Cymande's recordings from Second Time Round and their debut have been extensively sampled by hip-hop artists including De La Soul and the Fugees.Music linernotes album music
Burnin' was the final album by the original Wailers lineup of Marley, Tosh, and WailerMusic linernotes album music
'Wondering Where The Lions Are' by Bruce Cockburn appears on the compilation.Music linernotes album music
'My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone)' by Chilliwack is featured on the compilation.Music linernotes album music
While Tommy told a linear narrative about a deaf, dumb, and blind boy, Quadrophenia uses a fragmented, non-linear structure reflecting its protagonist's fractured mental state.Music linernotes album music
The title refers to Jimmy's four personality facets, each represented by a different member of The Who, inspired by the medical condition schizophrenia.Music linernotes album music
The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions pioneered the blues super-session formatMusic linernotes album music
The album was a concept record satirizing the music industry, with Ray Davies commenting on the business side of being a recording artist.Music linernotes album music
Pete Townshend composed all the music and lyrics, creating a rock opera about a young Mod named Jimmy in 1960s Brighton.Music linernotes album music
Franc Roddam directed a Quadrophenia film adaptation released in 1979, starring Phil DanielsMusic linernotes album music
Eric Clapton played lead guitar, Steve Winwood played piano, and Rolling Stones members Charlie Watts and Bill Wyman handled drums and bass.Music linernotes album music
Chess Records released the album in the United States, while Rolling Stones Records issued it in Britain.Music linernotes album music
'Lola,' the title track, became a major hit single reaching the top ten in both the UK and US, telling the story of an encounter with a transgender person.Music linernotes album music
The live set spans Diana Ross's career from Supremes hits through her solo material, including songs from her role in Lady Sings the Blues.Music linernotes album music
The album was recorded live at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles during Ross's 1976 concert tour.Music linernotes album music
Vicki Brown began recording as a solo artist in the late 1970s, with her work with the New London Chorale paving the way for her solo stardom, particularly in the Netherlands.Music linernotes album music
The New London Chorale was a vocal ensemble that achieved significant popularity in the Netherlands, where their recordings with Vicki Brown helped establish her as a solo star in that country.Music linernotes album music
In the 1980s, Vicki Brown continued her prolific session work while also releasing solo albums and performing with the New London Chorale, until her death from breast cancer in 1991.Music linernotes album music
Vicki Brown was one of Britain's most prolific session singers, providing backing vocals for numerous major artists and recording projects across pop, rock, and classical music.Music linernotes album music
The album was released on Chart Records, a Nashville-based country music label.Music linernotes album music
Raitt is known for her distinctive slide guitar playing and her ability to blend blues, rock, and folk music, earning her ten Grammy Awards over her career.Music linernotes album music
Pieces of the Sky was released on February 7, 1975, through Reprise Records as Harris's second studio album and major-label debut.Music linernotes album music
Joe Brown, Vicki Brown's husband, was a singer and guitarist who formed Brown's Home Brew in 1972, playing rock and roll, country, and gospel music with his wife in the lineup.Music linernotes album music
In the Mood is by Bonnie Raitt, the American blues and rock singer-songwriter and slide guitarist.Music linernotes album music
Harris's longtime friend and vocal collaborator Linda Ronstadt sings harmony on Shel Silverstein's 'Queen of the Silver Dollar.'.Music linernotes album music
Harris co-wrote 'Boulder to Birmingham' with Bill Danoff as a response to the death of her mentor Gram Parsons, who had died in 1973.Music linernotes album music
Dreaming My Dreams is a 1978 country album by Vicki Brown, released on Chart Records.Music linernotes album music
Zoso is the popular name for Jimmy Page's personal symbol on the album's inner sleeve.Music linernotes album music
War Pigs started as a jam in a Zurich club — and was almost about witchesMusic linernotes album music
The song's guitar riff is considered one of the most iconic in rock history.Music linernotes album music
The band self-produced the album and insisted on using Martin Birch as engineer, who had previously worked with them as a studio engineer.Music linernotes album music
The band members have said they did not expect the song to be a hit, but the single reached number 4 on the Billboard pop singles chart in the US during summer 1973.Music linernotes album music
The album was recorded primarily at Headley Grange, a run-down country house in Hampshire, England, using the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio, with overdubs and mixing done at Island Studios in London and Sunset Sound in Los Angeles.Music linernotes album music
The album was recorded in Montreux, Switzerland, after events at the Montreux Casino forced the band to find an alternative location.Music linernotes album music
The album features Deep Purple's Mark II lineup: Ritchie Blackmore on guitar, Jon Lord on organ, Ian Paice on drums, Ian Gillan on vocals, and Roger Glover on bass.Music linernotes album music
Rodger Bain produced Paranoid at Regent Sound (a 4-track studio) and Island Studios in London. Engineer Tom Allom, who engineered the sessions, recalled that the backing tracks were recorded at the same studio as the first album. The raw, stripped-down recording captured the band's live energy with minimal overdubs, contributing to the album's powerful, visceral sound.Music linernotes album music
Robert Plant wrote the lyrics to Stairway to Heaven sitting by the fireplace at Headley Grange.Music linernotes album music
Paranoid is widely regarded as one of the most influential heavy metal albums ever made, often cited as a key album in the development of the genre.Music linernotes album music
Paranoid contains several of Black Sabbath's signature songs: 'Iron Man,' 'War Pigs,' and the title track 'Paranoid.' The title track was the band's only top-20 hit, reaching number four on the UK Singles Chart.Music linernotes album music
Made in Japan was recorded on August 15-17, 1972, at Festival Hall in Osaka and the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo during Deep Purple's first tour of Japan.Music linernotes album music
Led Zeppelin's 'Rock and Roll' emerged from a spontaneous jam session at Headley Grange.Music linernotes album music
Following critical backlash against Led Zeppelin III, the band wanted to prove that great music didn't need marketing.Music linernotes album music
Deep Purple's Made in Japan was an instant hit, powered by the top-five single Smoke on the WaterMusic linernotes album music
Deep Purple had intended to record at Montreux Casino, but a fire broke out during a Frank Zappa concert that burned the venue to the ground, directly inspiring the song's lyrics.Music linernotes album music
Black Sabbath's Paranoid was recorded in three days — backing tracks completed at Regent Sound Studios in June 1970Music linernotes album music
A Rolling Stone readers' poll in 2012 ranked Made in Japan the sixth best live album of all time.Music linernotes album music
Linda Ronstadt recorded three of Bonoff's songs on her 1976 album 'Hasten Down the Wind,' helping launch Bonoff's solo career.Music linernotes album music
His mother was Marni Nixon, who dubbed Audrey Hepburn's singing voice in 'My Fair Lady,' and his father was Ernest Gold, composer of the 'Exodus' film score.Music linernotes album music
He played extensively with Linda Ronstadt throughout the 1970s, performing on guitar, keyboards, and drums across several of her albums.Music linernotes album music
He is best known for his 1977 hit 'Lonely Boy' and for writing 'Thank You for Being a Friend,' later used as 'The Golden Girls' theme song.Music linernotes album music
Gold was a true multi-instrumentalist who played guitar, piano, keyboards, drums, and bass, often performing most parts on his own records.Music linernotes album music
Bonoff wrote 'Someone to Lay Down Beside Me' and 'If He's Ever Near,' both recorded by Linda Ronstadt, and 'Personally,' a hit for Karla Bonoff herself.Music linernotes album music
Bonoff performed at The Troubadour in Los Angeles alongside future stars like Jackson Browne and the Eagles.Music linernotes album music
The Harder They Come is the soundtrack to the 1972 Jamaican crime film starring Jimmy CliffMusic linernotes album music
The album was produced by Mike Chapman, known for his work with Blondie and Suzi Quatro.Music linernotes album music
The album features Jimmy Cliff, Desmond Dekker, The Maytals, The Melodians, Scotty, and other Jamaican artists.Music linernotes album music
The album blends singer-songwriter and soft rock, showcasing Brown's warm vocalMusic linernotes album music
Nightjar, released a year before Songbird, leans more toward rock, while the later album moved toward a softer singer-songwriter sound.Music linernotes album music
Vicki Brown's Quiet Life was first released December 7, 1979 on Hansa RecordsMusic linernotes album music
Powderfinger is a narrative song told from the perspective of a young man facing an approaching boat or threat on a river.Music linernotes album music
Neil Young's Rust Never Sleeps was mostly recorded live in concert, then overdubbed in the studio.Music linernotes album music
Kurt Cobain quoted Rust Never Sleeps in his suicide note, linking the album to his death.Music linernotes album music
Four of the album's eight songs date from the Zuma sessions in 1975: Pocahontas, Ride My Llama, Powderfinger, and Sedan Delivery.Music linernotes album music
The songs were written during a period of frequent travel in late 1975 and early 1976, reflecting Mitchell's experiences on the road.Music linernotes album music
The London Symphony Orchestra performed arrangements on several tracks, including 'A Man Needs a Maid' and 'There's a World.'Music linernotes album music
The Grateful Dead's American Beauty was recorded at Wally Heider's San Francisco studio in 1970Music linernotes album music
The album's sound is dominated by Mitchell's resonant acoustic guitar and Jaco Pastorius's fretless bass.Music linernotes album music
The album was the result of a prolific period for Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunters songwriting partnership, which yielded two studio albums in one year.Music linernotes album music
The album was recorded at various locations including Neil Young's Broken Arrow Ranch in Northern California, Quadrafonic Sound Studios in Nashville, and a London studio.Music linernotes album music
The album was recorded at Columbia Recording Studios in New York City during the summer and fall of 1975.Music linernotes album music
The album was produced by Joe Boyd, who also worked with Nick Drake and Fairport Convention.Music linernotes album music
Scarlet Rivera played violin, giving the album its distinctive string-driven souMusic linernotes album music
Operator was Piggins only singing-songwriting effort on a Grateful Dead studio aMusic linernotes album music
Just Another Diamond Day was released in December 1970 on Philips Records.Music linernotes album music
James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt provided backing vocals on 'Heart of Gold,' with Young on acoustic guitar and harmonica.Music linernotes album music
Jacques Levy, a theater director, co-wrote most of the songs with Dylan, including 'Hurricane' and 'Isis.'Music linernotes album music
Hejira reached number 13 on the Billboard 200 and earned gold certification in the US.Music linernotes album music