Showing posts with label Columbia records. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Columbia records. Show all posts

7/30/2026

Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly – We Are One (1983) LP

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly – We Are One (1983) | Classic Soul & Quiet Storm LP

 
 
 
 
 
 
Front cover of Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly – We Are One, Capitol Records ST-12262, 1983 classic soul and Quiet Storm vinyl LP.

Capitol Records 1982/83   – ST-12262

 

 notes: 


We Are One is a soulful R&B classic by Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, 
released in 1983 on the We Are One album. Known for its heartfelt 
lyrics and smooth grooves, the track celebrates unity and love in the 
face of life’s everyday challenges.
The song opens with introspective lines reflecting on how people 
sometimes hurt each other and play “silly, silly games,” yet ultimately
 reaffirms that “we are one” — a message of shared humanity and compassion.
Frankie Beverly’s expressive vocals and the band’s rich musical 
arrangement helped make this track a beloved favorite among 
R&B and soul fans, and it still inspires listeners with its uplifting 
message of connection and understanding.

credits:


Frankie Beverly    Lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, percussion, producer
Robin Duhe    Bass guitar
Ron Smith    Lead guitar
Wuaneg (Wayne) Thomas    Guitar
Sam Porter    Organ, keyboards
Wayne "Ziggy" Lindsay    Keyboards, synthesizer
Billy Johnson    Drums
Roame (Ronald) Lowry    Congas, percussion, backing vocals
McKinley "Bug" Williams    Percussion, backing vocals
Additional musician
Phillip Woo – Keyboards (featured on selected tracks,
 including the title song)


Recording dates
Recorded: 1982–1983
Recorded at "The Automatt Recording Studios" - San Francisco.
Mixed at Fantasy Recording Studios, Berkeley, Ca
Mastered at Capitol Recording Studios
Engineer – Leslie Ann Jones (Jug)
Assistant Engineers: Ray Pyle, Michael Herbick, Steve Evans, Stephen Hart, 
Tom Race, David Luke (various sessions)
Mastered By – Wally Traugott
Mixed By – David Cole
Mixed By [Assistant] – Mike Herbick


tracklist:


All songs written by: Frankie Beverly

A1        Love Is The Key    4:26
A2        Right On Time    5:59
A3        Your Own Kind Of Way
Drums – Dr. Harvey Mason*
5:13
A4        I Wanna Thank You    5:26
B1        We Are One    6:30
B2        Never Let You Down
Drums – Dr. Harvey Mason*
5:21
B3        I Love You Too Much    6:13
B4        Metropolis    0:43
 
 
 
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3/28/2026

Mongo Santamaria – Explodes at the Village Gate 1967





Mongo Santamaria – Explodes at the Village Gate (1967 Live Album Review & Tracklist)






Mongo Santamaria Explodes at the Village Gate 1967 album cover 

Columbia records 1967   CS 9570

          


notes:


Few live jazz recordings capture raw energy and rhythmic
 intensity quite like Explodes at the Village Gate, the 1967 
album by Mongo Santamaria. Recorded in New York City at 
the legendary Village Gate, this album stands as one of the 
defining moments in Latin jazz history.
Blending Afro-Cuban rhythms with soul jazz grooves, Santamaria 
delivers a performance that is both hypnotic 
and explosive true to the album’s title.
Released in 1967, Explodes at the Village Gate captures 
Mongo Santamaria at the height of his creative powers.
 Backed by a tight, groove-driven band, he transforms the
 live setting into a powerful rhythmic journey.
This recording reflects the vibrant New York jazz scene of 
the late 1960s, where Latin, soul, and jazz influences merged 
into a new, electrifying sound. Santamaria, already known for
 bridging Afro-Cuban traditions with modern jazz, 
pushes that fusion even further here.


credits:


    Bass – Victor Venegas
    Congas, Bongos – Mongo Santamaria
    Drums, Timbales – Hungria Garcia
    Piano – Rodgers Grant
    Saxophone, Flute – Bobby Porcelli
    Saxophone, Flute, Piccolo Flute – Hubert Laws
    Trumpet – Ray Maldonado

Engineer – Edward T. Graham, Murray Zimney
Producer – David Rubinson, Warren Vincent


tracklist:


A1 Philadelphia
Written-By – M. Sheller*
3:49
A2 Juan Jose
Written-By – A. Echevarria*
3:45
A3 Bloodshot
Written-By – H. Laws*
3:21
Written-By – M. Santamaria*
10:17
B1 Yes It Do
Written-By – R. Porcelli*
3:10
B2 Mongoettes
Written-By – R. Porcelli*
3:17
B3 Springtime
Written-By – R. Porcelli*
3:50
B4 No More
Written-By – H. Laws*
3:01
B5 Elephant Pants
Written-By – N. Simmons*
3:33



Link






3/02/2026

Santana live, Woodstock performance.





Santana Woodstock 1969 – Live Performance & Vinyl Info  Blues & Soul



Santana Woodstock 1969 live vinyl record cover Columbia Records

Columbia records 2017 ‎– 88875195551


 notes:


The Historic Santana Woodstock Performance

Santana’s groundbreaking performance at the Woodstock Music & Art Fair 
in 1969 marked a turning point in rock history. Their fiery fusion of Latin rhythms
 and rock electrified the festival crowd and earned them worldwide recognition.
 Capturing this legendary moment, the Santana Woodstock live vinyl release has 
become a prized collector’s item among music enthusiasts.
Details of the Santana Woodstock Vinyl Release
This release showcases the classic Woodstock 1969 Santana performance,
 including iconic tracks that define the band’s early sound. The record was issued 
by Columbia Records and is highly sought after by vinyl collectors 
for its authentic live energy.

credits:


   Bass Guitar – David Brown 
    Drums – Michael Shrieve
    Keyboards – Gregg Rolie
    Lead Guitar – Carlos Santana
    Lead Vocals – Gregg Rolie
    Percussion – José "Chepito" Areas, Michael Carabello
    Supervised By, Mixed By – Eddie Kramer

Recorded  At The Woodstock Music & Art Fair, Saturday, August 16, 1969

 Tracklist:


A1 Waiting 4:49
Written By – Santana Band
A2 Evil Ways 4:00
Written-By – S. Henry
A3 You Just Don't Care 4:46
Written-By – C. Santana*, G. Rolie
A4 Savor 5:23
Written By – Santana Band
A5 Jingo  5:31
Written-By – B. Olatunji*
B1 Persuasion 2:52
Written-By – G. Rolie*
B2 Soul Sacrifice  11:35
Written-By – C. Santana*, D. Brown*, G. Rolie*, M. Malone*
B3 Fried Neck Bones And Some Home Fries 6:41
Written-By – M. Lastie*, W. Correa [aka W. Bobo]*





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2/13/2026

The Spellbinders ‎– Help Me (Get Myself Back Together Again) 1966



The Spellbinders ‎– Help Me (Get Myself Back Together Again) 1966 Soul 45 on Columbia



The Spellbinders Help Me (Get Myself Back Together Again) Columbia records 7″ 45rpm soul single


Columbia records‎ 1966– 4-43830


notes:


“Help Me (Get Myself Back Together Again)” is a 1966 soul single by 
The Spellbinders, released on Columbia Records (catalog number 4-43830).
 The group is best remembered for their polished Chicago soul sound and 
their connection to producer Carl Davis, a key figure in mid-60s American soul music.
This release pairs the emotional mid-tempo A-side Help Me (Get Myself Back Together Again)
 with the B-side You Need Me Too. The record features strong vocal harmonies 
and a classic arrangement typical of Columbia’s Chicago soul output during the period.
The Spellbinders found later appreciation among soul collectors and Northern Soul fans
and this 45rpm single is now sought after by vinyl enthusiasts interested i
n 1960s American soul and Chicago-based recordings.



credits:


  Arranged By – Van McCoy
    Producer – Kapralik*, McCoy*

tracks list:

A Help Me (Get Myself Back Together Again)
Written-By – K. Williams*

B Danny Boy
Written-By – F. Weatherly*
 
 
 
 



2/12/2026

The Spellbinders The Magic Of Of The Spellbinders (1966)




The Magic Of The Spellbinders (1966) – Rare Soul Album on Columbia Records




The Spellbinders – The Magic Of (1966) Columbia Records vinyl album cover

Columbia records 1966  CL 2514



notes:


The Spellbinders were a New Jersey–based soul group 
comprising Bobby Shivers, Elouise Pennington, Dee Grant, 
Jimmy Wright and McArthur Munford.
Best known for their recordings with Van McCoy, Ken Williams
 and David Kapralik, The Spellbinders had moderate chart success
 in the US, Canada and the United Kingdom, 
The band toured the US and Canada with acts like Arthur Conley
Joe Tex and Jackie Wilson, as well as the UK in 1965 and 1966,
 appearing at the legendary Northern Soul venue, the Mancheste
r Twisted Wheel. Jimi Hendrix, who lived in London at the time, 
made the journey northwards to see them there. The group also 
appeared on Top of the Pops, a UK pop TV program. Their recordings 
"Chain Reaction" and "Help Me" are very popular on the UK Northern Soul scene.

 

credits:


    Arranged By, Conductor – Van McCoy
    Co-producer – David Kapralik, Van McCoy


tracklist:


A1 We're Acting Like Lovers
S. Feldman, J. Klinger        
A2 For You
Van McCoy       
A3 Self Defense
S. Feldman, J. Klinger        
A4 One Of A Kind
S. Feldman, J. Klinger       
A5 A Little On The Blue Side
S. Gordon       
A6 Stone In Love
J. Curry       
B1 Baby, I Miss You
Van McCoy       
B2 That's The Way You Make Me Feel        
Van McCoy
B3 Chain Reaction
Van McCoy       
B4 Long Lost Love
B. D. Grant            
B5 I Need Your Love
J. Wright






1/29/2026

Lonnie Smith - Finger-Lickin' Good

 
 

Lonnie Smith - Finger-Lickin' Good 1967 Lp

 
 

 Columbia records 1966  ‎– CS 9496

 

notes:


Lonnie Smith’s 1966 album Finger-Lickin’ Good blends soul-jazz, funk grooves, 
and Hammond B-3 magic. Vinyl LP review, tracks & credits.
Released in 1966 on Columbia Records, Finger-Lickin’ Good is a classic soul-jazz 
album by Hammond B-3 organist Lonnie Smith. Blending deep blues feeling with
 funky jazz grooves, the LP features an all-star lineup including George Benson
Blue Mitchell, King Curtis, and Ron Cuber. Raw, rhythmic, and unmistakably rooted
 in the 1960s jazz-funk sound, Finger-Lickin’ Good remains a sought-after vinyl record
 for collectors, DJs, and fans of jazz organ classics.

credits:



    Baritone Saxophone – Ron Cuber
    Drums – Marion Booker, Melvin Sparks
    Guitar – George Benson
    Organ [Hammond] – Lonnie Smith
    Tenor Saxophone – King Curtis
    Trumpet – Blue Mitchell
    Written-By – L. Smith (tracks: A1 to A3, A5, B1, B3 to B5)


Mars 1966 - May 1967, New York
Label: Columbia
Catalogue: CL 2696
Producer: John Hammond


Tracklist :


A1        Hola Muneca
Written-By – L. Smith*
2:53
A2        Minor Chant
Written-By – S. Turrentine*
3:23
A3        Can't You Just Feel It
Written-By – L. Smith*
2:51
A4        Jeannine
Written-By – G. Benson*
3:23
A5        Sideman
Written-By – L. Smith*
4:47
B1        Keep Talkin'
Written-By – L. Smith*
2:21
B2        My Babe
Written-By – W. Dixon*
3:25
B3        In The Beginning
Written-By – L. Smith*
2:54
B4        Lonnie's Blues
Written-By – L. Smith*
2:38
B5        Say Stuff
Written-By – L. Smith*
2:55
B6        Our Miss Brooks
Arranged By – Benny Golson
Written-By – H. Vick*
3:04


 





 




9/27/2025

Blue Rivers & The Maroons

 
 

 Blue Beat In My Soul

 
Blue Rivers & The Maroons  Blue Beat In My Soul

EMI Columbia records 1967   SX 6192

 
 Members:

Blue Rivers (vocals), 
Winston Joseph (guitar), 
Sleepy Jack Joseph (bass), 
Steve John (drums), 
Ray Rhoden (keyboards),
 Ayinde Folarin (percussion), 
Paddy Corea (flute, saxophone), 
Clarence Brooms Crosdale (trombone)

producer : Siggy jackson

tracklist:

A1 Seven Steps To Power 
written by H. Joseph        
A2 Witchcraft Man 
written by H. Joseph        
A3 I've Been Pushed Around 
written by H. Joseph        
A4 I Need Somebody 
written by H. Joseph        
A5 Sabu
written by Dumont         
A6 Phoenix City     
single    
B1 Guns Of Navarone
written by tiomkin         
B2 That's Enough 
written by love        
B3 Home In Your Heart 
writtern by Blackwell        
B4 Turn Me And Twist Me 
written by H. Joseph        
B5 Mercy, Mercy, Mercy 
written by Zawinul        
B6 Searching For You Baby
written by Lynch,Wacket
 
 
 
 
 





9/04/2025

The George Benson Quartet

 
 

 It's Uptown

 
 

The George Benson Quartet,  ‎– It's Uptown, Columbia records ‎– CS 9325 Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

 Columbia records 1966 ‎– CS 9325

 

 notes:


George Benson's second album and the first to be
produced by John Hammond. Recorded after his move to CBS

Personnel

    George Benson – guitar, vocals on "Summertime", "A Foggy Day" and "Stormy Weather"
    Ronnie Cuber – baritone saxophone
    Bennie Green – trombone
    Lonnie Smith – organ
    Jimmy Lovelace – drums
    Ray Lucas – drums (tracks 2, 3)

with:

    Blue Mitchell – trumpet (tracks 14–15)
    Charlie Persip – drums (tracks 14–15)

recorded
New York City: January 10, 1966 and February 9, 1966

tracklist:

A1 Clockwise
Written-By – G. Benson*
4:25
A2 Summertime
Vocals – George Benson
Written-By – D. Heyward*, G. Gershwin*
2:22
A3 Ain't That Peculiar
Written-By – M. Tarplin*, R. Rogers*, W. Robinson*, W. Moore*
2:54
A4 Jaguar
Written-By – G. Benson*
2:44
A5 Willow Weep For Me
Written-By – A. Ronell*
7:37
A6 A Foggy Day
Vocals – George Benson
Written-By – G. Gershwin*, I. Gershwin*
2:31
B1 Hello Birdie
Written-By – G. Benson*
3:58
B2 Bullfight
Written-By – G. Benson*
3:46
B3 Stormy Weather
Vocals – George Benson
Written-By – H. Arlen*, T. Koehler*
2:55
B4 Eternally
Written-By – G. Benson*








8/15/2025

The George Benson Quartet

 

The George Benson Cookbook

 

Columbia records  – CS 9413, Vinyl, LP, Album

Columbia records 1966 – CS 9413

 

notes:

The George Benson Cookbook is the third studio album by jazz/soul 
guitarist George Benson, and the second to be produced by John Hammond. 


credits:

     George Benson – guitar; vocals on "All of Me"
    Ronnie Cuber – baritone saxophone
    Bennie Green – trombone
    Lonnie Smith – organ
    Albert Winston – bass
    Paul H. Brown – bass (uncredited on album)
    Jimmy Lovelace – drums
    Marion Booker, Jr. – drums
 
Recorded    August 1 – October 19, 1966
 Producer – John Hammond

tracklist:

Written-By – G. Benson* (tracks: A1 to A3, A5, B1, B3)

A1 The Cooker    4:18    
A2 Benny's Back    4:10    
A3 Bossa Rocka    4:20    
A4 All Of Me
Vocals – George Benson 2:08
Written-By – G. Marks*, S. Simons*
A5 Big Fat Lady    4:40    
B1 Benson's Rider    5:30    
B2 Ready And Able 3:32
Written-By – J. Smith*    
B3 The Borgia Stick    3:05    
B4 Return Of The Prodigal Son 2:34
Written-By – H. Ousley*    
B5 Jumpin' With Symphony Sid 6:33
Written-By – L. Young*
 
 




8/02/2025

Aretha Franklin ‎

Yeah!!! (Aretha Franklin In Person With Her Quartet )

 

Columbia records 1965   ‎–  CS 9151

notes:

Yeah!!! (or Aretha Franklin in Person With Her Quartet) is the seventh 
studio album by American singer Aretha Franklin. Released on May 17, 1965, 
by Columbia Records. Contrary to the overdubbed sounds of audience murmurs, 
the album was not a live album, but instead was recorded live at New York's 
Columbia Studios and produced by Clyde Otis.

credits:

Aretha Franklin – vocals, piano
Bass – James "Beans" Richardson
Drums – Hindel Butts
Guitar – Kenny Burrell
Piano – Teddy Harris (tracks: A1 to A6, B2, B3, B5)

Producer – Clyde Otis
Recorded    February–April, 1965
Studio    Columbia Studios,
(New York City, New York)

tracklist:

A1 This Could Be The Start Of Something
Lyrics By – Allen*
1:23    
A2  Once In A Lifetime
Lyrics By – Newley*, Bricusse*
3:20    
A3  Misty
Composed By – Garner*
Lyrics By – Burke*
3:35    
A4  More
Composed By – Oliviero*, Ortolani*
Lyrics By – Newell*
1:55    
A5 There Is No Greater Love
Composed By – Jones*, Symes*
4:39    
A6 Muddy Water
Composed By – Richman*, Trent*, de Rose*
2:22    
B1 If I Had A Hammer
Composed By – Hays*, Seeger*
Piano – Franklin*
2:29    
B2 Impossible
Composed By – Allen*
3:22    
B3 Today I Love Ev'rybody
Composed By – Arlen*
Lyrics By – Fields*
3:24    
B4 Without The One You Love
Piano, Composed By – Franklin*
3:34    
B5 Trouble In Mind
Composed By – Jones*
2:53    
B6 Love For Sale
Composed By – Porter*
2:29 
 
 







4/17/2025

Aretha Franklin With The Ray Bryant Combo

 

Aretha Franklin With the Ray Bryant Combo, Columbia records  CL 1612 Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

Columbia records 1962  CL 1612

notes:
Aretha: With The Ray Bryant Combo is the second album
(and debut for Columbia Records) of the future "Queen of Soul"
Aretha Franklin, released in 1961. The album is also
known under its working title Right Now It's Aretha.

The album was recorded at the New York studios
of Columbia Records, 207 East 30th Street,
except tracks 1 and 4 which were recorded at
the company's studios at 799 Seventh Avenue

August 1, 1960 - January 10, 1961

credits:

    Arranged By  Curtis Lewis (3) (tracks: A5, B6),
J. Leslie McFarland (tracks: A1 to A4, A6 to B5)
 Bass  Bill Lee (2) (tracks: A1 to A5, B1, B4 to B6),
Milt Hinton (tracks: A6, B2, B3)
    Drums  Belton Evans (tracks: A1, A4, B4),
Osie Johnson (tracks: A2, A3, B1, B6),
Sticks Evans (tracks: A5, A6, B2, B3, B5)
Guitar  Lord Westbrook* (tracks: A2, A3, A5 to B6),
Skeeter Best (tracks: B1)
Piano  Aretha Franklin (tracks: A1, A6, B2, B3),
Ray Bryant (tracks: A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B1, B4, B5, B6)
Saxophone [Tenor]  Al Sears (tracks: A5, A6, B2, B3, B5),
Warren Luckey (tracks: B4 Trombone  Quentin Jackson (tracks: A5, B5),
Tyree Glenn (tracks: A2, A3, B1, B6)


tracklist:

A1 Won't Be Long
Written-By  J. Leslie McFarland         
A2 Over The Rainbow
 Written-By  E. Y. Harburg*, H. Arlen*         
A3 Love Is The Only Thing
 Written-By  J. Leslie McFarland         
A4 Sweet Lover
 Written-By  J. Leslie McFarland, S. Wyche*         
A5 All Night Long
 Written-By  C. Lewis*         
A6 Who Needs You?
 Written-By  B. Holiday*, J. Burns*         
B1 Right Now
 Written-By  J. Leslie McFarland         
B2 Are You Sure
 Written-By  M. Willson*         
B3 Maybe I'm A Fool
 Written-By  J. Leslie McFarland         
B4 It Ain't Necessarily So
 Written-By  I. Gershwin-G. Gershwin*     
B5 (Blue) By Myself
 Written-By  J. Leslie McFarland, J. Bailey*         
B6 Today I Sing The Blues
 Written-By  C. Lewis* 
 
 
 
 



4/10/2025

Ray Bryant And His Combo ‎– Dancing The Big Twist

 

Ray Bryant And His Combo ‎– Dancing The Big Twist, Columbia records ‎– CS 8546 Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Columbia records 1961  ‎– CS 8546


notes:
Dancing the Big Twist is an album by pianist Ray Bryant released
on Columbia Records in 1961 to capitalise on the Twist dance craze

credits:

Ray Bryant – piano
Harry Edison (track 7), Pat Jenkins (tracks 1–6 & 8),
Joe Newman (tracks 1–6 & 8) – trumpet
Matthew Gee – trombone (tracks 1–6 & 8)
Ben Richardson – baritone saxophone (track 7)
Buddy Tate – tenor saxophone
Bill Lee (track 7), Jimmy Rowser (tracks 1–6 & 8) – bass
Gus Johnson (track 7), Mickey Roker (tracks 1–6 & 8) – drums
Ray Barretto – congas (track 7)
Don Covay – vocals (track 2)

Recorded: December 27, 1960 and October 23 & 26, 1961
Studio     Columbia 30th Street Studio, New York City

tracklist:

A1 Twist City
Written-By – M. Gee 5:45
A2 Just A Little Bit Of Twist
Written-By, Vocals – Don Covay 2:46
A3 Big Susie
Written-By – R. Bryant 5:22
A4 Twist On
Written-By – R. Bryant 4:46
B1 Twistin' On A Cat's Paw
Written-By – B. Tate 5:00
B2 Mo-Lasses
Written-By – J. Newman 5:15
B3 Fast Twist
Written-By – H. Edison*, R. Bryant 2:15
B4 Do That Twist (Early In The Morning)
Written-By – M. Gee 5:31
 
 
 

 


3/17/2025

Mongo Santamaria – La Bamba

 

Mongo Santamaria – La Bamba, Columbia records – CS 9175 Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Columbia records 1965 – CS 9175


credits:

Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Flute – Bobby Capers
Bass – Victor Venegas
Flute, Tenor Saxophone – Hubert Laws
Leader, Bongos – Mongo Santamaria
Piano – Rodger Grant
Producer – Robert Mersey
Timbales, Drums – Carmello Garcia
Trumpet – Marty Sheller 
Record Company – Bill Grauer Productions Inc. 
Recorded At – Plaza Sound Studios 
Executive-Producer – Bill Grauer 
Producer – Larry Maxwell, Orrin Keepnews 
Recorded By – Ray Fowler
 
 

tracklist:

A1        La Bamba
Written-By – R. Valens*
4:05
A2        Fatback
Written-By – B. Capers*
3:17
A3        Summertime
Written-By – D. Heyward*, G. Gershwin*
4:41
A4        Manha De Carnaval (Morning Of The Carnival)    4:42
A5        José Outside
Written-By – M. Sheller*
2:38
A6        Coconut Milk
Written-By – C. Garcia*
2:32
B1        Watermelon Man
Written-By – H. Hancock*
3:19
B2        Do It To It
Written-By – Rogers Grant*
2:52
B3        Rick Tick    2:22
B4        Streak O´Lean
Written-By – Bobby Capers
2:46
B5        Just Say Goodbye
Written-By – Rogers Grant*, Ruth Grant
3:14
B6        From Me To You All
Written-By – Rogers Grant*
2:51


 
 
 

 
 

1/07/2025

Oscar Brown Jr. ‎– Tells It Like It Is!

 

Oscar Brown Jr. ‎– Tells It Like It Is!, Columbia records ‎– CS 8825 Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Columbia records 1963 ‎– CS 8825

notes:
Oscar Brown Jr. (October 10, 1926 – May 29, 2005) was an American singer,
songwriter, playwright, poet, civil rights activist, and actor.


credits:

Produced by Mike Berniker
Arranged and Conducted by Floyd Morris
Recorded Feb. 12-14, 1963 in Chicago, IL


tracklist:

A1 Sing Hallelujah
Written-By – M. Settle
A2 One Foot In The Gutter
Written-By – C. Terry*, O. Brown Jr.*
A3 So Help Me (A Little 3/4 For God And Co.)
Written-By – L. McCann*, O. Brown Jr.*
A4 Man, Ernest Boy
Written-By – O. Brown Jr.*
A5 The Tree And Me
Written-By – O. Brown Jr.*
A6 Jeannine
Written-By – D. Pearson*, O. Brown Jr.*
B1 The Snake
Written-By – O. Brown Jr.*
B2 A Young Girl
Written-By – C. Aznavour*, O. Brown Jr.*
B3 All Blues
Written-By – M. Davis*, O. Brown Jr.*
B4 If I Only Had
Written-By – C. Aznavour*, O. Brown Jr.*
B5 Tall Like Pine
Written-By – O. Brown Jr.*
 
 
 

 

12/15/2024

Aretha Franklin ‎– The Electrifying Aretha Franklin

 

Aretha Franklin ‎– The Electrifying Aretha Franklin, Columbia records ‎– CS 8561 Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

Columbia records 1962 ‎– CS 8561

 
 notes:

The Electrifying Aretha Franklin is the second studio
album by American singer Aretha Franklin, released
on March 19, 1962 by Columbia Records. The album,
which is also known under its working title The Incomparable
 Aretha Franklin, was recorded at Columbia Recording Studios,
799 Seventh Avenue, New York. It was produced by
John Hammond and arranged by Richard Wess

credits:
 Aretha Franklin – vocals, piano
  John H. Hammond – producer, personal supervisor
 

Recorded: July 11, 1961; August 16, 1961;
November 7, 1961; December 21, 1961;
January 25, 1962
at Columbia Recording Studios
799, Seventh Avenue, New York


    Aretha Franklin – vocals, piano
    John H. Hammond – producer, personal supervisor
 
tracklist:

A1        You Made Me Love You
Written-By – J. V. Monaco*, J. McCarthy*
2:18
A2        I Told You So
Written-By – J. L. McFarland*
2:43
A3        Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody
Written-By – J. Schwartz*, J. Young*, S. M. Lewis*
2:21
A4        Nobody Like You
Written-By – James Cleveland*
2:20
A5        Exactly Like You
Written-By – D. Fields*, J. McHugh*
2:35
A6        It's So Heartbreakin'
Written-By – J. L. Farland*
2:40
B1        Rough Lover
Written-By – J. L. Farland*
2:52
B2        Blue Holiday
Written-By – L. Dixon*, W. Dennson*
2:58
B3        Just For You
Written By – J. Bailey*
Written-By – J. L. Farland*
2:23
B4        That Lucky Old Sun
Written-By – B. Smith*, H. Gillespie*
3:37
B5        I Surrender, Dear
Written-By – G. Clifford*, H. Barris*
2:44
B6        Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive
Written-By – H. Arlen*, J. Mercer*
2:17
 
 


11/23/2024

Aretha Franklin – Sunday Morning Classics

Columbia Records – CD, Compilation

Columbia – Cd Compilation

credits:

Compiled By – Frank Bloemen

recorded:

Track 1-1: Recorded January 25, 1962, New York City. From The Electrifying Aretha Franklin
Track 1-2: Recorded February 2, 1964, New York City. From Unforgettable - A Tribute To Dinah Washington
Track 1-3: Recorded October 5-7, 1964, New York City. From Runnin' Out Of Fools
Track 1-4: Recorded May 11, 1962, New York City. From The Tender, The Moving, The Swinging Aretha Franklin
Track 1-5: Recorded August 1, 1960, New York City. From Aretha (With The Ray Bryant Combo).
Track 1-6: Recorded February 10, 1965, New York City. From Yeah!!! In Person With Her Quartet
Track 1-7: Recorded May 11, 1962, New York City. From The Tender, The Moving, The Swinging Aretha Franklin
Track 1-8: Recorded October 9-11, 1963, New York City
Track 1-9: Recorded October 5-7, 1964, New York City. From Unforgettable - A Tribute To Dinah Washington
Track 1-10: Recorded July, 9, 1964, New York City. From Runnin' Out Of Fools
Track 1-11: Recorded January 10, 1961, New York City. From Aretha (With The Ray Bryant Combo).
Track 1-12: Recorded February 7, 1964, New York City. From Unforgettable - A Tribute To Dinah Washington
Track 1-13: Recorded June 13, 1963, New York City
Track 1-14: Recorded October 9-11, 1963, New York City
Track 1-15: Recorded February 10, 1964, New York City. From Unforgettable - A Tribute To Dinah Washington
Track 1-16: Recorded January 25, 1962, New York City

Track 2-1: Recorded February 8, 1964, New York City. From Unforgettable - A Tribute To Dinah Washington
Track 2-2: Recorded November 7, 1961, New York City
Track 2-3: Recorded February 10, 1964, New York City. From Unforgettable - A Tribute To Dinah Washington
Track 2-4: Recorded June 12, 1963. New York City. From Laughing On The Outside
Track 2-5: Recorded April 27, 1962, New York City. From The Tender, The Moving, The Swinging Aretha Franklin
Track 2-6: Recorded November 17, 1960, New York City. From Aretha (With The Ray Bryant Combo).
Track 2-7: Recorded December 15-16, 1964, New York City. From Soul Sister
Track 2-8: Recorded February 7, 1964, New York City. From Unforgettable - A Tribute To Dinah Washington
Track 2-9: Recorded October 5-7, 1964, New York City. From Runnin' Out Of Fools
Track 2-10: Recorded July 16, 1964, New York City
Track 2-11: Recorded July 16, 1964, New York City. From Soft And Beautiful
Track 2-12: Recorded May 5, 1962, New York City
Track 2-13: Recorded January 25, 1962, New York City. From The Electrifying Aretha Franklin
Track 2-14: Recorded October 9-11, 1963, New York City
Track 2-15: Recorded July 16, 1964, New York City. From Soft And Beautiful
Track 2-16: Recorded February 10, 1965, New York City. From Yeah!!! In Person With Her Quartet

Track 3-1: Recorded November 29, 1960, New York City. From Aretha (With The Ray Bryant Combo).
Track 3-2: Recorded February 10, 1965, New York City
Track 3-3: Recorded April 27, 1964, New York City
Track 3-4: Recorded February 8, 1964, New York City. From Unforgettable - A Tribute To Dinah Washington
Track 3-5: Recorded February 10, 1965, New York City. From Yeah!!! In Person With Her Quartet
Track 3-6: Recorded October 12, 1964, New York City. From Soul Sister
Track 3-7: Recorded February 10, 1962, New York City. From the musical production Stop The World - I Want To Get Off
Track 3-8: Recorded February 10, 1964, New York City. From Unforgettable - A Tribute To Dinah Washington
Track 3-9: Recorded April 27, 1962, New York City. From The Tender, The Moving, The Swinging Aretha Franklin
Track 3-10: Recorded May 4, 1962. New York City.
Track 3-11: Recorded July, 1964, New York City. From Soft And Beautiful
Track 3-12: Recorded December 19, 1960, New York City. From Aretha (With The Ray Bryant Combo).
Track 3-13: Recorded June 14, 1963, New York City. From Laughing On The Outside
Track 3-14: Recorded February 10, 1964, New York City. From Unforgettable - A Tribute To Dinah Washington
Track 3-15: Recorded February 8, 1964, New York City. From Take It Like You Give It
Track 3-16: Recorded February 8, 1964, New York City. From Unforgettable - A Tribute To Dinah Washington


tracklist:

1-1        Blue Holiday
Arranged By – Robert Mersey
Producer – John Hammond
Written-By – L. Dixon*, W. Dennson*
3:53
1-2        Cold, Cold Heart
Producer, Arranged By – Robert Mersey
Written-By – H. Williams*
4:35
1-3        Walk On By
Arranged By, Conductor – Belford C. Hendricks*
Producer – Clyde Otis
Written-By – H. David, B. Bacharach*
2:49
1-4        Just For A Thrill
Written-By – D. Raye*, L. Armstrong*
2:51
1-5        Today I Sing The Blues
Arranged By – Curtis Lewis (3)
Producer – John Hammond
Written-By – C. Lewis*
2:44
1-6        Muddy Water
Arranged By – Belford C. Hendricks*
Producer – Clyde Otis
Written-By – H. Richman*, J. Trent*, P. de Rose*
2:23
1-7        God Bless The Child
Arranged By, Conductor – Robert Mersey
Written-By – A. Herzog Jr.*, B. Holiday*
3:02
1-8        Once In A While
Producer, Arranged By, Conductor – Bobby Scott
Written-By – L.C. Cooke*
2:29
1-9        You'll Lose A Good Thing
Arranged By, Conductor – Belford C. Hendricks*
Producer – Clyde Otis
Written-By – B. L. Ozen*
2:40
1-10        Runnin' Out Of Fools
Arranged By, Conductor – Belford C. Hendricks*
Producer – Clyde Otis
Written-By – E. Snyder*, R. Ahlert*
2:42
1-11        Maybe I'm A Fool
Arranged By – J. Leslie McFarland
Producer – John Hammond
Written-By – J. L. McFarland*
3:14
1-12        Don't Say You're Sorry Again
Producer, Arranged By – Robert Mersey
Written-By – A. Berman*, E. West*, L. Pearl*
2:45
1-13        If Ever I Would Leave You
Producer – Robert Mersey
Written-By – A. J. Lerner, F. Loewe*
4:05
1-14        Looking Through A Tear
Producer, Arranged By, Conductor – Bobby Scott
Written-By – A. Resnick*, B. Scott*
3:02
1-15        Unforgettable
Producer, Arranged By – Robert Mersey
Written-By – I. Gordon*
3:40
1-16        Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive
Producer – John Hammond
Written-By – H. Arlen, J. Mercer*
2:16
2-1        Evil Gal Blues
Producer, Arranged By – Robert Mersey
Written-By – L. Feather*
2:40
2-2        Hard Times (No One Knows Better Than I)
Arranged By – Robert Mersey
Producer – John Hammond
Written-By – R. Charles*
3:07
2-3        What A Diff'rence A Day Makes
Producer, Arranged By, Conductor – Robert Mersey
Written-By – M. Grever*, S. Adams*
3:30
2-4        Skylark
Producer, Arranged By, Conductor – Robert Mersey
Written-By – H. Carmichael*, J. Mercer*
2:50
2-5        Try A Little Tenderness
Producer, Arranged By, Conductor – Robert Mersey
Written-By – H. Woods*, J. Campbell*, R. Connelly*
3:14
2-6        All Night Long
Producer – John Hammond
Written-By – C. Lewis*
2:55
2-7        Cry Like A Baby
Arranged By, Conductor – Belford C. Hendricks*
Producer – Clyde Otis
Written-By – J. Armstead*, N. Ashford*, V. Simpson*
2:12
2-8        Nobody Knows The Way I Feel This Morning
Producer, Arranged By, Conductor – Robert Mersey
Written-By – P. Delaney*, T. Delaney*
5:09
2-9        Mockingbird
Arranged By, Conductor – Belford C. Hendricks*
Producer – Clyde Otis
Written-By – C. Foxx, I. Foxx*
2:47
2-10        Sweet Bitter Love
Producer – Clyde Otis
Written-By – V. McCoy*
2:57
2-11        Only The Lonely
Arranged By, Conductor – Belford C. Hendricks*
Producer – Clyde Otis
Written-By – S. Cahn, J. van Heusen*
4:52
2-12        Look For The Silver Lining
Producer – Robert Mersey
Written-By – B. DeSylva*, J. Kern*
3:03
2-13        Nobody Like You
Arranged By – Robert Mersey
Producer – John Hammond
Written-By – J. Cleveland*
2:21
2-14        Here Today And Gone Tomorrow
Producer, Arranged By, Conductor – Bobby Scott
Written-By – B. Gonzales*
3:27
2-15        I Wish I Didn't Love You So
Arranged By, Conductor – Belford C. Hendricks*
Producer – Clyde Otis
Written-By – F. Loesser*
2:54
2-16        (There Is) No Greater Love
Producer – Clyde Otis
Written-By – J. Jones*, M. Symes*
4:44
3-1        Won't Be Long
Arranged By – Curtis Lewis (3)
Producer – John Hammond
Written-By – J. L. McFarland*
3:18
3-2        Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home?
Arranged By – Belford C. Hendricks*
Producer – Clyde Otis
Written-By – H. Cannon*
2:14
3-3        Don't Cry, Baby
Producer – Robert Mersey
Written-By – J. Johnson*, S. Bernie*, S. Unger*
3:22
3-4        Drinking Again
Producer, Arranged By, Conductor – Robert Mersey
Written-By – D. Tauber*, J. Mercer*
3:27
3-5        Trouble In Mind
Arranged By – Belford C. Hendricks*
Producer – Clyde Otis
Written-By – R. M . Jones*
2:55
3-6        Until You Were Gone
Arranged By, Conductor – Robert Mersey
Producer – Bob Johnston
Written-By – J. Byers*
3:15
3-7        Once In A Lifetime
Producer – Clyde Otis
Written-By – A. Newley*, L. Briscusse*
3:24
3-8        If I Should Lose You
Producer, Arranged By, Conductor – Robert Mersey
Written-By – L. Robin*, R. Rainger*
3:37
3-9        Without The One You Love
Producer, Arranged By, Conductor – Robert Mersey
Written-By – A. Franklin*
2:46
3-10        I'm Wandering
Producer – Robert Mersey
Written-By – B. Gordy, Jr.*, T. Carlo*
3:26
3-11        My Coloring Book
Arranged By, Conductor – Belford C. Hendricks*
Producer – Clyde Otis
Written-By – J. Kander, F. Ebb*
4:07
3-12        It Ain't Necessarily So (From Porgy & Bess)
Arranged By, Conductor – Robert Mersey
Producer – Didier C. Deutsch, Tom Ruff
Written-By – G. Gershwin, I. Gershwin*
3:05
3-13        I Wonder (Where Are You Tonight)
Producer, Arranged By, Conductor – Robert Mersey
Written-By – A. Franklin*, T. White*
3:20
3-14        This Bitter Earth
Producer, Arranged By, Conductor – Robert Mersey
Written-By – C. Otis*
4:34
3-15        Lee Cross
Producer, Arranged By, Conductor – Robert Mersey
Written-By – T. White*
3:20
3-16        Soulville
Producer, Arranged By, Conductor – Robert Mersey
Written-By – D. Washington*, H. Glover*, M. Lewy*, T. Turner*
2:25