Song Anatomy Updated

Writer: Dewey Bunnell Producer: George Martin Recorded: Spring 1974 at AIR Studios in London Released: June 1974 Players: Dewey Bunnell — vocals, guitar, bass Dan Peek — guitar, vocals Gerry Beckley — guitar, vocals Willie Leacox — drums, percussion Album: Holiday (Warner Bros., 1974) The first single from America’s Holiday album, “Tin Man” reached Number…

Writers: Steve Winwood, Will Jennings, Edward Holland, Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland Producers: Steve Winwood and Tom Lord Alge Recorded: Early 1988 at Windmill Lane in Dublin, Ireland, and McClear Place in Toronto Released: June 1988 Players: Steve Winwood — vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass, drums Mike Lawler — keyboards Wayne Jackson — trumpet, trombone Andrew Love…

Writer: Joni Mitchell Producers: Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Recorded: November 5, 1969 at Wally Heider’s Studio C in San Francisco, California Released: March 11, 1970 Players: David Crosby — vocals, guitar Stephen Stills — vocals, guitar, organ Graham Nash — vocals, piano Neil Young — vocals, guitar Greg Reeves — bass Dallas Taylor –…

Writers: Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, and Mark Hudson Producer: Bruce Fairbairn Recorded: Early 1993 at Little Mountain Sound Studio in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Released: April 1993 Players: Steven Tyler — vocals, percussion Joe Perry — guitar, vocals Brad Whitford — guitar Tom Hamilton — bass Joey Kramer — drums Album: Get A Grip (Geffen,…

Writer: Jimi Hendrix Producer: Chas Chandler Recorded: February 1967, De Lane Lea Studios, London Released: May 1967 (album) Players: Jimi Hendrix – vocals, guitar Noel Redding – bass, backing vocals Mitch Mitchell – drums, backing vocals Album: Are You Experienced? (Reprise, 1967) The basic track for “Fire” was recorded live in the studio. When Jimi…

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…

Writer: Robbie Robertson Producers: The Band and John Simon Recorded: July 22nd, 1969, at The Hit Factory in New York City Released: September 22nd, 1969 Players: Levon Helm — vocals, percussion Robbie Robertson — guitar, vocals Rick Danko — bass, vocals Richard Manuel — piano, vocals Garth Hudson — keyboards, jaw harp Album: The Band…

Writer: Dickey Betts Producer: Johnny Sandlin and the Allman Brothers Band Recorded: October 1972 at Capricorn Studios in Macon, Ga. Released: August 1973 Players: Dickey Betts – vocals, guitar Gregg Allman – organ, vocals Les Dudek – guitar Chuck Leavell – piano, vocals Berry Oakley – bass Butch Trucks – drums Jaimoe – drums, congas…

Writer: Pete Townshend Producers: The Who and Glyn Johns Recorded: May 1971 at Olympic Studios in London, England Released: July 1971 Players: Roger Daltrey — vocals Pete Townshend — guitar, synthesizer John Entwistle — bass Keith Moon — drums Dave Arbus — violin Album: Who’s Next (Decca, 1971) With “Baba O’Riley” and another Who’s Next…

Writers: Jack Tempchin and Robb Strandlin Producer: Bill Szymczyk Recorded: 1974 at The Record Plant, Los Angeles, CA Released: April 1974 Players: Glenn Frey – lead vocals, lead guitar Don Felder – lead guitar Bernie Leadon – guitar, vocals Randy Meisner – bass, vocals Don Henley – drums, vocals Album: On The Border (Asylum, 1974)…