1974 Wendy Waldman – Gypsy Symphony

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Gypsy Symphony is the second solo album by Wendy Waldman, released in 1974.

Wendy Waldman (born November 29, 1950) is an American singer-songwriter, primarily known for her songwriting and record production. As a songwriter, Waldman’s songs have been interpreted by other artists, such as “Save the Best for Last” by Vanessa Williams, and “Fishin’ in the Dark” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

Tracks

1  My Love Is All I Know (Wendy Waldman) 3:35
2  You Got To Ride (Wendy Waldman) 3:25
3  The Good Love (Wendy Waldman) 5:02
4  My Name Is Love (Wendy Waldman) 2:37
5  Cold Back On Me (Wendy Waldman) 5:04
6  Studio Song (Wendy Waldman) 2:25
7  Baby Don’t You Go (Wendy Waldman) 2:15
8  Northwoods Man (Wendy Waldman) 4:22
9  Come On Down (Wendy Waldman) 4:02
10  Mad Mad Me (Wendy Waldman) 3:35
11  The Road Song (Wendy Waldman) 3:57

Media

Musicians

BassDavid Hood
DrumsRoger Hawkins
GuitarPete Carr
GuitarJimmy Ray Johnson
Acoustic GuitarPete Carr
DobroPete Carr
OrganBarry Beckett
PianoBarry Beckett
SynthesizerBarry Beckett
PercussionTom Roady

Other Musicians

1 My Love Is All I Know

Acoustic GuitarWendy Waldman

2 You Got To Ride

GuitarAndrew Gold

4 My Name Is Love

SaxDon Menza

7 Baby Don’t You Go

GuitarAndrew Gold
HarmonicaJoel Tepp

8 Northwoods Man

Acoustic GuitarWendy Waldman
MandolinCarmi Simon

9 Come On Down

DulcimersWendy Waldman
Background VocalsAndrew Gold
Background VocalsGreg Prestopino
Background VocalsKarla Bonoff
Background VocalsKenny Edwards
Background VocalsMaria Muldaur

10 Mad Mad Me

PianoWendy Waldman

Horns & Strings

Trumpet, Trombone – Chuck Findley, Paul Hubinon
Saxophone, English Horn, Oboe, Flute – Donald Menza
Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Piccolo Flute – Jim Horn

Viola – David Campbell, Paul Polivnick
Violin – Linda Rose, Maurice Dicterow, Polly Sweeney, Robert Dubow
Cello – Jesse Ehrlich, Raymond Kelley

 

Liner Notes

Producer – Charles Plotkin
Arranged By – Wendy Waldman
Arranged By (Horns) – Wendy Waldman
Arranged By (Strings) – Wendy Waldman (Track 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11)
Arranged By (Strings) – David Campbell (Track 3)
Mastered By – Bob Fisher
Recorded By – Michael Boshears
Recorded By, Mixed By – Steve Melton

Photography – David Knight

Recorded At – Muscle Shoals Sound Studios
Recorded At – Clover Recorders
Mixed At – Muscle Shoals Sound Studios