Song Anatomy 2024

Writer: Pete Townshend Producer: The Who with Glyn Johns Recorded: 1971, Stargroves, Berkshire, England Released: June 25, 1971 Players: Roger Daltrey — vocals Keith Moon — drums John Entwistle — bass Pete Townshend — guitars, synthesizer, vocals, organ Album: Who’s Next (MCA, 1971) Also On: The Kids Are Alright (MCA, 1979) The Secret Policeman’s Ball…

Writers: Steve Walsh, Phil Ehart, Robbie Steinhardt Producer: Jeff Glixman Recorded: June and July 1977 at Woodland Sound Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, and Studio in the Country in Bogalusa, Louisiana Released: September 1977 Players: Steve Walsh — vocals, keyboards Robbie Steinhardt — violin, vocals Kerry Livgren — guitar, keyboards Rich Williams — guitar Dave Hope — bass Phil Ehart…

Writers: The Doors Producer: Paul A. Rothchild Recorded: Fall and winter 1969 Released: February 1970 Players: Jim Morrison — vocals Ray Manzarek — keyboards Robby Krieger — guitar John Densmore — drums Lonnie Mack — bass G. Puglese — harmonica Album: Morrison Hotel (Elektra, 1970) Also On: 13 (Elektra, 1970) An American Prayer (Elektra, 1978)…

Writers: Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard Producer: Bill Ham Recorded: 1982 and 1983 in Memphis, Tennessee Released: Spring 1983 Players: Billy Gibbons — guitar, vocals Dusty Hill — bass, vocals Frank Beard — drums Album: Eliminator (Warner Bros., 1983) Also On: ZZ Top’s Greatest Hits (Warner Bros., 1992) Chrome, Smoke & BBQ: The…

Writers: Ann and Nancy Wilson Producer: Mike Flicker Recorded: August 1975 at Can-Base Studios in Vancouver, British Columbia Released: 1976 Players: Ann Wilson — vocals Nancy Wilson — guitar Roger Fisher — guitar Howard Leese — guitar, keyboards Steve Fosen — bass Mike Derosier — drums Album: Dreamboat Annie (Mushroom, 1976) Also On: Greatest Hits/Live…

Writer: J.J. Cale Producer: Glyn Johns Recorded: May, 1977 at Olympic Studios, London Released: November 1977 Players: Eric Clapton — vocals, guitar George Terry — guitars Carl Radle — bass Jaime Oldaker — drums Dick Sims — organ Yvonne Elliman and Marcy Levy — vocals Album: Slowhand (RSO/Polydor, 1977) Also On: Just One Night (RSO/Polydor,…

Writers: Don Barnes, Jeff Carlisi, and Jim Peterik Producer: Rodney Mills Recorded: Fall 1980 Released: Early 1981 Players: Don Barnes–vocals, guitar Donnie Van Zant–vocals Jeff Carlisi–guitar, vocals Larry Junstrom–bass Steve Brookins–drums Jack Grondin–drums Album: Wild-Eyed Southern Boys (A&M, 1981) Also On: Flashback: The Best Of 38 Special (A&M, 1987) Live At Sturgis (CMC International, 1999)…

Writers: Steven Tyler and Tom Hamilton Producer: Jack Douglas Recorded: February 1975, at the Record Plant, New York City Released: April 1975 Players: Steven Tyler — vocal, keyboards, harmonica, percussion Joe Perry — lead, rhythm, slide and acoustic guitars Brad Whitford — rhythm guitar Tom Hamilton — bass Joey Kramer — drums Jay Messina –…

Writers: Steve Miller and Paul Pena Producer: Steve Miller Recorded: Late 1976 and early 1977 at CBS Studios in San Francisco Released: May 1977 Players: Steve Miller — guitar, vocals Lonnie Turner — bass, vocals Gary Mallaber — drums Byron Allred — keyboards, vocals Greg Douglass — guitar, vocals David Denny — guitar Norton Buffalo…