Allen Ginsberg – First Blues
| Label: | John Hammond Records – W2X 37673 |
|---|---|
| Format: | 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album |
| Country: | US |
| Released: | |
| Genre: | Rock, Blues |
| Style: | Blues Rock |
Tracklist
| A1 | Going To San Diego | 4:15 | |
| A2 | Vomit Express | 6:37 | |
| A3 | Jimmy Berman Rag | 4:03 | |
| A4 | NY Youth Call Annunciation | 4:34 | |
| A5 | CIA Dope Calypso | 3:30 | |
| B1 | Put Down Yr Cigarette Rag | 2:48 | |
| B2 | Sickness Blues | 4:45 | |
| B3 | Broken Bone Blues | 3:30 | |
| B4 | Stay Away From White House | 4:15 | |
| B5 | Hardon Blues | 2:36 | |
| B6 | Guru Blues | 4:05 | |
| C1 | Everybody Sing | 2:30 | |
| C2 | Gospel Nobel Truths | 4:38 | |
| C3 | Bus Ride Ballad To Suva | 3:08 | |
| C4 | Prayer Blues - 1972 | 6:19 | |
| C5 | Love Forgiven | 2:30 | |
| C6 | Father Death Blues | 3:44 | |
| D1 | Dope Fiend Blues | 3:10 | |
| D2 | Tyger | 1:54 | |
| D3 | You Are My Dildo | 5:15 | |
| D4 | Old Pond | 4:59 | |
| D5 | No Reason | 1:50 | |
| D6 | My Pretty Rose Tree | 1:49 | |
| D7 | Capitol Air | 4:20 |
Credits
- Arranged By – Allen Ginsberg (tracks: A1 to A3), Arthur Russell (tracks: A1 to A3), Bob Dylan (tracks: A1 to A3), David Amram (tracks: A1 to A3), Happy Traum (tracks: A1 to A3)
- Banjo – Happy Traum (tracks: A1 to A3)
- Bass, Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin – Jon Sholle (tracks: C3 to C6, D1 to D7)
- Bass, Banjo, Ukulele, Maracas, Drums, Arranged By, Vocals – Jon Sholle (tracks: A4, A5, B1 to B6, C1, C2)
- Cello – Arthur Russell (tracks: A4, A5, B1 to B6, C1 to C6, D1 to D7)
- Clarinet – Perry Robinson (tracks: A1 to A3)
- Drums – Moroga* (tracks: A1 to A3)
- Engineer – Don Puluse (tracks: A4, A5, B1 to B6, C1, C2), Gregory Shifrin* (tracks: C3 to C6, D1 to D7), Jack Douglas (tracks: A1 to A3), Roma Baran (tracks: C3 to C6, D1 to D7)
- Flute, Percussion [High Hat] – David Amram (tracks: C3 to C6, D1 to D7)
- French Horn, Recorder, Piano – David Amram (tracks: A1 to A3, C3 to C6, D1 to D7)
- Guitar – Jon Sholle (tracks: A1 to A5, B1 to B6, C1, C2), Steven Taylor (2) (tracks: C3 to C6, D1 to D7)
- Guitar, Vocals – Bob Dylan (tracks: A1 to A3)
- Mandolin, Bass, Guitar [Pedal Steel Guitar], Guitar, Violin, Vocals – David Mansfield (tracks: A4, A5, B1 to B6, C1, C2)
- Producer – Allen Ginsberg (tracks: A1 to A3, C3 to C6, D1 to D7), John Hammond (tracks: A4, A5, B1 to B6, C1, C2), Roma Baran (tracks: C3 to C6, D1 to D7)
- Recorder, Congas – Steven Taylor (2) (tracks: A4, A5, B1 to B6, C1, C2)
- Tambourine, Vocals – Arthur Russell (tracks: A4, A5, B1 to B6, C1, C2)
- Vocals – Anne Waldman (tracks: A1 to A3), Peter Orlovsky (tracks: A1 to A3, C1 to D3), Steven Taylor (2) (tracks: A4 to A5, B1 to B6, C1, C2, D7)
- Vocals, Harmonium, Finger Cymbals – Allen Ginsberg
- Zither – Surya (4) (tracks: A1 to A3)
Notes
Tracks A1-3 recorded November 9-17, 1971
Tracks A4-5, B1-6, C1-2 recorded March 23, 1976 and June 1-2, 1976
Tracks C3-6 D1-7 recorded February 29-March 1, 1981
Includes "The Ginsberg Gallimaufry" - Spring edition 1983 black & white newspaper-like insert with record notes and lyrics plus one loose page of photos. The insert has a catalogue no: CW2X 37673
Tracks A4-5, B1-6, C1-2 recorded March 23, 1976 and June 1-2, 1976
Tracks C3-6 D1-7 recorded February 29-March 1, 1981
Includes "The Ginsberg Gallimaufry" - Spring edition 1983 black & white newspaper-like insert with record notes and lyrics plus one loose page of photos. The insert has a catalogue no: CW2X 37673
Other Versions (3)
View All| Title (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New Submission | First Blues (2×LP, Album, Promo, Stereo) | John Hammond Records | W2X 37673 | US | 1983 | ||
Recently Edited | First Blues (2×CD, Album, Reissue) | Water | water166 | US | 2006 | ||
New Submission | First Blues (LP, Reissue) | Ginsberg Recordings | none | US | 2012 |
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