Cherry Beat – Recording Sessions (Part Nine – The Band's Eighth Album)

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==Early – Mid February 1978==
The band's 1977 album A Girl's Mind had reached ♯1 in the , as of November 1977. While the album itself was an overwhelming success, the tension between the band members and their producers were increasing.
Peter McDonald was not impressed with Sam Whitby's decision to bring in Riley Ganz as a for their album A Girl's Mind. He was also furious with Sam, and Devon O'Connell for letting Riley add to the band's recordings without letting him, Torquil Dohrn, and Chudley Maron know.
Sam Whitby believed that bringing in Riley as a co-producer was for the best, and that another was necessary to freshen the band's recordings. It was his opinion that Chudley Maron needed a break from producing, and to focus more on his role as the band's .
Peter fumed and said that he would rather record and produce his own tracks himself, than to have Riley, or his fellow band members screw up his material. And that's when the next course began. The individual band members of would now have full control over how their songs would be recorded, who would produce them, and how they would be produced.
The recording sessions for the band's eighth album marked the first time, the band members weren't expected to record music solely as a complete band unit. The individual band members no longer felt that they were obliged to partake in all the recordings issued under their name.
Peter McDonald had in fact recorded his own composition 'Think' in 1975 without the involvement from the other band members. But that was only because Peter wanted to replicate the same approach that had used to record his song '' in 1965 while he was still a .
Although the band members of weren't always recording together in the studio at the same time, most of the songs recorded for the band's eighth album would feature the participation of at least two members of the band.
==15th February 1978==
This was the first official recording session for the band's eighth album. Riley Ganz would serve as a co-producer for this recording session, as most of the tracks recorded for the band's eighth album were to be produced or coproduced by a member of the band. On this day Sam Whitby recorded a new composition 'You Make Me Shiver' which he'd written himself.
The recording featured only Sam, his wife Amber Whitby, Riley Ganz, and a group of Japanese musicians. But co-producer Riley would later add overdubs to the initial recording. It is the second composition to reflect the influence of , and use Japanese instruments. The first composition was 'Ultra-Passion'.
==='You Make Me Shiver'===
Album: 	Rocky Road
Released: 	13th October 1978
Recorded: 	15th February 1978, 9:41 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, , , 
12th July 1978, 11:11 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the , , s, , and recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:57
Genre: 	,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Riley Ganz, Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Sam Whitby — , ( )Riley Ganz — , Amber Whitby — Backing vocal, ()Nobuo Hagiwara — (1975 Gibson J-160E )Junichi Ishimoto — ( )Chiyoko Sakaguchi — Orochi Matsumoto — Izanagi Hamamoto — Kaede Shiroma — Avaron Tanabe — Tracey Lessman — The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the cello.Ned Morphis — Cello Grady Ashman — The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the viola.Neal Nobriga — Viola Dallas Guertin — Cello Bennie Mourer — s () The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the cymbals.Taylor Stgermain — The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the wood block.Coleman Lovell — The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the tambourine.
==23rd February 1978==
Devon O'Connell recorded a new composition on this day 'Shannon' which he'd written about his girlfriend Esther Lynmore. This day's recording featured only Devon, his girlfriend Esther, Riley Ganz, and a group of s.
However due to a conflict in May later that year, Devon had to bring in Sam Whitby to record overdubs for the track, since it was made illegal for any tracks to be issued under the band's name without the participation of one of the two key band members.
==='Shannon'===
Album: 	Rocky Road
Released: 	13th October 1978
Recorded: 	23rd February 1978, 1:11 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
1st May 1978, 4:00 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.
17th July 1978, 4:26 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the cello, viola, cymbals, wood block, and tambourine overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:21
Genre: 	
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Devon O'Connell
Producer: 	Riley Ganz, Devon O'Connell
Personnel:	Devon O'Connell — Lead vocal, ()Sam Whitby — () The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the Moog synthesiser.Riley Ganz — Backing vocal, Esther Lynmore — Backing vocal, ()Toby Stidham — ( )Leandro Groff — ( )Arnold Coloma — Electric Bass Guitar ( )Tracey Lessman — Cello The mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the cello.Ned Morphis — Cello Grady Ashman — Viola The mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the viola.Neal Nobriga — Viola Dallas Guertin — Cello Bennie Mourer — Cymbals (1970 Zildjian) The mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the cymbals.Taylor Stgermain — Wood Block The mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the wood block.Coleman Lovell — Tambourine The mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the tambourine.
==4th March 1978==
Torquil Dohrn recorded a new composition on this day 'Let Us Ride' which he'd written himself. This day's recording featured only Torquil, his wife Charlotte Dohrn, Chudley Maron, and a group of session musicians. The song was banned from certain upon discovering the meaning of the song's lyrics.
But due to a conflict in May later that year, Torquil had to bring in Peter McDonald to record overdubs for the track, since it was made illegal for any tracks to be issued under the band's name without the participation of one of the two key band members.
==='Let Us Ride'===
A-Side: 	'Vision of My Life' (Double A-Side)
Chart Position:	♯4 (UK Single)♯13 (US Single)
Album: 	Greatest Hits
Released: 	3rd June 1978 (Single Release)10th February 1985 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	4th March 1978, 12:47 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
1st May 1978, 2:29 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the Moog synthesiser overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:56
Genre: 	, ,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Torquil Dohrn
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn, Chudley Maron
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — Lead vocal, ( )Peter McDonald — Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp) The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the Moog synthesiser.Chudley Maron — Backing vocal, TambourineCharlotte Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Piano ()Cortez McNab — Electric Lead Guitar ( )Luther Canup — Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino )Perry McMillan — Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S )Percy Duncan — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)
==9th March 1978==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Vision of My Life' which was written by Peter McDonald. This was the first track recorded in 1978 to feature all four members of the band.
==='Vision of My Life'===
A-Side: 	'Let Us Ride' (Double A-Side)
Chart Position:	♯2 (UK Single)♯6 (US Single)
Album: 	Greatest Hits
Released: 	3rd June 1978 (Single Release)10th February 1985 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	9th March 1978, 12:21 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
10th March 1978, 11:24 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the cello and Moog synthesiser overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:26
Genre: 	Folk Rock, Power Pop
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Chudley Maron, Peter McDonald
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1971 Fender Stratocaster ), Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp) Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S ), Cello () The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the cello.Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, (1971 Fender Stratocaster )Chudley Maron — Backing vocal, PercussionElodia Torian — Backing vocal, Electric Piano (1965 Hohner Pianet C)
==10th March 1978==
Peter McDonald and Torquil Dohrn respectively record and overdubs for 'Vision of My Life'.
==22nd March 1978==
The band recorded two original compositions on this day. 'Ambushed' which was written primarily by Peter McDonald, with input from Sam Whitby, and 'Kingside' which was written primarily by Sam Whitby, with input from Peter McDonald.
Both band members explained that they had written dozens of songs over the last few years, but there were still plenty of songs that the band had yet to record.
'Ambushed' and 'Kingside' were actually supposed to be recorded during the sessions for the band's fifth album, but they'd misplaced one of their songbooks during those sessions and couldn't remember the words or music off the top of their head.
==='Ambushed'===
Album: 	Rocky Road
Released: 	13th October 1978
Recorded: 	22nd March 1978, 9:07 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
27th July 1978, 11:04 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the percussion and overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:05:02
Genre: 	, Power Pop
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald, with Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Peter McDonald
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard )Peter McDonald — The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the double-tracking of the s., Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar (1971 Fender Stratocaster )Chudley Maron — Electric Piano (1965 Hohner Pianet C)Riley Ganz — Percussion The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the percussion.
==='Kingside'===
Album: 	Rocky Road
Released: 	13th October 1978
Recorded: 	22nd March 1978, 11:17 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
25th July 1978, 11:01 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the , percussion, , , and lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:05:01
Genre: 	, Hard Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby, with Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ), The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the alto saxophone.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Double-tracked lead vocal , Electric Rhythm Guitar (1971 Fender Stratocaster )Chudley Maron — Electric Piano (1965 Hohner Pianet C)Riley Ganz — Percussion Wiley Stancill — The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the baritone saxophone.Ricky Stanbery — The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the tenor saxophone.
==7th April 1978==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Mulberry Street' which was written by Sam Whitby. Sam Whitby and Devon O'Connell were the only band members that actively participated in the track's creation.
Peter McDonald and Torquil Dohrn were on separate holidays, but their relationships with Sam and Devon were tense at the time, so it is unknown if either of them would have participated in the recording of the song anyway.
==='Mulberry Street'===
Album: 	Rocky Road
Released: 	13th October 1978
Recorded: 	7th April 1978, 11:45 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
8th April 1978, 12:39 PM, 1:37 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the , Moog synthesiser, and overdubs recorded on this day.The mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:09
Genre: 	
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Riley Ganz, Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Backing vocal The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the backing vocal., (), Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp) Riley Ganz — Tambourine, The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the triangle., The mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the shaker.Amber Whitby — Backing vocal, ()Toby Stidham — Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino )Arnold Coloma — ( )
==8th April 1978==
Sam Whitby records and Moog synthesiser overdubs for 'Mulberry Street'. Riley Ganz records a overdub for the song, and then records a overdub.
==21st April 1978==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Stand with Me' which was written by Peter McDonald. Peter McDonald and Torquil Dohrn were the only band members that actively participated in the track's creation.
Peter and Torquil's relationships with Sam Whitby and Devon O'Connell were tense at the time, which may explain why Sam and Devon did not participate in the recording of the song.
==='Stand with Me'===
Album: 	Rocky Road
Released: 	13th October 1978
Recorded: 	21st April 1978, 11:43 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
22nd April 1978, 2:48 PM, 3:37 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the backing vocal, , , and baritone saxophone overdubs recorded on this day.The mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:17
Genre: 	Pop Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Chudley Maron, Peter McDonald
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, , Electric Lead Guitar ( ), Baritone Saxophone The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the baritone saxophone., The mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the handclaps.Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Backing vocal The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the backing vocal., Mouth Simulated Brass The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the mouth simulated brass., Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S ), (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the drum kit., Handclaps Chudley Maron — Upright Piano (), Handclaps Wiley Stancill — Baritone SaxophoneRicky Stanbery — Tenor SaxophoneErnesto Selby — Tenor SaxophoneElodia Torian — Backing vocal, Mouth Simulated Brass, HandclapsCortez McNab — Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino )Percy Duncan — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)
==22nd April 1978==
Peter McDonald records backing vocal, , and overdubs for 'Stand with Me'. Torquil Dohrn records overdubs for the track. Peter, Torquil, and Chudley Maron also record additional for the song later that day.
==1st May 1978==
A law was passed, following a recent agreement made by Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Chudley Maron, that made it illegal to release Torquil Dohrn's composition 'Let Us Ride', or Devon O'Connell's composition 'Shannon' under 's name, because neither of those two tracks featured the participation of Peter McDonald or Sam Whitby who were the leaders of the band.
Torquil was initially upset by this news, because his composition 'Let Us Ride' had already received an enthusiastic response from parties, and was planned for release as the band's next . But all he and Devon had to do was to get Peter and Sam respectively to record overdubs for their compositions.
Under the supervision of Torquil and Devon, Peter and Sam respectively recorded Moog synthesiser overdubs for 'Let Us Ride' and 'Shannon'.
==13th May 1978==
The band recorded an original composition on this day. 'Rocky Journey' which was primarily a Sam Whitby composition, with input from Peter McDonald.
Torquil Dohrn was absent from this session's recording, so Sam Whitby would play on this track.
==='Rocky Journey'===
Album: 	Rocky Road
Released: 	13th October 1978
Recorded: 	13th May 1978, 2:52 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
14th May 1978, 3:37 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the , , and backing vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
15th May 1978, 2:06 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the s recorded on this day.
16th May 1978, 10:43 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first three mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the cello and Moog synthesiser overdubs recorded on this day.
17th May 1978, 10:41 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the and overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:21
Genre: 	Blues-Rock, Hard Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby, with Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar ( ), Electric Rhythm Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ) The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the rhythm guitar., The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the sound effects., Cello (Pizzicato) The first three mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the cello.Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Sound Effects Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Backing vocal The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the backing vocal., Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ), Electric Piano () The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the electric piano., Sound Effects , Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp) The first three mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the Moog synthesiser.Delmer Matousek — The mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the B♭ tenor trombone.Darin Askins — The mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the B♭ trumpet.Johnathan Martz — B♭ Tenor Trombone Erich Phong — B♭ Trumpet Teodoro Orterga — B♭ Tenor Trombone Wilburn Charboneau — B♭ Tenor Trombone
==14th May 1978==
Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby respectively record and overdubs for 'Rocky Journey'. Sam also records an additional backing vocal.
==15th May 1978==
The band members, minus Torquil Dohrn, record and add s to 'Rocky Journey'.
==16th May 1978==
Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby respectively record cello and Moog synthesiser overdubs for 'Rocky Journey'.
==17th May 1978==
Session musicians Darin Askins and Erich Phong record overdubs, and Delmer Matousek, Johnathan Martz, Teodoro Orterga, and Wilburn Charboneau record overdubs for 'Rocky Journey'. This was the final recording session for the song.
==27th May 1978==
The band recorded an original composition on this day. 'Rainbow Walk' which was primarily a Peter McDonald composition, with input from Sam Whitby.
Devon O'Connell was absent from this session's recording, so Peter McDonald would play drums on this track.
==='Rainbow Walk'===
Album: 	Rocky Road
Released: 	13th October 1978
Recorded: 	27th May 1978, 7:47 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
28th May 1978, 8:11 PM, 9:26 PM, 10:43 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the drum kit, , and overdubs recorded on this day.The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the backing vocal and lead guitar overdubs recorded on this day.The first three mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the lead guitar overdubs recorded on this day.
29th May 1978, 6:12 PM, 7:04 PM, 7:49 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first four mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the Moog synthesiser and lead guitar overdubs recorded on this day.The first five mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the lead guitar overdubs recorded on this day.The first six mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the lead guitar overdubs recorded on this day.
30th May 1978, 9:22 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the cello, violin, and viola overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:17
Genre: 	Blues-Rock, Hard Rock, ,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald, with Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Peter McDonald
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ) The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the double-tracking of the lead guitar.The first three mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the of the lead guitar., The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the wind machine.Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Backing vocal The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the backing vocal., Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) , Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp) The first four mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the Moog synthesiser.Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ), () The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the electric spinet harpsichord., (1970 Epiphone Casino ) The first four mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the lead guitar.The first five mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the double-tracking of the lead guitar.The first six mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the triple-tracking of the lead guitar.Elisha Bedsole — Cello Patricia Cockrill — Cello Tracey Lessman — Cello Ned Morphis — Cello Grady Ashman — Viola Neal Nobriga — Viola Gonzalo Northup — Viola Marcellus Folger — Violin The mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the violin.Terrance Bustamante — Violin
==28th May 1978==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn respectively record drum kit, , and overdubs for 'Rainbow Walk'. Peter records an additional backing vocal overdub for the song, and Torquil his lead guitar.
==29th May 1978==
Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby respectively record Moog synthesiser and lead guitar overdubs for 'Rainbow Walk'. Sam's lead guitar is also triple-tracked.
==30th May 1978==
Session musicians Elisha Bedsole, Patricia Cockrill, Tracey Lessman, and Ned Morphis record cello overdubs, Grady Ashman, Neal Nobriga, and Gonzalo Northup record overdubs, and Marcellus Folger and Terrance Bustamante record overdubs for 'Rainbow Walk'. This was the final recording session for the song.
==3rd June 1978==
Single Release — 'Let Us Ride' / 'Vision of My Life'
==7th June 1978==
The band recorded an original composition on this day. 'Shoot 'Em Up' which was a Torquil Dohrn composition.
Sam Whitby was absent from this session's recording, so Peter McDonald would play rhythm guitar on this track.
==='Shoot 'Em Up'===
Album: 	Rocky Road
Released: 	13th October 1978
Recorded: 	7th June 1978, 9:54 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
9th June 1978, 10:33 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the electric piano, bass guitar, and percussion overdubs recorded on this day.
14th June 1978, 11:47 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 3 album and the mix released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the s and overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:01
Genre: 	, Hard Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Torquil Dohrn
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Lead vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1973 Gibson SG Standard ), Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ) The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the bass guitar., () The mix released on the Anthology 3 album and the mix released on the Anthology 4 album omit the B♭ soprano clarinet.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar ( ), Electric Piano (1974 Wurlitzer 200A) The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the electric piano., The mix released on the Anthology 3 album and the mix released on the Anthology 4 album omit the tape loops.Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Percussion The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the percussion., Tape Loops
==9th June 1978==
Peter McDonald, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell respectively record electric piano, bass guitar, and percussion overdubs for 'Shoot 'Em Up'. 
==14th June 1978==
The final overdubs are added to 'Shoot 'Em Up' on this day. Peter and Devon added s, while Torquil added a overdub.
==23rd June 1978==
The band recorded an original composition on this day. 'I Love You Girl' which was a Torquil Dohrn composition. Peter McDonald was absent from this session's recording, so Torquil Dohrn would play bass guitar on this track.
As Torquil later stated 'At this time, my relationship with Sam Whitby and Devon O'Connell was unpleasantly tense. And without Peter, I decided to request that a couple of outsiders in addition to Chudley Maron supervise the recording sessions for 'I Love You Girl'. To calm any tension that may arise while I was in the presence of my two bandmates'.
==='I Love You Girl'===
Album: 	Rocky Road
Released: 	13th October 1978
Recorded: 	23rd June 1978, 4:57 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
27th June 1978, 8:44 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the bass guitar, , and lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:01
Genre: 	Boogie Rock, Hard Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Torquil Dohrn
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn, Chudley Maron
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Double-tracked lead vocal The mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the double-tracking of the vocals., Electric Rhythm Guitar ( ), Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ) The mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the bass guitar.Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), The mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the cowbell.Sam Whitby — , Electric Lead Guitar (1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom )Chudley Maron — Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage)Riley Ganz — PercussionAlphonse Labounty — (Hohner C Chromatic)
==27th June 1978==
Torquil Dohrn and Devon O'Connell respectively record bass guitar and overdubs for 'I Love You Girl'. Torquil's lead vocal is also double-tracked.
==9th July 1978==
The band recorded an original composition on this day. 'She Hangs In' which was a Torquil Dohrn composition.
Overall, the tension within the band was slightly better than before, but still present. It had gotten to the point where the band no longer enjoyed recording music together.
==='She Hangs In'===
Album: 	Rocky Road
Released: 	13th October 1978
Recorded: 	9th July 1978, 5:33 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:04:07
Genre: 	Hard Rock, Power Pop
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Torquil Dohrn
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Lead vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1973 Gibson SG Standard )Peter McDonald — Harmony vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Harmony vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom )Chudley Maron — ()Riley Ganz — Percussion
==12th July 1978==
Riley Ganz perfects his , and percussion technique for 'You Make Me Shiver' on this day. Session musicians Tracey Lessman, Ned Morphis and Dallas Guertin contributed cello overdubs. Grady Ashman and Neal Nobriga contributed violas. Bennie Mourer, Taylor Stgermain, and Coleman Lovell respectively contributed s, , and .
==17th July 1978==
Riley Ganz perfects his wall of sound, and percussion technique for 'Shannon' on this day. Session musicians Tracey Lessman, Ned Morphis and Dallas Guertin contributed cello overdubs. Grady Ashman and Neal Nobriga contributed violas. Bennie Mourer, Taylor Stgermain, and Coleman Lovell respectively contributed cymbals, wood block, and tambourine.
==25th July 1978==
Torquil Dohrn, Riley Ganz, and session musicians Wiley Stancill and Ricky Stanbery respectively record , percussion, baritone saxophone, and overdubs for 'Kingside'. Sam Whitby's lead vocal is also double-tracked.
==27th July 1978==
Riley Ganz adds percussion overdubs to 'Ambushed' on this day. Peter McDonald's lead vocal is also double-tracked.
==6th August 1978==
The band recorded an original composition on this day. 'If I Lost Your Love' which was a joint effort between Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby.
==='If I Lost Your Love'===
Album: 	Rocky Road
Released: 	13th October 1978
Recorded: 	6th August 1978, 11:46 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
9th August 1978, 10:37 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, and tenor saxophone overdubs recorded on this day.
12th August 1978, 11:02 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the , cello, viola, cymbals, wood block, and percussion overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:19
Genre: 	, Power Pop,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Riley Ganz, Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1971 Fender Stratocaster ), Alto Saxophone The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the alto saxophone.Peter McDonald — Harmony vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the acoustic rhythm guitar.Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1977 Rickenbacker 360/12 ), Acoustic Rhythm Guitar Chudley Maron — Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp)Riley Ganz — TambourineCortez McNab — Acoustic Rhythm Guitar ( )Luther Canup — Wiley Stancill — Baritone Saxophone The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the baritone saxophone.Ricky Stanbery — Tenor Saxophone The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the tenor saxophone.Tracey Lessman — Cello The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the cello.Ned Morphis — Cello Grady Ashman — Viola The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the viola.Neal Nobriga — Viola Dallas Guertin — Cello Bennie Mourer — Cymbals (1970 Zildjian) The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the cymbals.Taylor Stgermain — Wood Block The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the wood block.Coleman Lovell — Percussion The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the percussion.
==9th August 1978==
Torquil Dohrn, and session musicians Wiley Stancill and Ricky Stanbery respectively add alto, baritone, and tenor saxophone overdubs to 'If I Lost Your Love'.
==12th August 1978==
Riley Ganz perfects his wall of sound, and percussion technique for 'If I Lost Your Love' on this day. Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby contributed overdubs. Session musicians Tracey Lessman, Ned Morphis and Dallas Guertin contributed cello overdubs. Grady Ashman and Neal Nobriga contributed violas. Bennie Mourer, Taylor Stgermain, and Coleman Lovell respectively contributed cymbals, wood block, and percussion.
==18th August 1978==
The band recorded an original composition on this day. 'Treasure Hunt' which was primarily a Sam Whitby composition, with input from Peter McDonald.
==='Treasure Hunt'===
A-Side: 	'At the Station' (Double A-Side)
Chart Position:	♯2 (UK Single)♯5 (US Single)
Album: 	Drink Up
Released: 	17th June 1979 (Single Release)
7th July 1979 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	18th August 1978, 2:33 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
3rd February 1979, 12:11 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released as a bonus track on the 1995 Compact Disc reissue of Rocky Road omitted the and overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:08
Genre: 	Boogie Rock, Hard Rock, Pop Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby, with Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Riley Ganz, Sam Whitby
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard )Peter McDonald — Harmony vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin )Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino ), The mix released as a bonus track on the 1995 Compact Disc reissue of Rocky Road omits the paper., The mix released as a bonus track on the 1995 Compact Disc reissue of Rocky Road omits the foot tapping.Chudley Maron — Electric Piano (1965 Hohner Pianet C)Riley Ganz — PercussionHarris Galvin — ()Alphonse Labounty — Harmonica (Hohner C Chromatic)Leandro Groff — Acoustic-Electric Rhythm Guitar ( )Elodia Torian — Backing vocal, sCharlotte Dohrn — Backing vocal, s
==26th August 1978==
The band recorded an original composition on this day. 'At the Station' which was primarily a Peter McDonald composition, with input from Sam Whitby.
==='At the Station'===
A-Side: 	'Treasure Hunt' (Double A-Side)
Chart Position:	♯2 (UK Single)♯4 (US Single)
Album: 	Drink Up
Released: 	17th June 1979 (Single Release)
7th July 1979 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	26th August 1978, 11:52 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
10th February 1979, 3:31 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released as a bonus track on the 1995 Compact Disc reissue of Rocky Road omitted the tape loop overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:14
Genre: 	Hard Rock, , Pop Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald, with Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Chudley Maron, Peter McDonald
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard )Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Tape Loops The mix released as a bonus track on the 1995 Compact Disc reissue of Rocky Road omits the tape loops.Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino )Chudley Maron — Electric Piano (1965 Hohner Pianet C)Antony Newcomb — CowbellLacy Gram — Alto Saxophone (middle register)Darin Askins — B♭ Trumpet (high register)Erich Phong — B♭ Trumpet (high register)Bob Brannon — (low register)Horace Voris — Oboe (low register)Dominick Stowell — Oboe (low register)Leandro Groff — Acoustic-Electric Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson J-200 )Wilburn Charboneau — B♭ Trumpet (high register)Rafael Branum — Alto Saxophone (middle register)Raphael Carnegie — Alto Saxophone (middle register)
==4th September 1978==
The band recorded an original composition on this day. 'The United States of America are Getting High' which was primarily a Peter McDonald composition, with input from Sam Whitby.
Although Peter claimed that the song was about certain people in the United States of America thinking that they were better than foreign countries of the English language, the song was banned from many radio stations because of its sexually suggestive lyrics, and supposed references.
In many parts of the world, the title of the song was shortened to ''Getting High' to reduce offence from buyers.
==='The United States of America are Getting High'===
Album: 	Drink Up
Released: 	7th July 1979
Recorded: 	4th September 1978, 8:46 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
5th February 1979, 9:22 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released as a bonus track on the 1995 Compact Disc reissue of Rocky Road omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:22
Genre: 	Hard Rock,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald, with Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Peter McDonald
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1971 Fender Stratocaster )Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S ), The mix released as a bonus track on the 1995 Compact Disc reissue of Rocky Road omits the vocal percussion.Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar ( )Chudley Maron — Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage)
==10th September 1978==
The band recorded an original composition on this day. 'Vicky-Li' which was a Sam Whitby composition. This was one of the last songs to be recorded during the sessions for the band's eighth album. However, it was recorded instead for the band's ninth album. A slightly different mix with the same instrumentation was featured as a bonus track on the 1995 Compact Disc reissue of Rocky Road.
Between the 1978 that was released as a bonus track on the 1995 reissue of Rocky Road, and the 1979 stereo mix that was released on Drink Up, there isn't much of a difference, except the alto saxophone, B♭ trumpet, and played by session musicians Darin Askins, Bob Brannon, Horace Voris, Wilburn Charboneau, Rafael Branum, and Raphael Carnegie is more restrained on the 1978 stereo mix.
While the wailing of Lacy Gram, Erich Phong, and Dominick Stowell's respective alto saxophone, B♭ trumpet, and oboe playing which is distinguished from the riff played by the other saxophonists, oboists, and trumpeters is less restrained on the 1978 stereo mix.
==='Vicky-Li'===
Album: 	Drink Up
Released: 	7th July 1979
Recorded: 	10th September 1978, 9:09 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:03:54
Genre: 	,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar ( )Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar ( )Chudley Maron — Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage)Riley Ganz — PercussionNed Morphis — Cello (Pizzicato)Lacy Gram — Alto Saxophone (high register)Darin Askins — B♭ Trumpet (middle register)Erich Phong — B♭ Trumpet (high register)Bob Brannon — Oboe (low register)Horace Voris — Oboe (low register)Dominick Stowell — Oboe (high register)Wilburn Charboneau — B♭ Trumpet (middle register)Rafael Branum — Alto Saxophone (middle register)Raphael Carnegie — Alto Saxophone (low register)
==19th September 1978==
The band recorded an original composition on this day. 'Liquor Lords' which was a Peter McDonald composition. It is the first song to reflect the influence of .
==='Liquor Lords'===
Album: 	Drink Up
Released: 	7th July 1979
Recorded: 	19th September 1978, 11:57 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
7th February 1979, 12:37 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released as a bonus track on the 1995 Compact Disc reissue of Rocky Road omitted the and overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:58
Genre: 	,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Peter McDonald
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom )Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), The mix released as a bonus track on the 1995 Compact Disc reissue of Rocky Road omits the cork stopper sound effects., The mix released as a bonus track on the 1995 Compact Disc reissue of Rocky Road omits the drinking sound effects.Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar ( )Chudley Maron — Electric Piano (1974 Wurlitzer 200A)Riley Ganz — Tambourine
==29th September 1978==
The band recorded an original composition on this day. 'I'm Touched By Your Love' which was a Sam Whitby composition. It is the third song to reflect the influence of Japanese rock. This was the last song to be recorded during the sessions for the band's eighth album. However, it was recorded instead for the band's ninth album. A slightly different mix with the same instrumentation was featured as a bonus track on the 1995 Compact Disc reissue of Rocky Road.
Between the 1978 stereo mix that was released as a bonus track on the 1995 reissue of Rocky Road, and the 1979 stereo mix that was released on Drink Up, there isn't much of a difference, except the Japanese instrumentation – not counting the played by Devon O'Connell – is more restrained on the 1978 stereo mix while the other instrumentation including Devon's Shime-daiko playing is less restrained.
Other differences are that the 1979 stereo mix is sped up by 5 seconds, changing the duration from 3:55 to 3:50. It also has a gradual despite the fact that the song already had an obvious ending which can still be heard even over the fade. The 1978 stereo mix is slightly different as it plays at the proper speed and doesn't fade out like the 1979 stereo mix does. and is added to the end of the 1979 stereo mix, lengthening it to 3:55 rather than 3:50.
==='I'm Touched By Your Love'===
Album: 	Drink Up
Released: 	7th July 1979
Recorded: 	29th September 1978, 12:36 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:03:55 The 1978 of the song has a running time of 0:03:50 instead.
Genre: 	Japanese Music, Japanese Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Riley Ganz, Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Acoustic-Electric Lead Guitar (1974 Gibson J-200 )Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin )Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Shime-daikoSam Whitby — Lead vocal, Acoustic-Electric Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson J-200 )Riley Ganz — TaikoChiyoko Sakaguchi — Shime-daikoOrochi Matsumoto — ŌtsuzumiIzanagi Hamamoto — HoragaiKaede Shiroma — KokyūAvaron Tanabe — Tonkori
==13th October 1978==
Album Release — Rocky Road
===Rocky Road — Album===
Chart Position:	♯5 (UK Album)♯16 (US Album)
Released: 	13th October 1978
Recorded: 	15th February – 12th August 1978, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:52:53
Genre: 	, ,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn (tracks 4, 8, 10)Riley Ganz (tracks 3, 7, 11, 12)Chudley Maron (tracks 2, 10)Peter McDonald (tracks 2, 3, 6, 9)Devon O'Connell (tracks 11)Sam Whitby (tracks 1, 3, 5, 7, 12)
Track Listing: 	Side One:'Rocky Journey' [LP Version / 1978 Stereo LP Mix]'Stand with Me' [LP Version / 1978 Stereo LP Mix]'If I Lost Your Love' [LP Version / 1978 Stereo LP Mix]'Shoot 'Em Up' [LP Version / 1978 Stereo LP Mix]'Kingside' [LP Version / 1978 Stereo LP Mix]'Ambushed' [LP Version / 1978 Stereo LP Mix]Side Two:'Mulberry Street' [LP Version / 1978 Stereo LP Mix]'She Hangs In' [LP Version / 1978 Stereo LP Mix]'Rainbow Walk' [LP Version / 1978 Stereo LP Mix]'I Love You Girl' [LP Version / 1978 Stereo LP Mix]'Shannon' [LP Version / 1978 Stereo LP Mix]'You Make Me Shiver' [LP Version / 1978 Stereo LP Mix]
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