Song Anatomy 2024

Writers: Angus Young, Malcolm Young and Brian Johnson Producer: Robert “Mutt” Lange Recorded: April-May, 1980 at Compass Point Studios, Nassau, Bahamas Released: July 21st, 1980 Players: Brian Johnson — vocals Angus Young — lead guitar Malcolm Young — rhythm guitar Cliff Williams — bass Phil Rudd — drums Album: Back In Black (Atco, 1980) Also…

Writer: Stevie Nicks Producers: Fleetwood Mac, Richard Dashut, and Ken Caillat Recorded: Late summer and fall 1976 at studios in Sausalito, Los Angeles, North Hollywood, and Miami Released: Spring 1977 Players: Christine McVie–vocals, keyboards Lindsey Buckingham–guitar, vocals Stevie Nicks–vocals John McVie–bass Mick Fleetwood–drums Album: Rumours (Warner Bros., 1977) Also On: Fleetwood Mac Live (Warner Bros.…

Writers: War, Jerry Goldstein, and B.B. Harold Producers: Jerry Goldstein, Lonnie Jordan, and Howard Scott Recorded: Early 1975 in Hollywood, California Released: June 1975 Players: Lonnie Jordan — keyboards Howard Scott — guitar Lee Oskar — harmonica, vocals Papa Dee Allen — percussion Harold Brown — drums Charles Miller — vocals, reeds B.B. Dickerson –…

Writers: Timothy B. Schmit, Don Henley, and Glenn Frey Producer: Bill Szymczyk Recorded: 1978 and 1979 at Bayshore Recording Studio in Coconut Grove, Florida Released: October 20th, 1979 Players: Timothy B. Schmit — vocals, bass Don Henley — drums, vocals Glenn Frey — guitar, piano, vocals Don Felder — guitar, vocals Joe Walsh — guitar,…

Writers: Ringo Starr and George Harrison Producer: Richard Perry Recorded: Spring 1973 at Apple Studios in London, England and early summer 1973 in Los Angeles Released: October 1973 Players: Ringo Starr — vocals, drums George Harrison — guitar, vocals Vini Poncia — acoustic guitar Jimmy Calvert — acoustic guitar Klaus Voorman — bass Nicky Hopkins…

Writers: Trevor Rabin, Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, and Trevor Horn Producer: Trevor Horn Recorded: Summer 1983 at Sarm Studios in London, England Released: October 1983 Players: Jon Anderson — vocals Trevor Rabin — vocals, guitar, keyboards Chris Squire — bass, vocals Tony Kaye — keyboards Alan White — drums Album: 90125 (Atlantic, 1983) Also On:…

Writers: U2 Producers: Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois Recorded: 1986 at Adam Clayton’s house, Windmill Lane Studios, the Edge’s house, and S.T.S., all in Dublin, Ireland Released: March 1987 (album), May 1987 (single) Players: Bono — lead vocal The Edge — guitar, backing vocal Adam Clayton — bass Larry Mullen, Jr. — drums (possibly Eno…

Writer: Ray Davies Producer: Ted Templeman Recorded: 1977 at Sunset Sound Recorders in Hollywood, California Released: January 18th, 1978 Players: Eddie Van Halen — guitar Alex Van Halen — drums Michael Anthony — bass David Lee Roth — vocals Album: Van Halen (Warner Bros., 1978) Also On: Van Halen Live: Right Here, Right Now (Warner…

Writer: Bob Seger Producer: Bill Szymczyk Recorded: 1979 at Bayshore Studios, Coconut Grove, Florida Players: Bob Seger — vocal, acoustic guitar Chris Campbell — bass David Teegarden — drums Drew Abbott — electric guitar Paul Harris — piano, organ Glenn Frey — backing vocals Album: Against The Wind (Capitol, 1980) Also On: Nine Tonight (Capitol,…