Side One
1. Ed Dolan et ses Fantaististes: Raunchy – 1971 *
2. Tommy Graham: Right On – 1972 *
3. Keith Hampshire: Think – 1973 *
4. John Kay: Heroes & Devils – 1973
5. Michal Hasek: Natural Man – 1973 *
6. Flying Circus: Jabber Jabber – 1973 *
7. Pete Schoefield & Canadians: Yesterday – 1969 *
8. Ron Hynes: Roads – 1974 *
9. Myles & Lenny: Don’t Come Crying To Me – 1974 *
10. Bill King: Muskoka Sunset – 1974 *
11. Hans Staymer Band: Six Feet Under Water – 1974 *
12. Cochrane (Tom): Hang On To Your Resistance – 1974 *
13. Sunnyside: Ride Alone – 1970 *
14. Mack: Mimi – 1975 *
15. Karo: Sorry Guys – 1975 *
16. Shooter: Hole In My Soul – 1975 *
17. Jeff Beck: Constipated Duck – 1975
18. Jigsaw: Sky High – 1975
19. 10cc: Get It While You Can – 1975
20. THPI Orchestra: Theme From SWAT pt 1 – 1976 *
21. Ian Molesworth: Blue Rag – 2002 *
The Bee Side
21. Bob Ashley & The Reflections: Made In England – 1965 *
22. Chris Koster: I’m Your Man – 2014 *
23. Spencer Davis Group: I’m A Man – 1967
24. 49th Parallel: Now That I’m A Man – 1968 *
25. Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers: I’m Your Man – 1968 *
26. Dutch Mason Trio: Boss Man – 1971 *
27. Bill Bruford Earthworks: Thud – 1987
28. Grit Laskin: Oldest Man In The World – 1979 *
29. Malcolm’s Interview: Blow The Man Down – 1987
30. The Roaches: The Angry Angry Man – 1985
31. Manfred Mann: There Is A Man – 1968
32. John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers: Man Of Stone – 1968
33. Robert Fripp & Leage of Gentlemen: Eye Needles - 1981
34. The Who: Whiskey Man – 1966
35. The Kinks: Session Man – 1966
36. Pink Floyd: Vegetable Man – 1967
37. Alan Price Set: O Lucky Man – 1973
38. Lavender Hill Mob: The Loneliest Man on the Moon – 1977 *
39. Ojnab: Korolenko – 1995 *
CanCon* = 64%
Side One
1. Ed Dolan et ses Fantaisistes: Raunchy
(Bill Justis / Sidney Manker)
Cours De Danse: TC Maximum – TCM 988
Montreal Quebec
Ed Dolan: sax
Mario Dolan: sax
Maurice Pinard: bass
Claude Therrian: drums
Serge Moreau: piano
Produced by Franco Disque, 1971
Recorded by Michel Éthier at Studio Andre Perry Ltd in Montreal
The song was released as a single in September 23, 1957 by Bill Justis, one of first to use the twangy lead guitar effect. In 1958 a then fourteen-year-old George Harrison performed the song to John Lennon and Paul McCartney on the top deck of a bus, and was so note-perfect Lennon decided to let him into his band, the Quarrymen. Faintaisistes basically means ‘The Whimsicals’. They were based in Montreal and released two albums of instrumentals.
2. Tommy Graham: Right On
(Tommy Graham)
45 Single bw After The Gold Rush: Capitol Records – 72663
Toronto ON
Tommy Graham: lead vocals
Others not listed
Produced by Tommy Graham, 1972
Joined his first band, Kay Taylor And The Regents, in 1958. He formed the Big Town Boys which were active on the Toronto rock scene between 1963-68. After the BTBs, he travelled to India to learn Sarode with Ali Akbar Kahn. He befriended Brian Ahearn who used him to play several instruments on Anne Murrays recording of her first big hit, Snowbird. His first solo debut album, "Planet Earth", was released in 1972
3. Keith Hampshire: Think
(Bill Misener)
The First Cut: A&M Records SP-9006
Toronto ON
Keith Hampshire: vocal
Jim Morgan: bass
Brian Russell: guitar
Bill Misener: guitars
Gordon Fleming: keys
Barry McMullen: piano
David Brown: drums
Dick Smith: congas
Jack zaza: winds
Laurie Bower, Russ Little: trombone
Bob Livingston: bass trombone
Produced by Bill Misener, 1973
Recorded by George Semkiw at RCA Studios, Toronto
Keith Hampshire
b. 23 November 1945, Dulwich, London, England
His family moved to Canada when he was six-years-old, settling in Calgary. Between July 1966 and mid-August 1967, he was a DJ for the offshore pirate radio station Radio Caroline South. His show was called "Keefer's Commotions", and later "Keefer's Uprising". In 1983,
Hampshire released a song (as 'Bat Boys') entitled "OK Blue Jays", which became the team anthem for the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball team.
Bill Misener
B. Hamilton ON December 4, 1946 / d. June 26, 2014 June 26, 2014 (67)
Bill was an original member of Toronto band The Paupers as Bill Marion. His voice can be heard backing up Gordon Lightfoot, Alice Cooper, Ann Murray, Keith Hampshire, Christopher Plummer, Roger Whittaker and a host of others.
4. John Kay: Heroes & Devils
(R Armand / K Chater)
My Sportin’ Life: ABC Dunhill Records – DSX 50147
LA
John Kay: vocals, guitars, harmonica
Danny Kortchmar: guitars
Russ Kunkle: drums
Lee Sklar: bass
Mike Utley: piano
Richard Podolor: mandolin
Darryl Dragon: clavinet
Produced by Richard Podolor, 1973
Recorded by Bill Cooper
Mastered at The Mastering Lab
Joachim Fritz Krauledat
b. 12 April 1944 Tilsit, East Prussia, Greater German Reich, Raised in Waterloo, Ontario
The lead singer / guitarist of The Sparrow and Steppenwolf. Recorded 5 solo albums after leaving the band, beginning in 1972. Richard Podolor started out backing drummer Sandy Nelson on lead guitar.
5. Michal Hasek: Natural Man
(Michal Hasek)
Michal Hasek: Naja Records - NAJA1
Toronto ON
Michal Hasek: guitar, harp, dobro, vocals
Rodney St Amand: bass
Ian Guenther: violin
Steve Kennedy: sax, flute
Tony Kosinec: tablas, chimes
Mitch Lewis: guitar, banjo
Brian Browne: piano
Ron Nigrini: guitar
Christine Newland Hanson: cello
Peter Alves: moog
Gairey Richardson: guitar
Produced by CR Young / CF Petersen 1973
Recorded by Graham Jones at Meniscus and Terry Brown at Toronto Sound
Originally played in the band Sundog (members of whom back Hasek up on this album). A successful real estate guy, he backed the re-opening of the Bohemian Embassy in the 1990s. He performed a couple of times on my old show, The Great North Wind.
6. Flying Circus: Jabber Jabber
(S See / Al Reid)
Summer Canadian Singles Festival: Capitol Promotion 103
Sydney Australia / Toronto ON
Doug Rowe: lead guitar
Greg Grace: lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Terry Wilkins: bass, vocals
Colin Walker: drums
Sam See: keys
Produced by Capitol Records of Canada, 1973
The Flying Circus was a pioneering Australian pop music and country rock band who had a number of pop hits in Australia from 1968 to 1971 and then re-located to Canada from 1971 to 1974 before calling it quits in 75. A connection with McKenna Mendelsohn Mainline (who they had met in Australia) made Toronto a destination since they were refused a US work visas. Sam See and Terry Wilkins later joined Toronto band, Lighthouse. Terry has been a mainstay in Toronto’s blues scene.
7. Pete Schofield & His Canadians: Yesterday
(Lennon / McCartney)
It’s A Sign of the Times: Birchmount Records BM502
Toronto ON
Pete Schofield: clarinet, alto sax
Ron Grant: clarinet, alto sax
George Zarras: baritone, tenor, also sax, clarinet
Doug Oliver: tenor sax, clarinet
Ian McKay: trumpet
Brian Leonard: drums
Rick Homme: bass
Bob Edwards: guitar
George Collins: keys
Produced by Pete Schofield, 1969
Music Directors: Ed Graf and Jerry Nichols
Recorded by Pete Houston in Toronto
8. Ron Hynes: Roads
(Ron Hynes)
CBC Broadcast Recording: CBC Radio Canada LM 402
St. Johns NL
Ron Hynes: vocal, guitar, harmonica
Unknown Studio Musicians
Produced by Paul Mills, 1974
Recorded in Toronto by Alan Thorne
Ron Hynes
b. St. John's, NL December 7, 1950 / d. November 19, 2015 (64) St. John's, NL
This cut was taken from a CBC broadcast recording which, I believe, is the first time his songs were commited to vinyl. Of course, Hynes went on to be recognized as one of Newfoundland’s top singer/songwriters. Shortly after making this recording, he went to Toronto and recorded the demo for his big hit, Sonny’s Dream. He also joined the Newfoundland super group, The Wonderful Grand Band.
9. Myles & Lenny: Don’t Come Crying To Me
(Myles Cohen / Lenny Solomon)
45 single bw Can You Give It All To Me: Columbia C4 4069
Toronto
Lenny Solomon: violin, viola, mandolin
Myles Cohen: guitar, vocals
Brian Leonard: drums, percussion, vibes
Micky Erbe and/of Saul Keshen: bass
Brian Russell: guitar
Ollie Stong: pedal steel
Maribeth Solomon: keys, flute, synth
Lee Harris, Laurie Hood, Celina Phillips, Judy Tate, Larel Ward: bg vocals
Micky Erbe: strings arrangements
Produced by Micky Erbe and Maribeth Solomn, 1974
Recorded in Toronto at Eastern Sound by John Stewart
Mastered by bob Ludwig at Sterling Sound, NYC
This Toronto based duo won a Juno Award for Most Promising Group of the Year in 1976.
10. Bill King: Muskoka Sunset
(Bill King)
Dixie Peach: Capitol Records Canada – ST 6422
Toronto ON
Bill King: vocal, keys
Penti Glan: drums
George Phillips: bass, percussion
Kelly Baldwin: sax
Ginny Grant: vocal
Jake Thomas: electric guitar
Produced by Bill King, 1974
Recorded by Terry Brown at Toronto Sound Studios, Feb 74
Mastered by Doug Sax at Mastering Lab, Los Angeles
William Morgan ‘Bill’ King
b. June 22, 1946 Jefferson Indiana
Worked with many of the stars of the day including The Shangrilas, Dick and Dee Dee, Freddy Cannon, The Dovells, and Ronnie Dove. Appeared with the Dick Clark Caravan of Stars. Became Linda Ronstadts Music Director and Pianist. A year later, he joined Janis Joplin’s band and played with the Pointer Sisters. He moved to Toronto in the late 70s to form the rock group Kearney. In 1985 he was a JUNO Award Nominee as Best Jazz Recording for Avenue B. Currently host of CIUTs Bill King Show, heard Saturdays at 10 a.m.
11. The Hans Staymer Band: Six Feet Under Water
(Peter Sinclair, David Jenneson, Al Hovden)
45 single bw Instant Comfort: RCA Promo: PA-50018
Vancouver BC
Hans Staymer: harmonica, vocal
Robbie King: keys
Doug Edwards: guitar
Wayne Kozac: sax
Paul Burton: drums
Produced by Don Hamilton, 1974
Staymer saw Louis Armstrong in the 1950s while still living in his native Germany. He also got into playing the music of Django Reinhardt. He moved to Canada in 1962, settling in Edmonton as a goldsmith. He began performing there, playing songs by blues legends like Leadbelly at local clubs which eventually saw him perform in bands. In 1968 he moved to Vancouver and formed a band called Django which lasted about four years. In 1972 he formed the Hans Staymer Band and recorded an album called “Dig A Hole” on GSF Records. In 1997 he formed a duo with another German ex-pat Andreas Schuld. Their first CD, recorded by Billo Bourne (Bourne & McLeod) received a 1997 Juno Award nomination for Best Blues Album. They still gig off and on.
12. Cochrane (Tom): Hang On To Your Resistance
(Tom Cochrane)
45 single bw Revelations: Daffodil DIL 1063
Lynn Lake MB
Bass Guitar, Percussion – Rick Nickerson
Percussion – Deane Cameron
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Keyboards – Tom Cochrane
Produced by Tom Cochrane, 1974
Tom Cochrane
b. Lynn Lake Manitoba May 14, 1953
He's best known for his hit songs like "Life is a Highway" and "No Regrets."
13. Sunnyside: Ride Alone
(Fergus Hambleton)
45 single bw Strawberry Fields: Tuesday Records GH 104X
Toronto
Personnel Unknown
Produced by Fergus Hambleton, 1970
Fergus Hambleton’s interesting career began in the 1960s as a member of A Passing Fancy. He then got into folk music and recorded two albums of his own songs before forming an interesting partnership with Jo Jo Bennett and forming Juno Award winning reggae band The Sattalites in 1981. In 2019 he shifted gears again releasing his vinyl album ‘Neighbourhoods’. Then there was another twist: in 2022 he released Jazz Lover’s Society Vol 2 with Rob McBride and John Adames.
14. Mack: Mimi
(A Deguire)
Rock & Becs: Zodiaque Records ZOX-6021
Montreal QC
André Deguire: guitars, claviers, percussion
Luc Giroux: bass, percussion
Nicky Catalano: drums
Michael Kryton: backing vocals, back-up vocals, piano
Tony Pietroniro: backing vocals, back-up vocals, rhythm guitar
Produced by Mack, 1975
Recorded by Billy Szawiowski at Tempos Studios, Montreal
An album and 2 singles was all we ever got out of Mack, a Montreal based boogie rock band singing in French.
15. Karo: Sorry Guys
(Karolyn Vallee)
45 single bw I believe In You: Capitol Records Canada 72744
Montreal QC
Karo: vocal, guitar
Others not listed
Produced by John Capek 1975
Strings arranged by Milan Kymitchka
Caroline Vallee
born in 1946 in Sherbrooke, Quebec
She recorded a couple of dozen singles and a few albums, working almost entirely in French. She represented Canada at the World Popular Song Festival for 1971 in Tokyo, Japan, where she placed in 19th which got her a recording contract with Capitol Records of Canada. Her only English language single, Sorry Guys and I Believe in You, flopped. Her career kind of dived after that.
16. Shooter: Hole In My Soul
(Alan Nichols)
45 single bw I Can Dance: GRT Records 1230-93
Toronto
Duncan "King Grease" White (vocals)
John Bride (guitar, banjo, ukelele)
Ray Harrison (keyboards)
Wayne Mills (saxophone, synth)
Peter Hodgson (bass)
Dave Breckels (drums)
Produced by Ralph Murphy, 1975
The band began in Toronto around 1970 under the name Greaseball Boogie Band, performing covers of 1950s rock & roll hits like “Be Bop A Lula,” “Blueberry Hill,” and “Sea Cruise.” Their debut, a self-titled double album, was released in 1973 on GRT Records. In 1975 they decided to change their name to Shooter, dressing up as gangsters. They went on to release one album then The band's parent label GRT Records went bankrupt in 1976, halting further releases. They officially broke up in 1980 as various members went to work with Downchild, Crowbar, Cameo Blues Band, Men Without Hats and Martha and the Muffins.
17. Jeff Beck: Constipated Duck
(Jeff Beck)
Blow By Blow: Epic Records WPE 33409
London UK
Jeff Beck: guitars
Max Middleton: keys
Phil Chenn: bass
Richard Bailey: drums, percussion
Produced by George Martin, 1975
Recorded by Denim Bridges at AIR Studios, London
Geoffrey Arnold Beck
b. 24 June 1944 Wallington, Surrey, UK / d. 10 January 2023 (78) Wadhurst, E. Sussex, UK
18. Jigsaw: Sky High
(Des Dyer / Clive Scott)
45 single bw Brand New Love Affair: Chelsea Records: CH 3022
Coventry / Rugby UK
Des Dyer: lead vocal, drums
Clive Scott: keys, vocal
Barrie Bernard: bass
Tony Campbell: guitar
Tony Britnell: sax
Produced by Chas Peate 1975
Recorded by Roger Wilkinson at Majestic Studios, London
Another band that formed in 1966. Influenced by the music of Paul McCartney, they were sometimes accused of sounding more like The Beatles than the Beatles did. "Sky High", was recorded for the film The Man from Hong Kong, a 1975 martial-arts action movie starring George Lazenby (James Bond). It hit #3 on the Billboard chart after being released in the US.
19. 10CC: Get It While You Can
(Stewart / Gouldman)
45 single bw Art For Arts Sake: Mercury Records 6008 017
Prestwich UK
Lol Creme guitar, keyboards, vocals
Kevin Godley drums, vocals
Graham Gouldman bass, vocals
Eric Stewart guitar, keyboards, vocals
Paul Burgess drums
Produced by 10CC, 1975
Recorded at Strawberry Studio, Stockport by Eric Stewart
Guitarist Eric Stewart was a member of Wayne Fontana’s backup band The Mindbenders who had one major hit: The Game of Love. After Fontana left The Mindbenders in 1965, Stewart became the lead vocalist and sang their big hit song, Groovy Kind Of Love. The Mindbenders is where Stewart met Graham Gouldman. They started Strawberry Studios near Manchester in 1969 (yes, named for Strawberry Fields) where Kevin Godley & Paul Burgess were used as studio musicians. They formed the foundation for 10CC, releasing one single as Hot Legs first. Jerry Kasenetz and Jeff Katz of Super K Productions came to England and commissioned Gouldman to write and produce formula bubblegum songs, many of which were recorded at Strawberry Studios (hits for 1910 Fruitgum Company and Ohio Express). 10CC formed in 1972 after that brief stint as Hot Legs.
20. THP Orchestra: Theme From S.W.A.T. pt. 1
(B DeVorzan)
45 single bw Part 2: PB-50179
Canada
Bruce Ley
Ian Guenther : violin
Lucille Jones
Phyllis Duncan
Willi Morrison
Produced by Ian Guenther and Willi Morrison, 1976
Recorded by George Semkiw
Arranged by Eric Robertson
“THP” stands for Three Hats Productions, and the orchestra was known for its sleek, Euro disco sound. It was put together in the early 1970s by Ian Guenther and Willi Morrison and released three disco albums before disbanding in 1980. Guenther produced albums by Fraser & DeBolt as well as the extremely popular Barbie Allen’s Dancersize album.
21. Ian Molesworth: Blue Rag
(Ian Molesworth)
60 Second Songs: DROG 100
Toronto
Ian Molesworth: guitar
Produced by Ian Molesworth, 2002
The Bee Side
21. Bob Ashley & The Reflections: Made In England
(Randy Bachman)
Single: Reo Records 8735X
Winnipeg MB
Chad Allan (vocals/guitar)
Bob Ashley (keyboards)
Randy Bachman (guitars)
Jim Kale (bass)
Garry Peterson (drums)
Produced by Dave A. Johnson 1962
Recorded at Kay Bank Studios, Minneapolis, Minnesota by Dave A. Johnson
The early Guess Who. Released on Quality Records Reo subsidiary, deliberately mis-credited to Bob Ashley & The Reflections. By 1965, the group was forced to change its name to Chad Allan & the Expressions after a U.S. group called The Reflections had scored a hit with "Just Like Romeo & Juliet".
22. Chris Koster: I’m Your Man
(Leonard Cohen)
45 Single: Seventh Fire Records – SFR018
Kingston ON
Chris Koster: all instruments except
Danielle Lennon, violin
Produced 2014
Recorded at home
After an on again, off again solo career in the early 2000s, Chris recorded this song for Seventh Fire Records out of Peterborough. Shortly after its release, he joined The Glorious Sons in 2015 but left them when the pandemic struck. Since then he’s concentrated on his solo career.
23. Spencer Davis Group: I’m A Man
(Steve Winwood / Jimmy Miller)
The best of The Spencer Davis Group: Stone Records SXS 3718
London UK
Spencer Davis: guitar, vocal
Steve Winwood: keys, lead vocal
Muff Winwood: bass
Pete York: drums
Produced by Jimmy Miller, 1967
Spencer David Nelson Davies
b. 17 July 1939 Swansea, Wales / d. 19 October 2020 (81) Los Angeles
The group had No. 1 hits in the UK with consecutive 1966 releases: "Keep On Running" and "Somebody Help Me". Stevie Winwood sang the soulful lead vocals on all the band’s hits up to "I'm a Man" in 1967. The Spencer Davis Group continued after Winwood left to form Traffic in April of 1967. The group recorded two more albums before splitting up in 1969. When Davis’ death was announced, Stevie called him “my brother”.
24. 49th Parallel: Now That I’m A Man
(Dan Hackett)
Singles: Venture Records LION LP 144
Calgary AB
Dennis Abbott (vocals)
Dan Lowe (guitar)
Bob Carlson (guitar)
Dave Petch (organ)
Mick Woodhouse (bass)
Terry Bare (drums)
Produced by Chuck Williams & Don Grashey, 1968
Compilation album produced 2014
Recorded by Jim Saunders at Master Recording Studios, Beverly Hills CA & Lennie Roberts, United Recorders, Hollywood CA
Originally known as Shades of Blonde, this Calgary based rock band was a well known commodity out west. In those days there were only a handful of recording studios in Canada and most of them were solidly booked so it only made sense for many bands to go state-side to get into a studio at affordable prices. 49th Parallel were on par with Toronto's Paupers, Vancouver's Collectors and Montreal's The Haunted. In 2014 Lion Records released a vinyl compilation album of their 8 singes as the 49th and their original release as Shades of Blond in 1967.
25. Bobby Taylor & The Vancouvers: I’m Your Man
(Valerie Simpson / Nickolas Ashford)
45 single : Gordy Records 7073
Vancouver BC
Robert "Bobby" Taylor (lead vocals)
Thomas "Tommy" Chong (guitar, vocals)
Edward Patterson (guitar)
Wes Henderson (bass)
Robbie King (keyboards)
Ted Lewis (drums)
Produced by Barry Gordy and Frank Wilson, 1968
Recorded in Motown Studios, Detroit
Robert Edward Taylor
b. Washington DC Feb 18, 1934 / d. July 22, 2017 Hong Kong (83)
Bobby Taylor, an American, found himself in Vancouver in the late 1960s in a band that featured some of Vancouver’s best session players. He eventually came to the attention of Motown’s Barry Gordy, took the band to Detroit and recorded for the Gordy label.
Tommy Chong (guitar), the other half of Cheech and Chong. Rick James also helped contributed to Taylor’s career when he moved to Detroit.
26. Dutch Mason Trio: Boss Man
(T Bone Burnette)
At The Candlelight: Paragon Records – ALS 263
Lunenburg NS
Dutch Mason: piano, guitar, vocals
Ronnie Miller: bass
Ken Clattenburg: drums
Produced by Bill Fisher, 1971
Recorded by Jack Hutchinson
Mixed by Bill Bessey
Cover: Jarvis Darville
Norman Byron Mason
b. 19 February 1938 Lunenburg NS / d. Truro NS 23 December 2006 (68)
Moniker’s used to sell records and Dutch Mason’s was ‘Canada’s Prime Minister of the Blues’. He recorded albums that were poorly recorded, badly mastered but sold well, earning him a following that went way beyond the Maritimes. I remember when he’d play Toronto clubs – it was always a special occasion to see one of Canada’s first blues masters. In my opinion he was like Canada’s answer to John Mayall.
27. Bill Bruford’s Earthworks: Thud
(Iain Bellamy)
Earthworks: EG Records EGED 48
London UK
Bill Bruford: drums
Iain Bellamy: sax
Django Bates: keys, horns
Mick Hutton: bass
Produced by Dave Stewart and Bill Bruford, 1987
Recorded by Martin Rex at Terminal 24 Studios, London, October 1986
Mixed by Owen Morris and Jim Abbiss at Spaceward Studios, Cambridge UK
William Scott Bruford
b. Sevenoaks Kent, May 17, 1949
Original drummer of Yes (1968-72). Also well known for his playing with King Crimson. He also performed with Gong, Genesis, UK and Earthworks. Rolling Stone magazine ranked Bruford No. 16 in its list of the "100 Greatest Drummers of All Time". He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes in 2017.
28. Grit Laskin: Oldest Man In The World
(Grit Laskin)
Unmasked: Fogerty’s Cove Music – FCM 003
Toronto ON
Grit Laskin: mandolin, pipes, concertina, tin whistle, dulcimer, accordion, vocals
Paul Mills: bass, guitar
Ian Robb: concertina
Garnet Rogers: fiddle, flute
Produced by Paul Mills, 1979
Recorded by Robert Leth and Joe Finlan at Springfield Sound, Springfield ON
Mixed by Robert Leth & Paul Mills
Builder of Laskin guitars and mandolins.
Member of Friends of Fiddler’s Dream.
29. Malcolm’s Interview: Blow The Man Down
(Malcolm’s Interview)
Breakfast in Bedlam: Special Delivery / Topic Records SPD 1006
York UK
Jon Townend: guitar, fiddle, harmonica, vocal
Josephine Swiss: vocal, keys, accordion
David Wall: bass, accordion, harmonica, bg vocal
David Allan: drums, bass
Produced by David Kenny and Malcolm’s Interview, 1987
In 1989 Malcolm's Interview changed record labels and their name to God's Little Monkeys and released 2 records with Cooking Vinyl.
30. The Roches: The Angry Angry Man
(Terre Roach / Suzzy Roche)
Another World: Warner Bros Records 92-53211
Park Ridge, New Jersey
Maggie Roche: keys, singing
Terre Roche: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, singing
Suzzy Roche: acoustic guitar, singing
Carter Cathcart: drums, bass, keys, electric guitars
Tim Barfield: bass
Gene Bianco: harp
Francisco Centeno: bass
Edd Kalehoff: synths, keys
Steve Love: electric guitar
Roy Markowitz: drums
Sammy Meredino: drums
Lee Shapiro: synclavier
Andy Schwartz: electric guitar
Produced by Edd Kalehoff and Howard Linderman, 1985
Recorded by Howard Linderman at Producers Recording Studio
Mixed by Howard Linderman at RPM Studio
The Roche sisters have the most amazing, off-key harmony vocals that have amazed countless fans, including the likes of Robert Fripp who produced one of their albums. Their song Married Men was a hit for Phoebe Snow in 1979. Suzzy’s daughter is the half-sister to Martha and Rufus Wainwright (with Kate McGarrigle). So the Roche and McGarrigle families seem to be inter-related.
31. Manfred Mann: There Is A Man
(Tom McGuinness)
45 single bw My Name Is Jack: Fontana – TF 943
London
Manfred Mann – keyboards (piano, Hammond organ, Mellotron)
Mike Hugg – drums, percussion, vibes
Mike d’Abo – lead vocals
Tom McGuinness – guitar
Klaus Voormann – bass guitar
Produced by Manfred Mann, 1968
32. John Mayall's Blues Breakers: Man of Stone
(Eddie Kirkland)
Crusade: London PS 529
London UK
John Mayall, piano
Mick Taylor, lead guitar
John McVie, bass
Keef Hartley, drums
Chris Mercer, tenor sax
Rip Kant, baritone sax
Produced by Mike Vernon, 1967
Recorded at Decca Studios, West Hampstead UK by Gus Dudgeon
Released Sept 1, 1967
John Brumwell Mayall OBE
b. 29 November 1933, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK / d. 22 July 2024 (90) California
John Mayall had a major impact on the rock scene over a 7 decade career. He influenced the formation of Fleetwood Mac, Cream and the Rolling Stones, providing serious guitar gods to fill in the void. Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor! And yet he only got inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame the year he died, in 2024. Typical of an American institution.
33. Robert Fripp & League of Gentlemen: Eye Needles
(R Fripp)
League of Gentlemen: Polydor PD 1-6317
London UK
Barry Andrews, organ
Robert Fripp, guitar
Sara Lee, bass
Johnny Toobad, drums
Produced by Robert Fripp, 1981
Recorded by Tony Arnold at Arny's Shack, Parkstone, Dorset UK
Interestingly, my copy of this album has the wrong label on side one. It reads 'Difficult to Cure' by Rainbow with the serial PD 1-6316 - one number before League of Gentlemen, the label for side two. All the songs on the record though are by the League.
The back cover of the album features all their gigs from the album release tour of 1980. It says they played two gigs at the El Mocambo in Toronto June 17 and 18, 1981.
34. The Who: Whiskey Man
(John Entwistle)
Happy Jack (A Quick One): Decca Records DL74892
London
Roger Daltrey: Vocals
John Entwistle: Bass Guitar, French Horn and Lead Vocals
Keith Moon: Drums
Pete Townshend: Guitar and Vocal
Produced by Kit Lambert, 1966
On The Who’s second album, managers Stamp and Lambert persuaded the other three members of the band to contribute songs to augment their incomes. Keith Moon wrote a couple of song, Daltry wrote one and John Entwistle another two. The rest were by Pete Townsend. Both of Entwistle’s songs were fantastic: Boris The Spider and this one, Whiskey Man. Originally a French Horn player, Entwistle often overdubbed it on several early Who cuts.
35. The Kinks: Session Man
(Ray Davies)
Face To Face: Pye Records NPL-30092
London UK
Ray Davies: lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Dave Davies: lead guitar, backing vocals
Pete Quaife: bass guitar, backing vocals
Mick Avory: drums
Nicky Hopkins: keyboards, piano, harmonium
Rasa Davies: backing vocals
Produced by Shel Talmy, 1966
Recorded by Alan McKenzie & Irish at Pye Studios, London UK
Recorded 23 October 1965 – 21 June 1966 Pye Studios, London
Released 28 October 1966
About session men – a Ray Davies interview with Creem Magazine:
“I remember (Jimmy) Page coming to one of our sessions when we were recording "All Day And All Of The Night". We had to record that song at 10 o'clock in the morning because we had a gig that night. It was done in three hours. Page was doing a session in the other studio, and he came in to hear Dave's solo, and he laughed and he snickered. And now he says that he played it! So I think he's an asshole, and he can put all the curses he wants on me because I know I'm right and he's wrong. Dave is a great guitar player. He's got his limitations, but he's never been given justice for doing that. He made that when he was 16-years-old. He created a sound, and after that came Jimi Hendrix and all the fuzz boxes.
According to producer, Shel Talmy: So far as I know Jimmy's never claimed to have performed the solo on 'You Really Got Me', but his involvement as a rhythm guitarist on that session and others is irrefutable. I seriously doubt The Kink's song 'Session Man' is a direct reference to Jimmy Page, rather it is a reference to session musicians in general
36. Pink Floyd: Vegetable Man
(Syd Barrett)
MP3 Download
London UK
Syd Barrett: guitar, lead vocals
Richard Wright: keyboards, backing vocals
Roger Waters: bass guitar, backing vocals
Nick Mason: drums, percussion, backing vocals
Produced by Norman Smith, 1967
Recorded at Abby Road Studio 3 by Peter Brown 9–11 October 1967
Vegetable man was considered for the band's third single or for inclusion on A Saucerful of Secrets. Recording began in the fall of 1967 to be considered for the B side of Scream Thy Last Scream (also unreleased) and it was never actually finished or mastered. However, the band decided to keep the song unreleased for various reasons and it wasn’t until Nick Mason uploaded a copy online as an mp3. It wasn’t officially released until it appeared on The Early Years 1965–1972 box set. It was performed live for the first time by Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets on his 2018 European Tour.
37. Alan Price: O Lucky Man!
(Alan Price)
O Lucky Man! Original Sound Track: Warner Brothers Records – BS 2710
London UK
Alan Price: keys, vocals
Colin Green: guitar
Dave Markee: bass
Clive Thacker: drums
Produced by Alan Price, 1973
Recorded by Keith Grant
Alan Price
b. 19 April 1942 Fatfield, Washington, County Durham
He was a founding member of the Alan Price Rhythm and Blues Combo, which was later renamed The Animals. His keyboard playing was featured heavily on early Animals songs. He had a cameo feature in Dylan’s film “Don’t Look Back”. After leaving the Animals in 1965, formed the Alan Price Set & began solo career.
38. Lavender Hill Mob: The Loneliest Man on the Moon
(David Castle / Graham Dee)
Lavender Hill Mob: United Artists UALA 719G
Montreal QC
Nicky Prigeno: bass
Ronnie Jones: lead guitar
Gerry Hardy: flute, sax
Hector Jacob: rhythm guitar
Chuck Chandler: keys
Vito Fiory: drums
Produced by Rob Stevens for Cash West Productions, 1977
Recorded & Mixed by Nick Blagona at Le Studio, Morin Heights, QC
Mastered at Masterdisk by Bob Ludwig, NYC
Hard to find relevant info on these guys! What I do know is they were active from 1977 to 1978 in Montreal and I’ve got both of their albums. They were a bit commercial and obviously had a lot of money thrown their way since the albums were also released across the USA. They are described as a folk band but this particular track has that McCartney-esque syncopated beat heavily used by The Beatles.
Note: not the same Lavender Hill Mob from Fresno California who broke up in 1967.
39. Ojnab: Korolenko
(JP Loyer)
Le messager: Ojnab Musique - DC 01
Joliette, QC
Jean-Paul Loyer – banjo
Dany Lamoureux - guitar
Denis Violetti – bass
Paul Marchand – guitar
Produced by Jean-Paul Loyer, 1995
Mastered by Jean-Paul Loyer and Denis Fréchette
Recorded by Denis Fréchette at #4 Rd Studio
Jean-Paul Loyer
d. October 14, 2009 Joliette QC
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