Rare Earth - Ecology (1970/1986) Motown Records MOTD-5202

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Soul-Rock, Blue-Eyed Soul, Jazz Rock

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Ecology is the third studio album by American rock band Rare Earth. It was released in 1970 on Rare Earth Records. Ecology was possibly Rare Earth's most consistent album, showing the band at the height of their artistry and credibility. It was issued a RIAA gold record award.

Tracks:

01. Born To Wander (Tom Baird) - 3:20

02. Long Time Leavin' (Tom Baird) - 4:40

03. (I Know) I'm Losing You (Cecil Grant, Eddie Holland, Norman Whitfield) - 10:53

04. Satisfaction Guaranteed (Tom Baird) - 4:33

05. Nice Place To Visit (John Persh) - 3:55

06. No.1 Man (Tom Baird) - 4:49

07. Eleanor Rigby (John Lennon, Paul McCartney) - 6:34

Personnel:

- Gil Bridges - saxophone, tambourine, flute, vocals

- Ed Guzman - congas

- Pete Riviera - drums, lead vocals

- John Persh - bass, trombone, vocals

- Rod Richards - guitar, vocals

- Kenny James - organ

Derek And The Dominos - Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs (2CD) (1970/2011) Polydor Records, UMG - 5331429 (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

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Blues Rock

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Derek and the Dominos was an English–American blues rock band formed in the spring of 1970 by singer-guitarist Eric Clapton, keyboardist-singer Bobby Whitlock, bassist Carl Radle and drummer Jim Gordon. The band's only full-length release, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, was produced by Tom Dowd, which also featured extensive contributions on lead and slide guitar from Duane Allman.

CD1 - The Original Album 

01. I Looked Away - 3:07

02. Bell Bottom Blues - 5:05

03. Keep On Growing - 6:23

04. Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out - 5:00

05. I Am Yours - 3:37

06. Anyday - 6:37

07. Key To The Highway - 9:40

08. Tell The Truth - 6:42

09. Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad - 4:45

10. Have You Ever Loved A Woman - 6:54

11. Little Wing - 5:36

12. It's Too Late - 3:53

13. Layla - 7:07

14. Thorn Tree In The Garden - 2:51

CD2 - Bonus Disc

01. Mean Old World - (Layla Session Out-Take) - 3:51

02. Roll It Over - (Phil Spector Produced Single B-Side) - 4:33

03. Tell The Truth - (Phil Spector Produced Single A-Side) - 3:25

04. It’S Too Late (Live 'The Johnny Cash Show' 1970) - 4:12

05. Got To Get Better In A Little While (Live 'The Johnny Cash Show' 1970) - 6:36

06. Matchbox (With Johnny Cash & Carl Perkins) (Live 'The Johnny Cash Show' 1970) - 3:57

07. Blues Power (Live On 'The Johnny Cash Show' 1970) - 6:34

08. Snake Lake Blues - (2010 Remixed) - 3:35

09. Evil - (2010 Remixed) - 4:35

10. Mean Old Frisco - (2010 Remixed) - 4:08

11. One More Chance - (2010 Remixed) - 3:17

12. Got Yo Get Better In A Little While (Jam) - 3:45

13. Got To Get Better In A Little While (2010 Remixed) - 6:05

Personnel:

Eric Clapton – vocals, guitars

Bobby Whitlock – vocals, keyboards, Hammond B3 organ, acoustic guitar (on "Thorn Tree in the Garden")

Carl Radle – bass, percussion

Jim Gordon – drums, percussion, piano and backwards cymbal tape loops (on "Layla")

Duane Allman – guitar and slide guitar (on all tracks except "I Looked Away," "Bell Bottom Blues," and "Keep on Growing")

Albhy Galuten – piano (on "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out")

The Best Of The James Gang featuring Joe Walsh (2019) Analogue Productions - CAPP 120 SA

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Blues Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, AOR

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James Gang was an American rock band formed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1966. The band went through a variety of line-up changes until they recorded their first album as a power trio consisting of Joe Walsh (guitars, lead vocals), Tom Kriss (bass) and Jim Fox (drums). Dale Peters replaced Kriss on bass for the band's second and third albums. Two of the band's songs, "Funk #49" and "Walk Away", continue to be popular on classic rock and AOR stations.

Tracks:

1. Walk Away 3:32

2. Funk #49 3:54

3. Midnight Man 3:28

4. The Bomber / Closet Queen / Cast Your Fate To The Wind 5:39

5. Yadig? 2:30

6. Take A Look Around 3:50

7. Funk #48 2:47

8. Woman 4:37

9. Ashes, The Rain And I 4:56

10. Stop 12:08

1969 ℗ Yer' Album - Tracks: 6,7,10

1970 ℗ James Gang Rides Again - Tracka: 2,4,8,9

1971 ℗ Thirds - Tracks: 1,3,5

Personnel:

Joe Walsh – vocals, guitars, keyboards, piano

Tom Kriss – bass guitar (tracks 6,7,10) vocals (tracks 10) (also credited with "good vibes" and "cheek flute")

Jim Fox – drums, vocals (tracks 7,10), piano, organ

Bill Szymczyk – tambourine (track 7), maracas (track 7), vocals (tracks 10)

Jerry Ragavoy – piano (track 10)

Dale Peters – bass guitar, 12 string acoustic guitar ("Ashes the Rain and I")

Bob Webb – backing vocals on "Midnight Man"

Tom Baker – horns (tracks 1,3,5)

Mary Sterpka – backing vocals, lead vocals on the third chorus on "Midnight Man"

The Stooges (Collectors Edition 2CD/2010) Elektra - RHM2 523612

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Garage Rock, Proto-Punk

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The Stooges is the debut studio album by American rock band the Stooges, released on August 5, 1969 by Elektra Records. 

The Stooges, originally billed as the Psychedelic Stooges, and also known as Iggy and the Stooges, were an American rock band formed in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1967 by singer Iggy Pop, guitarist Ron Asheton, drummer Scott Asheton, and bassist Dave Alexander. 

CD1

01. 1969 (04:08)

02. I Wanna Be Your Dog (03:11)

03. We Will Fall (10:17)

04. No Fun (05:17)

05. Real Cool Time (02:31)

06. Ann (02:59)

07. Not Right (02:51)

08. Little Doll (03:27)

Bonus tracks

09. I Wanna Be Your Dog (Mono Single Version) (02:47)

10. 1969 (Original John Cale Mix) (02:57)

11. Not Right (Original John Cale Mix) (02:40)

12. We Will Fall (Original John Cale Mix) (11:03)

13. No Fun (Original John Cale Mix) (05:02)

14. Real Cool Time (Original John Cale Mix) (02:43)

15. Ann (Original John Cale Mix) (03:15)

16. Little Doll (Original John Cale Mix) (03:06)

17. I Wanna Be Your Dog (Original John Cale Mix) (03:45)

CD2 Bonus disc

01. Asthma Attack (06:28)

02. 1969 (Alternate Vocal) (04:50)

03. I Wanna Be Your Dog (Alternate Vocal) (03:30)

04. We Will Fall (11:25)

05. No Fun (Full Version) (06:51)

06. Real Cool Time (Takes 1&2) (06:37)

07. Ann (Full Version) (08:03)

08. Not Right (Alternate Vocal) (03:34)

09. Little Doll (Takes 1-5) (09:47)

Personnel:

- Iggy Pop (credited as "Iggy Stooge") - vocals

- Ron Asheton - guitar

- Dave Alexander - bass

- Scott Asheton - drums

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- John Cale - viola (03)

Christopher - What'cha Gonna Do? (1969/1999) Scenescof - SCOFCD 1003

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Heavy Psychedelic Rock

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Christopher is a heavy psychedelic rock band from South Carolina, USA. In 1969, they recorded their first, and only LP, What'cha Gonna Do?, and released it in limited quantities (with only around 100 being known to exist). What'cha Gonna Do? is a surprisingly good, and well rounded LP,  blending heavy psychedelic rock, blues and trippy lyrics, making it a unique experience.

Tracks:

All tracks written by Frank Smoak except where noted.

01. What'cha Gonna Do? - 12:01

02. The Great Clock - 5:34

03. Holiday - 2:57

04. Death Song - 3:17

05. Fugue (Bill McKee) - 3:23

06. Modern Day Oracles - 2:47

07. Day Of Sunshine - 6:42

Personnel:

- Frank Smoak - lead guitar, producer

- Steve Nagle - rhythm guitar

- Bill McKee - bass

- Gary Lucas - drums, producer