The Original Soundtrack Music By Jimmy Page Death Wish II (1982) Swan Song - SS 8511

 

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Soundtrack, Symphonic Rock, Synth-pop, Electronic, Rock, Stage & Screen

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Jimmy Page's Death Wish II (The Original Soundtrack) is a soundtrack album released in 1982, composed by Jimmy Page for the film Death Wish II.

The album was recorded at Page's personal studio, The Sol, in Cookham, and it features a blend of blues, rock, and symphonic elements.

It includes instrumental tracks as well as some vocal contributions, such as from Chris Farlowe. The album was released on Swan Song Records.

Tracklist:

1. Who's To Blame (02:41)

2. The Chase (05:48)

3. City Sirens (02:01)

4. Jam Sandwich (02:35)

5. Carole's Theme (02:50)

6. The Release (02:35)

7. Hotel Rats And Photostats (02:40)

8. A Shadow In The City (04:01)

9. Jill's Theme (04:00)

10. Prelude (02:20)

11. Big Band, Sax, And Violence (02:51)

12. Hypnotizing Ways (Oh Mamma) (02:49)

Personnel:

Acoustic Guitar – Jimmy Page (tracks: 2,5,8)

Bass – Dave Paton, Jimmy Page (tracks: 11,12)

Drums – Dave Mattacks

Guitar – Jimmy Page (tracks: 1,2,3,4,6,8,10,11,12)

Orchestra – GLC Philharmonic (tracks: 5,6,7,9)

Percussion – Dave Mattacks (tracks: 2,7,8)

Piano – Dave Lawson (tracks: 2,5), David Sinclair Whittaker (tracks: 5), Gordon Edwards (tracks: 3,10,12)

Strings – The Sol Symphonic (tracks: 2,5)

Synthesizer – Dave Lawson (tracks: 10,11), Jimmy Page (tracks: 1,2,7,8)

Vocals – Chris Farlowe (tracks: 1,12), Gordon Edwards (tracks: 3)

The Best Of Donovan Sunshine Superman (2002/2006) EMI Records - 0946 3 71828 2 6

 

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Rock, Pop, Folk, World & Country

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The Best of Donovan Sunshine Superman is a compilation album from Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan. It was released on 8 October 2002 EMI, reissue 2006 from EMI.

Donovan Phillips Leitch (born 10 May 1946), known mononymously as Donovan, is a Scottish musician, songwriter and record producer. He emerged from the British folk scene in early 1965 and subsequently scored multiple international hit singles and albums during the late 1960s. His work became emblematic of the flower power era with its blend of folk, pop, psychedelica and jazz stylings... Donovan became a friend of other prominent musicians such as Joan Baez, Brian Jones and the Beatles. His backing musicians included the Jeff Beck Group and John Bonham, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones...

Tracklist:

1. Sunshine Superman (extended version) (04:33)

2. Mellow Yellow (03:39)

3. Catch The Wind (LP version) (02:55)

4. There Is A Mountain (02:35)

5. Colours (02:45)

6. Jennifer Juniper (02:42)

7. The Trip (04:34)

8. Sunny Goodge Street (02:55)

9. Happiness Runs (03:25)

10. Poor Cow (02:57)

11. Preachin' Love (02:40)

12. Hurdy Gurdy Man (03:13)

13. Superlungs My Supergirl (02:40)

14. Season Of The Witch (04:55)

15. Turquoise (03:30)

16. Epistle To Dippy (03:10)

17. Sand And Foam (03:19)

18. Atlantis (04:59)

19. Guinevere (03:40)

20. Wear You're Love Like Heaven (02:24)

21. Barabajagal (Love Is Hot) (03:21)

22. Lalena (02:55)

Leon Russell And The Shelter People (1971/1989) Shelter SRZ-8005

 

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Folk Rock, Classic Rock

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Leon Russell and the Shelter People is the second solo album by the singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Leon Russell. Released in 1971, it peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 200 in the United States. The album has gold certification for sales of over 500,000 albums in the US and Canada. "The Ballad of Mad Dogs and Englishmen" is a song written by Leon Russell from the soundtrack of the 1971 film Mad Dogs & Englishmen.

Tracklist:

1. Stranger in a Strange Land (4:03)

2. Of Thee I Sing (4:27)

3. A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall (5:10)

4. Crystal Closet Queen (3:00)

5. Home Sweet Oklahoma (3:27)

6. Alcatraz (3:52)

7. The Ballad of Mad Dogs and Englishmen (4:04)

8. It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry (4:03)

9. She Smiles Like a River (3:00)

10. Sweet Emily (3:22)

11. Beware of Darkness (4:41)

Bonus:

12. It's All Over Now, Baby Blue (3:40)

13. Love Minus Zero/No Limit (3:22)

14. She Belongs to Me (3:29)

Personnel:

Leon Russell – lead vocals, piano, organ (1,2,4,8,10), guitar (1,2,4-6,8,10-11)

Don Preston – guitar (1-4,8,10,12-14), backing vocals (1,2,4,8,10)

Joey Cooper – guitar (1,2,4,8,10), backing vocals (1,2,4,8,10)

Eric Clapton – guitar (5,6,11)

Jesse Ed Davis – guitar (3,12-14)

Jimmy Johnson – guitar (9)

John Gallie – organ (1,2,4,8,10)

Chris Stainton – organ (5,6,11)

Barry Beckett – organ (9)

Carl Radle – bass guitar (1-7,10-14)

David Hood – bass guitar (9)

Chuck Blackwell – drums (1,2,4,8,10)

Jim Gordon – drums (5,6,11)

Jim Keltner – drums (3,12-14)

Roger Hawkins – drums (9)

Claudia Lennear – backing vocals (1,2,4 8,10)

Kathi McDonald – backing vocals (1,2,4,8,10)

Nick DeCaro – string arrangements (7)

Canarios - Libérate! (1970/Vinyl) Barclay/Movieplay ‎- S-2.1232

 

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Fanky Soul Brass Rock

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Canarios released an album titled "Libérate!" in 1970. Founded in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain in 1964 (initially as "The Canaries") - Disbanded in 1974. The album was released on the Barclay label, and it is categorized under the Funk / Soul genre. The album includes a track titled "Free Yourself" which has been noted in various sources. Additionally, the album was part of a series of releases by the band, with some tracks being re-released in subsequent years. The album has been recognized for its significance in the history of rock in Canarias, with a 50th-anniversary celebration noted in 2020.

Tracks:

1. Hello! (1:07)

2. Free Yourself (4:32)

3. Magna (5:39)

4. Intro/Bossa/Oito (1:46)

5. You're My Sunshine (3:59)

6. Say Hi! To The Salvation Army (0:37)

7. Words of the Lord (2:50)

8. Say Bye! To The Salvation Army (0:56)

9. She Brought The Blues (Into My Life) (4:31)

10. Hey, Mr. Teller!, Where Is The Hope? (0:58)

11. Let It Be Me (5:26)

Personnel:

Bass – Alvaro Yébenes

Drums – Tato Luzardo

Guitar – Germán Pérez

Orchestrated By – John Cameron 

Organ – Graham Bircumshaw

Saxophone – V. Máiquez

Trombone – A. Máiquez

Trumpet – F. Muñoz

Vocals, Harmonica, Guitar – Teddy Bautista

Smile - Ghost Of A Smile (1997) Pseudonym Records - CDP 1049 DD

 

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Pop Rock, Beat, Mod

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Smile were an English rock band formed in London in 1968 and was the predecessor of the band Queen. The band was formed by Tim Staffell and Brian May, who later went on to form Queen. They were later joined by drummer Roger Taylor, who also went on to form Queen. They recorded six songs and disbanded in 1970. These songs were titled "April Lady", "Step on Me", "Polar Bear", "Earth", "Blag", and "Doin' Alright" (later re-recorded by Queen for their self-titled debut album in 1973). These songs exist on the CD Ghost of a Smile.

Tracks:

1. Earth (T. Staffell) (4:00)

2. Step On Me (T. Staffell/B. May) (3:10)

3. Doin' Alright (Stereo) (T. Staffell/B. May) (3:48)

4. April Lady (S. Lucas) (2:43)

5. Blag (R. Taylor) (3:12)

6. Polar Bear (B. May) (3:56)

Bonus tracks: performed by Eddie Howell (featuring Brian May and Freddie Mercury. Recorded at the Sarm East Studios, London, England August 1975)

7. The Man From Manhattan (E. Howell) (original) (Stereo) (3:20)

8. The Man From Manhattan (E.Howell) (back again) (Stereo) (4:56)

Tracks 1-3 recorded in July 1969 at the Trident Studios, Soho, England.

Tracks 4-6 recorded in September 1969 at the De Lane Lea Studios, Holborn, London, England

Personnel:

Acoustic Guitar – Eddie Howell (tracks: 7,8)

Backing Vocals – Brian May (tracks: 7,8), Freddie Mercury (tracks: 7,8), Roger Taylor (tracks: 1 to 6)

Bass – Jerome Rimson (tracks: 7,8), Tim Staffell (tracks: 1 to 6)

Drums – Barry De Sousa* (tracks: 7,8), Roger Taylor (tracks: 1 to 6)

Guitar – Brian May (tracks: 1 to 6)

Lead Guitar – Brian May (tracks: 7,8)

Lead Vocals – Eddie Howell (tracks: 7,8)

Piano – Brian May (tracks: 2), Freddie Mercury (tracks: 7,8)

Vocals – Brian May (tracks: 1 to 6), Tim Staffell (tracks: 1 to 6)