Daryl Hall & John Oates - Abandoned Luncheonette (Translucent Red vinyl)
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Daryl Hall – lead vocals (A1, A3, A4, B1-4), backing vocals (all tracks), mandolin (A1, B2), electric piano (A2-5), acoustic piano (B1, B3), keyboards (B4)
John Oates – acoustic guitar (A1-3, A5, B2, B4), backing vocals (all but B3), lead vocals (A2-5, B2), electric guitar (A4, B4)
Chris Bond – mellotron (A1, A4, B4), electric guitar (A2, A4, A5, B4), acoustic guitar (A3), synthesizer (A4, B4), backing vocals (B1)
Hugh McCracken – electric guitar (A1, B2)
Jerry Ricks – acoustic guitar (A2, A5)
Pat Rebillot – organ (A3)
Richard Tee – acoustic piano (B1)
Steve Gelfand – bass guitar (A1, A2, A4, B2, B4)
Gordon Edwards – bass guitar (A3, A5, B1)
Bernard Purdie – drums (A1, A3-5, B1-2, B4)
Rick Marotta – drums (A2), percussion (A2)
Ralph MacDonald – percussion (A1, A4, B2)
Pancho Morales – congas (A3)
Joe Farrell – oboe (1), saxophone (A3, A4, B1)
Marvin Stamm – flugelhorn (B3)
Gloria Agostini – harp (B1)
John Blair – electric violin (B2)
Larry Packer – fiddle (B4)
Mark Horowitz – banjo (B4)
Written by Dary Hall (A1, A3-4, B1-3), John Oates (A2-5, B2, B4)
1 LP, Gatefold Cover
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : Translucent Red
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : Rainbo Records
Label : Friday Music
Original Label : Atlantic
Recorded at Atlantic Recording Studios, New York, N.Y. by Jimmy Douglass, Lew Hahn
Produced by Arif Mardin
Remastered by Joe Reagoso At Friday Music Studios & Capitol Mastering In Hollywood, Ca
Originally released in 1973
Reissued in 2010
Tracks:
Side A :
- When The Morning Comes
- Had I Known You Better Then
- Las Vegas Turnaround (The Stewardess Song)
- She's Gone
- I'm Just A Kid (Don't Make Me Feel Like A Man)
Side B :
- Abandoned Luncheonette
- Lady Rain
- Laughing Boy
- Everytime I Look At You
Reviews :
"Abandoned Luncheonette, Hall & Oates' second album, was the first indication of the duo's talent for sleek, soul-inflected pop/rock. It featured the single "She's Gone," which would become a big hit in 1975 when it was re-released following the success of "Sara Smile."" AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
1973 was an amazing year for Daryl Hall and John Oates as they ushered their superstar paths further with the incredible masterpiece Abandoned Luncheonette. Produced by the great Arif Mardin (Aretha Franklin), this nine-song album, infused with classic Philly soul, rock and acoustic soul anthems, delivered in a big way for the best-selling duo of all time.
Including their huge hit single "She's Gone", as well as big hit favorites "When The Morning Comes" and the celebrated title track "Abandoned Luncheonette", Daryl Hall's and John Oates's second album was a watershed release which has rewarded them with non-stop success for the past four decades.
More Hall and Oates favorites like the soulful powerhouse "I'm Just A Kid (Don't Make Me Feel Like A Man)" and the hit balladry of "Had I Known You Better Then" further enhance the incredible album which will always be one of the biggest breakout albums of all time.
Ratings :
AllMusic : 5 / 5 , Discogs : 4,02 / 5