Cherry Beat – Recording Sessions (Part Two – The Band's First Album)

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==8th May 1971==
The four band members – Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell – together with their – Chudley Maron – gathered in the studio to record the band's first original composition. An rocker called 'Missile Line 01-1-10'.
==='Missile Line 01-1-10'===
A-Side: 	'Rock It!'
Chart Position:	♯35 (UK Single)♯42 (US Single)
Album: 	
Released: 	9th September 1971 (Single Release)
9th November 1971 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	8th May 1971, 11:55 AM, Dohrn Studios, , , 
15th July 1971, 11:24 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:29
Genre: 	, , , ,
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald, with Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — ( )Peter McDonald — , ( )Devon O'Connell — ()Sam Whitby — , ( ), () The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the Hammond organ.Chudley Maron — ()
==7th July 1971==
The four band members – Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell – together with their producer – Chudley Maron – gathered in the studio to record two new compositions. 'Midnight Parade' and 'Festival'.
==='Midnight Parade'===
B-Side: 	'Festival'
Chart Position:	♯1 (UK Single)♯2 (US Single)
Album: 	
Released: 	8th August 1971 (Single Release)
9th November 1971 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	7th July 1971, 2:45 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
14th July 1971, 3:30 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the and overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:26
Genre: 	
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby, with Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — ( )Peter McDonald — Harmony vocal, 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 tambourine.Sam Whitby — The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the of the ., Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar ( )Chudley Maron — Electric Piano (1970 Fender Rhodes)
==='Festival'===
A-Side: 	'Midnight Parade'
Chart Position:	♯11 (UK Single)♯21 (US Single)
Album: 	
Released: 	8th August 1971 (Single Release)
9th November 1971 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	7th July 1971, 4:07 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
14th July 1971, 4:22 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:03:20
Genre: 	Power Pop
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — , Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1970 Gretsch 6128 Duo Jet )Peter McDonald — Double-tracked lead vocal , Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Tambourine Sam Whitby — Harmony vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1969 Rickenbacker 325 )Chudley Maron — Electric Piano (1970 Fender Rhodes)
==9th July 1971==
The four band members – Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell – together with their producer – Chudley Maron – gathered in the studio to begin work on a new composition.
A song 'Rainballs', which was Peter's attempt at doing the same sort of music had done on their 1966 album .
Of course, there was absolutely no way a song like that would be recorded and completed using basic equipment. A few more sessions would be necessary in order to complete the song.
==='Rainballs'===
A-Side: 	'Magpie'
Chart Position:	♯42 (UK Single)♯51 (US Single)
Album: 	
Released: 	11th October 1971 (Single Release)
9th November 1971 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	9th July 1971, 2:12 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
10th July 1971, 3:16 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the lead guitar overdubs recorded on this day.
17th July 1971, 4:39 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The early mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 Compact Disc reissue of omitted the , Hammond organ, tambourine, and overdubs recorded on this day.
18th July 1971, 10:04 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The early mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 Compact Disc reissue of and the first and second mixes released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the , , and overdubs recorded on this day.
19th July 1971, 12:53 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The early mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 Compact Disc reissue of and the mixes released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:31
Genre: 	, ,
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — Harmony vocal, ( ) The early mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 Compact Disc reissue of features the lead guitar playing forwards.The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the lead guitar., The early mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 Compact Disc reissue of and the first and second mixes released on the Anthology 1 album omit the sitar., The early mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 Compact Disc reissue of and the mixes released on the Anthology 1 album omit the tape loops.Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, ( ), ( ) The early mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 Compact Disc reissue of and the first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omit the acoustic rhythm guitar., Tape Loops Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Tambourine The early mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 Compact Disc reissue of and the first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omit the tambourine., The early mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 Compact Disc reissue of and the first and second mixes released on the Anthology 1 album omit the tabla., Tape Loops Sam Whitby — Harmony vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino ), Hammond Organ (1969 RT-3) The early mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 Compact Disc reissue of and the first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omit the Hammond organ., The early mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 Compact Disc reissue of and the first and second mixes released on the Anthology 1 album omit the tambura., Tape Loops Chudley Maron — Electric Piano (), The early mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 Compact Disc reissue of and the first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omit the rainstick.
==10th July 1971==
Torquil Dohrn records a overdub for 'Rainballs'.
==11th July 1971==
The four band members – Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell – together with their producer – Chudley Maron – gathered in the studio to begin work on a new composition. A song called 'Rock It!'.
==='Rock It!'===
B-Side: 	'Missile Line 01-1-10'
Chart Position:	♯1 (UK Single)♯4 (US Single)
Album: 	
Released: 	9th September 1971 (Single Release)
9th November 1971 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	11th July 1971, 3:45 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
15th July 1971, 10:33 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the , rhythm guitar, , and overdubs recorded on this day.
21st July 1971, 1:53 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the , s, and s recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:03
Genre: 	, ,
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar ( ), ( ) The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the slide guitar., The mixes released on the Anthology 1 album omit the B♭ trumpet.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 1 album omits the rhythm guitar., The mixes released on the Anthology 1 album omit the tenor saxophone sound effects.Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the cowbell., Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ), Electric Bass Guitar ( ) The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the bass guitar., The mixes released on the Anthology 1 album omit the sound effects.Chudley Maron — Electric Piano (1965 Hohner Pianet C)
==13th July 1971==
The four band members – Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell – together with their producer – Chudley Maron – gathered in the studio to record a new composition. An called 'Magpie'. Even though certain parts of the song featured tape loops of a male singing at Peter's home, the song was actually inspired by a male .
Sam explained years later that the song featured the tape loops of a male Eurasian magpie because they were local magpies and therefore easier to access than a male Australian magpie would be. It was also a nod towards the fact that they were initially unaware that the two species were not closely related.
==='Magpie'===
B-Side: 	'Rainballs'
Chart Position:	♯1 (UK Single)♯6 (US Single)
Album: 	
Released: 	11th October 1971 (Single Release)
9th November 1971 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	13th July 1971, 1:05 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
16th July 1971, 12:45 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the , , and acoustic rhythm guitar overdubs recorded on this day.
20th July 1971, 6:47 PM, Peter McDonald's Home, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the tape loop overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:34
Genre: 	
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — (1969 Fender Telecaster ) The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the bassline on electric guitar., Skulls ( on )Peter McDonald — Harmony vocal The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the harmony vocal., Acoustic Rhythm Guitar ( ) The first mix released on the Anthology 1 album omits the acoustic rhythm guitar., s (), Tape Loops The mixes released on the Anthology 1 album omit the tape loops.Devon O'Connell — Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, ( ), Chudley Maron — s
==14th July 1971==
Sam Whitby his on 'Midnight Parade'. Devon O'Connell records for the track.
Peter McDonald double-tracks his lead vocal on 'Festival'. Devon O'Connell records tambourine overdubs for the track.
==15th July 1971==
Torquil Dohrn, Peter McDonald, Devon O'Connell, and Sam Whitby record , rhythm guitar, , and overdubs for 'Rock It!', respectively.
Sam Whitby records overdubs for 'Missile Line 01-1-10'.
==16th July 1971==
Torquil Dohrn records a , and Peter McDonald records a and an overdub for 'Magpie'.
==17th July 1971==
Torquil Dohrn turns his lead guitar around for 'Rainballs', so that it plays . Peter McDonald records an acoustic rhythm guitar overdub for the song. Devon O'Connell records a tambourine overdub, Sam Whitby, a Hammond organ overdub, and Chudley Maron, a overdub. Two more sessions were proven necessary in order to complete the song, making it more complex than any previous recording.
==18th July 1971==
Torquil Dohrn, Devon O'Connell, and Sam Whitby record , , and overdubs respectively to 'Rainballs'.
==19th July 1971==
Torquil Dohrn, Peter McDonald, Devon O'Connell, and Sam Whitby record s and add them to 'Rainballs'. The song was now completed.
==20th July 1971==
Peter McDonald records tape loops of a male singing at his home and adds them to 'Magpie'.
==21st July 1971==
Torquil Dohrn adds a overdub to 'Rock It!', Peter McDonald adds , and Sam Whitby adds s.
==8th August 1971==
Single Release — 'Midnight Parade' / 'Festival'
==9th September 1971==
Single Release — 'Rock It!' / 'Missile Line 01-1-10'
==11th September 1971==
The four band members – Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell – together with their producer – Chudley Maron – gathered in the studio to record of '', '', and ''.
===''===
Album: 	
Released: 	9th November 1971
Recorded: 	11th September 1971, 9:43 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:03:02
Genre: 	, Rock and Roll
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Gibson J-200 )Peter McDonald — , Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar ( )Chudley Maron — ()
===''===
Album: 	
Released: 	9th November 1971
Recorded: 	11th September 1971, 10:47 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:02:30
Genre: 	,
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Electric Lead Guitar ( )Peter McDonald — Double BassDevon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Vocal, Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Martin D-28 )Chudley Maron — Upright Piano (1910 Steinway Vertegrand)
===''===
Album: 	
Released: 	9th November 1971
Recorded: 	11th September 1971, 12:01 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England13th October 1971, 11:35 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The early mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 Compact Disc reissue of omitted the and overdubs recorded on this day.26th June 2016, 3:53 PM, Eastern Sound Recorders, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on and the early mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 Compact Disc reissue of omitted the and B♭ trumpet overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:02:46
Genre: 	Rock and Roll
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	
Producer: 	Chudley Maron The 2016 of the song was by Gregory Dogan instead.
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar ( ), The early mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 Compact Disc reissue of omits the handclaps., The mix released on and the early mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 Compact Disc reissue of omit the tenor saxophone.Peter McDonald — Double Bass, Handclaps , B♭ Trumpet The mix released on and the early mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 Compact Disc reissue of omit the B♭ trumpet.Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Handclaps Sam Whitby — The early mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 Compact Disc reissue of omits the double-tracking of the vocals., Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar ( ), Handclaps Chudley Maron — ()
==26th September 1971==
The four band members – Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell – together with their producer – Chudley Maron – gathered in the studio to record rock and roll covers of '', '', and ''. However, none of these three songs would make the album.
===''===
Album: 	[1992 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	3rd June 1992
Recorded: 	26th September 1971, 10:38 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:02:09
Genre: 	, Rockabilly
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Lead vocal, (1970 Gibson J-200 )Peter McDonald — Harmony vocal, Double BassDevon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Harmony vocal, (1970 Gibson J-200 )Chudley Maron — Upright Piano (1910 Steinway Vertegrand)
===''===
Album: 	[1992 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	3rd June 1992
Recorded: 	26th September 1971, 10:53 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England11th July 2016, 4:16 PM, Eastern Sound Recorders, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of omitted the tenor saxophone overdubs recorded on this day.19th July 2016, 5:23 PM, Eastern Sound Recorders, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of omitted the backing vocal and overdubs recorded on this day.21st July 2016, 6:55 PM, Eastern Sound Recorders, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of omitted the backing vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:02:39
Genre: 	Rockabilly
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	
Producer: 	Chudley Maron The 2016 stereo mixes of the song were produced by Gregory Dogan instead.
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of omits the backing vocal., Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Gibson J-200 ), Tenor Saxophone The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of omits the tenor saxophone., The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of omits the B♭ tenor trombone.Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Backing vocal , Double BassDevon O'Connell — Backing vocal , Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal , Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1970 Gibson L-5 )Chudley Maron — Upright Piano (1910 Steinway Vertegrand)
===''===
Album: 	[1992 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	3rd June 1992
Recorded: 	26th September 1971, 11:27 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:02:05
Genre: 	, Rock and Roll
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	John Beveridge, Pete Oakman
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar (1969 Fender Stratocaster )Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar ( )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Electric Lead Guitar ( )Chudley Maron — Upright Piano (1910 Steinway Vertegrand)
==29th September 1971==
The four band members – Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell – together with their producer – Chudley Maron – gathered in the studio to record rock and roll covers of '', ' (Lay Down Your Arms)', and ''.
However none of these three songs would be immediately released, with 'Soldier of Love' and 'The Twist' needing overdubs. The two songs would receive the respective overdubs of a and in late 1974.
===''===
Album: 	[1992 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	3rd June 1992
Recorded: 	29th September 1971, 4:42 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:02:38
Genre: 	Rock and Roll
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	,
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Gibson J-200 )Peter McDonald — Vocal, Double BassDevon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1970 Gibson L-5 )Chudley Maron — Upright Piano (1910 Steinway Vertegrand)
===' (Lay Down Your Arms)'===
Album: 	[1992 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	3rd June 1992
Recorded: 	29th September 1971, 5:51 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England2nd December 1974, 6:12 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of omits the overdub recorded on this day.29th July 2016, 5:23 PM, Eastern Sound Recorders, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of and the mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 Compact Disc reissue of Merry Christmas omitted the backing vocal, , tambourine, , harmony vocal, and violin overdubs recorded on this day.20th August 2016, 2:38 PM, Eastern Sound Recorders, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of and the mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 Compact Disc reissue of Merry Christmas omitted the violin, , and overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:02:23
Genre: 	Rhythm and Blues,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	, Tony Moon
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of and the mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 Compact Disc reissue of Merry Christmas omit the ., Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar ( ), The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of and the mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 Compact Disc reissue of Merry Christmas omit the baritone saxophone.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal , Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of and the mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 Compact Disc reissue of Merry Christmas omit the violin.Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal , Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of and the mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 Compact Disc reissue of Merry Christmas omit the military snare drums.Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1969 Rickenbacker 325 ), Upright Piano (1910 Steinway Vertegrand) The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of and the mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 Compact Disc reissue of Merry Christmas omit the upright piano.Milford Ekdahl — Tambourine The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of and the mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 Compact Disc reissue of Merry Christmas omit the tambourine.Wilbur Milardo — The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of and the mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 Compact Disc reissue of Merry Christmas omit the woodblock.Ellsworth Hutchins — Violin The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of omits the violin.Scarlett Cordero — Harmony vocal The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of and the mix released as a bonus track on the 1993 Compact Disc reissue of Merry Christmas omit the harmony vocal.Patrice McDonald — Harmony vocal Amma Partridge — Harmony vocal Anaiya Hawes — Violin Veronika Mathis — Violin Katy Taranto — Violin
===''===
Album: 	[1992 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	3rd June 1992
Recorded: 	29th September 1971, 6:11 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
2nd December 1974, 6:48 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released as a bonus track on the 1992 Compact Disc reissue of omits the tenor saxophone overdub recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:02:39
Genre: 	, Rock and Roll
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar (1969 Fender Stratocaster )Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Fender VI )Devon O'Connell — Lead vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Gibson ES-355 )Ricky Stanbery — Tenor Saxophone
==11th October 1971==
Single Release — 'Magpie' / 'Rainballs'
==13th October 1971==
Sam Whitby double-tracks his lead vocal on 'Roll over Beethoven'. Torquil Dohrn, Peter McDonald, Devon O'Connell, and Sam Whitby also record and add to the song. Later that day, the group begin work on a new composition called 'Please, No More' which was Peter McDonald's attempt at imitating the style of .
The band also recorded a third song on this day, ' (I've Just Begun to Care)', a song that had written before he became a member of . He also recorded a version of the song in 1968 before he left The Monkees. The Monkees' version was eventually released on .
==='Please, No More'===
Album: 	
Released: 	9th November 1971
Recorded: 	13th October 1971, 1:35 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England14th October 1971, 2:46 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:03:22
Genre: 	
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1970 Gretsch 6122, Chet Atkins 'Country Gentleman' )Peter McDonald — Double-tracked vocal , Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1969 Rickenbacker 325 )Chudley Maron — Hammond Organ (1969 RT-3)
===' (I've Just Begun to Care)'===
Album: 	
Released: 	9th November 1971
Recorded: 	13th October 1971, 3:37 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England14th October 1971, 4:44 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 1 album omitted the lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:20
Genre: 	Country Music
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Double-tracked vocal , Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Gibson J-200 )Peter McDonald — Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — ( )Chudley Maron — Hammond Organ (1969 RT-3)Donald Key — ( )
==14th October 1971==
Peter McDonald double-tracks his lead vocal on 'Please, No More'.
Torquil Dohrn double-tracks his lead vocal on 'Propinquity'.
==15th October 1971==
The group records two more rock and roll covers for their first album. One of them was a song '' that had originally been recorded by . The other was a and song ' (and Let 'Em Roll)' which had previously been recorded by The Monkees.
Torquil sang 'Shake 'Em Up' using his voice because he couldn't reach the notes using his or s. One more session would be necessary in order to complete the song.
===''===
Album: 	
Released: 	9th November 1971
Recorded: 	15th October 1971, 7:04 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England28th March 2010, 5:21 PM, Eastern Sound Recorders, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on omitted the acoustic rhythm guitar and overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:02:39
Genre: 	Rock and Roll
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	,
Producer: 	Chudley Maron The 2010 stereo mix of the song was produced by Gregory Dogan instead.
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar (1970 Gretsch 6122, Chet Atkins 'Country Gentleman' ), HandclapsPeter McDonald — Vocal, Double BassDevon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1969 Rickenbacker 325 ), HandclapsMilford Ekdahl — Acoustic Rhythm Guitar ( ) The mix released on omits the acoustic rhythm guitar.Wilbur Milardo — Grand Piano () The mix released on omits the grand piano.Chudley Maron — TambourineWiley Stancill — Baritone Saxophone, HandclapsRicky Stanbery — Tenor Saxophone, HandclapsGerman Sprinkle — , Handclaps
===' (and Let 'Em Roll)'===
Album: 	
Released: 	9th November 1971
Recorded: 	15th October 1971, 7:36 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England16th October 1971, 10:55 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The early mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 reissue of omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:02:38
Genre: 	, Rock and Roll, Soul Music
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Lead vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1969 Fender Stratocaster )Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Gibson J-200 )Alphonse Labounty — () The early mix released as a bonus track on the 2010 reissue of omits the B♭ soprano clarinet.
==16th October 1971==
Session musician Alphonse Labounty adds a overdub to 'Shake 'Em Up'. The song was now completed.
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