Cherry Beat – Recording Sessions (Part Six – The Band's Fifth Album)

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==Late January 1975==
After the success of the band's fourth album Merry Christmas, the band decided to take a break from their classic roots, and record an album of heavier numbers. No singles yielding any new compositions were intended to accompany this album however. The band had several popular songs from their album Merry Christmas so they would release some subsequent containing some of those songs instead.
The band's decisions were not unchangeable, and they were prepared to alter any of their current plans if they felt that any of the songs recorded for their fifth album were deemed suitable for a single release.
==24th January 1975==
This was the band's first official recording session for their fifth album. The band members of had decided that they would not be needing their Chudley Maron to serve as their for this album, but he would still serve as their music supervisor. On this day the band recorded a new composition. 'The End of the Beginning' was written primarily by Peter McDonald, with input from Sam Whitby.
The band also recorded a of 's composition '', originally performed by . However, 's cover of the song was not intended for release on their fifth album.
==='The End of the Beginning'===
Album: 	Heavy Rock
Released: 	3rd September 1975
Recorded: 	24th January 1975, 10:46 AM, Oxford Studios, , , 17th August 1975, 11:37 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the , , and recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:05:57
Genre: 	,
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald, with Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Peter McDonald
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — , ( )Peter McDonald — The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the of the ., ( ), () The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the .Devon O'Connell — ()Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, ( ), ()
===''===
Album: 	Heavy Rock [1994 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	11th March 1994
Recorded: 	24th January 1975, 11:52 AM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:03:50
Genre: 	Hard Rock,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn, Peter McDonald, Devon O'Connell, Sam Whitby
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Electric Lead Guitar ( )Peter McDonald — Electric Bass Guitar ( )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — , ( )
==29th January 1975==
Single Release — 'Takin' a Ride for Money' / 'Diamonds and Cherries'
==10th February 1975==
The band recorded a cover of 's song ''. However, like all covers, this recording was not considered for release on the band's fifth album.
The band also recorded an original composition on this day. 'The Beginning of the End' was written primarily by Peter McDonald, with input from Sam Whitby. The song's title is obviously intended to reprise 'The End of the Beginning'. In fact 'The Beginning of the End' is considered to be a continuation of 'The End of the Beginning'.
===''===
Album: 	Heavy Rock [1994 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	11th March 1994
Recorded: 	10th February 1975, 12:06 PM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:02:55
Genre: 	,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	, , ,
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn, Peter McDonald, Devon O'Connell, Sam Whitby
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Electric Lead Guitar (1974 Gibson SG Special )Peter McDonald — Vocal, Electric Bass Guitar ( )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Electric Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson SG Special )
==='The Beginning of the End'===
Album: 	Heavy Rock
Released: 	3rd September 1975
Recorded: 	10th February 1975, 1:49 PM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England17th August 1975, 5:17 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:05:37
Genre: 	Hard Rock, Power Pop
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald, with Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Peter McDonald
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1970 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop )Peter McDonald — Double-tracked lead vocal , Electric Bass Guitar (1972 Fender VI ), Cello (Pizzicato) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson SG Special ), Electric Piano (1974 Wurlitzer 200A)
==28th February 1975==
The band recorded an original composition on this day. 'I Don't Want to Be with You Anymore' was written primarily by Peter McDonald, with input from Sam Whitby.
The band also recorded a cover of 's song ''. However, like all covers, this recording was not considered for release on the band's fifth album.
==='I Don't Want to Be with You Anymore'===
Album: 	Heavy Rock
Released: 	3rd September 1975
Recorded: 	28th February 1975, 3:01 PM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England15th August 1975, 12:31 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the , vocal, , , and overdubs recorded on this day.19th August 1975, 10:38 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:05:56
Genre: 	Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald, with Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Peter McDonald
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, (1969 Fender Esquire / ) The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the double-tracking of the lead guitar.Peter McDonald — Double-tracked lead vocal The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the double-tracking of the vocals., ( / 1970 Fender Precision ) The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the double-tracking of the bass guitar., () The mixes released on the Anthology 2 album omit the Moog synthesiser.Devon O'Connell — (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the double-tracking of the drum kit.Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, ( / ) The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the double-tracking of the rhythm guitar.
===''===
Album: 	Heavy Rock [1994 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	11th March 1994
Recorded: 	28th February 1975, 4:06 PM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:05:38
Genre: 	, Hard Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	,
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn, Peter McDonald, Devon O'Connell, Sam Whitby
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Lead vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1970 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop )Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar ( )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Electric Piano (1974 Wurlitzer 200A)
==17th March 1975==
Single Release — 'Mary-Anne' / 'Sexy Young Hips'
==18th March 1975==
The band recorded a cover of 's song ''. However, like all covers, this recording was not considered for release on the band's fifth album.
The band also recorded an original composition on this day. 'If I Ever Get a Chance to See Her Again' which was written by Torquil Dohrn.
===''===
Album: 	Heavy Rock [1994 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	11th March 1994
Recorded: 	18th March 1975, 12:55 PM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:06:25
Genre: 	Hard Rock,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	,
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn, Peter McDonald, Devon O'Connell, Sam Whitby
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — , Electric Lead Guitar ( )Peter McDonald — Harmony vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S )Devon O'Connell — Lead vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Harmony vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom )
==='If I Ever Get a Chance to See Her Again'===
Album: 	Heavy Rock
Released: 	3rd September 1975
Recorded: 	18th March 1975, 4:12 PM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England14th August 1975, 3:31 PM, 4:26 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the and overdubs recorded on this day.The mixes released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:06:03
Genre: 	Blues-Rock, Hard Rock
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Torquil Dohrn
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Double-tracked lead vocal The mixes released on the Anthology 2 album omit the double-tracking of the vocals., Electric Lead Guitar (1971 Fender Stratocaster ), The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the alto saxophone.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Fender Precision )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom ), Electric Piano (1974 Wurlitzer 200A) The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the electric piano.
==16th April 1975==
The band recorded an original composition on this day. 'Prostitutes of Nature' was written primarily by Sam Whitby, with input from Peter McDonald.
The song was considered to be one of 's most controversial efforts, and was banned from certain , because of the word 'prostitute'. In some parts of the world, the title of the song was shortened to ''Of Nature' to reduce offence.
The band also recorded a cover of 's song ''. However, like all covers, this recording was not considered for release on the band's fifth album.
==='Prostitutes of Nature'===
Album: 	Heavy Rock
Released: 	3rd September 1975
Recorded: 	16th April 1975, 2:42 PM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England15th August 1975, 2:21 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the lead vocal and electric piano overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:05:45
Genre: 	Blues-Rock, Hard Rock
Label: 	Sky Dive 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 )Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Fender Precision )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Double-tracked lead vocal , Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar ( ), Electric Piano (1974 Wurlitzer 200A)
===''===
Album: 	Heavy Rock [1994 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	11th March 1994
Recorded: 	16th April 1975, 3:56 PM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:05:21
Genre: 	Blues-Rock, Hard Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Rocke Grace, , ,
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn, Peter McDonald, Devon O'Connell, Sam Whitby
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard )Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Fender Precision )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard )
==1st May 1975==
The band recorded a cover of 's song ''. However, like all covers, this recording was not considered for release on the band's fifth album.
The band also recorded an original composition on this day. 'You Can't Fraternise with My Enemies' which was written primarily by Sam Whitby, with input from Peter McDonald.
The song was about a guy who had been asked out by girl who had unrequited feelings for him. At some point after he had turned her down, she started to date the guy's worst enemy, disregarding her prior statement that she didn't have eyes for anyone else.
===''===
Album: 	Heavy Rock [1994 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	11th March 1994
Recorded: 	1st May 1975, 11:18 AM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:04:20
Genre: 	Blues-Rock, Hard Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn, Peter McDonald, Devon O'Connell, Sam Whitby
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Electric Lead Guitar (1971 Fender Stratocaster )Peter McDonald — Vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Fender Precision )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Electric Rhythm Guitar (1971 Fender Stratocaster )
==='You Can't Fraternise with My Enemies'===
Album: 	Heavy Rock
Released: 	3rd September 1975
Recorded: 	1st May 1975, 3:20 PM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England18th August 1975, 2:25 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the lead vocal, , and lead guitar overdubs recorded on this day.19th August 1975, 11:46 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:06:00
Genre: 	Blues-Rock, Hard Rock
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby, with Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Double-tracked Electric Lead Guitar ( / 1969 Fender Telecaster ) Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, ( ), Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Double-tracked lead vocal , Electric Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom ), ( ) The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the acoustic-electric rhythm guitar.
==16th May 1975==
Single Release — 'Her' / 'Sweet Little Suzie'
==12th June 1975==
The band recorded two original compositions on this day. 'You Got the Rhythm' which was written primarily by Sam Whitby, with input from Peter McDonald. And 'Military Land' which was written by Devon O'Connell.
==='You Got the Rhythm'===
Album: 	Heavy Rock
Released: 	3rd September 1975
Recorded: 	12th June 1975, 10:06 AM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England14th August 1975, 11:07 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the electric piano and lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:05:35
Genre: 	, Hard Rock
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby, with Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1971 Fender Stratocaster )Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1971 Fender Jazz )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Double-tracked lead vocal , Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Gibson ES-355 ), Electric Piano (1974 Wurlitzer 200A) The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the electric piano.
==='Military Land'===
Album: 	Heavy Rock
Released: 	3rd September 1975
Recorded: 	12th June 1975, 2:42 PM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England18th August 1975, 7:04 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the cello, , , and lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:05:49
Genre: 	Hard Rock,
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Devon O'Connell
Producer: 	Devon O'Connell
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1973 Gibson SG Standard ), () The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the upright piano.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S ), Cello (Pizzicato) Devon O'Connell — Double-tracked lead vocal , Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar (1971 Fender Stratocaster ), ( ) The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the grand piano.
==8th July 1975==
The band recorded two original compositions on this day. 'Crossing the Boundaries' and 'The Caribbean' which were both written by Torquil Dohrn. The latter was inspired by the .
==='Crossing the Boundaries'===
Album: 	Heavy Rock
Released: 	3rd September 1975
Recorded: 	8th July 1975, 11:11 AM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England16th August 1975, 2:37 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the lead vocal and acoustic-electric rhythm guitar overdubs recorded on this day.The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the alto saxophone overdubs recorded on this day.19th August 1975, 12:37 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:05:31
Genre: 	, Hard Rock
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Torquil Dohrn
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Double-tracked lead vocal , Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ), Alto Saxophone The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 2 album omit the alto saxophone.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino ), Acoustic-Electric Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson J-200 )
==='The Caribbean'===
Album: 	Heavy Rock
Released: 	3rd September 1975
Recorded: 	8th July 1975, 12:12 PM, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England16th August 1975, 3:46 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the lead vocal, cello, and electric piano overdubs recorded on this day.19th August 1975, 1:53 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:05:24
Genre: 	Hard Rock, Proto-Metal
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Torquil Dohrn
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Double-tracked lead vocal , Electric Lead Guitar (1969 Fender Esquire ), Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp) Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S ), Cello (Pizzicato) The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the cello.Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Gibson ES-355 ), Electric Piano (1974 Wurlitzer 200A) The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the electric piano.
==9th July 1975==
Single Release — 'Nancy' / 'Shakin' Up the Seventies'
==15th July 1975==
After recording ten tracks for their 1975 hard rock album at Oxford Studios, the band members of , with their producer and music supervisor Chudley Maron, were back in Dohrn Studios to record two original compositions, starting the sessions early for the band's sixth album in 1976.
'Think' which was written solely by Peter McDonald, was admittedly a ripoff of ' ''. 'Jeep', a composition by Peter McDonald, with input from Sam Whitby was considered to be Peter's attempt at writing a composition in the same style as ' song ''.
Neither of these songs were completed on this day, instead they would not be completed until 1976 when the majority of the sessions for the band's sixth album began.
==='Think'===
A-Side: 	'Jeep' (Double A-Side)
Chart Position:	♯1 (UK Single)♯1 (US Single)
Album: 	Greatest Hits
Released: 	18th March 1976 (Single Release)10th February 1985 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	15th July 1975, 12:03 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England13th February 1976, 2:23 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan omitted the cello, , and overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:12
Genre: 	,
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Peter McDonald — Vocal, ( )Chester McGlade — Cello The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan omits the cello.Elisha Bedsole — The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan omits the violin.Neal Nobriga — The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan omits the viola.Gonzalo Northup — Dallas Guertin — Cello
==='Jeep'===
A-Side: 	'Think' (Double A-Side)
Chart Position:	♯1 (UK Single)♯3 (US Single)
Album: 	Greatest Hits
Released: 	18th March 1976 (Single Release)10th February 1985 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	15th July 1975, 1:56 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England17th February 1976, 12:22 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan omitted the Moog synthesiser, electric piano, and alto saxophone overdubs recorded on this day.18th February 1976, 5:32 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.20th September 2016, 1:01 PM, Eastern Sound Recorders, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on Greatest Hits, the mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan, and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the violin, viola, and cello overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:27
Genre: 	Hard Rock, Power Pop
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald, with Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Chudley Maron The 2016 of the song was by Gregory Dogan instead.
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1973 Gibson SG Standard ), Alto Saxophone The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan omits the alto saxophone.Peter McDonald — Double-tracked lead vocal The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the double-tracking of the vocals., Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S ), Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp) The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan omits the Moog synthesiser., Violin The mix released on Greatest Hits, the mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan, and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the violin.Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar ( ), Electric Piano (1974 Wurlitzer 200A) The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan omits the electric piano.Anaiya Hawes — Violin Veronika Mathis — Violin Elias Goguen — Viola The mix released on Greatest Hits, the mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan, and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the viola.Ellen Paulos — Viola Osvaldo Tufuga — Cello The mix released on Greatest Hits, the mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan, and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omit the cello.
==23rd July 1975==
The band members were in the studio again recording two more original compositions on this day. 'Soldier Rhymes' had been written solely by Sam Whitby, while Peter McDonald had helped him to polish off the rough edges of his composition 'Ticket to Paris'.
Neither of these songs were completed on this day, instead they would not be completed until 1976 when the majority of the sessions for the band's sixth album began. The title of the song 'Ticket to Paris' is a play on The Beatles' song ''.
The title of the song 'Soldier Rhymes' was inspired by the song ' (Lay Down Your Arms)' which was originally recorded by .
==='Soldier Rhymes'===
Album: 	Neapolitan
Released: 	2nd November 1976
Recorded: 	23rd July 1975, 12:48 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England23rd February 1976, 11:24 AM, 1:45 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan omitted the cello, electric piano, alto saxophone and overdubs recorded on this day.The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan and the mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:25
Genre: 	,
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — ( ), Alto Saxophone Peter McDonald — Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Cello (Pizzicato) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan omits the percussion.Sam Whitby — Double-tracked vocal , Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar ( ), Electric Piano () The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan omits the electric piano.
==='Ticket to Paris'===
Album: 	Neapolitan
Released: 	2nd November 1976
Recorded: 	23rd July 1975, 2:09 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England20th February 1976, 2:01 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan omitted the lead guitar and overdubs recorded on this day.23rd February 1976, 10:36 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:04:12
Genre: 	Folk Rock, , Power Pop
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby, with Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar ( )Peter McDonald — Harmony vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Electric Lead Guitar (1971 Fender Stratocaster ) The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan omits the lead guitar.Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan omits the tambourine.Sam Whitby — Double-tracked lead vocal , Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino )
==30th July 1975==
The band members were in the studio again recording two more original compositions on this day. 'Daymare' was a joint effort between Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby, while 'Do the Ronde Ronde' was written by Torquil Dohrn. Neither of these songs were completed on this day, instead they would not be completed until when the majority of the sessions for the band's sixth album began. The title of the song 'Daymare' is a play on the term 'Nightmare', only it's in the day time.
'Do the Ronde Ronde' was inspired by and 's song '', originally recorded by . The music style of 'Do the Ronde Ronde' was inspired by ' song ' (When He Walked Me Home)' written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and .
==='Daymare'===
A-Side: 	'Chamber of Love'
Chart Position:	♯37 (UK Single)♯33 (US Single)
Album: 	Greatest Hits
Released: 	28th April 1976 (Single Release)10th February 1985 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	30th July 1975, 11:39 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England28th February 1976, 11:33 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan omitted the cello, , s, and percussion overdubs recorded on this day.4th March 1976, 2:11 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan and the mix released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:23
Genre: 	Power Pop
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ), () The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan omits the B♭ soprano clarinet sound effects., The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan and the mix released on the Anthology 3 album omit the handclaps.Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Electric Bass Guitar ( ), Cello (Pizzicato) , Handclaps Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Percussion The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan omits the percussion., Handclaps Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar (1971 Fender Stratocaster ), () The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan omits the electric organ., Handclaps
==='Do the Ronde Ronde'===
A-Side: 	'Christmas Time (Is Finally Here)'
Chart Position:	♯42 (UK Single)♯39 (US Single)
Album: 	Neapolitan [1994 Compact Disc Reissue] [Bonus Disc]
Released: 	15th December 1976 (Single Release)14th November 1994 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	30th July 1975, 4:08 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England4th March 1976, 3:17 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan omitted the handclaps recorded on this day.7th March 1976, 4:18 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan and the first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the electric organ, , , and percussion overdubs recorded on this day.11th March 1976, 4:41 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan and the first and second mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the alto saxophone, , , and overdubs recorded on this day.14th March 1976, 3:31 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan and the mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the B♭ tenor trombone overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:57
Genre: 	, , , Rhythm and Blues, Rock and Roll
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Torquil Dohrn
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar ( ), Handclaps The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan omits the handclaps., (Hohner C Chromatic) The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan omits the harmonica., Alto Saxophone The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan and the first and second mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the alto saxophone., The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan and the mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the B♭ tenor trombone.Peter McDonald — Harmony vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Handclaps , Electric Organ (1970 Vox Continental) The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan and the first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omit the electric organ.Devon O'Connell — Harmony vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Handclaps , Percussion The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan and the first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omit the percussion.Sam Whitby — Harmony vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar ( ), Handclaps , () The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan and the first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omit the Lowrey organ.Wiley Stancill — The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan and the first and second mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the baritone saxophone.Ricky Stanbery — The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan and the first and second mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the tenor saxophone.Jared Underhill — The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan and the first and second mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the B♭ trumpet.Delmer Matousek — B♭ Tenor Trombone The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan and the first and second mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the B♭ tenor trombone.Darin Askins — B♭ Trumpet Jackie Barb — B♭ Trumpet Johnathan Martz — B♭ Tenor Trombone
==12th August 1975==
Single Release — 'Brown Haired Gorgeous Girl' / 'Charlotte Wood'
==13th August 1975==
Torquil Dohrn adds s to 'Pineapple Heart' at Dohrn Studios on this day. The mix without the tape loops recorded on this day was released as a bonus track to the 1992 reissue of Show Business.
Peter McDonald adds tape loops to 'Tropical Beach Hogs' at Dohrn Studios on this day. The mix without the tape loops recorded on this day was released as a bonus track to the 1992 reissue of Show Business.
==14th August 1975==
Sam Whitby adds electric piano overdubs to 'You Got the Rhythm' at Dohrn Studios. He also his .
Torquil Dohrn adds overdubs to 'If I Ever Get a Chance to See Her Again' at Dohrn Studios. Sam Whitby adds overdubs to the track. Torquil also double-tracks his lead vocal.
==15th August 1975==
Torquil Dohrn's , Peter McDonald's lead vocal and , Devon O'Connell's , and Sam Whitby's on 'I Don't Want to Be with You Anymore' are all double-tracked at Dohrn Studios.
Sam Whitby records an electric piano overdub for 'Prostitutes of Nature' at Dohrn Studios. He also double-tracks his lead vocal.
==16th August 1975==
Torquil Dohrn double-tracks his lead vocal on 'Crossing the Boundaries', and adds an alto saxophone overdub at Dohrn Studios. Sam Whitby also adds an overdub.
Torquil double-tracks his lead vocal on 'The Caribbean' at Dohrn Studios. Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby also add and electric piano overdubs, respectively.
==17th August 1975==
Peter McDonald double-tracks his lead vocals, and records cello overdubs for 'The End of the Beginning' and 'The Beginning of the End' at Dohrn Studios on this day. Sam Whitby also records electric piano overdubs.
==18th August 1975==
Sam Whitby double-tracks his lead vocal, and records an acoustic-electric rhythm guitar overdub for 'You Can't Fraternise with My Enemies' at Dohrn Studios on this day. Torquil Dohrn's lead guitar is also double-tracked.
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn respectively add cello, grand piano, and overdubs for 'Military Land' at Dohrn Studios on this day. Devon O'Connell's lead vocal is also double-tracked.
==19th August 1975==
Peter McDonald records overdubs for 'I Don't Want to Be with You Anymore', 'You Can't Fraternise with My Enemies', and 'Crossing the Boundaries' at Dohrn Studios on this day.
Torquil Dohrn records a Moog synthesiser overdub for 'The Caribbean'.
==3rd September 1975==
Album Release — Heavy Rock
===Heavy Rock — Album===
Chart Position:	♯3 (UK Album)♯7 (US Album)
Released: 	3rd September 1975
Recorded: 	24th January – 8th July 1975, Oxford Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England14th – 19th August 1975, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:57:37
Genre: 	, ,
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn (tracks 2, 9, 10)Peter McDonald (tracks 3, 4, 6)Devon O'Connell (tracks 8)Sam Whitby (tracks 1, 5, 7)
Track Listing: 	Side One:'You Can't Fraternise with My Enemies' [LP Version / 1975 Stereo LP Mix]'The Caribbean' [LP Version / 1975 Stereo LP Mix]'The End of the Beginning' [LP Version / 1975 Stereo LP Mix]'I Don't Want to Be with You Anymore' [LP Version / 1975 Stereo LP Mix]'Prostitutes of Nature' [LP Version / 1975 Stereo LP Mix]Side Two:'The Beginning of the End' [LP Version / 1975 Stereo LP Mix]'You Got the Rhythm' [LP Version / 1975 Stereo LP Mix]'Military Land' [LP Version / 1975 Stereo LP Mix]'Crossing the Boundaries' [LP Version / 1975 Stereo LP Mix]'If I Ever Get a Chance to See Her Again' [LP Version / 1975 Stereo LP Mix]
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