On November 29, 1969, “Vik” (RCA Victor) label released the debut, self-titled Almendra album. It was recorded April – September 1969, at “TNT Studio” in Buenos Aires, and was produced by Luis Alberto Spinetta, Emilio del Guercio, Edelmiro Molinari and Rodolfo Garcia.
Personnel:
- Luis Alberto Spinetta- vocals, guitar, rhythm guitar, harmonica, artwork
- Emilio del Guercio – lead and backing vocals, bass guitar, flute
- Edelmiro Molinari – guitar, bass guitar, organ, backing vocals
- Rodolfo García – drums, tambourine, jingle bell, whistling, backing vocals, percussiveaddition
- Papo, Sam and “other Circus people” – backing vocals
- Santiago Giacobbe – organ
- Rodolfo Alchourron – guitar, arrangements, conducting
- Alicia Varadi – harp
- Simón Zlotnik – viola
- Bernardo Stalman – violin
- Tito Mariano – glockenspiel
- Walter Cironi – bassoon
- Gustavo Bergalli – flugelhorn
- Mario Tenreyro – French horn
- Carlos Pompeyo – flute
- Alberto Misrahi – bass clarinet
- José Bragato – cello
- Rodolfo Mederos – bandoneón
- Óscar Figueroa – coordination
Track listing:
All tracks by Luis Alberto Spinetta except where noted.
- Muchacha (ojos de papel)
- Color humano – Edelmiro Molinari
- Figuracion
- Ana no duerme
- Fermín
- Plegaria para un niño dormido
- A estos hombres tristes
- Que el viento borró tus manos – Emilio del Guercio
- Laura va
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