A Rock Opera The Survival Of St. Joan (1971/2013) Flawed Gems - 106

                                                                                    

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Rock Opera

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The Survival of St. Joan is a rock opera by Smoke Rise (Gary Ruffin, Hank Ruffin, Stan Ruffin, and Randy Bugg, music composed by Hank and Gary) from an original concept and libretto by Off-Broadway playwright and screenwriter James Lineberger.

Smoke Rise was an American rock band in 1969-1972. In 1970, they created the first American rock opera, The Survival of St. Joan. Its members were brothers Hank Ruffin keyboards, Gary Ruffin guitar, Stan Ruffin drums and Randy Bugg bass guitar.

Tracks:

1. Survival (Hank Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 3:37

2. Someone Is Dying (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 2:40

3. Run, Run (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 0:47

4. Back In the World (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 2:30

5. I'm Here (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 2:33

6. Love Me (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 1:02

7. Stonefire (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 3:35

8. Love Me / Part. 2 (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 2:47

9. Lady of Light (Hank Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 2:13

10. Country Life (Hank Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 1:41

11. Run, Run / Part. 2 (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 1:33

12. Precious Mommy (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 1:52

13. Medley: Survival - Part. 2/Run, Run - Part. 3/Back To the World - Part. 2 - 2:17

14. Lonely Neighbors (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 2:37

15. Cornbread (Hank Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 1:44

16. This Is How It Is (Hank Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 1:24

17. Cannonfire (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 3:40

18. It's Over (Hank Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 2:22

19. Darkwoods Lullabye (Hank Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 1:42

20. You Don't Know Why (Hank Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 2:46

21. Propitious (Gary Ruffin) - 1:04

22. Burning a Witch (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 4:09

23. Love Me / Part. 4 (Gary Ruffin - James Lineberger) - 3:58

 

Tarbaby - February (1973/2010) Gear Fab Records - GF-241

 

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Blues Rock, Southern Rock

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The band formed in Tallahassee, Florida, released their debut album titled February in 1973. The album features a blend of blues, psych rock, and Southern rock, showcasing the band's raw energy and original style. The group consisted of Patrick Muth on rhythm and lead guitar, harmonica, and vocals; Brewster Banks on bass guitar, piano, vocals and Wally Knoelke on drums, percussion and trumpet. The original LP was released on Newsouth Recordings in 1974, and a reissue was released on CD by Gear Fab Records in 2010. The album is considered a rare and sought-after release. The band disbanded in late 1975, after which Patrick Muth formed the bands Crybaby and The Cove Hotel Band, while Brewster Banks continued releasing music under various names.

Tracks:

1. Have You Seen My Baby? 3:18

2. Swing 4:37

3. Mustang Sally (Bonny Rice) 2:52

4. I Need Your Love 3:11

5. Gotta Find Me A Woman 3:01

6. Bootleg (Fogerty) 3:36

7. So Long 2:59

8. My Back Door 2:52

9. Baked Tomato 4:35

10.New Song 3:56

Personnel:

Patrick Muth - Rythym Lead Guitars, Harmonica, Vocals

Brewster Banks - Bass Guitar, Piano, Vocals

Wally Knoelke - Drums, Percussion, Trumpet

Jon Lord - Gemini Suite (1971/2016 Remastered) earMUSIC - 0211621EMU

 

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Symphonic Rock

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Jon Lord's Gemini Suite is a studio album released in 1971, marking his first solo project following the 1969 classical/rock fusion Concerto for Group and Orchestra. The album features five extended movements, each dedicated to a member of the Deep Purple band, performed with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Malcolm Arnold. The track listing includes "Guitar" (featuring Albert Lee), "Piano" (Jon Lord), "Drums" (Ian Paice), "Vocals" (Tony Ashton and Yvonne Elliman), "Bass Guitar" (Roger Glover), and "Organ" (Jon Lord), with the total duration of the original release being 47 minutes and 24 seconds. The album was originally released in Europe and America with different cover artwork

Tracks:

1. Guitar (Albert Lee) 9:02

2. Piano (Jon Lord) 8:08

3. Drums (Ian Paice) 7:26

4. Vocals (Yvonne Elliman, Tony Ashton) 5:53

5. Bass Guitar (Roger Glover) 5:05

6. Organ (Jon Lord) 12:10

Personnel:

Jon Lord - keyboards

Albert Lee - guitar

Ian Paice - drums

Yvonne Elliman - vocals

Tony Ashton - vocals

Roger Glover - bass

The London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Malcolm Arnold

Annette Peacock - X-Dreams (1978/1986) Japan Record/AURA – 32JC-209

 

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Avantgarde, Jazz-Rock

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X-Dreams is the second solo album by Annette Peacock, released in 1978.

Peacock had spent the previous four years recording material for the album in various studios. She recalled that a total of 22 musicians participated in the creation of the album: "most of them had never played together, and all the tracks were first takes. It was very exciting." Mick Ronson played on tracks 1,5,6 and 7. Peacock reflected: "There was an understanding between Mick and I, a mutual respect and admiration."

Annette Peacock (born September 2, 1941) is an American composer, musician, songwriter, producer, and arranger. She is a pioneer in electronic music who combined her voice with one of the first Moog synthesizers in the late 1960s.

Tracks:

1. My Mama Never Taught Me How To Cook 5:26

2. Real & Defined Androgens 10:55

3. Dear Bela 2:59

4. This Feel Within 5:18

5. Too Much In The Skies 4:51

6. Don't Be Cruel 4:34

7. Questions 2:52

Personnel:

Vocals, Keyboards, Synthesizer - Annette Peacock

Bass - Jeff Clyne, Kuma Harada, Peter Pavli, Steve Cook, Stu Woods

Congas, Percussion - Brother James, Darryl Le Que

Drums - Bill Bruford, Dave Sheen, John Halsey, Rick Morotta

Guitar - Brian Godding, Chris Spedding, Jim Mullen, Mick Ronson, Phil Lee, Tommy Cosgrave

Keyboards - Peter Lemer

Saxophone - Dave Chambers, George Khan, Ray Warleigh

Clouds - Up Above Our Heads Clouds 1966-71 (2010) BGO Records - BGOCD966

 

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Pop Rock, Prog Rock

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Clouds were a progressive rock group from Edinburgh, Scotland who never found true commercial success despite rave reviews for their records and concerts. Not to be confused with The Clouds (1980s indie rock band from Glasgow, Scotland). The band consisted of Ian Ellis (bass and lead vocals), Harry Hughes (drums) and Billy Ritchie (keyboards).

CD1

Scrapbook (1968-69)

1. Scrapbook Intro (1:08)

2. The Carpenter (3:29)

3. The Colours Have Run (3:00)

4. I'll Go Girl (3:21)

5. Grandad (2:10)

6. Ladies And Gentlemen (3:09)

7. Humdrum (1:07)

8. Union Jack (1:25)

9. Old Man (3:25)

10. Waiter There's Something In My Soup (7:01)

11. Scrapbook (2:51)

Up Above Our Heads (1969-70)

12. Imagine Me (3.:28)

13. Sing, Sing, Sing (13:44)

14. Take Me To Your Leader (3:00)

15. Big Noise From Winnetka (4:06)

16. In The Mine (4:02)

CD2

Watercolour Days (1970-71)

1. Watercolour Days (5:28)

2. Cold Sweat (3:36)

3. Lighthouse (5:03)

4. Long Time (4:38)

5. Mind Of A Child (2:51)

6. I Know Better Than You (4:53)

7. Leavin' (3:25)

8. Get Off My Farm (3:27)

9. I Am The Melody (2:44)

Bonus Tracks (1966-71)

10. Make No Bones About It (2:48)

11. Heritage (4:18)

12. Why Is There No Magic (2:46)

13. The World Is A Madhouse (4:00)

14. Shadows (2:42)

15. Once Upon A Time (2:54)

16. A Day Of Rain (4:16)

17. America (8:09)

18. Clockwork Soldier (5:09)

Personnel:

Harry Hughes - drums, glockenspiel, trumpet, electronic drums

Billy Ritchie - keyboards, acoustic guitar, vocals, bass, Hammond, synthesizer, electric piano, grand piano, harpsichord, mellotron

Ian Ellis - bass, harmonika, vocals

George Ritchie, Peter Sapsard - bass

Mike Kidson - drums

David Palmer - grand piano, orchestrated

Alvin Lee, Rod Butler, Steve Gould - lead guitar