B.E.F. - Music Of Quality & Distinction (Volume One) Album
Tracklist
1 | –Glenn Gregory | Wichita LinemanAcoustic Guitar – David LockwoodDrum Programming [Simmons] – Ian Craig Marsh, Martyn WareLead Vocals – Glenn GregorySaxophone – Glenn Gregory, Ian Craig MarshSynthesizer [Roland System 100], Sequenced By – Ian Craig MarshSynthesizer [Yamaha Cs-20], Synthesizer [Roland Jupiter 4] – Martyn WareWritten-By – Jimmy Webb | 4:18 |
2 | –Paul Jones | There's A Ghost In My HouseDrum Programming [Linndrum], Synthesizer [Roland Jupiter 4], Vocoder [Roland], Synthesizer [Synclavier 2] – Martyn WareLead Vocals – Paul JonesWritten-By – Holland-Dozier-Holland | 2:55 |
3 | –Tina Turner | Ball Of ConfusionDrum Programming [Linndrum] – Martyn WareGuitar [Distorted], Rhythm Guitar – Nevil 'Breeze' McKreithGuitar [Intro] – John McGeochHarmonica – Paul JonesLead Vocals – Tina TurnerProgrammed By [Roland System 100] – Ian Craig Marsh, Martyn WareSaxophone – David 'Baps' BaptisteTrombone – Nathaniel 'Nat' AugustinTrumpet – Canute 'Kenny' WellingtonWritten-By – B. Strong, N. Whitfield | 3:50 |
4 | –Billy MacKenzie | The Secret Life Of ArabiaBass – Jo DworniakDrum Programming [Linndrum], Vocoder [Roland] – Martyn WareLead Vocals – Billy MacKenzieRhythm Guitar – Nevil 'Breeze' McKreithWritten-By – Eno, Carlos Alomar, Bowie | 4:00 |
5 | –Paula Yates | These Boots Are Made For WalkingBacking Vocals – The Nancy BoysDouble Bass – Jo DworniakDrum Programming [Linndrum], Synthesizer [Synclavier 2] – Martyn WareLead Vocals – Paula YatesProgrammed By [Roland System 100] – Ian Craig Marsh, Martyn WareRhythm Guitar – Nevil 'Breeze' McKreithSaxophone – David 'Baps' BaptisteTrombone – Jake Trumpet – Canute 'Kenny' WellingtonWritten-By – Lee Hazelwood | 2:48 |
6 | –Bernie Nolan | You Keep Me Hanging OnBass Guitar – John Wilson Drum Programming [Linndrum], Synthesizer [Roland Jupiter 4] – Martyn WareLead Vocals – Bernie NolanPiano – Nick PlytasWritten-By – Holland-Dozier-Holland | 2:43 |
7 | –Billy MacKenzie | It's OverAcoustic Guitar – John FoxxArranged By [Orchestra] – John BarkerBass Guitar – Jo DworniakCello – Glyn PerrinDrum Programming [Linndrum] – Martyn WareFrench Horn – Jonathan Williams Guitar – Hank MarvinHarp – Helen TunstallLead Vocals – Billy MacKenzieTimpani, Castanets – Simon LimbrickViolin – A.W. Thorpe, Steve Jones , Vicky AspinallWritten-By – Bill Dees, Roy Orbison | 2:40 |
8 | –Glenn Gregory | Perfect DayGrand Piano – Nick PlytasLead Vocals – Glenn GregorySynthesizer [Roland Jupiter 4], Drum Programming [Simmons] – Martyn WareWritten-By – Lou Reed | 4:06 |
9 | –Sandie Shaw | Anyone Who Had A HeartAlto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – David 'Baps' BaptisteBass Guitar – Camelle HindsDrum Programming [Linndrum], Grand Piano [Grand Bass Piano], Vocoder [Roland], Synthesizer [Synclavier 2] – Martyn WareGrand Piano – Nick PlytasGuitar – Hank MarvinLead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Sandie ShawWritten-By – Bacharach And David | 3:10 |
10 | –Gary Glitter | Suspicious MindsBacking Vocals – Gerry Shepherd, John Springate, Martyn WareBass [Glitter] – John SpringateDrums [Glitter] – Tony LeonardGuitar [Clitter] – Gerry ShepherdLead Vocals – Gary GlitterSaxophone [Glitter] – Brian Jones Written-By – Mark James | 3:51 |
Versions
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
V2219 | B.E.F. | Music Of Quality & Distinction (Volume One) (LP) | Virgin | V2219 | UK | 1982 |
204184 | British Electric Foundation | Music Of Quality & Distinction Volume One (LP) | Virgin | 204184 | France | 1982 |
VC 2219 | British Electric Foundation | Music Of Quality And Distinction Volume One (Cass, Album) | Virgin | VC 2219 | Australia | 1982 |
605405 | British Electric Foundation | Music Of Quality & Distinction Volume One (LP) | Virgin, Edisom | 605405 | Portugal | 1982 |
VV2219 | B.E.F. | Music Of Quality And Distinction - Volume One - (5x7", Single + Box, Album, S/Edition) | Virgin | VV2219 | UK | 1982 |
Credits
- Arranged By, Producer – Ian Craig Marsh, Martyn Ware
- Backing Vocals – The Hereafter (tracks: A1 to A4, B1, B3, B5)
- Engineer, Producer [Assistant] – Nick Patrick
- Lacquer Cut By – BilBo
- Layout – Ken
- Photography By [Bernie Nolan] – Brian Aris
- Photography By [Billy MacKenzie] – Sheila Rock
- Photography By [Cover] – Gavin Cochrane
- Photography By [Gary Glitter] – Allan Ballard
- Photography By [Glenn Gregory] – Antoine Giacamoni
- Photography By [Paul Jones] – Marcus Wilson-Smith
- Photography By [Paula Yates] – Bob Geldof
- Photography By [Sandie Shaw] – Trevor Key
- Photography By [Tina Turner] – Lynn Goldsmith
- Producer, Presenter – B.E.F.
Notes
℗ and © 1982 Virgin Records Limited.
Recorded and mixed at The Garden Studio Nov '81 - Feb 82
except track B2 and track B4 recorded at Monumental Pictures Studio, Jan '81.
Issued with printed inner sleeve.
Full text on front cover reads: B.E.F Presents - Music of Quality and Distinction Volume One - Featuring Gary Glitter Glenn Gregory Paul Jones Billy MacKenzie Bernie Nolan Sandie Shaw Tina Turner Paula Yates. Full artist name British Electric Foundation found on spine, and also presented in five circled logos on front, and a logo on back and each label.
Companies
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Virgin Records Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Virgin Records Ltd.
- Recorded At – The Garden
- Recorded At – Monumental Pictures
- Mixed At – The Garden
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