Alabama - Christmas & Christmas Volume II (1985/1996) RCA Records

 

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Country, Southern Rock, Country Rock, Bluegrass, Soft Rock

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Christmas is the first Christmas album by country band Alabama, the Volume II is the second Christmas album by the band. The albums was released on RCA Records in 1985 and 1996. They was certified double platinum.

Christmas (1985) RCA Records - PCD1-7014

Tracks:

1. Santa Claus (I Still Believe In You)

2. Joseph And Mary's Boy

3. Happy Holidays

4. Christmas Memories

5. Tonight Is Christmas

6. Thisltlehair The Christmas Bear

7. Tennessee Christmas

8. A Candle In The Window

9. Homecoming Christmas

10. Christmas In Dixie

Personnel

Bass – Larry Paxton, Teddy Gentry

Drums – Eddie Bayers

Electric Guitar – Brent Rowan, Jeff Cook, Randy Owen

Keyboards – David Briggs

Percussion – Farrell Morris

Strings – The "A" Strings

Synthesizer (And Fairlight) – Shane Keister

*Mark Herndon, Alabama's drummer, does not play on this album

Christmas Volume II (1996) BMG - 75517 45639 2

Tracks:

1. The Blessing

2. Christmas In Your Arms

3. Christmas Is Love

4. When It Comes To Christmas

5. I Was Young Once Too

6. The Night Before Christmas

7. O Little Town Of Bethlehem

8. Happy Birthday Jesus

9. The Christmas Spirit

10. Hangin Round The Mistletoe

11. Little Drummer Boy

12. Rockin Around The Christmas Tree

13. New Year's Eve 1999

Personnel

Jeff Cook – guitars, fiddle, backing vocals

Randy Owen – guitars, lead vocals

Teddy Gentry – bass guitar, backing vocals

Mark Herndon – drum

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John Mattick – acoustic piano, organ, synthesizers

Steve Nathan – keyboard

Larry Hanson – keyboard, guitar

Tim Briggs – guitar, mandolin, harmonica

Dann Huff – electric guitar

Biff Watson – acoustic guitar

Emory Gordy Jr. – bass guitar

Lonnie Wilson – drums

Terry McMillan – percussion, harmonica

Jim Nelson – saxophone

Glen Duncan – fiddle

Anthony LaMarchina – cello

Bruce Christenson, Jim Grosjean, Kathryn Plummer, Kristin Wilkinson – viola

David Davidson, Connie Heard, Pamela Sixfin, Christian Teal – violin

Bob Moffatt, Clint Moffatt, Dave Moffatt, Scott Moffatt – backing vocals (3,6)

The Brian Setzer Orchestra - The Best Of Collection Christmas Rocks! (2008) Surfdog Records - 2-512780

 

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Swing, Jump Blues, Rockabilly, Rock and Roll

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The Brian Setzer Orchestra (sometimes known by its initials BSO) is a swing and jump blues band formed in 1992 by Stray Cats frontman Brian Setzer.

Tracklist:

1. Jingle Bells

2. Gettin' In The Mood (For Christmas)

3. Boogie Woogie Santa Claus

4. The Nutcracker Suite

5. You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch

6. Dig That Crazy Santa Claus

7. Winter Wonderland

8. (Everybody's Waitin' For) The Man With The Bag

9. Angels We Have Heard On High

10. White Christmas

11. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

12. Baby, It's Cold Outside (Duet With Ann Margret)

13. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

14. My Favorite Things

15. Jingle Bell Rock

16. Sleigh Ride

17. Santa Drives A Hot Rod

18. Christmas Island

19. Bach's Bounce

20. Take A Break Guys

Personnel:

Guitar, Vocals - Brian Setzer

Bass - John Hatton

Bass Trombone - Robbie Hioki

Drums - Bernie Dresel

Baritone Saxophone - Don Roberts

Saxophone - Jim Youngstrom, Matt Zebley, Ray Herrmann, Tim Misica

Trombone - Alex Henderson, Craig Woods, George McMullen

Trumpet - Dennis Farias, Kevin Norton, Kye Palmer, Will Murillo

Backing Vocals - The Caroling Company

The End - Introspection / The Last Word (2015) Edsel Records - EDSB 4028

 

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Psychedelic Rock, Beat, Pop Rock, Mod

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The End was a British psychedelic pop band formed in 1965, originally managed and produced by Bill Wyman. In 1969, the band released their only album, Introspection. After the group split up, three of its members founded Tucky Buzzard, who recorded three unsuccessful albums in the 1970s.

Introspection (1969/2015) Edsel Records - EDSB 4028

Reissue of the original LP, released Edsel Records - EDSB 4028 from 2015, plus two mono singles from 1968.

Tracks:

1. Dreamworld (Dave Brown, Colin Giffin, Nicky Graham) 4:16

2. Under The Rainbow (Colin Giffin) 3:47

3. Shades Of Orange (Album Version) (Bill Wyman, Peter Gosling) 2:39

4. Bromley Common (Talk) (George Kenset) 0:49

5. Cardboard Watch (Dave Brown, Nicky Graham, Terry Taylor) 2:53

6. Introspection (Part 1) (Dave Brown, Colin Giffin, Nicky Graham) 4:03

7. What Does It Feel Like (Colin Giffin, Terry Taylor) 2:47

8. Linen Draper (Talk) (George Kenset) 0:13

9. Don't Take Me (Dave Brown, Colin Giffin, Nicky Graham) 3:24

10.Loving, Sacred Loving (Album Version) (Bill Wyman, Peter Gosling) 2:58

11.She Said Yeah (George Jackson, S. Christy) 2:50

12.Jacobs Bladder (Talk) (George Kenset) 0:53

13.Introspection (Part 2) (Dave Brown, Colin Giffin, Nicky Graham) 2:43

14.Shades Of Orange (Mono Single Version) (Bill Wyman, Peter Gosling) 2:39

15.Loving, Sacred Loving (Mono Single Version) (Bill Wyman, Peter Gosling) 3:02

Personnel:

Bass Guitar, Vocals – Dave Brown

Drums – Hugh Attwooll

Guitar, Saxophone, Vocals – Colin Giffin

Guitar, Vocals – Terry Taylor 

Organ, Piano, Vocals – Nick Graha

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Tabla – Charlie Watts (3)

Vocals – George Kenset (4,8,12)

Backing Vocals (Additional Harmony) – Jim Henderson (11)

Saxophone – Ken Leeman (11)

Harpsichord – Nicky Hopkins (10)

The Last Word (1969-1970/2015) Edsel Records - EDSB 4028

Previously (mostly) unreleased recordings from 1969-1970. Hand-numbered edition of 1000.

Tracks:

1. Son Of Lightning (Dave Brown, Nicky Graham, Terry Taylor, Paul Francis) 5:02

2. Second Glance (Dave Brown, Nicky Graham, Terry Taylor, Paul Francis) 4:53

3. Mistress Bean (Dave Brown, Nicky Graham, Terry Taylor) 3:14

4. For Eleanor (Terry Taylor) 1.58

5. So Free (Dave Brown, Nicky Graham, Terry Taylor) 3:53

6. North Thames Gas Board (Dave Brown, Colin Giffin, Terry Taylor, Nicky Graham) 4:03

7. Do Right Woman Do Right Man (Dan Penn, Chips Moman) 3:10

8. Turn On Waterstone (Dave Brown, Nicky Graham, Terry Taylor, Paul Francis) 3:06

9. Smartypants (Dave Brown, Nicky Graham, Terry Taylor, Paul Francis) 3:56

10.My Friend (Dave Brown, Nicky Graham, Terry Taylor, Paul Francis) 4:01

Personnel:

Bass, Vocals – Dave Brown

Drums – Paul Francis 

Guitar – Terry Taylor 

Keyboards, Vocals – Nicky Graham

Vocals – Jim Henderson

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Guitar – Chris Spedding (3)

Piano – Ian Stewart (6)

Tony Ashton & Jon Lord - First Of The Big Bands (1974/1983) Line Records - LICD 9.00119 O

 

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Classic Rock, Heavy Prog

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First Of The Big Bands is a studio album by Tony Ashton of Ashton, Gardner and Dyke and Jon Lord of Deep Purple, released in April 1974. The project was Ashton's and Lord's brainchild and continuation of their working relationship after Ashton Gardner and Dyke helped out on Jon Lord's soundtrack album The Last Rebel from 1971. Stylistically, First of the Big Bands was the precursor to Paice Ashton Lord's Malice in Wonderland album from 1977. Most of the album was recorded at Air and Apple Studios, London, with additional work being completed at De Lane Lea and Island.

Tracklist:

1. We're Gonna Make It (4:00)

2. Downside Upside Down (4:03)

3. Band Of The Salvation Army Band (3:59)

4. Silly Boy (3:27)

5. Surrender Me (3:52)

6. Celebration (4:35)

7. I Been Lonely (4:00)

8. Shut Up (3:40)

9. Ballad Of Mr. Giver (6:11)

Personnel:

Tony Ashton - Lead vocals, Hammond organ, piano

Jon Lord - Hammond organ, piano

Mick Clarke, Jim Cregan, Jerry Donahue, Peter Frampton - guitars

Pat Donaldson - bass

Dave Caswell - trumpet

Mike Davis - trumpet

John Mumford - trombone

Dick Parry - saxophone

Howie Casey - saxophone

Carmine Appice, Terry Cox, Ian Paice, Cozy Powell - drums

Frank Ricotti - percussion, vibraphone

Madeline Bell, Tony Ferguson, Jimmy Helms, Kenny Rowe, Graham White, Jo Ann Williams, Roger Willis - backing vocals

AC/DC - Let There Be Rock + Rarities (1977/1989) Albert - 465256 2 Australian version

 

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Rock, Hard Rock

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Let There Be Rock is the fourth studio album by Australian rock band AC/DC. It was originally released on 21 March 1977 in Australasia, through Albert Productions label. A modified international edition was released on 25 July 1977, through Atlantic Records. It was the last AC/DC album to feature Mark Evans on bass.

Tracks:

1. Go Down 5:22

2. Dog Eat Dog 3:32

3. Let There Be Rock 6:09

4. Bad Boy Boogie 4:29

5. Overdose 6:07

6. Crabsody In Blue 4:43

7. Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be 4:19

8. Whole Lotta Rosie 5:22

Personnel:

Bon Scott - lead vocals

Angus Young - lead guitar

Malcolm Young - rhythm guitar

Mark Evans - bass

Phil Rudd - drums

Bonus CD 

Rarities (2016) Albert Productions - APCD075

Compilation of tracks never issued outside Australia and tracks unavailable on regular albums. Only available on vinyl as part of the "Deluxe Amp Backtracks" package. It is the only release of "Cyberspace" on vinyl.

Tracks:

1. Stick Around 4:40

2. Love Song 5:15

3. Fling Thing 2:00

4. R.I.P. (Rock In Peace) 3:34

5. Carry Me Home 3:56

6. Crabsody In Blue 4:44

7. Cold Hearted Man 3:36

8. Snake Eye 3:17

9. Borrowed Time 3:45

10. Down On The Borderline 4:14

11. Big Gun 4:19

12. Cyberspace 2:57

Notes:

Recorded in Sydney (Albert Studios) in 1974,1975,1976,1977, except tracks 5,7 in London (Vineyard Studios) September 1976, tracks 8,9,10 in Le Val, France (Miraval Studios) 1987, track 12 in Vancouver, Canada (Warehouse Studios) 1999.

Personel:

Angus Young - Lead Guitar

Malcolm Young - Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals

Bon Scott - Lead Vocals (1-7)

Brian Johnson - Lead Vocals (8-12)

George Young - Bass (1-2)

Mark Evans - Bass (3-7)

Cliff Williams - Bass, Backing Vocals (8-12)

Tony Currenti - Drums (1-2)

Phil Rudd - Drums, Backing Vocals (3-7,12)

Simon Wright - Drums (8-10)

Chris Slade - Drums (11)