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| − | The band recorded another two new compositions on this day, but like "Kitty in a Tank" and "Salt 'n' Pepper Suite", neither of these two tracks were considered for the band's second album. The first track recorded on this day - "Tropical Beach |
+ | The band recorded another two new compositions on this day, but like "Kitty in a Tank" and "Salt 'n' Pepper Suite", neither of these two tracks were considered for the band's second album. The first track recorded on this day - "Tropical Beach Hogs" - was a Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby composition, primarily written by Peter. The other composition, "Pineapple Heart" was written by Torquil Dohrn, making it the first time Torquil had ever contributed a song for the band to record. |
Torquil later admitted that Sam had helped him to polish off the rough edges, since he wasn't the best songwriter in the world at the time, but Peter and Sam later agreed that Torquil's songwriting skills had improved considerably, since. When "Pineapple Heart" was rejected from "Show Business", Torquil wasn't worried, as it was his first composition. He could always work on his songwriting skills for future records. |
Torquil later admitted that Sam had helped him to polish off the rough edges, since he wasn't the best songwriter in the world at the time, but Peter and Sam later agreed that Torquil's songwriting skills had improved considerably, since. When "Pineapple Heart" was rejected from "Show Business", Torquil wasn't worried, as it was his first composition. He could always work on his songwriting skills for future records. |
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+ | Both "Tropical Beach Hogs" and "Pineapple Heart" were written around the same time. "Tropical Beach Hogs" primarily written by Peter, "Pineapple Heart" primarily written by Torquil. Torquil admits that he got the idea to call his first song "Pineapple Heart" from the lyrics of The Beatles' 1968 song {{WP|Savoy Truffle}}, as well as being inspired to write it at the time when Peter and Sam were writing "Tropical Beach Hogs". This was partly due to the way the word "Hogs" was pronounced, making it easy to mishear the word as "Hearts". |
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+ | Overdubs were recorded for "Tropical Beach Hogs" and "Pineapple Heart" on this day. For "Tropical Beach Hogs", the band recorded handclaps, while their producer Chudley Maron recorded maraca overdubs. |
For "Pineapple Heart", session musician Wiley Stancill recorded a baritone saxophone overdub, Ricky Stanbery and Ernesto Selby recorded tenor saxophone overdubs, and German Sprinkle, Lacy Gram, and Noel Kontos recorded alto saxophone overdubs. Torquil double tracked his lead vocal, and Devon and Chudley recorded tambourine overdubs. |
For "Pineapple Heart", session musician Wiley Stancill recorded a baritone saxophone overdub, Ricky Stanbery and Ernesto Selby recorded tenor saxophone overdubs, and German Sprinkle, Lacy Gram, and Noel Kontos recorded alto saxophone overdubs. Torquil double tracked his lead vocal, and Devon and Chudley recorded tambourine overdubs. |
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| − | Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby added the finishing touches to "Tropical Beach |
+ | Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby added the finishing touches to "Tropical Beach Hogs" on this day. Peter recorded additional maracas, while Sam recorded a piano overdub. |
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| Characters - Relationships - Session Musicians - Songs ~ Recording Sessions ~ Part One - Part Two - Part Three - Part Four - Part Five - Part Six - Part Seven - Part Eight Part Nine - Part Ten - Part Eleven - Part Twelve - Part Thirteen - Part Fourteen - Part Fifteen Part Sixteen - Part Seventeen - Part Eighteen - Part Nineteen - Part Twenty Part Twenty-One - Part Twenty-Two - Part Twenty-Three |
25th October 1971
Ten days after the all the songs for the band's debut album were finished, the group were in the studio again, recording tracks for their second album called "Show Business". This session saw the creation of two compositions that Sam Whitby has recently written. Sam had written "Club Knight" entirely on his own, while Peter McDonald helped contribute some of the lyrics for "Shake Little Baby".
Club Knight
| B-Side: | Shake Little Baby |
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| Chart Position: | #1 (UK Single) #8 (US Single) |
| Album: | Show Business |
| Released: | 15th November 1971 (Single Release) 13th June 1972 (Album Release) |
| Recorded: | 25th October 1971, 9:33 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom 28th October 1971, 10:46 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Duration: | 0:03:51 |
| Genre: | Hard Rock, Rock and Roll |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Sam Whitby |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Electric Guitar, Handclaps Peter McDonald — Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar, Handclaps Devon O'Connell — Ludwig Drum Kit, Handclaps Sam Whitby — Double tracked lead vocal, Rhythm Guitar, Hammond Organ, Handclaps Chudley Maron — Electric Piano, Handclaps |
Shake Little Baby
| A-Side: | Club Knight |
|---|---|
| Chart Position: | #39 (UK Single) #47 (US Single) |
| Album: | Show Business |
| Released: | 15th November 1971 (Single Release) 13th June 1972 (Album Release) |
| Recorded: | 25th October 1971, 10:44 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom 28th October 1971, 11:07 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Duration: | 0:03:50 |
| Genre: | Rock and Roll |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Sam Whitby, with Peter McDonald |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Lead Guitar, Handclaps Peter McDonald — Harmony vocal, Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar, Handclaps Devon O'Connell — Ludwig Drum Kit, Handclaps Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Rhythm Guitar, Handclaps Chudley Maron — Grand Piano, Handclaps |
26th October 1971
The band members were in the studio again, recording two more tracks for "Show Business". Both of them were rock and roll covers. Bobby Troup's "The Girl Can't Help It" which was originally intended to be recorded for their first album but was pushed back in favour of "Please No More", and Buddy Holly's "Peggy Sue".
The Girl Can't Help It
| Album: | Show Business |
|---|---|
| Released: | 13th June 1972 |
| Recorded: | 26th October 1971, 1:27 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Duration: | 0:02:30 |
| Genre: | Rock and Roll |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Bobby Troup |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Lead Guitar Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Double Bass Devon O'Connell — Lead vocal, Ludwig Drum Kit Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Rhythm Guitar Chudley Maron — Grand Piano Wiley Stancill — Baritone Saxophone Ricky Stanbery — Tenor Saxophone Shaun Galloway — Baritone Saxophone Ernesto Selby — Tenor Saxophone |
Peggy Sue
| Album: | Show Business |
|---|---|
| Released: | 13th June 1972 |
| Recorded: | 26th October 1971, 2:33 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom 28th March 2010, 7:33 PM, Eastern Sound Recorders, Oxford, United Kingdom [1] |
| Duration: | 0:02:32 |
| Genre: | Rock and Roll |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Jerry Allison, Buddy Holly, Norman Petty |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron [2] |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Vocal, Lead Guitar Peter McDonald — Double Bass Devon O'Connell — Ludwig Drum Kit Sam Whitby — Rhythm Guitar Milford Ekdahl — Acoustic Guitar [3] Wilbur Milardo — Percussion [4] Chudley Maron — Grand Piano |
27th October 1971
The band members were in the studio again, recording another track for "Show Business". Another rock and roll cover - "Clarabella" - written by Frank Pingatore. It was the version by Billy Preston that had brought the song to the band's attention.
Clarabella
| Album: | Show Business |
|---|---|
| Released: | 13th June 1972 |
| Recorded: | 27th October 1971, 12:59 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Duration: | 0:02:45 |
| Genre: | Rock and Roll |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Frank Pingatore |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Harmony vocal, Lead Guitar Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar Devon O'Connell — Ludwig Drum Kit Sam Whitby — Harmony vocal, Grand Piano Shaun Galloway — Baritone Saxophone Ernesto Selby — Tenor Saxophone German Sprinkle — Alto Saxophone Jared Underhill — Trumpet Delmer Matousek — Trombone |
28th October 1971
Sam Whitby double tracks his lead vocal on "Club Knight". The band members and Chudley Maron record and add handclaps to the song.
Peter McDonald digitally enhances the volume of his backing vocal for "Shake Little Baby", changing it to a harmony vocal. The band members and Chudley Maron record and add handclaps to the song.
29th October 1971
Sam Whitby records a hammond organ overdub for "Club Knight".
3rd November 1971
Two more original compositions were started on this day. "Clarabelle", a boogie rock composition which was written, according to Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby, 60% by Sam, and 40% by Peter. Despite the similarity of the title, it was unrelated to the Frank Pingatore song "Clarabella".
"Goldhood", another boogie rock song was a joint effort between Peter and Sam, although both of them agreed that it seemed more like a Peter song than a Sam one. Unfortunately the track's efforts were largely rejected out of hand at the time by critics. The song's composers were never given a proper explanation as to the reason why.
Clarabelle
| Album: | Show Business |
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| Released: | 13th June 1972 |
| Recorded: | 3rd November 1971, 4:12 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom 4th November 1971, 7:04 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Duration: | 0:03:27 |
| Genre: | Boogie Rock |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Sam Whitby, with Peter McDonald |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Guitar Peter McDonald — Harmony vocal, Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar Devon O'Connell — Ludwig Drum Kit Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Rhythm Guitar, Grand Piano Chudley Maron — Hammond Organ |
Goldhood
| Album: | Show Business |
|---|---|
| Released: | 13th June 1972 |
| Recorded: | 3rd November 1971, 5:17 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom 4th November 1971, 6:43 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Duration: | 0:03:15 |
| Genre: | Boogie Rock |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Guitar Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar Devon O'Connell — Ludwig Drum Kit, Tambourine Sam Whitby — Harmony vocal, Rhythm Guitar Chudley Maron — Hammond Organ, Maracas |
4th November 1971
Torquil Dohrn adds a backing vocal to "Goldhood", while Devon O'Connell and Chudley Maron respectively add tambourine and maraca overdubs to the track.
Torquil Dohrn adds a backing vocal to "Clarabelle", while Sam Whitby adds a grand piano overdub.
9th November 1971
Album release — Chrry Bat
Cherry Beat — Album
| Chart Position: | #5 (UK Album) #7 (US Album) |
|---|---|
| Released: | 9th November 1971 |
| Recorded: | 8th May - 15th October 1971, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Genre: | Pop Rock, Rock and Roll |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Track Listing: | Midnight Parade Festival Missile Line 01-1-10 Rainballs Magpie Rock It! Shake 'Em Up (and Let 'Em Roll) Rip It Up Roll over Beethoven Blue Suede Shoes Shake, Rattle and Roll Please No More Propinquity (I've Just Begun to Care) |
15th November 1971
Single Release — Club Knight / Shake Little Baby
27th November 1971
Although the majority of the songs Chrry Bat were recording at the time were either rock, pop, or rock and roll, the members of the band also wanted to record some heavier songs. Peter McDonald really loved the Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin, and made sure the band recorded a cover version for "Show Business"
Immigrant Song
| Album: | Show Business |
|---|---|
| Released: | 13th June 1972 |
| Recorded: | 27th November 1971, 8:45 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Duration: | 0:02:29 |
| Genre: | Hard Rock, Viking Metal |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Jimmy Page, Robert Plant |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Guitar Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar Devon O'Connell — Ludwig Drum Kit Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Electric Guitar |
13th December 1971
Two more original compositions were started on this day. "Love is the Power" and "The Ballad of Louise Starker" were both ballads, and both sole compositions. "Love is the Power" was written solely by Peter McDonald, while "The Ballad of Louise Starker" was written solely by Sam Whitby.
Love is the Power
| A-Side: | The Ballad of Louise Starker |
|---|---|
| Chart Position: | #32 (UK Single) #38 (US Single) |
| Album: | Show Business |
| Released: | 14th January 1972 (Single Release) 13th June 1972 (Album Release) |
| Recorded: | 13th December 1971, 3:20 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom 14th December 1971, 9:37 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Duration: | 0:03:58 |
| Genre: | Folk Rock, Pop Rock |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Peter McDonald |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Electric Guitar, Glockenspiel Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Classical Guitar, Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar Devon O'Connell — Ludwig Drum Kit, Maracas Sam Whitby — Acoustic Guitar Chudley Maron — Grand Piano, Golden Harp Riley Ganz — Percussion Harris Galvin — Keyboard Chester McGlade — Cello Elisha Bedsole — Backing vocal Patricia Cockrill — Backing vocal Tracey Lessman — Backing vocal |
The Ballad of Louise Starker
| B-Side: | Love is the Power |
|---|---|
| Chart Position: | #1 (UK Single) #3 (US Single) |
| Album: | Show Business |
| Released: | 14th January 1972 (Single Release) 13th June 1972 (Album Release) |
| Recorded: | 13th December 1971, 4:37 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom 14th December 1971, 10:33 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Duration: | 0:04:48 |
| Genre: | Folk Rock, Pop Rock |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Sam Whitby |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Electric Guitar, Glockenspiel Peter McDonald — Classical Guitar, Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar Devon O'Connell — Ludwig Drum Kit, Maracas Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Acoustic Guitar Chudley Maron — Grand Piano, Golden Harp Riley Ganz — Percussion Harris Galvin — Keyboard Chester McGlade — Cello Elisha Bedsole — Backing vocal Patricia Cockrill — Backing vocal Tracey Lessman — Backing vocal |
14th December 1971
Torquil Dohrn adds glockenspiel overdubs to "Love is the Power". Peter McDonald adds bass guitar overdubs, Devon O'Connell adds maraca overdubs, and Chudley Maron adds harp overdubs.
Torquil Dohrn adds glockenspiel overdubs to "The Ballad of Louise Starker". Peter McDonald adds bass guitar overdubs, Devon O'Connell adds maraca overdubs, and Chudley Maron adds harp overdubs.
15th December 1971
Session musician Chester Glade adds cello overdubs to "Love is the Power". Female session vocalists Elisha Bedsole, Patricia Cockrill, and Tracey Lessma overdub backing vocals on to the track.
Session musician Chester Glade adds cello overdubs to "The Ballad of Louise Starker". Female session vocalists Elisha Bedsole, Patricia Cockrill, and Tracey Lessma overdub backing vocals on to the track.
14th January 1972
Single Release — The Ballad of Louise Starker / Love is the Power
22nd January 1972
The band recorded two more covers on this day. A cover of "Angelina" which had originally been recorded by Harry Belafonte.
And a cover of The Rolling Stones' "Paint It, Black". Sadly neither of these songs were considered for "Show Business"
Angelina
| Album: | Show Business [1992 Compact Disc Reissue] |
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| Released: | 18th October 1992 |
| Recorded: | 22nd January 1972, 11:38 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Duration: | 0:03:57 |
| Genre: | Calypso Music, Pop Music |
| Label: | Moonlight Bay Records |
| Author: | Irving Burgie |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Harmony vocal, Spanish Guitar Peter McDonald — Harmony vocal, Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar Devon O'Connell — Lead vocal, Bongo Drums Sam Whitby — Harmony vocal, Venezuelan Cuatro Chudley Maron — Concertina Riley Ganz — Maracas Alphonse Labounty — Boehm System Clarinet German Sprinkle — Alto Saxophone Jared Underhill — Trumpet Delmer Matousek — Trombone Ron Hayhurst — Flute Marvin Comer — Conga Drums |
Paint It, Black
| Album: | Show Business [1992 Compact Disc Reissue] |
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| Released: | 18th October 1992 |
| Recorded: | 22nd January 1972, 2:03 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Duration: | 0:03:52 |
| Genre: | Psychedelic Rock, Raga Rock |
| Label: | Moonlight Bay Records |
| Author: | Mick Jagger, Keith Richards |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Harmony vocal, Electric Guitar Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar Devon O'Connell — Lead vocal, Ludwig Drum Kit Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Acoustic Guitar Chudley Maron — Hammond Organ Riley Ganz — Percussion Dominique Caraveo — Sitar Blaine Christ — Bass Pedals |
11th February 1972
The band recorded two new compositions on this day, neither of which would make the band's second album. Peter McDonald had written a sole composition "Kitty in a Tank", and although the band did record it on this day, none of the other band members had the interest or patience to work with it at the time.
His next composition "Salt 'n' Pepper Suite" was written mostly by Peter himself, with lyrical contributions from Sam Whitby. While the band did express interest in the song, they decided that its Music hall style wasn't quite right for the band's second album. The song's title was inspired by The Beatles' song Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Kitty in a Tank
| Album: | Neapolitan |
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| Released: | 2nd November 1976 |
| Recorded: | 11th February 1972, 3:11 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom 29th March 1976, 4:12 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom [5] |
| Duration: | 0:04:12 |
| Genre: | Boogie Rock, Experimental Rock |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Peter McDonald |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Electric Guitar, Moog Synthesizer [6] Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar, Cello [7] Devon O'Connell — Ludwig Drum Kit, Percussion [8] Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Rhythm Guitar Chudley Maron — Electric Piano |
Salt 'n' Pepper Suite
| Album: | A Girl's Mind |
|---|---|
| Released: | 1st November 1977 |
| Recorded: | 11th February 1972, 4:19 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom 1st January 1977, 11:58 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom [9] |
| Duration: | 0:03:45 |
| Genre: | Music Hall, Psychedelic Pop |
| Label: | Moonlight Bay Records |
| Author: | Peter McDonald, with Sam Whitby |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Lead Guitar, Alto Saxophone [10] Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar, Cello [7] Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Ludwig Drum Kit, Percussion [8] Sam Whitby — Harmony vocal, Rhythm Guitar, Electric Piano [11] Chudley Maron — Hammond Organ Riley Ganz — Maracas Alphonse Labounty — Boehm System Clarinet Kendrick Vantassel — Boehm System Clarinet Elwood Gowins — Bass Clarinet German Sprinkle — Alto Saxophone [10] Jared Underhill — Trumpet [12] Lacy Gram — Alto Saxophone [10] Noel Kontos — Alto Saxophone [10] Darin Askins — Trumpet [12] Jackie Barb — Trumpet [12] Erich Phong — Trumpet [12] Bob Brannon — Oboe [13] Horace Voris — Oboe [13] Tomas Newkirk — Oboe [13] Dominick Stowell — Oboe [13] |
14th March 1972
The band recorded another two new compositions on this day, but like "Kitty in a Tank" and "Salt 'n' Pepper Suite", neither of these two tracks were considered for the band's second album. The first track recorded on this day - "Tropical Beach Hogs" - was a Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby composition, primarily written by Peter. The other composition, "Pineapple Heart" was written by Torquil Dohrn, making it the first time Torquil had ever contributed a song for the band to record.
Torquil later admitted that Sam had helped him to polish off the rough edges, since he wasn't the best songwriter in the world at the time, but Peter and Sam later agreed that Torquil's songwriting skills had improved considerably, since. When "Pineapple Heart" was rejected from "Show Business", Torquil wasn't worried, as it was his first composition. He could always work on his songwriting skills for future records.
Both "Tropical Beach Hogs" and "Pineapple Heart" were written around the same time. "Tropical Beach Hogs" primarily written by Peter, "Pineapple Heart" primarily written by Torquil. Torquil admits that he got the idea to call his first song "Pineapple Heart" from the lyrics of The Beatles' 1968 song Savoy Truffle, as well as being inspired to write it at the time when Peter and Sam were writing "Tropical Beach Hogs". This was partly due to the way the word "Hogs" was pronounced, making it easy to mishear the word as "Hearts".
Tropical Beach Hogs [First Recorded Version]
| Album: | Show Business [1992 Compact Disc Reissue] |
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| Released: | 18th October 1992 |
| Recorded: | 14th March 1972, 1:01 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom 15th March 1972, 12:14 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Duration: | 0:03:35 |
| Genre: | Sunshine Pop |
| Label: | Moonlight Bay Records |
| Author: | Peter McDonald, with Sam Whitby |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Harmony vocal, Classical Guitar, Handclaps Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar, Maracas, Handclaps, Tape Loops [15] Devon O'Connell — Ludwig Drum Kit, Handclaps Sam Whitby — Harmony vocal, Acoustic Rhythm Guitar, Grand Piano, Handclaps Chudley Maron — Grand Piano, Maracas |
Pineapple Heart [First Recorded Version]
| Album: | Show Business [1992 Compact Disc Reissue] |
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| Released: | 18th October 1992 |
| Recorded: | 14th March 1972, 3:05 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom 15th March 1972, 4:11 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Duration: | 0:03:21 |
| Genre: | Blues-Rock, Jazz Music, Soul Music |
| Label: | Moonlight Bay Records |
| Author: | Torquil Dohrn, with Sam Whitby |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Double tracked lead vocal, Lead Guitar, Tape Loops [15] Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Ludwig Drum Kit, Tambourine Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Rhythm Guitar Chudley Maron — Electric Piano, Tambourine Wiley Stancill — Baritone Saxophone Ricky Stanbery — Tenor Saxophone Ernesto Selby — Tenor Saxophone German Sprinkle — Alto Saxophone Lacy Gram — Alto Saxophone Noel Kontos — Alto Saxophone |
15th March 1972
Overdubs were recorded for "Tropical Beach Hogs" and "Pineapple Heart" on this day. For "Tropical Beach Hogs", the band recorded handclaps, while their producer Chudley Maron recorded maraca overdubs.
For "Pineapple Heart", session musician Wiley Stancill recorded a baritone saxophone overdub, Ricky Stanbery and Ernesto Selby recorded tenor saxophone overdubs, and German Sprinkle, Lacy Gram, and Noel Kontos recorded alto saxophone overdubs. Torquil double tracked his lead vocal, and Devon and Chudley recorded tambourine overdubs.
16th March 1972
Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby added the finishing touches to "Tropical Beach Hogs" on this day. Peter recorded additional maracas, while Sam recorded a piano overdub.
19th March 1972
The band recorded a cover of Neil Innes and Vivian Stanshall's song "Death Cab for Cutie" on this day. However it was not considered for the band's second album.
Death Cab for Cutie
| Album: | Show Business [1992 Compact Disc Reissue] |
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| Released: | 18th October 1992 |
| Recorded: | 19th March 1972, 5:51 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Duration: | 0:03:02 |
| Genre: | Psychedelic Pop |
| Label: | Moonlight Bay Records |
| Author: | Neil Innes, Vivian Stanshall |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Tenor Saxophone Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar Devon O'Connell — Lead vocal, Ludwig Drum Kit Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Tack Piano |
5th May 1972
The band recorded their last two covers for "Show Business" on this day. A cover of Deep Purple's hard rock song "Smoke on the Water" was chosen by the band to record, as a worthy companion for their cover of "Immigrant Song". Deep Purple's original version would be rereleased as a single a year later.
The last song the band recorded which made the album was a cover of "The Candy Man" which originally appeared in the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, but it became best known as a cover by Sammy David Jr.
While both covers did receive mixed to positive reviews from critics, they along with the band's cover of "Immigrant Song" were the most likely causes of the band's second album not doing nearly as well as their debut album.
Smoke on the Water
| Album: | Show Business |
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| Released: | 13th June 1972 |
| Recorded: | 5th May 1972, 2:18 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Duration: | 0:05:34 |
| Genre: | Blues-Rock, Hard Rock |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, Ian Paice |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Guitar Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar Devon O'Connell — Ludwig Drum Kit Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Electric Guitar Chudley Maron — Hammond Organ |
The Candy Man
| Album: | Show Business |
|---|---|
| Released: | 13th June 1972 |
| Recorded: | 5th May 1972, 3:34 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom 6th May 1972, 9:22 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Duration: | 0:03:34 |
| Genre: | Jazz Music, Soul Music |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Author: | Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Personnel: | Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Guitar Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass Guitar Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Ludwig Drum Kit Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Hammond Organ Chudley Maron — Backing vocal, Golden Harp Jared Underhill — Trumpet Delmer Matousek — Trombone German Sprinkle — Alto Saxophone Chester McGlade — Cello Ned Morphis — Violin Lacy Gram — Alto Saxophone Noel Kontos — Alto Saxophone Darin Askins — Trumpet Jackie Barb — Trumpet Johnathan Martz — Trombone Ellsworth Hutchins — Violin Williams Torian — Violin Grady Ashman — Viola Neal Nobriga — Viola Elisha Bedsole — Backing vocal Patricia Cockrill — Backing vocal Tracey Lessman — Backing vocal Elodia Torian — Backing vocal Gonzalo Northup — Backing vocal Marcellus Folger — Backing vocal Terrance Bustamante — Backing vocal Dallas Guertin — Backing vocal |
6th May 1972
The backing track for "The Candy Man" was recorded. Orchestral overdubs and additional backing vocals were added to the track - 3 Alto Saxophones, 3 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, 3 Violins, 2 Violas, 1 Cello, and 8 Backing Vocalists.
Although the band members of Chrry Bat didn't really interact with the session musicians and vocalists much, if at all, there was one vocalist - Elodia Torian - that Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby particularly liked.
13th June 1972
Album release — Show Business
Show Business — Album
| Chart Position: | #25 (UK Album) #57 (US Album) |
|---|---|
| Released: | 13th June 1972 |
| Recorded: | 25th October 1971 - 6th May 1972, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Genre: | Pop Rock, Rock and Roll |
| Label: | Sky Dive Records |
| Producer: | Chudley Maron |
| Track Listing: | Club Knight Shake Little Baby The Candy Man Immigrant Song Smoke on the Water Peggy Sue The Girl Can't Help It Clarabelle Clarabella The Ballad of Louise Starker Goldhood Love is the Power |
References
- ↑ The mix released on Show Business omitted the acoustic guitar and percussion overdubs recorded on this day.
- ↑ The 2010 stereo mix of the song was produced by Gregory Dogan instead.
- ↑ The mix released on Show Business omits the acoustic guitar.
- ↑ The mix released on Show Business omits the percussion.
- ↑ The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of Show Business omitted the cello, moog synthesizer, and percussion overdubs recorded on this day.
- ↑ The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of Show Business omits the moog synthesizer.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of Show Business omits the cello.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of Show Business omits the percussion.
- ↑ The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of Show Business omitted the cello, electric piano, alto saxophone, percussion, trumpet, and oboe overdubs recorded on this day.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of Show Business omits the alto saxophone.
- ↑ The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of Show Business omits the electric piano.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of Show Business omits the trumpet.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of Show Business omits the oboe.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of Show Business omitted the tape loops recorded on this day.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of Show Business omits the tape loops.