Tag Archives: Trident Studios

Brian Eno: Discreet Music

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In November 1975, “EG” label released “Discreet Music”, the fourth Brian Eno studio album. It was recorded May – September 1975, at Brian Eno’s studio and “Trident Studios” in London and was produced by Brian Eno.

Personnel:

  • Brian Eno– synthesizer, keyboards, photography
  • The Cockpit Ensemble – performer
  • Gavin Bryars– arrangements, conductor
  • Peter Kelsey – engineer
  • Simon Heyworth – mastering
  • John Bonis – design
  • Andrew Day – redesign

Track listing:

  1. Discreet Music – Brian Eno
  2. Three Variations on the Canon in D Major by Johann Pachelbel
  • Fullness of Wind
  • French Catalogues
  • Brutal Ardour

Joan Armatrading: Whatever’s for Us

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In November 1972, “A&M” label released “Whatever’s for Us”, the debut Joan Armatrading album. It was recorded in 1972, at “Château d’Hérouville” in France, “Trident Studios” and “Marquee Studios” in London, and was produced by Gus Dudgeon.

Personnel:

  • Joan Armatrading – vocals, piano, acoustic guitar, harmonium
  • Davey Johnstone- guitars, sitar
  • Larry Steele – bass guitar
  • Gerry Conway, Henry Spinetti– drums
  • Ray Cooper– percussion, vibes
  • Chris Hughes – saxophone
  • Del Newman – string, horns arrangements
  • Chris Hughes – brass arrangements
  • Robin Geoffrey Cable, Ken Scott, Roy Baker, Phil Dunne – engineer
  • John Hays – art direction
  • Sumiko Davies – cover design
  • Derek Davies – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Joan Armatrading and Pam Nestor, except where noted.

  1. My Family
  2. City Girl – Joan Armatrading
  3. Spend a Little Time – Joan Armatrading
  4. Whatever’s for Us, for Us
  5. Child Star
  6. Visionary Mountains
  7. It Could Have Been Better
  8. Head of the Table
  9. Mister Remember Me
  10. Gave It a Try
  11. Alice
  12. Conversation – Joan Armatrading
  13. Mean Old Man
  14. All the King’s Gardens

Bonzo Dog Band: Keynsham

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In November 1969, “Liberty” label released “Keynsham”, the fourth Bonzo Dog Band album. It was recorded in 1969, at “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by Neil Innes and Vivian Stanshall.

Personnel:

  • Vivian Stanshall – vocals, narrator, tuba, design, liner notes
  • Neil Innes – vocals, guitar, banjo, piano
  • Gerry Salisbury – cornet
  • Rodney Slater – saxophone, clarinet
  • “Legs” Larry Smith – drums
  • Roger Ruskin Spear – brass instruments
  • Dennis Cowan – narrator
  • Barry Sheffield – engineer

Track listing:

  1. You Done My Brain In – Neil Innes
  2. Keynsham – Neil Innes
  3. Quiet Talks & Summer Walks- Neil Innes
  4. Tent – Vivian Stanshall
  5. We Were Wrong – Vivian Stanshall
  6. Joke Shop Man – Neil Innes
  7. The Bride Stripped Bare (By Bachelors) – Vivian Stanshall, Neil Innes
  8. Look at Me, I’m Wonderful – Vivian Stanshall
  9. What Do You Do – Neil Innes
  10. Slater’s Parrot – Vivian Stanshall
  11. Sport (The Odd Boy) – Vivian Stanshall
  12. I Want To Be With You – Neil Innes
  13. Noises for the Leg – Vivian Stanshall
  14. Busted – Vivian Stanshall, Neil Innes

Atomic Rooster: Made In England

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In October 1972,“Dawn” label released “Made in England”, the fourth Atomic Rooster album. It was recorded in 1972, at “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by Vincent Crane.

Personnel:

  • Chris Farlowe – vocals
  • Steve Bolton – guitars
  • Vincent Crane – Hammond organ, piano, ARP synthesizer, Fender piano
  • Bill Smith – bass
  • Ric Parnell – vocals, drums, percussion
  • Doris Troy, Liza Strike – backing vocals

Track listing:

  1. Time Take My Life – Vincent Crane
  2. Stand by Me – Vincent Crane
  3. Little Bit of Inner Air – Ric Parnell
  4. Don’t Know What Went Wrong – Vincent Crane
  5. Never to Lose – Steve Bolton
  6. Introduction – Vincent Crane
  7. Breathless – Vincent Crane
  8. Space Cowboy – Steve Bolton
  9. People You Can’t Trust – Vincent Crane
  10. All in Satan’s Name – Ric Parnell
  11. Close Your Eyes – Vincent Crane

Van Der Graaf Generator: Pawn Hearts

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On November 12, 1971, “Charisma” label released “Pawn Hearts”, the fourth Van der Graaf Generator studio album. It was recorded June – July 1971, at “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by John Anthony.

Personnel:

  • Peter Hammill– lead vocals, acoustic and slide guitar, electric piano, piano
  • David Jackson– tenor, alto, and soprano saxophones, flute, vocals
  • Hugh Banton– Hammond E & C and Farfisa Professional organs, piano, Mellotron, ARP synthesizer, bass pedals, bass guitar, psychedelic razor, vocals
  • Guy Evans– drums, tympani, percussion, piano
  • Robert Fripp– electric guitar
  • Robin Cable, David Hentschel, Ken Scott– engineer
  • Howard – brightest hope
  • Paul Whitehead– design
  • Keith Morris – inner sleeve photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Peter Hammill, except where noted.

  1. Lemmings (Including ‘Cog’)
  2. Man Erg
  3. A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers”
  • Eyewitness
  • Pictures/Lighthouse – Peter Hammill, Hugh Banton
  • Eyewitness
  • H.M.
  • Presence of the Night
  • Kosmos Tours – Guy Evans
  • (Custard’s) Last Stand
  • The Clot Thickens – Peter Hammill, Hugh Banton, Guy Evans, David Jackson
  • Land’s End (Sineline) – David Jackson
  • We Go Now – David Jackson, Hugh Banton

Lindisfarne: Fog On The Tyne

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In October 1971, “Charisma” label released “Fog on the Tyne”, the second Lindisfarne studio album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Trident Studios” and was produced by Bob Johnston.

Personnel:

  • Alan Hull- vocals, acoustic, electric and 12-string guitars, keyboards
  • Ray Jackson- vocals, mandolin, harmonica
  • Rod Clements- electric bass, acoustic, electric and 12-string guitars, violin
  • Simon Cowe – lead, acoustic and 12-string guitars, mandolin, vocals
  • Ray Laidlaw – drums
  • Ken Scott- engineer
  • Trevor and Franco – sleeve

Track listing:

  1. Meet Me on the Corner – Rod Clements
  2. Alright on the Night – Alan Hull
  3. Uncle Sam – Simon Cowe
  4. Together Forever – Rab Noakes
  5. January Song – Adam Hull
  6. Peter Brophy Don’t Care – Adam Hull, Terry Morgan
  7. City Song – Adam Hull
  8. Passing Ghosts – Adam Hull
  9. Train in G Major – Rod Clements
  10. Fog on the Tyne – Adam Hull

Free: Same

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In October 1969, “Island” label released the self-titled, second Free album. It was recorded January – June 1969, at “Morgan Studios” and “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by the head of “Island” label Chris Blackwell.

Personnel:

  • Paul Rodgers– vocals
  • Paul Kossoff– lead and rhythm guitar
  • Andy Fraser– bass guitar, rhythm guitar, piano
  • Simon Kirke– drums, percussion
  • Chris Wood– flute

Track listing:

All tracks by Andy Fraser and Paul Rodgers, except where noted.

  1. I’ll Be Creepin’
  2. Songs of Yesterday
  3. Lying in the Sunshine
  4. Trouble on Double Time – Andy Fraser, Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, Paul Kossoff
  5. Mouthful of Grass
  6. Woman
  7. Free Me
  8. Broad Daylight
  9. Mourning Sad Morning

Tommy Bolin: Private Eyes

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In September 1976, “Columbia” label released “Private Eyes”, the second and the last Tommy Bolin album. It was recorded in June 1976, at “Cherokee Studios” in Los Angeles,and ”Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by Dennis MacKay and Tommy Bolin.

Personnel:

  • Tommy Bolin – vocals, guitars, keyboards, piano
  • Reggie McBride – vocals, bass
  • Mark Stein – vocals, keyboards
  • Norma Jean Bell – vocals, percussion, saxophone
  • Carmine Appice– drums
  • Bobby Berge – drums, percussion
  • Bobbye Hall– percussion
  • Del Newman – string arrangements
  • Thomas La Tonore, Stephen W Tayler – engineer
  • Jimmy Wachtel – design

Track listing:

  1. Bustin’ Out for Rosey – Tommy Bolin
  2. Sweet Burgundy – Tommy Bolin, Jeff Cook
  3. Post Toastee – Tommy Bolin
  4. Shake the Devil – Tommy Bolin, Jeff Cook
  5. Gypsy Soul – Tommy Bolin, Jeff Cook
  6. Someday We’ll Bring Our Love Home – Tommy Bolin, John Tesar
  7. Hello, Again – Tommy Bolin, Jeff Cook
  8. You Told Me That You Loved Me –Tommy Bolin

Nice: Same

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In September 1969, “Immediate” label released the self-titled, third Nice album. It was recorded in 1969, at “Trident Studios” in London, and “Fillmore East” in New York City, and was produced by Keith Emerson, Lee Jackson and Brian Davison.

Personnel:

  • Keith Emerson– Hammond organ, pianos
  • Lee Jackson– vocals, bass guitar
  • Brian Davison– drums, percussion

Track listing:

  1. Azrael Revisited -Keith Emerson, Lee Jackson
  2. Hang on to a Dream -Tim Hardin
  3. Diary of an Empty Day – music: Edouard Lalo arr. by Keith Emerson, lyrics: Lee Jackson
  4. For Example – Keith Emerson, Lee Jackson
  5. Rondo ’69’ – Dave Brubeck, Keith Emerson, Lee Jackson, Brian Davison
  6. She Belongs to Me – Bob Dylan

Blood, Sweat & Tears: No Sweat

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In August 1973, “Columbia” label released “No Sweat”, the sixth Blood, Sweat & Tears studio album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Electric Lady Studios” in New York City and “Trident Studios”in London, and was produced by Steve Tyrell.

Personnel:

  • Jerry Fisher – vocals
  • Dave Bargeron- trombone, tuba, bass trombone, baritone horn, backing vocals
  • Jim Fielder- bass, backing vocals
  • Bobby Colomby- drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Lou Marini- woodwinds
  • Lew Soloff- trumpet
  • Tom Malone– trumpet, ARP, 12-String fiddle
  • David Hentschel– synthesizer, ARP
  • Steve Katz– guitar
  • Chuck Winfield – trumpet, flugelhorn, French horn
  • Jimmy Maelen, Frank Ricotti– percussion
  • Joshie Armstead, Valerie Simpson, Maretha Stewart – backing vocals

Track listing:

  1. Roller Coaster – Mark James
  2. Save Our Ship – Georg Wadenius, Cynthia Weil
  3. Django (An Excerpt) – John Lewis
  4. Rosemary – Randy Newman
  5. Song for John – Lou Marini
  6. Almost Sorry – Jeff Kent, Doug Lubahn
  7. Back Up Against the Wall – Buddy Buie, James Cobb
  8. Hip Pickles – Lou Marini
  9. My Old Lady – Georg Wadenius, Cynthia Weil
  10. Empty Pages – Jim Capaldi, Steve Winwood
  11. Mary Miles – Michael Rabon
  12. Inner Crisis – Larry Willis