The Clash were an English rock band formed in London in 1976 who were key players in the original wave of British punk rock. Billed as "The Only Band That Matters",they also contributed to the post-punk and new wave movements that emerged in the wake of punk and employed elements of a variety of genres including reggae,dub,funk,ska,and rockabilly. For most of their recording career,the Clash consisted of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Joe Strummer,lead guitarist and vocalist Mick Jones,bassist Paul Simonon,and drummer Nicky "Topper" Headon.
The Clash is the debut studio album by English punk rock band the Clash. It was released on 8 April 1977 through CBS Records. Recorded and mixed over three weeks in February 1977 for £4,000,it would go on to reach No. 12 on the UK charts,and has been included on many retrospective rankings as one of the greatest punk albums of all time.
Tony Joe White,nicknamed the Swamp Fox,was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist,best known for his 1969 hit "Polk Salad Annie" and for "Rainy Night in Georgia",which he wrote but which was first made popular by Brook Benton in 1970. He also wrote "Steamy Windows" and "Undercover Agent for the Blues",both hits for Tina Turner in 1989;those two songs came by way of Turner's producer at the time,Mark Knopfler,who was a friend of White. "Polk Salad Annie" was also recorded by Joe Dassin,Elvis Presley,and Tom Jones.
Red,White &Crüe is the eighth compilation album by the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe,released on February 1,2005 by Mötley Records and charted at number 6 on The Billboard 200. To coincide with the album's release,the band reunited with drummer Tommy Lee,who left the band in 1999.
Two Sides of the Moon is the only solo album by English rock musician Keith Moon,drummer for the Who. It peaked at No. 155 on the Billboard 200. The album title was credited to Ringo Starr. Rather than using the album as a chance to showcase his drumming skill,Moon sang lead vocals on all tracks,and played drums only on three of the tracks,although he played percussion on "Don't Worry Baby". The album features contributions from Ringo Starr,Harry Nilsson,Joe Walsh of the Eagles,Jim Keltner,Bobby Keys,Klaus Voormann,John Sebastian,Flo &Eddie,Spencer Davis,Dick Dale,Suzi Quatro's sister Patti Quatro,Patti's bandmates from Fanny Jean Millington and Nickey Barclay,and future actor Miguel Ferrer.
"Rainy Night in Georgia" is a song written by Tony Joe White in 1967 and popularized by R&B vocalist Brook Benton in 1970. It was originally released by White on his 1969 album,Continued,on Monument Records,shortly before Benton's hit single was issued.
Slow Dazzle is the fifth solo studio album by Welsh musician John Cale,released on 25 March 1975,his second album for record label Island.
"Polk Salad Annie” is a 1968 song written and performed by Tony Joe White. Its lyrics describe the lifestyle of a poor rural Southern girl and her family. Traditionally,the term to describe the type of food highlighted in the song is polk or poke salad,a cooked greens dish made from pokeweed. Its 1969 single release peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. In Canada,the song made No. 10 on the RPM Magazine Hot Singles chart. Elvis Presley's version also made the song popular.
"Fascinating Rhythm" is a popular song written by George Gershwin in 1924 with lyrics by Ira Gershwin.
"If I Die Tomorrow" is a song by the American heavy metal band Mötley Crüe released on their 2005 compilation album Red,White &Crüe. The song was one of the new songs recorded by Mötley Crüe for the album and the single charted at number 4 on the Mainstream rock charts. It is the first single since "Beauty",to feature drummer Tommy Lee.
The Genius Hits the Road is a 1960 album by Ray Charles. The concept album focuses on songs written about various parts of the United States. It peaked at number nine on the pop album charts and produced a US #1 single,"Georgia on My Mind".
"Overpowered by Funk" is a song by the Clash from their fifth album Combat Rock.
In Person is a live album recorded by Ray Charles on May 28,1959 on a rainy night in Atlanta,Georgia at Morris Brown College's Herndon Stadium. All tracks from this album together with those from Ray Charles at Newport were also released on the 1987 Atlantic compilation CD,Ray Charles Live.
The Genius Sings the Blues is an album by Ray Charles,released in October 1961 on Atlantic Records. The album was his last release for Atlantic,compiling twelve blues songs from various sessions during his tenure for the label. The album showcases Charles's stylistic development with a combination of piano blues,jazz,and southern R&B. The photo for the album cover was taken by renowned photographer Lee Friedlander. The Genius Sings the Blues was reissued in 2003 by Rhino Entertainment with liner notes by Billy Taylor.
Right Place,Wrong Time is a 1976 album by blues singer and guitarist Otis Rush. Although regarded as one of his finest recordings,the album was not issued until five years after it was recorded.
"Ya Ya" is a song by Lee Dorsey. The song was written by Dorsey,C. L. Blast,Bobby Robinson,and Morris Levy. Levy's participation in the writing has been called into question;the Flashback release of the single lists only Dorsey and Blast as writers,as do the liner notes to the American Graffiti soundtrack.
Black and White was the first album released by Tony Joe White. It contained the single "Polk Salad Annie" which was a staple of Elvis Presley's live sets in the 1970s. It was recorded at RCA Victor Studios,Nashville and produced by Billy Swan.
Tony Joe was the third studio album released by Tony Joe White. It was released on Monument Records and contained the singles "High Sheriff of Calhoun Parrish" and "Save Your Sugar For Me". It was recorded at RCA Victor Studios,Nashville and Lyn-Lou Studios,Memphis in 1970. It was produced by Billy Swan. A mixture of original recordings and covers,it featured White's versions of "Hard To Handle" made popular by Otis Redding and "Boom Boom" by John Lee Hooker.
Sammy Lee Creason was an American session drummer who played with Tony Joe White,Kris Kristofferson and Bob Dylan amongst others.
Monuments to an Elegy is the ninth studio album by American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins,released on December 9,2014 on Martha's Music. Band leader Billy Corgan noted that—similar to the band's previous release,Oceania—the album is part of the 34-track music project,Teargarden by Kaleidyscope. It is considered the last part in the series due to cancellation of the project in 2018 by Corgan. This is their second album after 1998's Adore to not feature the official drummer,their second album after 2007's Zeitgeist to not feature the official bassist,and their second album also after Zeitgeist to be recorded as a duo,with drumming contributions from Mötley Crüe's Tommy Lee,and being the last album before the return of original guitarist and drummer,James Iha and Jimmy Chamberlin,respectively in 2018.
