This page lists the albums recorded by the rock band

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, which was formed by

Bobby Tench Robert Tench (born 21 September 1944) is a British vocalist, guitarist, sideman, songwriter and arranger. Tench is best known for his work with Freddie King and Van Morrison, as well as being a member of The Jeff Beck Group, Humble Pie, Street ...

and included other former members of

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. All three albums were produced by

Ian Samwell Ian Ralph Samwell (19 January 1937 – 13 March 2003) was an English musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. He is best known as the writer of Cliff Richard's debut single "Move It", and his association with the rock band America, with ...

Hummingbird

''Hummingbird'' was the first of three albums recorded by the

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band

. The album was produced by Ian "Sammy" Samwell. With initial interest from

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and

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, the band started work on this album in mid July 1973. At this stage

Jeff Beck Geoffrey Arnold Beck (born 24 June 1944) is an English rock guitarist. He rose to prominence with the Yardbirds and after fronted the Jeff Beck Group and Beck, Bogert & Appice. In 1975, he switched to a mainly instrumental style, with a focus ...

took part in minor sessions with the band, but this did not develop into a final contribution. After signing to A&M they transferred to

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studios to finish off the album during September and October 1974. In 1975, Jeff Beck released his Blow by Blow album and performed a Bernie Holland track, Diamond Dust. Track listing #"Music Flowing" (Isidore) #"You Can Keep the Money" #"Such a Long Ways" (Isidore) #"Horrors" (Holland) #"I Don't Know Why I Love You" (Hardaway, Hunter, Riser, Wonder) #"Maybe" (Chaman, Finesilver, Middleton,

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) #"For the Children's Sake" (Isidore) #"Ocean Blues" (Isidore) #"Island of Dreams" (Isidore) Credits *

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*Bernie Holland -

Clive Chaman Clive Chaman (born 5 September 1949) is a UK-based bass guitarist and session musician, born in Trinidad and Tobago. After appearing on Ram John Holder's 1969 ''London Blues'' album, Chaman became a member of the second Jeff Beck Group in 197 ...

- bass *

Max Middleton David Maxwell Middleton (born 4 August 1946) is an English composer and keyboardist who was originally a docker on the London docks. Middleton is known for his work on the Fender Rhodes Electric piano, the Minimoog synthesiser and his percussiv ...

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*Conrad Isidore -

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Linda Lewis Linda Ann Fredericks (born 27 September 1950), better known as Linda Lewis, is an English vocalist, songwriter and guitarist. She is the eldest of six children, three of whom also had singing careers. She is best known for the singles "Rock-a- ...

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Original release * AMLS 68292 (1975) Reissues *Universal 93243 (2007) *Umvd Import 93243 (2007) Singles *"For the Children's Sake" /"You can keep your money" A&M AMS 7193 (1975)

We Can't Go On Meeting Like This

''We Can't Go On Meeting Like This'' was the second of three albums recorded by the

band

. This was the first album with

Bernard "Pretty" Purdie Bernard Lee "Pretty" Purdie (born June 11, 1939) is an American drummer, and an influential R&B, soul and funk musician. He is known for his precise musical time keeping and his signature use of triplets against a half-time backbeat: the "Purdie ...

as drummer and was produced by Ian "Sammy" Samwell. Max Middleton and Robert Ahwai would later go on to work with

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. Track listing #"Fire and Brimstone" #"Gypsy Skys" #"Trouble Maker" #"Scorpio" #"We Can't Go on Meeting Like This" (

) #"The City Mouse" #"A Friend Forever" #"Heaven Knows" (Bobby Tench, Ian Samwell) #"Snake Shack" #"Let It Burn" Credits *

- guitar, vocals *Bernie Holland - guitar *Robert Ahwai - guitar *

- bass *

- keyboards *

- drums *Liza Strike - backing vocals *Madeline Bell - backing vocals *Joanne Williams - backing vocals Original release *A&M AMLH 68383 UK *A&M 4595 US (1976) Reissues *Universal 93244 (2007) *Umvd Import 93244 (2007) Singles *"Trouble maker"/"Gypsy Skies" A&M AMS 7254 (1976)

Diamond Nights

''Diamond Nights'' was the third and final album recorded by the

band

. The album was produced by Ian "Sammy" Samwell. Track listing #"Got My Led Boots On" #"Spirit (

/ Chapman) #"Cryin' for My Love" (Lindsey/Seals) #"She Is My Lady" #"You Can't Hide Love" (

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) #"Anaconda" #"Madatcha" (

/ Chapman) #"Losing You" #"Spread Your Wings" #"Anna's Song" Credits *

-guitar, vocals *Robert Ahwai-guitar *

-bass *

-keyboards *

Bernard Purdie Bernard Lee "Pretty" Purdie (born June 11, 1939) is an American drummer, and an influential R&B, soul and funk musician. He is known for his precise musical time keeping and his signature use of triplets against a half-time backbeat: the "Purdie ...

-drums *Pancho Morales-percussion *

Airto Moreira Airto Guimorvan Moreira (born August 5, 1941) is a Brazilian jazz drummer and percussionist. He is married to jazz singer Flora Purim, and their daughter Diana Moreira is also a singer. Coming to prominence in the late 1960s as a member of the ...

-percussion *Quitman Dennis-horn *

Chuck Findley Charles B. Findley (born December 13, 1947 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania) is an American trumpet player known for his diverse work as a session musician. He also plays other brass instruments such as flugelhorn and trombone. His technical abilities ...

-horn *

Jim Horn James Ronald Horn (born November 20, 1940) is an American saxophonist, woodwind player, and session musician. Biography Horn was born in Los Angeles, and after replacing saxophonist Steve Douglas in 1959, he toured with member Duane Eddy for f ...

-woodwind *Lisa Freeman Roberts-vocals (bgd) *Paulette McWilliams-vocals (bgd) *Venetta Fields-vocals (bgd) *

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-vocals (bgd) *Julia Tillman Waters-vocals (bgd) *Maxine Willard Waters-vocals (bgd) *Trey Aven-original album cover art Original release *A&M AMLHI 644661 UK (1976) *SP 4661 USA (1976) Reissues *CD Universal 93245 (2007) Singles *"Madatcha"/"Anna's song" A&M AMS 7325(1977)

Notes

References

*Hjort, Chris and Hinman, Doug. ''Jeff's book : A chronology of Jeff Beck's Career 1965-1980 : from the Yardbirds to Jazz-Rock''. Rock 'n' Roll Research Press, (2000). *York, William. ''Who's who in rock music''. Atomic Press (1978). Digitized (Aug 30, 2007).

External links

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