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The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: Rare Junk

In June 1968, “Liberty” label released “Rare Junk”, the third Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1968, and was recorded by Dallas Smith.

Personnel:

  • Ralph Barr – acoustic and electric guitar, clarinet
  • Les Thompson – guitar, mandolin, electric bass, tambourine, plectrum banjo
  • Chris Darrow – guitar, mandolin, violin, fiddle, electric bass, string bass
  • John McEuen – piano, plectrum banjo, five-string banjar
  • Jeff Hanna – washboard, tambourine, drum, guitar, harmonica, electric guitar …and other rare junk
  • Jimmie Fadden – tube, jug, mouth harp, harmonica, washtub bass, drums
  • Bernie Leadon – guitar
  • Paul Hornsby – piano
  • Rodney Dillard – dobro
  • Johnny Sandlin – drums
  • Dino Lappas – engineer
  • Woody Woodward – artwork
  • Wayne Kimbell – design
  • George Rodriguez – cover photography

Track listing:

  1. Mournin’ Blues – Tony Sbarbaro
  2. Collegiana – Jimmy McHugh, Dorothy Fields
  3. Willie the Weeper – Grant Rymal, Walter Melrose, Marty Bloom
  4. Cornbread and ‘Lasses (Sassafrass Tea) – Lloyd “Lonzo” George, Rollin “Oscar” Sullivan
  5. These Days – Jackson Browne
  6. Sadie Green The Vamp of New Orleans – Gilbert Wells, Johnny Dunn
  7. Dr. Heckle and Mr. Jibe – Dick McDonough
  8. End Of Your Line – Chris Farrel
  9. Reason to Believe – Tim Hardin
  10. Hesitation Blues (Oh! Baby Must I Hesitate?) – Billy Smythe, Scott Middleton, Art Gillham
  11. A Number and a Name – Steve Gillette, Tom Campbell

Grin: 1+1

In January 1972, “Spindizzy” label released “1+1”, the second Grin album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Wally Heider Studios” in San Francisco, and was produced by David Briggs.

Personnel:

  • Nils Lofgren– vocals, guitars, keyboards
  • Bob Gordon – vocals, bass
  • Bob Berberich – vocals, drums
  • Graham Nash– vocals
  • David Blumberg – orchestration
  • Wayne Kimbell – design
  • Ed Caraeff – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Nils Lofgren.

  1. White Lies
  2. Please Don’t Hide
  3. Slippery Fingers
  4. Moon Tears
  5. End Unkind
  6. Sometimes
  7. Lost a Number
  8. Hi, Hello Home
  9. Just a Poem
  10. Soft Fun

Seals and Crofts: Down Home

In September 1970, “Warner Bros” label released “Down Home”, the second Seals and Crofts studio album. It was recorded in August 1972, and was produced by Louie Shelton.

Personnel:

  • Jimmy Seals– vocals, acoustic guitar, violin
  • Dash Crofts– vocals, mandolin
  • John Hall – electric guitar
  • John Simon – piano
  • Paul Harris– organ
  • Eddie Rich, Harvey Brooks, Jim Rolleston – bass
  • Greg Thomas – drums
  • Mark Harman, Steve Barncard, Tony May – engineer
  • Wayne Kimbell – design
  • Richard Edlund – cover photography
  • Hillary Herbst – liner photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Jim Seals and Dash Crofts, except where noted.

  1. Ridin’ Thumb
  2. Hand-Me-Down Shoe
  3. Purple Hand
  4. Robin
  5. Hollow Reed
  6. Gabriel Go On Home
  7. Tin Town
  8. Today
  9. Cotton Mouth
  10. Granny Will Your Dog Bite? – traditional, arranged by Jim Seals
  11. Leave – Jim Seals, John Trombatore
  12. See My Life (reprise, secret track) – Jim Seals

5th Dimensions: Stoned Soul Picnic

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

The 5th Dimension: Up, Up and Away

In May 1967, “Soul City” label released “Up, Up and Away” the debut 5th Dimension album. It w was produced byas recorded April 1966-March 1967, and was produced by Marc Gordon, Willie Hutch, Johnny Rivers and Rob Santos. In 1967, “Up, Up and Away” won four “Grammy Award” including “Record of the Year”.

Personnel:

  • Billy Davis, Jr. – lead and backing vocals
  • Marilyn McCoo- lead and backing vocals
  • Lamonte McLemore- backing vocals
  • Ron Townson- backing vocals
  • Florence LaRue- backing vocals
  • Al Casey- guitar
  • Johnny Rivers– guitar
  • F. Sloan– guitar
  • Tommy Tedesco– guitar
  • Larry Knechtel- piano, keyboards
  • Jimmy Webb -keyboards,  musical conductor, arrangements
  • Joe Osborn- bass, guitar
  • Hal Blaine- drums, percussion
  • Marty Paich – horns and strings arrangements
  • Elliot Federman – mastering
  • Arlessa Barnes, Glenn Delgado, Christina DeSimone, Robin Diamond, Mandana Eidgah, Karyn Friedland, Felicia Gearhart, Laura Gregory, Jeremy Holiday, Robin Manning, Brooke Nochomson, Ed Osborne, Larry Parra, Dana Renert, Bill Stafford, Steve Strauss – project coordinator
  • Bones Howe, Tom Tierney, Russ Wapensky – production assistant
  • Joanna Feltman – archivist
  • Mike Hartry – transfer
  • Mathieu Bitton – art direction, design
  • Wardy Woodward – art direction
  • Wayne Kimbell – design
  • Bernard Yeszin – cover photography
  • Rob Santers – photography
  • Mike Ragehoa – liner notes

Track listing:

  1. Up, Up and Away – Jimmy Webb
  2. Another Day, Another Heartache – Steve Barri, F. Sloan
  3. Which Way to Nowhere- Jimmy Webb
  4. California My Way – Willie Hutch
  5. Misty Roses – Tim Hardin
  6. Go Where You Wanna Go – John Phillips
  7. Never Gonna Be the Same – Jimmy Webb
  8. Pattern People – Jimmy Webb
  9. Rosecrans Blvd. – Jimmy Webb
  10. Learn How to Fly – Willie Hutch
  11. Poor Side of Town – Lou Adler, Johnny Rivers

The 5th Dimension: The Magic Garden

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In December 1967, “Soul City Records” label released “The Magic Garden”, the second  5th Dimension (The) album. It was recorded July – November 1967, and was produced by Jimmy Webb and Bones Howe.

Personnel:

  • Billy Davis, Jr.– lead and backing vocals
  • Florence LaRue– lead and backing vocals
  • Marilyn McCoo– lead and backing vocals
  • Lamonte McLemore– backing vocals
  • Ron Townson– backing vocals
  • Jimmy Webb– orchestra conductor, music arranger
  • Bones Howe– engineer
  • Armin Steiner – engineer
  • Elliot Federman – mastering
  • Woody Woodward – art director
  • Ron Wolin – design
  • Wayne Kimbell – illustrations
  • Ed Osborne – photography
  • George Rodriguez – photography
  • Mike Ragogna – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Jimmy Webb, except where noted.

  1. Prologue
  2. The Magic Garden
  3. Summer’s Daughter
  4. Dreams/Pax/Nepenthe
  5. Carpet Man
  6. Ticket to Ride – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
  7. Requiem: 820 Latham
  8. The Girls’ Song
  9. The Worst That Could Happen
  10. Orange Air
  11. Paper Cup
  12. Epilogue

Creedence Clearwater Revival: Pendulum

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On December 7, 1970, “Fantasy” label released “Pendulum”, the sixth Creedence Clearwater Revival studio album. It was recorded November 1970, at the “Wally Heider Studios” in San Francisco, and was produced by John Fogerty.

Personnel:

  • John Fogerty– vocals, lead guitar, horn section, keyboards, arranger
  • Tom Fogerty– rhythm guitar
  • Stu Cook– bass
  • Doug Clifford– drums, percussion
  • Ed Caraeff– design, photography
  • Richard Edlund – design
  • Wayne Kimbell – design, photography
  • Baron Wolman– photography
  • Joel Selvin– liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by John Fogerty.

  1. Pagan Baby
  2. Sailor’s Lament
  3. Chameleon
  4. Have You Ever Seen the Rain?
  5. (Wish I Could) Hideaway
  6. Born to Move
  7. Hey Tonight
  8. It’s Just a Thought
  9. Molina
  10. Rude Awakening #2