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1976 James Taylor – In The Pocket
In the Pocket is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter James Taylor, and his last to be released under Warner Bros. Records before signing with Columbia. Released in June 1976, it was one of his most memorable albums, and it found Taylor recording in the studio with many colleagues and friends, mainly Art Garfunkel […]
1982 Tom Scott – Desire
Desire is an album by jazz musician Tom Scott, recorded live to two tracks on June 30 and July 1, 1982 in Hollywood. Billboard magazine called it “predictably broad-based fusion, with nods to contemporary black, pop and rock instrumental styles.” Tracks 1 Desire (Tom Scott) 4:18 2 Sure Enough (Tom Scott, Steve George, Richard Page, […]
1974 Freda Payne – Payne And Pleasure
Payne & Pleasure was the fifth American released album by Freda Payne and her first for the ABC/Dunhill label, released in 1974 (ABC owned Payne’s previous label, Impulse! Records as well). The album was produced by Mckinley Jackson. It consists of four songs co-written by Lamont Dozier’s brother, Reginald (“Reggie”), along with three covers (the […]
1979 The Archers – Stand Up
Stand Up! was The Archers fifth studio album and fourth Light Records release. It was co-produced by Elvis Presley’s TCB Band keyboardist Larry Muhoberac and studio engineer John Guess. Stand Up! was the first album in which former female vocalist Nancye Short-Tsapralis did not participate. Although Tsapralis sang background vocals on the prior Fresh Surrender […]
1983 The Manhattan Transfer – Spice Of Life (US:#40 UK:#19)
The song “Spice of Life”, from The Manhattan Transfer album Bodies and Souls, was a hit on both the R&B chart, reaching #32, and on the Pop chart, reaching #40. This song featured a distinctive harmonica solo by Stevie Wonder. The song has a similar structure to the album cut “Baby Be Mine” on Michael […]
1982 David Lasley – Missin’ Twenty Grand
Missin’ Twenty Grand is the second solo album by David Lasley, released in 1982 David Eldon Lasley (born August 20, 1947) is an American singer and songwriter, best known for his contributions as a background singer for such artists as Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick and Dusty Springfield. Tracks 1 […]
1970 João Donato – A Bad Donato
A Bad Donato is an album by Brazilian Jazz and Bossa Nova pioneer João Donato released in 1970. What you hear on the album is Donato bringing together everything that he was hearing around him: Bossa Nova, Samba, Tropicália, Lounge, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Psychedelia, Funk, and Jazz. Recorded at Los Angeles’ A&M Studios, the album […]
1984 Patti Austin – Patti Austin
Patti Austin is the fifth studio album by American R&B singer Patti Austin, released on March 5, 1984, by Qwest Records. Tracks 1 It’s Gonna Be Special (Clif Magness, Glen Ballard) 4:19 2 Rhythm Of The Street (Jeffrey Cohen, Preston Glass, Narada Michael Walden) 4:53 3 All Behind Us Now (David Pack) 4:59 4 Hot! […]
1978 Randy Meisner – Randy Meisner
Randy Meisner is the self-titled debut solo studio album by Randy Meisner. It was released in mid 1978, on Asylum in the United States, and in the United Kingdom. The track “Bad Man”, was featured in the film FM, which also included an appearance by his one-time employer Linda Ronstadt. Following his departure from the […]