  • Michael Hossack – drums, percussion
  • Bobby LaKind – percussion, backing vocals
  • Bill Payne – keyboards
  • Dave Tyson – keyboards
  • Kim Bullard – keyboards
  • Dale Ockerman – keyboards
  • Phil Aaberg – keyboards
  • Don Frank – electronic drums
  • The Memphis Horns (Wayne Jackson, Andrew Love) – horns
  • Rem Smiers – keytar
  • Bobby La Kind – conductor
  • Brian Wayy – programming, remix
  • Tom Sadzeck, Devon Bernadoni, Jim Gaines, Rodney Mills, Jeffrey Norman – engineer
  • Bob Ludwig – mastering
  • Jeffery Fey – design
  • Tommy Steele – art direction
  • Tom Nikosey – logo design
  • Tom Keller – photography

Track listing:

  1. The Doctor – Tom Johnston, Charlie Midnight, Eddie Schwartz
  2. One Chain Don’t Make no Prison – Dennis Lambert, Brian Potter
  3. Take Me to the Highway – Patrick Simmons, Dale Ockerman, Tome Fedele, Charlie Midnight, Eddie Schwartz, Dale Ockerman,
  4. South of the Border – Tom Johnston
  5. Time Is Here and Gone – Bobby La Kind, John Mcfee, Keith Knudsen
  6. Need a Little Taste of Love – Marvin Isley, Ernie Isley, Ronald Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Rudolph Isley, Chris Jasper
  7. I Can Read Your Mind – Patrick Simmons, Dale Ockerman, Chris Thompson
  8. Tonight I’m Coming (Through the Border) – Bobby La Kind, Michael McDonald
  9. Wrong Number – Tom Johnston
  10. Too High a Price – Bobby La Kind, Zeke Zirngeibel, John Herron

Cheap Trick: The Doctor

In November 1986, “Epic” label released “The Doctor”, the ninth Cheap Trick studio album. It was recorded in 1986, and was produced by Tony  Platt.

Personnel:

  • Robin Zander– lead vocals
  • Rick Nielsen– guitar, backing vocals
  • Jon Brant– bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Bun E. Carlos – drums
  • Paul Klingberg – keyboards, sequencers, engineer, mixing
  • Dee Lewis, Coral Gordon – backing vocals
  • Tony Platt– mixing, programming
  • Jason Corsaro – mixing
  • Andre Miripolsky– cover artwork
  • Ria Lewerke – art direction, design
  • Mac James – design
  • Veronica Sim – photography

Track listing:

  1. It’s Up to You – Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander
  2. Rearview Mirror Romance – Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander
  3. The Doctor – Rick Nielsen
  4. Are You Lonely Tonight? – Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander
  5. Name of the Game – Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander
  6. Kiss Me Red – Billy Steinberg, Tom Kelly
  7. Take Me to the Top – Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander
  8. Good Girls Go to Heaven (Bad Girls Go Everywhere) – Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander
  9. Man-U-Lip-U-Lator – Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander, Tony Plat
  10. It’s Only Love – Rick Nielsen, Robin Zander

West, Bruce & Laing: Why Dontcha

In November 1972, “Windfall” label released “Why Dontcha”, the debut West, Bruce and Laing studio album. It was recorded in 1972, and was produced by Andy Johns, Leslie West, Jack Bruce and Corky Laing.

Personnel:

  • Leslie West– vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, dobro,
  • Jack Bruce– vocals, choir, bass, organ, harmonium, harp, chorus, ARP synthesizer, acoustic guitar, harmonica, piano
  • Corky Laing– vocals, drums, rhythm guitar
  • Andy Johns– engineer
  • Dan Turbeville – engineer assistant
  • Ed Lee – art direction, design, photography

Track listing:

  1. Why Dontcha – Leslie West, Jack Bruce, Corky Laing
  2. Out into the Fields – Leslie West, Jack Bruce, Corky Laing, Pete Brown
  3. The Doctor – Leslie West, Jack Bruce, Corky Laing, Sue Palmer
  4. Turn Me Over – Leslie West, Jack Bruce, Corky Laing
  5. Third Degree – Eddie Boyd, Willie Dixon
  6. Shake Ma Thing (Rollin’ Jack) – Leslie West, Jack Bruce, Corky Laing
  7. While You Sleep – Leslie West, Jack Bruce, Corky Laing
  8. Pleasure – Leslie West, Jack Bruce, Corky Laing, Pete Brown
  9. Love Is Worth the Blues – Leslie West, Jack Bruce, Corky Laing
  10. Pollution Woman – Leslie West, Jack Bruce, Corky Laing, Pete Brown