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Frank Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim: Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim

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In March 1967, “Reprise” label released “Francis Albert Sinatra & Antônio Carlos Jobim”, album by Frank Sinatra and Antônio Carlos Jobim. It was recorded January – February 1967, at “United Western Recorders” in Hollywood, and was produced by Sonny Burke.

Personnel:

  • Frank Sinatra – vocal
  • Antônio Carlos Jobim – piano, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
  • Al Viola – electric guitar
  • Jose Marino – doublebass
  • Dom Um Romão – drums
  • Colin Bailey – drums
  • Claus Ogerman – concuctor, arranger

Track listing:

  1. The Girl from Ipanema – Antônio Carlos Jobim, Norman Gimbel, Vinícius de Moraes
  2. Dindi – Ray Gilbert, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Aloysio de Oliveria
  3. Change Partners – Irving Berlin
  4. Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado) – Antonio Carlos Jobim, Gene Lees
  5. Meditation (Meditação) – Antonio Carlos Jobim, Norman Gimbel, Newton Mendonça
  6. If You Never Come to Me (Inútil Paisagem) – Antonio Carlos Jobim, Ray Gilbert, Aloysio de Oliveira
  7. How Insensitive (Insensatez) – Antonio Carlos Jobim, Norman Gimbel, Vinicius de Moraes
  8. I Concentrate on You – Cole Porter
  9. Baubles, Bangles and Beads – Robert C. Wright, George Forrest, Alexander Borodin
  10. Once I Loved (O Amor em Paz) – Antonio Carlos Jobim, Ray Gilbert, Vinicius de Moraes

Music Machine: The Bonniwell Music Machine

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On February 10, 1968, “Warner Bros” label released “The Bonniwell Music Machine”, the second and final Music Machine album. It was recorded in 1967, at “Jazz City Studio”, “RCA Studios” and “United Western recorders”, and was produced by Brian Ross.

Personnel:

  • Sean Bonniwell – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, horn
  • Mark Landon – lead guitar
  • Alan Wisdom – lead guitar
  • Harry Garfield – keyboards
  • Doug Rhodes – bass guitar, keyboards, tambourine, backing vocals
  • Keith Olsen – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Ed Jones – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Jerry Harris – drums
  • Ron Edgar – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Sean Bonniwell.

  1. Astrologically Incompatible
  2. Double Yellow Line
  3. The Day Today
  4. Absolutely Positively
  5. Somethin Hurtin’ on Me
  6. The Trap
  7. Soul Love
  8. Bottom of the Soul
  9. Talk Me Down
  10. The Eagle Never Hunts the Fly
  11. I’ve Loved You
  12. Affirmative No
  13. Discrepancy
  14. Me, Myself, and I

Little Feat: Same

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In January 1971, “Warner Bros” label released the self-titled, debut Little Feat album. It was recorded August – September 1970,  at “United Western Recorders” and “The Record Plant” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Russ Titelman.

Personnel:

  • Lowell George– lead and backing vocals, alead, rhythm and slide guitars, harmonica
  • Bill Payne– lead and backing, keyboards, piano
  • Roy Estrada– bass, backing vocals
  • Richard Hayward– drums, backing vocals
  • Russ Titelman– percussion, backing vocals, piano
  • Ry Cooder– slide guitar
  • Sneaky Pete Kleinow– pedal steel
  • Kirby Johnson – string and horn arrangements

Track listing:

  1. Snakes on Everything – Bill Payne
  2. Strawberry Flats – Bill Payne, Lowell George
  3. Truck Stop Girl – Bill Payne, Lowell George
  4. Brides of Jesus – Bill Payne, Lowell George
  5. Willin’ – Lowel George
  6. Hamburger Midnight – Lowell George, Roy Estrada
  7. Forty-Four Blues/ How Many More Years – Roosevelt Sykes, Chester Burnett
  8. Crack in Your Door – Lowell George
  9. I’ve Been the One – Lowell George
  10. Takin’ My Time – Bill Payne
  11. Crazy Captain Gunboat Willie – Bill Payne, Lowell George

Blondie: Autoamerican

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In November 1980, “Chrysalis” label released “Autoamerican”, the fifth Blondie studio album. It was recorded in 1980, at “United Western Recorders” in Hollywood, and was produced by Mike Chapman.

Personnel:

  • Deborah Harry– vocals
  • Chris Stein– guitar, tympani
  • Jimmy Destri– piano, organ, synthesizer, backing vocals
  • Frank Infante– guitar, backing vocals
  • Nigel Harrison– bass, backing vocals
  • Clem Burke– drums, backing vocals
  • Howard Kaylan, Mark Volman– vocals
  • Jimmie Haskell– string and horn arrangements
  • Wah Wah Watson– guitar
  • Tom Scott– saxophone, lyricon
  • Steve Goldstein – piano, synthesizer
  • Ray Brown – bass
  • Scott Lesser, Ollie Brown, Emil Richards, Alex Acuña– percussion
  • B-Girls– backing vocals
  • Lenise Bent – engineer

Track listing:

  1. Europa – Chris Stein
  2. Live it Up –Chris Stein
  3. Here’s Looking at You – Debbie Harry, Chris Stein
  4. The Tide Is High – John Holt, Howard Barrett, Tyrone Evans
  5. Angels on Balcony – Laura Davis, Jimmy Destri
  6. Go Through It – Debbie Harry, Chris Stein
  7. Do the Dark – Jimmy Destri
  8. Rapture – Debbie Harry, Chris Stein
  9. Faces – Debbie Harry
  10. T-Birds – Nigel Harrison, Debbie Harry
  11. Walk Like Me – Jimmy Destri
  12. Follow Me – Alan Jay Lerner, Frederick Loewe

 

5th Dimensions: Stoned Soul Picnic

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In August 1968, “Soul City” label released “Stoned Soul Picnic”, the third  5th Dimension album. It was recorded March – June 1968, at “United/Western Recorders” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Bones Howe.

Personnel:

  • Billy Davis, Jr. – vocals
  • Florence LaRue – vocals
  • Marilyn McCoo – vocals
  • Lamonte McLemore – vocals
  • Ron Townson – vocals
  • Mike Deasy- acoustic and electric guitar
  • Tommy Tedesco- acoustic and electric guitar
  • Larry Bunker- marimba, bells, vibraphone, temple blocks, percussion
  • Larry Knechtel, Jimmy Rowles- piano, organ, keyboard
  • Ray Pohlman- guitar, “super-twang” bass
  • Joe Osborn- bass
  • Hal Blaine- drums, percussion
  • The Sid Sharp Strings – string Section
  • The Bill Holman Brass – horn Section
  • Bill Hilman – horns and strings arrangements
  • Bob Alcivar – vocal arrangements
  • Bones Howe – music arrangements
  • Ray Pohlman – music arrangements
  • Captain Nemo (Michael Shields), Bones Howe, Alex Kazanegras, Phil Ramone, Joe Sidore, Sol Weiss, Winston Wong, Mary Wood – engineer
  • Elliot Federman – mastering
  • Arlessa Barnes, Glenn Delgado, Christina DeSimone, Robin Diamond, Karyn Friedland, Felicia Gearhart, Marc Gordon, Laura Gregory, Jeremy Holiday, Robin Manning, Brooke Nochomson, Ed Osborne, Larry Parra, Dana Renert, Steve Strauss – project coordinator
  • Mandana Eidgah – product manager
  • Bones Howe, Tom Tierney, Russ Wapensky – production assistant
  • Hal Blaine – orchestra manager
  • René DeKnight – music director
  • Ray Pohlman – vocals coach
  • Johnny Rivers – realization
  • Woody Woodward – art direction
  • Wayne Kimbell – design
  • Rob Santos – photography
  • Mike Ragogna – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. Sweet Blindness – Laura Nyro
  2. It’ll Never Be the Same Again – Jeff Comanor
  3. The Sailboat Song – Jeff Comanor
  4. It’s a Great Life – Denny McReynolds, Karen O’Hara
  5. Stoned Soul Picnic – Laura Nyro
  6. California Soul – Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson
  7. Lovin’ Stew – Jules Alexander, Jeff Comanor
  8. Broken Wing Bird – Bob Alcivar, Kellie McKinney
  9. Good News – Dick Addrisi, Don Addrisi
  10. Bobbie’s Blues (Who Do You Think of?) – Jeff Comanor
  11. The Eleventh Song (What a Groovy Day!) – Jimmy Webb

Tom Waits: Closing Time

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In March 1973, “Asylum” label released “Closing Time”, the debut Tom Waits studio album. It was recorded in 1972, at “Sunset Sound Recorders” and “United Western Recorders” in Hollywood, and was produced by Jerry Yester.

Personnel:

  • Tom Waits– vocals, piano, guitar, harmonium, harpsichord, celeste=
  • Shep Cooke – guitar, backing vocals
  • Peter Klimes – guitar, pedal steel guitar
  • Bill Plummer – double bass
  • Arni Egilsson – bass guitar
  • John Seiter– drums, backing vocals
  • Delbert Bennett – trumpet
  • Tony Terran– trumpet
  • Jesse Ehrlich – cello
  • Jerry Yester– engineer
  • Richie Moore – additional engineering
  • Cal Schenkel– artwork, design
  • Ed Caraeff– photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Tom Waits.

  1. Ol’ 55
  2. I Hope That I Don’t Fall in Love With You
  3. Virginia Avenue
  4. Old Shoes (& Picture Postcards)
  5. Midnight Lullaby
  6. Martha
  7. Rosie
  8. Lonely
  9. Ice Cream Man
  10. Little Trip Heaven (On the Wings of Your Love)
  11. Grapefruit Moon
  12. Closing Time

The Beach Boys: Little Deuce Coupe

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On October 7, 1963, “Capitol” label released “Little Deuce Coupe” is the fourth Beach Boys studio album. It was recorded April 19, 1962; January 5 – September 2, 1963, at “United Western Recorders” in Hollywood, and was produced by Brian Wilson.

Personnel:

  • Brian Wilson – lead, harmony and backing vocals, bass guitar
  • Carl Wilson – harmony and backing vocals, lead guitar
  • Dennis Wilson – harmony and backing vocals, drums
  • Al Jardine – harmonyand backing vocals, bass guitar
  • Mike Love – lead, harmony and backing vocals, saxophone
  • David Marks – harmony and backing vocals, rhythm guitar

Track listing:

All tracks by Brian Wilson and Roger Christian except where noted.

  1. Little Deuce Coupe
  2. Ballad of Ole’ Betsy
  3. Be True to Your School – Brian Wilson, Mike Love
  4. Car Crazy Cutie
  5. Cherry, Cherry Coupe
  6. 409 – Wilson, Gary Usher, Mike Love
  7. Shut Down
  8. Spirit of America
  9. Our Car Club – Brian Wilson, Mike Love
  10. No-Go Showboat
  11. A Young Man Is Gone – Troup, Mike Love

The Beach Boys: Smiley Smile

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smiley-smile

On September 18, 1967, “Capitol” label released “Smiley Smile”, the 12th Beach Boys (The) studio album. It was recorded February 1966 – July 1967, at “Sunset Sound Recorders”; “United Western Recorders”; “CBS Columbia Square”; Brian Wilson’s home studio, and “Wally Heider Studios”, in Los Angeles, and was produced by Al Jarfine, Mike Love, Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson and Dennis Wilson. In 1974, “NME” magazine voted “Smiley  Smile” the 64th greatest album of all time.

Personnel:

  • Al Jardine– vocals
  • Bruce Johnston– vocals
  • Mike Love– vocals
  • Brian Wilson– vocals
  • Carl Wilson– vocals
  • Dennis Wilson– vocals
  • Chuck Britz– engineer
  • Jim Lockert– engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Brian Wilson except where noted.

  1. Heroes and Villains – Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks
  2. Vegetables – Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks
  3. Fall Breaks and Back to Winter (W. Woodpecker Symphony)
  4. She’s Goin’ Bald – Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks, Mike Love
  5. Little Pad – Carl Wilson, Brian Wilson
  6. Good Vibrations – Brian Wilson
  7. With me Tonight
  8. Wind Chimes
  9. Getting’ Hungry – Brian Wilson, Mike Love
  10. Wonderful – Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks
  11. Whistle In

The Beach Boys: All Summer Long

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All Summer Long

On July 13, 1964, “Capitol” label released “All Summer Long”, the sixth Beach Boys studio album. It was recorded October 1963 -May 1964, at “United Western Recorders” in Hollywood, and was produced by Brian Wilson.

Personnel:

  • Al Jardine– harmony and backing vocals, bass guitar, electric rhythm guitar
  • Mike Love– lead and bass vocal
  • Brian Wilson– lead, harmony and backing vocals, piano, harpsichord,  Hammond B3 organ; xylophones or marimba
  • Carl Wilson– harmony and backing vocals, electric, lead and rhythm guitars
  • Dennis Wilson – vocal, harmony and backing vocals, drums, brushed drums; percussion
  • Hal Blaine– timbales with brush, rim with thin stick
  • Glen Campbell– 6-string electric bass guitar
  • Steve Douglas– tenor saxophone
  • Jay Migliori– baritone saxophone
  • Ray Pohlman – 6-string electric bass guitar
  • Chuck Britz– engineer
  • Kenneth Veeder, George Jerman – cover photographs

Track listing:

All tracks by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, except where noted.

  1. I Get Around
  2. All Summer Long
  3. Hushabye – Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman
  4. Little Honda
  5. We’ll Run Away – Brian Wilson, Gary Usher
  6. Carl’s Big Chance – Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson
  7. Wendy
  8. Do You Remember
  9. Girls on the Beach – Brian Wilson
  10. Drive In
  11. Our Favorite Recording Sessions – Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine

The Beach Boys: Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!)

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Summer Days and Summer Nights

On July 5, 1965, “Capitol” label released “Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!)”the ninth Beach Boys studio album. It was recorded February – June 1965, at “United Western Recorders”, “Gold Star Studios” and “CBS Columbia Square” in Hollywood, and was produced by Brian Wilson.

Personnel:

  • Al Jardine– lead, harmony and backing vocals, electric rhythm guitar, hand claps
  • Bruce Johnston– harmony and backing vocals, acoustic grand piano, Hammond organ, celeste, hand claps
  • Mike Love– lead, harmony and backing vocals, hand claps
  • Brian Wilson– lead, harmony and backing vocals, bass guitar, acoustic upright piano, Hammond organ, hand claps, timpani
  • Carl Wilson– lead, harmony and backing vocals, lead, rhythm, acoustic and twelve-string guitar, hand claps
  • Dennis Wilson– harmony and backing vocals, drums, tambourine, hand claps
  • Glen Campbell– electric guitar
  • Jerry Cole – twelve-string guitar
  • Tommy Tedesco– lead guitar
  • Bill Pitman– electric guitar
  • Howard Roberts– guitar
  • Billy Strange– rhythm guitar, ukulele, tambourine
  • Ron Swallow – tambourine
  • Leon Russell– piano
  • Al De Lory– organ
  • Billy Lee Riley– harmonica
  • Carol Kaye– electric bass guitar
  • Ray Pohlman – bass guitar
  • Lyle Ritz– upright bass
  • Frank Capp– vibraphone
  • Plas Johnson– tenor saxophone
  • Steve Douglas– tenor saxophone
  • Jay Migliorii– baritone saxophone
  • Jack Nimitz– bass saxophone
  • Roy Caton– trumpet
  • William Hinshaw – French horn
  • James Getzoff – violin
  • Israel Baker– violin
  • Arnold Belnick – violin
  • Bernard Kundell – violin
  • Tibor Zelig – violin
  • Leonard Malarsky – violin
  • Ralph Schaeffer – violin
  • Sid Sharp – violin
  • Joseph DiFlore – viola
  • Harry Hyams – viola
  • Julius Wechter– claves
  • Marilyn Wilson– harmony and backing vocals
  • Chuck Britz– engineer

Track listing

All tracks by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, except where noted.

  1. The Girl from New York City
  2. Amusement Parks U.S.A.
  3. Then I Kissed Her – Phil Spector, Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry
  4. Salt Lake City
  5. Girl Don’t Tell Me – Brian Wilson
  6. Help Me, Rhonda
  7. California Girls
  8. Let Him Run Wild
  9. You’re So Good to Me
  10. Summer Means New Love – Brian Wilson
  11. I’m Bugged at My Ol’ Man – Brian Wilson
  12. And Your Dream Comes True