Cherry Beat – Recording Sessions (Part Four – The Band's Third Album)

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==Early – May 1973==
So far, the band had released five number-one , which could hardly be called a failure. 's first album had reached number-five in late 1971, and stayed there for three consecutive weeks. Sadly their second album Show Business released in 1972 only reached number-twenty-five for one week before it fell off the .
's second album by far reached the most negative critical response out of all their albums. Their critics scolded them for popular songs by other artists for their albums without bothering to make sure that all the songs they covered fitted comfortably together on their records.
Indeed the band had chosen a diverse selection of covers for their second album. 1950's songs '', '', and ''. 1970's songs '', and ''. And a 1970's and composition ''.
One critic was reported to have said 'Songs like 'The Candy Man', 'Immigrant Song', and 'Peggy Sue', don't belong together on the same album, not with like 'The Ballad of Louise Starker''. The critical response of their second album eventually pressured the band into splitting up, but their and Chudley Maron insisted that they wouldn't put the breaks on yet.
'Take a break from recording professionally, and wait at least ten months before you resume recording subsequent albums and singles' he'd say 'I personally don't think you need to be releasing covers on your records, you've proven that you're capable of writing your own songs, look at how many number-one singles you've already got!'
Chudley's words certainly helped to boost the band's confidence. They took his advice and waited at least ten months before they would start recording tracks for their next album. They would jam together on numerous occasions, but let their professional careers rest in the meantime.
==16th May 1973==
This was the band's first official recording session for their third album. The band members of would still record covers, but they were confident that they would not need to release any more covers on their albums. Between June 1972 and May 1973, the band had written enough songs to make at least one album and two singles. Chudley Maron wrote a couple of songs and offered them to the band to record, but the members of the band, particularly Peter and Sam firmly said 'We're not recording those songs for our next album, but we'll consider recording them for our fourth album instead'.
On this day the band recorded two original compositions. Both of them were rock and roll styled songs, as they were continuing to write and record songs in their rock and roll vein, although they often experimented with , hard rock, , and . 'Nips of Pity' and 'Squeeze Me Nice' were both rock and roll songs written solely by Peter McDonald. Both songs would make the band's third album.
==='Nips of Pity'===
Album: 	Still In Business
Released: 	11th November 1973
Recorded: 	16th May 1973, 12:25 PM, Dohrn Studios, , , 
1st June 1973, 2:03 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the , , and recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:20
Genre: 	,
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — ( ), ( ) The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the acoustic-electric rhythm guitar.Peter McDonald — , ( )Devon O'Connell — (), The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the tambourine.Sam Whitby — ( ), () The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the electric piano.
==='Squeeze Me Nice'===
Album: 	Still In Business
Released: 	11th November 1973
Recorded: 	16th May 1973, 1:03 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
8th June 1973, 2:48 PM, 4:56 PM, 7:28 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the , acoustic-electric rhythm guitar, and electric piano overdubs recorded on this day.The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.The mixes released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the harmony vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:34
Genre: 	Boogie Rock, Rock and Roll
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1969 Rickenbacker 360/12 )Peter McDonald — The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 1 album omit the of the ., The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the harmony vocal., Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Acoustic-Electric Rhythm Guitar ( ) The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the acoustic-electric rhythm guitar.Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — ( ), Electric Piano (1965 Hohner Pianet C) The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the electric piano.
==23rd May 1973==
The band members were in the studio again recording two more original rock and roll compositions. 'Tights of Pain' had been written solely by Sam Whitby, while Peter McDonald had helped him to polish off the rough edges of his composition 'Shake Those Hips'. 'Tights of Pain' would be featured on the band's third album, while 'Shake Those Hips' became the of the band's next single. 
==='Tights of Pain'===
Album: 	Still In Business
Released: 	11th November 1973
Recorded: 	23rd May 1973, 11:24 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
14th June 1973, 10:33 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the acoustic-electric rhythm guitar, harmony vocal, , and tambourine overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:08
Genre: 	Boogie Rock, Rock and Roll
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1969 Rickenbacker 360/12 )Peter McDonald — Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Acoustic-Electric Rhythm Guitar (1970 Gibson J-160E ) The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the acoustic-electric rhythm guitar.Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Tambourine Sam Whitby — , The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the harmony vocal., Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino ), () The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the Hammond organ.
==='Shake Those Hips'===
A-Side: 	'Shake, Rattle and Die'
Chart Position:	♯39 (UK Single)♯44 (US Single)
Album: 	Still In Business [1993 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	7th October 1973 (Single Release)6th April 1993 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	23rd May 1973, 12:45 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
11th June 1973, 3:22 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the , , and Hammond organ overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:10
Genre: 	Boogie Rock, Rock and Roll
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby, with Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar ( ), (Hohner C Chromatic) The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the harmonica.Peter McDonald — , Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the percussion.Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1969 Rickenbacker 325 ), Hammond Organ (1969 RT-3)
==1st June 1973==
Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell add , , and overdubs to 'Nips of Pity', respectively.
==4th June 1973==
The band members were in the studio again recording two more original rock and roll compositions. 'Tunnel Walk' had been written solely by Sam Whitby, while what would subsequently become known as 'Dark Power' had been written solely by Peter McDonald.
The band would later be forced to rerecord the second of the two songs, and dispose of the original recording, upon discovering that of the song had a meaning that may have taken offence, had it been released. To avoid offence, the track was rerecorded under the new title 'Dark Power'.
Peter McDonald said that he never intended to write a song with such a title. It was supposed to mean independence while being in the dark as opposed to independence in the light.
==='Tunnel Walk'===
Album: 	Still In Business
Released: 	11th November 1973
Recorded: 	4th June 1973, 3:08 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
5th June 1973, 2:04 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the harmonica and Hammond organ overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:15
Genre: 	, Rock and Roll
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1970 Gretsch 6122, Chet Atkins 'Country Gentleman' ), Harmonica (Hohner C Chromatic) Peter McDonald — Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino ), Hammond Organ (1969 RT-3)
==5th June 1973==
Sam Whitby and Torquil Dohrn add and overdubs to 'Tunnel Walk' respectively.
==8th June 1973==
Peter McDonald records and acoustic-electric rhythm guitar overdubs for 'Squeeze Me Nice'. He also his and harmony vocals. Sam Whitby also records an electric piano overdub for the song.
==11th June 1973==
Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell respectively add Hammond organ, harmonica, and overdubs to 'Shake Those Hips'.
==14th June 1973==
Peter McDonald adds an acoustic-electric rhythm guitar overdub to 'Tights of Pain'. Sam Whitby records harmony vocal and Hammond organ overdubs. And Devon O'Connell records a tambourine overdub.
==18th June 1973==
The band members were in the studio again recording two more original compositions. 'Rock and Roll Theme' had been written primarily by Peter McDonald, with input from Sam Whitby.
'Rock and Roll Theme' had originally been considered as a B-Side to 'Shake, Rattle and Die', but since 'Shake Those Hips' was omitted from the final pressing of the band's third album, it was released as the B-Side instead.
'Jeanie-Lee' was primarily written by Torquil Dohrn, with input from Peter McDonald. This made 'Jeanie-Lee' the first recorded Torquil Dohrn composition to be commercially released, although the first Dohrn composed song to appear on Still In Business was 'How Could You?'.
==='Rock and Roll Theme'===
Album: 	Still In Business
Released: 	11th November 1973
Recorded: 	18th June 1973, 10:22 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
23rd June 1973, 2:45 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the , electric piano, and overdubs recorded on this day.
24th August 1973, 5:29 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the lead and harmony vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:45
Genre: 	, Rock and Roll
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald, with Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — ( )Peter McDonald — Double-tracked lead vocal The mixes released on the Anthology 1 album omit the double-tracking of the vocals., ( ), () The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the cello.Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the cowbell.Sam Whitby — Double-tracked harmony vocal , ( ), Electric Piano (1965 Hohner Pianet C) The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the electric piano.
==='Jeanie-Lee'===
Album: 	Still In Business
Released: 	11th November 1973
Recorded: 	18th June 1973, 2:49 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
5th July 1973, 3:48 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the and overdubs recorded on this day.
6th July 1973, 9:27 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.
27th August 1973, 4:22 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the lead and harmony vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:21
Genre: 	,
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Torquil Dohrn, with Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Double-tracked lead vocal , Electric Lead Guitar (1971 Fender Stratocaster ), The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the baritone saxophone., The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 1 album omit the tenor saxophone.Peter McDonald — Double-tracked harmony vocal , Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S )Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino ), () The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the Lowrey organ.
==23rd June 1973==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Devon O'Connell respectively add , electric piano, and overdubs to 'Rock and Roll Theme'. The former two also double-track their respective lead and harmony vocals.
==4th July 1973==
The band members were in the studio again recording two more original compositions. 'Lil-Emmaline' had been written primarily by Peter McDonald, with input from Torquil Dohrn. 'Chaos Symphony' was solely a Peter McDonald composition.
'Chaos Symphony', along with 'Rock and Roll Theme', had originally been considered as a B-Side to 'Shake, Rattle and Die', but since 'Shake Those Hips' was omitted from the final pressing of the band's third album, it was released as the B-Side instead.
==='Lil-Emmaline'===
Album: 	Still In Business
Released: 	11th November 1973
Recorded: 	4th July 1973, 9:21 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
13th July 1973, 8:01 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the Lowrey organ, , cowbell, , and overdubs recorded on this day.
31st August 1973, 10:31 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the lead and harmony vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:20
Genre: 	Glam Rock, Jazz Fusion
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald, with Torquil Dohrn
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Double-tracked harmony vocal , Electric Lead Guitar (1971 Fender Stratocaster ), (middle register) The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the alto saxophone.Peter McDonald — Double-tracked lead vocal , Electric Bass Guitar ( ), Cello (Pizzicato) Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Cowbell The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the cowbell.Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino ), Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage) Erich Phong — (high register) The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the B♭ trumpet.Bob Brannon — (low register) The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the oboe.
==='Chaos Symphony'===
Album: 	Still In Business
Released: 	11th November 1973
Recorded: 	4th July 1973, 10:39 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
24th July 1973, 4:35 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the cello, Lowrey organ, , percussion, and overdubs recorded on this day.
4th September 1973, 8:11 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:09
Genre: 	Hard Rock,
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1969 Rickenbacker 360/12 ), () The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the Moog synthesiser.Peter McDonald — , Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Cello (Pizzicato) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Percussion The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the percussion.Sam Whitby — Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino ), Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage) The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the Lowrey organ.Chudley Maron — The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the vibraphone.
==5th July 1973==
Sam Whitby and Torquil Dohrn respectively record and overdubs for 'Jeanie-Lee'.
==6th July 1973==
Torquil Dohrn records a overdub for 'Jeanie-Lee'.
==9th July 1973==
The band members were in the studio again recording two more original compositions. 'How Could You?' was the first song the band recorded to be written solely by Torquil Dohrn, the first Torquil composition to appear on a record, and the first song recorded in which Torquil took sole credit as a songwriter.
The band also rerecorded 'Dark Power' on this day, after discovering that the song's original title meant something that listeners would take offence, had the original recording been released. It was written solely by Peter McDonald.
==='How Could You?'===
Album: 	Still In Business
Released: 	11th November 1973
Recorded: 	9th July 1973, 4:23 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
29th July 1973, 11:43 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the cello, Lowrey organ, alto saxophone, cowbell, B♭ trumpet, and oboe overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:23
Genre: 	,
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Torquil Dohrn
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1969 Rickenbacker 360/12 ), Alto Saxophone (middle register) The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the alto saxophone.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Cello (Pizzicato) The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the cello.Devon O'Connell — Harmony vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Cowbell The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the cowbell.Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1969 Rickenbacker 325 ), Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage) The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the Lowrey organ.Lacy Gram — Alto Saxophone (middle register) Noel Kontos — Alto Saxophone (middle register) Darin Askins — B♭ Trumpet (high register) The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the B♭ trumpet.Jackie Barb — B♭ Trumpet (high register) Erich Phong — B♭ Trumpet (high register) Horace Voris — Oboe (low register) The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the oboe.Tomas Newkirk — Oboe (low register) Dominick Stowell — Oboe (low register)
==='Dark Power'===
Album: 	Still In Business
Released: 	11th November 1973
Recorded: 	9th July 1973, 5:11 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
17th July 1973, 6:33 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the Moog synthesiser, cello, percussion, Lowrey organ, and overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:10
Genre: 	,
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1969 Rickenbacker 360/12 ), Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp) The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the Moog synthesiser.Peter McDonald — Vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Cello (Pizzicato) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Percussion Sam Whitby — Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino ), Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage) Chudley Maron — () The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the celesta.
==13th July 1973==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell respectively add cello, , , and overdubs to 'Lil-Emmaline'. Session musicians Erich Phong and Bob Brannon respectively add and oboe overdubs to the song.
==17th July 1973==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, Devon O'Connell, and Chudley Maron respectively add cello, Lowrey organ, , percussion, and overdubs to 'Dark Power'.
==24th July 1973==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, Devon O'Connell, and Chudley Maron respectively add cello, Lowrey organ, Moog synthesiser, percussion, and overdubs to 'Chaos Symphony'.
==29th July 1973==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell respectively add cello, Lowrey organ, alto saxophone, and cowbell overdubs to 'How Could You?' Session musicians Lacy Gram, and Noel Kontos record alto saxophone overdubs. Darin Askins, Jackie Barb, and Erich Phong record B♭ trumpet overdubs. And Horace Voris, Tomas Newkirk, and Dominick Stowell record oboe overdubs.
==5th August 1973==
The band members were in the studio again recording two more original compositions. 'Beethoven Bounce' was a sole composition by Sam Whitby, written in the boogie rock style that the band was currently influenced by. But like most tracks the band were recording at this time, it had mixed rock and roll flavours.
'Bellaroy' was written primarily by Sam Whitby, with input from Peter McDonald. However, the band's drummer Devon O'Connell had been complaining that the other band members weren't giving him enough opportunity to sing lead, harmony, or on the band's records. Torquil Dohrn was sympathetic, and so in addition to singing harmony on songs written or cowritten by Torquil, he was able to persuade Peter and Sam to let Devon sing lead on 'Bellaroy'.
==='Beethoven Bounce'===
Album: 	Still In Business
Released: 	11th November 1973
Recorded: 	5th August 1973, 11:59 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
15th August 1973, 12:01 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the cello, Lowrey organ, percussion, and lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
21st August 1973, 1:23 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:11
Genre: 	Boogie Rock, Hard Rock, Rock and Roll
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1970 Gretsch 6122, Chet Atkins 'Country Gentleman' ), The mixes released on the Anthology 1 album omit the handclaps.Peter McDonald — Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Cello (Pizzicato) , Handclaps Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Percussion , Handclaps Sam Whitby — Double-tracked vocal The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the double-tracking of the vocals., Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1969 Rickenbacker 325 ), Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage) , Handclaps
==='Bellaroy'===
Album: 	Still In Business
Released: 	11th November 1973
Recorded: 	5th August 1973, 1:15 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
17th September 1973, 3:35 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the s, cello, , and Lowrey organ overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:49
Genre: 	Glam Rock, Hard Rock
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby, with Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1971 Fender Stratocaster ), The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the tenor saxophone sound effects.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S ), Cello (Pizzicato) Devon O'Connell — Lead vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the rainstick.Sam Whitby — , Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino ), Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage) The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the Lowrey organ.
==8th August 1973==
The band members were in the studio again recording another original composition. 'Pepperoo' was a sole composition by Torquil Dohrn, making it his second sole composition. However, it was rejected from Still In Business, and thus it would not immediately see the light of a day.
==='Pepperoo'===
Album: 	Neapolitan
Released: 	2nd November 1976
Recorded: 	8th August 1973, 4:23 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
11th August 1973, 3:00 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 Compact Disc reissue of Still In Business omitted the alto saxophone, cello, cowbell, Lowrey organ, B♭ trumpet, and oboe overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:44
Genre: 	Jazz Blues, Rock Music
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Torquil Dohrn
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Lead vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ), Alto Saxophone (middle register) The mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 Compact Disc reissue of Still In Business omits the alto saxophone.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S ), Cello (Pizzicato) The mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 Compact Disc reissue of Still In Business omits the cello.Devon O'Connell — Harmony vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Cowbell The mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 Compact Disc reissue of Still In Business omits the cowbell.Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino ), Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage) The mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 Compact Disc reissue of Still In Business omits the Lowrey organ.Lacy Gram — Alto Saxophone (middle register) Noel Kontos — Alto Saxophone (middle register) Darin Askins — B♭ Trumpet (high register) The mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 Compact Disc reissue of Still In Business omits the B♭ trumpet.Jackie Barb — B♭ Trumpet (high register) Erich Phong — B♭ Trumpet (high register) Horace Voris — Oboe (low register) The mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 Compact Disc reissue of Still In Business omits the oboe.Tomas Newkirk — Oboe (low register) Dominick Stowell — Oboe (low register)
==11th August 1973==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell respectively add cello, Lowrey organ, alto saxophone, and cowbell overdubs to 'Pepperoo'. Session musicians Lacy Gram, and Noel Kontos record alto saxophone overdubs. Darin Askins, Jackie Barb, and Erich Phong record B♭ trumpet overdubs. And Horace Voris, Tomas Newkirk, and Dominick Stowell record oboe overdubs.
==15th August 1973==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Devon O'Connell record cello, Lowrey organ, and percussion overdubs for 'Beethoven Bounce'. Sam also double-tracks his vocal for the song.
==21st August 1973==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell add to 'Beethoven Bounce'.
==24th August 1973==
Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby double-track their vocals on 'Rock and Roll Theme'.
==27th August 1973==
Torquil Dohrn and Peter McDonald double-track their vocals on 'Jeanie-Lee'.
==31st August 1973==
Peter McDonald and Torquil Dohrn double-track their vocals on 'Lil-Emmaline'.
==4th September 1973==
Peter McDonald double-tracks his vocal on 'Chaos Symphony'.
==8th September 1973==
The band members were in the studio again recording another original composition. 'Shake, Rattle and Die' was a rock and roll song written primarily by Sam Whitby, with input from Peter McDonald. It became the last song recorded by that would make the album Still In Business. It also became the band's next number-one hit single.
==='Shake, Rattle and Die'===
B-Side: 	'Shake Those Hips'
Chart Position:	♯1 (UK Single)♯1 (US Single)
Album: 	Still In Business
Released: 	7th October 1973 (Single Release)
11th November 1973 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	8th September 1973, 12:39 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
13th September 1973, 11:18 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the cello, Lowrey organ, and cowbell overdubs recorded on this day.
15th September 1973, 6:24 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 1 album and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the lead and harmony vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:35
Genre: 	Hard Rock, Rock and Roll
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby, with Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1969 Rickenbacker 360/12 )Peter McDonald — Double-tracked harmony vocal The mix released on the Anthology 1 album and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the double-tracking of the vocals., Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Cello (Pizzicato) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Cowbell The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the cowbell.Sam Whitby — Double-tracked lead vocal , Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1969 Rickenbacker 325 ), Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage) The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the Lowrey organ.
==13th September 1973==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Devon O'Connell respectively add cello, Lowrey organ, and cowbell overdubs to 'Shake, Rattle and Die'.
==15th September 1973==
Sam Whitby and Peter McDonald double-track their vocals on 'Shake, Rattle and Die'.
==17th September 1973==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell respectively add cello, Lowrey organ, sound effects through a tenor saxophone mouthpiece, and rainstick overdubs to 'Bellaroy'.
==21st September 1973==
Although the band was largely recording their own material at this time, the band members would still occasionally record cover versions of rock and roll songs when business was slow.
On this day, session musicians Ricky Stanbery, Shaun Galloway, and Antony Newcomb respectively add tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, and cowbell overdubs to ''. A mix without these overdubs was released on the compilation album Rock and Roll Covers, 1971 in 1988.
The band would also record a cover of 's song '' on this day, with Sam Whitby on lead vocals.
===''===
Album: 	Still In Business [1993 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	6th April 1993
Recorded: 	21st September 1973, 6:22 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England22nd September 1973, 4:41 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the electric piano, percussion, tenor saxophone, and baritone saxophone overdubs recorded on this day.24th March 2010, 4:57 PM, Eastern Sound Recorders, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the , , , tambourine, and overdubs recorded on this day.25th March 2010, 9:45 AM, 1:56 PM, 7:48 PM, Eastern Sound Recorders, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the alto saxophone, B♭ trumpet, and tenor saxophone overdubs recorded on this day.26th March 2010, 10:52 AM, 12:59 PM, 3:34 PM, 7:25 PM, Eastern Sound Recorders, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the , baritone saxophone, , and overdubs recorded on this day.30th March 2010, 5:03 PM, Eastern Sound Recorders, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the , , and electric piano overdubs recorded on this day.31st March 2010, 1:26 PM, Eastern Sound Recorders, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the upright piano, , grand piano, and Lowrey organ overdubs recorded on this day.1st April 2010, 4:29 PM, Eastern Sound Recorders, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.2nd April 2010, 5:18 PM, Eastern Sound Recorders, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.3rd April 2010, 9:24 PM, Eastern Sound Recorders, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the lead guitar and rhythm guitar overdubs recorded on this day.4th April 2010, 8:46 PM, Eastern Sound Recorders, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the lead guitar overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:53
Genre: 	, Rock and Roll
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	
Producer: 	Chudley Maron The 2010 of the song was by Gregory Dogan instead.
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — ( / ) The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the double-tracking of the lead guitar., Electric Bass Guitar ( ) The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the bass guitar., Alto Saxophone The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the alto saxophone., B♭ Trumpet The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the B♭ trumpet., Tenor Saxophone The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the tenor saxophone., The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the French horn., Baritone Saxophone The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the baritone saxophone., () The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the B♭ soprano clarinet., The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the concert flute., Electric Piano (1965 Hohner Pianet C) The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the electric piano., Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the drum kit., Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1978 Epiphone Casino ) The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the rhythm guitar.Peter McDonald — , Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar ( ) , B♭ Trumpet , () The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the grand piano., () The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the upright piano., Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) , Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1969 Rickenbacker 325 ) , Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar ( ) The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the lead guitar., Electric Lead Guitar ( ) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Percussion The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the percussion., The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the bongo drums.Sam Whitby — Vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar ( ), Electric Piano () The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the electric piano., Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ) , () The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the electric organ., Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) , Electric Rhythm Guitar ( ) Milford Ekdahl — Tambourine The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the tambourine., Upright Piano () , Grand Piano () , Electric Rhythm Guitar ( ) Wilbur Milardo — s The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the maracas., Electric Piano () , Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage) The mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 and 2010 Compact Disc reissues of Still In Business and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the Lowrey organ.Ricky Stanbery — Tenor Saxophone The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the tenor saxophone.Shaun Galloway — Baritone Saxophone The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the baritone saxophone.Clotilde Whiddon — Alto Saxophone Wilburn Charboneau — B♭ Trumpet Leon Baccus — Tenor Saxophone Karin Lomonaco — Concert Flute Elodia McDonald — Electric Piano () Esther O'Connell — Grand Piano () Terrence Choy — Electric Rhythm Guitar ( )
==22nd September 1973==
Sam Whitby and Devon O'Connell respectively add electric piano and percussion overdubs to 'You Can't Catch Me'. Session musicians Ricky Stanbery and Shaun Galloway respectively add tenor and baritone saxophone overdubs.
==27th September 1973==
The band members were in the studio again, recording a cover version of ' song '', featuring Peter McDonald on lead vocals.
As Peter described it 'We were 70's rock musicians rooted with 50's style rock and roll, therefore we were inspired by a lot of rock and roll musicians of the 50's and 60's. And of course, as members of a boy band of rock music, how could we not be inspired by artists like The Beatles?'
Sam Whitby said 'The Beatles' original version of the song featured on lead vocals, and although we can all reach the notes of John's range, none of us sound remotely, or otherwise similar to him, although I am capable of producing a rough edged vocal with a slight rasp to it. Out of all the members of , Peter is probably the one that sounds the most like a Beatle, although he sounds most like , but Paul did sing harmony on The Beatles' version of the song'.
Peter said 'I personally think my vocal on our version of 'Thank You Girl' sounds more or less similar to Paul's vocal on ''. Indeed I've got to say that my vocal sounds more like Paul's than like John's both in general, and range-wise. Both me and Sam are much like Paul, rather than high baritones like John. There are some high tenor notes that Sam can reach that I cannot although he has proven to be capable at reaching all my lower notes as well'.
===''===
Album: 	Still In Business [1993 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	6th April 1993
Recorded: 	27th September 1973, 4:21 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
29th September 1973, 10:06 AM, 4:23 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the harmonica overdubs recorded on this day.The mixes released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the lead and backing vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:02:08
Genre: 	, Rock and Roll
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	,
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher:	
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — The mixes released on the Anthology 2 album omit the double-tracking of the vocals., (1970 Gibson J-160E ), Harmonica (Hohner C Chromatic) The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the harmonica.Peter McDonald — Double-tracked lead vocal , Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Harmony vocal, Acoustic-Electric Rhythm Guitar (1970 Gibson J-160E )
==29th September 1973==
Torquil Dohrn records a harmonica overdub for 'Thank You Girl'. Peter McDonald, and Torquil also double-track their vocals.
==2nd October 1973==
The band members were in the studio again, recording a cover of an composition ''. Devon O'Connell handled the lead vocals, although the band had considered doing it with Peter McDonald or Torquil Dohrn singing on lead vocals.
===''===
Album: 	Still In Business [1993 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	6th April 1993
Recorded: 	2nd October 1973, 5:54 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
29th June 2016, 1:28 PM, Eastern Sound Recorders, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the 1993 Compact Disc Reissue of Still In Business omitted the backing vocal and percussion overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:02:10
Genre: 	,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	
Producer: 	Chudley Maron The 2016 stereo mix of the song was produced by Gregory Dogan instead.
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, (1970 Gibson J-200 )Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Double BassDevon O'Connell — Lead vocal, Backing vocal The mix released on the 1993 Compact Disc Reissue of Still In Business omits the backing vocal., Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Percussion The mix released on the 1993 Compact Disc Reissue of Still In Business omits the percussion.Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar ( )Chudley Maron — Upright Piano (1910 Steinway Vertegrand)
==4th October 1973==
The band members were in the studio again, recording another Elvis Presley cover, ''. Once again Devon O'Connell handled the lead vocals, although the band had considered doing it with Peter McDonald on lead vocals.
===''===
Album: 	Still In Business [1993 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	6th April 1993
Recorded: 	4th October 1973, 10:50 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
7th July 2016, 3:06 PM, Eastern Sound Recorders, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the 1993 Compact Disc Reissue of Still In Business omitted the harmony vocal and percussion overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:02:06
Genre: 	Rhythm and Blues, Rockabilly
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Otis Blackwell
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Gibson J-200 )Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Double BassDevon O'Connell — Lead vocal, Harmony vocal The mix released on the 1993 Compact Disc Reissue of Still In Business omits the harmony vocal., Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Percussion Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1970 Gibson L-5 )Chudley Maron — Upright Piano (1910 Steinway Vertegrand)
==7th October 1973==
Single Release — 'Shake, Rattle and Die' / 'Shake Those Hips'
==10th October 1973==
The band members were in the studio again recording two more original compositions. 'Cocoa Star Rookies' was written mostly by Sam Whitby, but both he and Peter McDonald have pointed out that Peter did help with a few of the lyrics, and some of the music.
The second composition they recorded on this day was written solely by Sam Whitby. 'Sweet Amber, Sweet' was inspired by Amber Stark who was Sam's girlfriend at the time. 'Cocoa Star Rookies' was released as the band's next single after 'Shake, Rattle and Die', with 'Sweet Amber, Sweet' as the B-Side.
==='Cocoa Star Rookies'===
B-Side: 	'Sweet Amber, Sweet'
Chart Position:	♯1 (UK Single)♯1 (US Single)
Album: 	Greatest Hits
Released: 	4th January 1974 (Single Release)10th February 1985 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	10th October 1973, 12:42 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
11th October 1973, 11:39 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the rhythm guitar, electric piano, , and percussion overdubs recorded on this day.
12th October 1973, 2:11 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the tenor saxophone sound effects, bass guitar, s, and cowbell overdubs recorded on this day.
13th October 1973, 4:45 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the alto saxophone, B♭ trumpet, and oboe overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:47
Genre: 	Hard Rock, Jazz Blues, ,
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby, with Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1969 Fender Esquire ), (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ) The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the slide guitar., The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 2 album omit the sound effects., Alto Saxophone (middle register) The mixes released on the Anthology 2 album omit the alto saxophone.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino ) The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the rhythm guitar., Sound Effects through Tenor Saxophone mouthpiece The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 2 album omit the tenor saxophone sound effects.Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Percussion The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the percussion., Cowbell The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 2 album omit the cowbell.Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ), Electric Piano (1965 Hohner Pianet C) The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the electric piano., Electric Bass Guitar (1972 Fender VI ) The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 2 album omit the bass guitar.German Sprinkle — Alto Saxophone (middle register) Jared Underhill — B♭ Trumpet (high register) The mixes released on the Anthology 2 album omit the B♭ trumpet.Lacy Gram — Alto Saxophone (middle register) Noel Kontos — Alto Saxophone (middle register) Darin Askins — B♭ Trumpet (high register) Jackie Barb — B♭ Trumpet (high register) Erich Phong — B♭ Trumpet (high register) Bob Brannon — Oboe (low register) The mixes released on the Anthology 2 album omit the oboe.Horace Voris — Oboe (low register) Tomas Newkirk — Oboe (low register) Dominick Stowell — Oboe (low register)
==='Sweet Amber, Sweet'===
A-Side: 	'Cocoa Star Rookies'
Chart Position:	♯36 (UK Single)♯47 (US Single)
Album: 	Greatest Hits
Released: 	4th January 1974 (Single Release)10th February 1985 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	10th October 1973, 1:49 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
14th October 1973, 10:37 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the sound effects, cello, tambourine, Lowrey organ, and lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:45
Genre: 	Hard Rock, Power Pop
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ), Sound Effects The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the sound effects.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S ), Cello (Pizzicato) The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the cello.Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Tambourine The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the tambourine.Sam Whitby — Double-tracked lead vocal The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted double-tracking of the vocal., Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino ), Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage) The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the Lowrey organ.
==11th October 1973==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell respectively add , electric piano, , and percussion overdubs to 'Cocoa Star Rookies'.
==12th October 1973==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell respectively add sound effects through a tenor saxophone mouthpiece, bass guitar, sound effects, and cowbell overdubs to 'Cocoa Star Rookies'.
==13th October 1973==
Torquil Dohrn, and session musicians German Sprinkle, Lacy Gram, and Noel Kontos record alto saxophone overdubs for 'Cocoa Star Rookies'. Jared Underhill, Darin Askins, Jackie Barb, and Erich Phong record B♭ trumpet overdubs. And Bob Brannon, Horace Voris, Tomas Newkirk, and Dominick Stowell record oboe overdubs.
As the band members of described it, 'We literally used all the instruments that were played on The Beatles' song '', and ' song ''. Except 'Cocoa Star Rookies' doesn't feature s like 'Goin' Down' does. Instead it features oboes'.
Since the oboes were substituting for trombones, they were played near the bottom of their registers. The alto saxophones and B♭ trumpets were played in the middle and near the top of their registers, respectively.
==14th October 1973==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell respectively add cello, Lowrey organ, sound effects, and tambourine overdubs for 'Sweet Amber, Sweet'. Sam also double-tracks his lead vocal for the song.
==11th November 1973==
Album Release — Still In Business
===Still In Business — Album===
Chart Position:	♯1 (UK Album)♯1 (US Album)
Released: 	11th November 1973
Recorded: 	16th May – 17th September 1973, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:45:00
Genre: 	, ,
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Track Listing: 	Side One:'Shake, Rattle and Die' [LP Version / 1973 Stereo LP/45 Mix]'Chaos Symphony' [LP Version / 1973 Stereo LP Mix]'Beethoven Bounce' [LP Version / 1973 Stereo LP Mix]'How Could You?' [LP Version / 1973 Stereo LP Mix]'Lil-Emmaline' [LP Version / 1973 Stereo LP Mix]'Jeanie-Lee' [LP Version / 1973 Stereo LP Mix]'Bellaroy' [LP Version / 1973 Stereo LP Mix]Side Two:'Squeeze Me Nice' [LP Version / 1973 Stereo LP Mix]'Tights of Pain' [LP Version / 1973 Stereo LP Mix]'Nips of Pity' [LP Version / 1973 Stereo LP Mix]'Dark Power' [LP Version / 1973 Stereo LP Mix]'Tunnel Walk' [LP Version / 1973 Stereo LP Mix]'Rock and Roll Theme' [LP Version / 1973 Stereo LP Mix]
==4th January 1974==
Single Release — 'Cocoa Star Rookies' / 'Sweet Amber, Sweet'
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