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The Flying Burrito Brothers: Last Of the Red Hot Burritos

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In May 1972, “A&M” label released “Last of the Red Hot Burritos”, the fourth Flying Burrito Brothers (The) album. It was recorded in 1972, and was produced by Jim Dickson.

Personnel:

  1. Chris Hillman – vocals, bass, mandolin
  2. Rick Roberts – vocals, rhythm guitar
  3. Al Perkins – pedal steel guitar, lead electric guitar
  4. Kenny Wertz – vocals, guitar, banjo
  5. Michael Clarke – drums
  6. Byron Berline – fiddle
  7. Roger Bush – vocals, acoustic bass, acoustic guitar
  8. Earl P. Ball or Spooner Oldham – piano

Track listing:

  1. Christine’s Tune – Chris Hillman, Gram Parsons
  2. Six Days on the Road – Earl Green, Carl Montgomery
  3. My Uncle – Chris Hillman, Gram Parsons
  4. Dixie Breakdown – Jimmie Lunceford, Don Reno
  5. Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down – Louise Certain, Gladys Stacey Flatt, Jerry Organ, Wayne Walker
  6. Orange Blossom Special – Ervin T. Rouse
  7. Ain’t That a Lot of Love – Homer Banks, Deanie Parker
  8. High Fashion Queen – Chris Hillman, Gram Parsons
  9. Don’t Forget It – Wilson Pickett, Steve Cropper
  10. Hot Burrito #2 – Chris Ethridge, Gram Parsons
  11. Losing Game – James Carr, Dennis Weaver

Don McLean: Playin’ Favorites

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In October 1973, “United Artists” and “BGO” labels released “Playin’ Favorites”, the fourth Don McLean studio album. It was recorded in 1973, at “The Record Plant” in New York City, and was produced by Ed Freeman.

Personnel:

  • Don McLean – vocals, guitar, banjo
  • Buzzy Feiten – guitar, tambourine
  • Steve Berg – guitar
  • John Hughey – pedal steel
  • Ronnie Zito – banjo, tambourine
  • Frank Wakefield – vocals, mandoline
  • Dave Bromberg – dobro
  • Neil Larsen – keyboards, piano
  • Chuck Leavell – piano
  • Tony Levin – bass
  • Rob Rothstein – vocals, bass
  • Rick Marotta – drums
  • Johnny Sandlin – percussion
  • Danny Manselino – percussion
  • Mike Mainieri – marimba
  • Frank Orsini – fiddle
  • Russ Savakus – bass violin
  • Albertine Robinson – backing vocals
  • Maretha Stewart – backing vocals
  • Tasha Thomas – backing vocals
  • Frank Hubach – engineer, remix
  • Jim Reeves – engineer
  • Mike Salisbury – art direction
  • Fred Conrad – photography

Track listing:

  1. Sitting on Top of the World – Bo Carter, Little Walter
  2. Living With the Blues – Brownie McGhee
  3. Mountains O’ Mourne – Percy French
  4. Fool’s Paradise – Sonny LeGlaire, Horace Linsley, Norman Petty
  5. Love O’ Love – traditional, arranged by Don McLean
  6. Medley: Bill Cheetham/Old Joe Clark – traditional, arranged by Don McLean
  7. Everyday – Charles Hardin, Norman Petty
  8. Ancient History – Irene Stanton, Wayne Walker
  9. Over the Mountains – Irene Stanton, Wayne Walker
  10. Lovesick Blues – Cliff Friend, Irving Mills
  11. New Mule Skinner Blues – Jimmie Rodgers, George Vaughn
  12. Happy Trails – Dale Evans

Waylon Jennings: Waylon At JD’s

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In December 1964, “Sound Limited” label released “Waylon at JD’s”, the debut Waylon Jennings studio album. It was recorded in 1964, at “Arizona Recorder” in Phoenix, US, and was produced by Jim Musil and Waylon Jennings.

Personnel:

  • Waylon Jennings – lead vocals, lead guitar
  • Jerry Gropp – vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Paul Foster – vocals, bass guitar
  • Richie Albright – drums
  • Jim Musil – arrangements
  • Jack Miller – engineer

Track listing:

  1. Crying – Roy Orbison, Joe Melson
  2. Sally Was a Good Old Girl – Harlan Howard
  3. Burning Memories – Mel Tillis, Wayne Walker
  4. Big Mamou – Link Davis
  5. Money (That’s What I Want) – Janie Bradford, Berry Gordy
  6. Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right – Bob Dylan
  7. Dream Baby – Cindy Walker
  8. It’s So Easy – Buddy Holly, Norman Petty
  9. Lorena – Charlie Williams
  10. Love’s Gonna Live Here – Buck Owens
  11. Abilene – Les Brown, Bob Gibson, John D. Loudermilk
  12. White Lightning – J.P. Richardson

Nick Lowe: The Rose of England

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In August 1985, “Columbia” label released “The Rose of England”, the sixth Nick Lowe album. It was recorded 1984 – 1985, at “Eden Studios” in Acton, “Boathouse Studios” in Twickenham, London, and was produced by Nick Lowe, Colin Fairley and Huey Lewis.

Personnel:

  • Nick Lowe – vocals, bass, guitar
  • Johnny Colla – guitar, saxophone, backing vocals
  • Chris Hayes – guitar, backing vocals
  • Martin Belmont – guitar
  • Chris “Boothill” Thompson – banjo
  • Paul Carrack – organ, bass, piano, backing vocals
  • Sean Hopper – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Huey Lewis – harmonica, backing vocals
  • Mario Cipollina – bass
  • Andrew Bodnar – bass
  • Bobby Irwin – drums, backing vocals
  • Bill Gibson – drums, backing vocals
  • Nick Pentelow – tenor saxophone

Track klisting:

All tracks by Nick Lowe except where noted.

  1. Darlin’ Angel Eyes
  2. She Don’t Love Nobody – John Hiatt
  3. 7 Nights to Rock – Henry Glover, Louis Innis, Buck Trail
  4. Long Walk Back – Nick Lowe, Martin Belmont, Paul Carrack, Bobby Irwin
  5. The Rose of England
  6. Lucky Dog
  7. I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock & Roll)
  8. Indoor Fireworks – Elvis Costello
  9. (Hope to God) I’m Right
  10. I Can Be the One You Love
  11. Everyone – Gary Rue
  12. Bo Bo Skediddle – Webb Pierce, Wayne Walker

Elvis Presley: Elvis

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On October 19, 1956, “RCA Victor” label released “Elvis” (also known as Elvis Presley No. 2), the second Elvis Presley studio album. It was recorded January – September 1956, at “RCA Studio 1” in New York City, “Radio Recorders Studio 1” in Hollywood, and was produced by Steve Sholes.

Personnel:

  • Elvis Presley – vocals, acoustic guitar, piano
  • Scotty Moore – electric guitar
  • Shorty Long – piano
  • Gordon Stoker – piano
  • Bill Black – double bass
  • D. J. Fontana – drums
  • The Jordanaires – backing vocals

Track listing:

  1. Rip It Up – Robert Blackwell, John Marascalco
  2. Love Me – Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
  3. When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again – Gene Sullivan, Wiley Walker
  4. Long Tall Sally – Robert Blackwell, Enotris Johnson, Richard Penniman
  5. First in Line – Aaron Schroeder, Ben Weisman
  6. Paralyzed – Otis Blackwell, Elvis Presley
  7. So Glad You’re Mine – Arthur Crudup
  8. Old Shep – Red Foley
  9. Ready Teddy – Robert Blackwell, John Marascalo
  10. Any Place in Paradise – Joe Thomas
  11. How’s the World Treating You – Chet Atkins, Boudleaux Bryant
  12. How Do You Think I Feel – Webb Pierce, Wayne Walker