Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Herb Pedersen

Latest update of post: December 2015.

Here is the post about the newest CD reissue of Herb Pedersen’s “Southwest” and “Sandman” albums:

Herb Pedersen’s “Southwest” and “Sandman” Albums On One CD

You may click on the following links for the further connected contributions…

Lee, Clarence White, Country Gazette & Herb Pedersen (1)
Lee, Clarence White, Country Gazette & Herb Pedersen (2)
Lee with Herb Pedersen & Chris Hillman



Herb Pedersen - Southwest
Epic PE 34225 (1976) - US LP


Side One

1 - Paperback Writer
2 - Rock & Roll Cajun
3 - If I Can Sing A Song
4 - Our Baby’s Gone*
5 - Harvest Home*


Side Two

6 - The Hey Boys
7 - Jesus Once Again*
8 - Younger Days*
9 - Can’t You Hear Me Callin’*

10 - Wait A Minute

Herb Pedersen - Vocals, Electric Guitars, 6 String Guitar, 12 String Guitar, Acoustic Rhythm Guitar, Guitars, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo
Leland Sklar - Bass (4, 5, 7, 8, 9)*
Ed Carter - Bass
Mike Baird - Drums (4, 5, 7, 8, 9)
John Guerin - Drums
Jim Gordon - Drums
Chris Smith - Acoustic Lead Guitar, Steel Guitar
Larry Carlton - Electric Lead Guitar, Electric Guitar
Al Perkins - Steel Guitar
David Lindley - Lap Steel, Fiddles, Zither
Mike Post - Moog, Acoustic Piano, Electric Piano
Josh Graves - Dobro
Ray Park - Fiddles
Roy Dean Webb - Mandolin
Gary Coleman - Percussion (4, 7)
Linda Ronstadt - Background Vocal
Emmylou Harris - Background Vocal

Produced by Mike Post for Mike Post Productions, Inc.

Mike Post - String Arrangements (3, 5, 8, 10)

Dennis M. Drake - Engineer

Recording Studio:
Western Studio 3, Hollywood, California

Joel Averback - Production Coordinator

Ellen Land-Weber - Photos
Nancy Donald - Design
Ken Anderson - Design

“Thanks to the magicians: Chris Smith, Ed Carter, Jim Gordon, John Guerin, Leland Sklar, Larry Carlton. Uncle Josh Graves, Al Perkins, Mike Baird, Roy Dean Webb, David Lindley & Gary Coleman for an effortless project”.

“Special thanks to Mike Post for patience, inspiration, and his friendship. Also, a special thanks to my bluegrass conscience, Ray Park, for a wonderful job. Dedico este album a mi abuelita, Maria Refugio Sanchez Mendoza McCarthy”.

Songwriters:
Herb Pedersen
Rodney Dillard
Mitch Jayne
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
Bill Monroe
Nikki Pedersen
Roy Dean Webb




source/pic: my records



Herb Pedersen - Sandman
Epic PE 34933 (1977) - US LP


Side One

1 - Sandman*
2 - When She Makes Love To Me*
3 - Cora Is Gone*
4 - Is That Any Way To Love You*

5 - Fair And Tender Ladies

Side Two

6 - Tennessee Sal*
7 - About Love Again*
8 - Bring Back The Smile*

9 - My Little Man
10 - If I Lose*

Herb Pedersen - Vocals, Lead Vocals, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, 6 String Guitar, 12 String Guitar, Banjos, Harmonies
Leland Sklar - Bass (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10)*
Mike Baird - Drums (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10)
Larry Carlton - Electric Guitar
Dan Ferguson - Electric Guitar
Stephen Geyer - Electric Guitar Solo
Chris Smith - Steel Guitar
Lowell George - Slide Guitar
Larry Muhoberac - Keyboards
Mike Post - Moog, Finger Cymbals (5)
Josh Graves - Dobro
Ray Park - Fiddles
David Lindley - Fiddles (as David “The Street Killer” Lindley)
Norm Benno - English Horn
Gary Coleman - Percussion (2, 3, 7)
Linda Ronstadt - Harmony
Dolly Parton - Harmony
The “Howdy-Cracker Vocal Revue” featuring Linda Ronstadt, Jill Gordon, Dolly Parton, Johnny Rivers, Gene Morford (as Gene Moreford), Lowell George, Michael McGinnis, Dennis Brooks, “Little Joey” Scarbury - Background Vocals

Produced by Mike Post for Mike Post Productions Inc.

Mike Post - String Arrangements (4, 5, 8, 9), Woodwind Arrangement (9)

D.M. Drake - Recording Engineer

Recording Studio:
United Western Studios, Los Angeles

Mike Reese - Mastering Engineer

Mastering Studio:
The Mastering Lab in Los Angeles

Kenneth McGowan - Photography
Hagiwara, Donald and Steele - Design

“This album was mixed using the Aphex Aural Exciter”.

“I would like to sincerely thank all the people at Epic Records for their help and in particular, accepting my collect calls from the valley. They are as follows: Greg Geller, Greg “Hold, please, I’ve got Guercio on the other line” Rogers, Stephanie Knauer, Jim McKeon, Becky “Where’s the party?” Shargo, and Mike “moo-moo” Atkinson. // My thanks to the fine musicians who are not only tremendous players, but also hilariously funny people with the exception of course of Mike Post. // To John Rivers, my thanks for being a good friend, a staunch critic, and instrumental in my association with Epic Records. // Thank you also to Mike Post and Joel Averback for their help and guidance. Another job well done, lads. // Herb Pedersen L.A. 1977”.

“For Libby, Evan, Matthew and Hagan”.

Songwriters:
Herb Pedersen
Maybelle Carter
Stephen Geyer
Odell McLeod
Ralph Stanley




source/pic: my records



Herb Pedersen - Lonesome Feeling
Sugar Hill SH-3738 (1984) - US LP


Side One

1 - Last Thing On My Mind*
2 - Childish Love*
3 - The Fields Have Turned Brown*
4 - The Homecoming*
5 - Easy Ride*


Side Two

6 - Lonesome Feeling*
7 - Willow Garden*
8 - It’s Worth Believing*
9 - Even The Worst Of Us*

10 - Your Love Is Like A Flower

Herb Pedersen - Vocals, Acoustic Guitars, Banjo, Shaker
Lee Sklar - Bass (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)*
Harley Trey Thompson - Bass
Hal Blaine - Drums (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Bob Warford - Electric Guitar
David Morgan - Piano
J.D. Maness - Pedal Steel (as J.D. Mannes)
Chris Hillman - Mandolin
Skip Conover - Dobro
Dennis Fetchett - Fiddle
“Rocket” Ron Lemire - Harmonica
Joey Scarbury - Harmony Vocals
Linda Dillard - Harmony Vocals

Produced by Herb Pedersen

Herb Pedersen - Arrangement (7)

Jon Gass - Engineer
Tom McCauley - Assistant Engineer

Recording Studio:
Saylor Recording, Hollywood, Ca.

Mike Reese - Mastering Engineer

Mastering Studio:
Mastering Lab, Hollywood, Ca.

Henry Diltz - Photography
Raymond Simone - Jacket Design

“The songs I picked for this album bring back a lot of great memories for me: working in various styles of country and pop music, learning how to play and sing, the blending of the instruments, playing with the masters of their idiom… I’ll never forget them and I’ll always be grateful to Lester & Earl, Vern & Ray, David, Gordan, James, Buck, Emmylou, Ricky, Lowell, Linda and Clarence. Thanks also to all the players & singers for a great job. // - Herb”.

“- For Libby & the kids with love -”.

Songwriters:
Herb Pedersen
Lester Flatt
Billy Henson
Gordon Lightfoot
Everett Lilly
Charlie Louvin
Ira Louvin
David Morgan
Tom Paxton
Earl Scruggs
Carter Stanley
Traditional




source/pic: my records

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