Cherry Beat – Recording Sessions (Part Seven – The Band's Sixth Album)

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==November 1975==
The band's 1975 album Heavy Rock reached ♯3 in the , as of September 1975. It was the band's first album since Show Business to miss the top spot. Chudley Maron, the band's , and their of all their albums, save for Heavy Rock, began to get worried that the band's musical output was slipping, and encouraged the band to revert to the musical strategy of their third and fourth albums Still In Business (1973), and Merry Christmas (1974), in order to record and release another album that was a blockbuster.
However the recording sessions for this album would be the last in which Chudley Maron made a solo stand as an album producer, since Riley Ganz would be brought in by Sam Whitby to coproduce the band's next album, and all the albums thereafter. 1976 would see the release of the band's sixth album which would be known as Neapolitan. This was the last album to be issued under the Sky Dive Records label. It was also the last album to be recorded in Dohrn Studios, since the band would be relocating to the newly finished Moonlight Bay Studio.
==27th November 1975==
This was the band's first official recording session for their sixth album. Once again, Chudley Maron would serve as the producer of the band's music, much to the renewed delight of all the band members, except Sam Whitby who seemed eager to search for another producer, apparently dissatisfied with Chudley's latest efforts.
On this day the band recorded two new compositions. 'Now We're Getting Along' was a composition written primarily by Peter McDonald, with input from Sam Whitby. 'Can't Hear a Word' was a composition written primarily by Sam Whitby, with input from Peter McDonald.
==='Now We're Getting Along'===
Album: 	Neapolitan
Released: 	2nd November 1976
Recorded: 	27th November 1975, 12:47 PM, Dohrn Studios, , ,
Duration: 	0:04:37
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 — Harmony vocal,
==='Can't Hear a Word'===
Album: 	Neapolitan
Released: 	2nd November 1976
Recorded: 	27th November 1975, 2:42 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:04:23
Genre: 	
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby, with Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Harmony vocal, ( )Peter McDonald — Harmony vocal, Electric Bass Guitar ( )Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, ( )
==18th December 1975==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Paper-bag Monster Truck Delivery' which was written by Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby. As its title implies, the song's lyrics are very surreal and rather nonsensical. Although the lyrics were brand new, both Peter and Sam implied that they'd actually written the music during the sessions for their second album Show Business.
==='Paper-bag Monster Truck Delivery'===
Album: 	Neapolitan
Released: 	2nd November 1976
Recorded: 	18th December 1975, 3:38 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
16th March 1976, 11:19 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the , , , and recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:05:39
Genre: 	,
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, ( ), The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the alto saxophone.Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, ( ), () The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the cello.Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the percussion.Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, ( ), () The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the electric piano.
==23rd December 1975==
Single Release — 'A Christmas Tale' / 'Happy Christmas'
==28th December 1975==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Traffic Jam' which was written by Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby. Peter stated that he and Sam would have chosen to record the song for their fifth album Heavy Rock but that just slipped out of their minds, so they didn't get to record it in time to release it on their fifth album.
They would consider releasing it on their sixth album. But they had a lot of other songs that they wanted to record and release on their sixth album, including some of their previously unreleased recordings that dated back from as early as 1972.
==='Traffic Jam'===
Album: 	Neapolitan
Released: 	2nd November 1976
Recorded: 	28th December 1975, 9:01 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
21st March 1976, 10:01 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the alto saxophone, cello, percussion, and electric piano overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:05:01
Genre: 	Blues-Rock, Hard Rock
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar ( ), Alto Saxophone Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S ), Cello (Pizzicato) Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Percussion Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar (1971 Fender Stratocaster ), Electric Piano ()
==12th January 1976==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Close My Door' which was written by Devon O'Connell. It was a song, although it did have a feel and a slight edge to it.
As Sam Whitby later said 'Devon never had an easy time trying to get us to record his songs, because we usually thought they were no good. Either that or we didn't think they would be appealing to fans. But this is the third composition he's presented to us that we've agreed to record, and his songwriting has gradually improved over the years that he's been with us'. 
==='Close My Door'===
Album: 	Neapolitan
Released: 	2nd November 1976
Recorded: 	12th January 1976, 11:32 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
20th January 1976, 12:35 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the , , , , alto saxophone, , , and overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:51
Genre: 	,
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Devon O'Connell
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar (1973 Gibson SG Standard )Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar ( )Devon O'Connell — Lead vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the military snare drums.Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, ( )Chudley Maron — ()Ernesto Selby — The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the tenor saxophone.Ron Hayhurst — The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the concert flute.Kendrick Vantassel — () The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the B♭ soprano clarinet.Lacy Gram — Alto Saxophone Johnathan Martz — The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the B♭ tenor trombone.Erich Phong — The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the B♭ trumpet.Bobbie Dossett — The mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the flugelhorn.
==20th January 1976==
Devon O'Connell recorded overdubs for 'Close My Door' on this day. It was during this same session that session musicians Ernesto Selby, Ron Hayhurst, Kendrick Vantassel, Lacy Gram, Johnathan Martz, Erich Phong, and Bobbie Dossett recorded , , , , , , and overdubs respectively.
==3rd February 1976==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Denim Blues, Blacks, Greys and Whites', often abbreviated to 'Denim Blues' which was primarily written by Peter McDonald, with input from Sam Whitby.
The song, along with 'Do the Ronde Ronde' were two of the first compositions recorded to feature a '' production approach, though it would be restrained on 'Denim Blues' to prevent the track's sound from being 'too full'.
==='Denim Blues, Blacks, Greys and Whites'===
Album: 	Neapolitan
Released: 	2nd November 1976
Recorded: 	3rd February 1976, 12:27 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
5th February 1976, 11:37 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the , , and overdubs recorded on this day.
7th February 1976, 12:03 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 2 album omitted the , , cello, tenor saxophone, and alto saxophone overdubs recorded on this day.
18th February 1976, 3:47 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 2 album and the mix released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:36
Genre: 	Blues-Rock, Hard Rock
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald, with Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar / (1971 Fender Stratocaster ), Acoustic-Electric Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson J-200 ) The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the acoustic-electric rhythm guitar.Peter McDonald — The mixes released on the Anthology 2 album and the mix released on the Anthology 3 album omit the of the ., Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Fender Precision ), Acoustic-Electric Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson J-200 ) Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Acoustic-Electric Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson J-200 ), Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar ( ) The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the rhythm guitar.Chudley Maron — Electric Piano (), Grand Piano (1970 Steinway D-274) The first mix released on the Anthology 2 album omits the grand piano.Ricky Stanbery — Tenor Saxophone The mixes released on the Anthology 2 album omit the tenor saxophone.Chester McGlade — Cello The mixes released on the Anthology 2 album omit the cello.Elisha Bedsole — The mixes released on the Anthology 2 album omit the violin.Patricia Cockrill — Violin Tracey Lessman — Violin Ned Morphis — Violin Noel Kontos — Alto Saxophone The mixes released on the Anthology 2 album omit the alto saxophone.Ellsworth Hutchins — Violin Williams Torian — Violin Grady Ashman — The mixes released on the Anthology 2 album omit the viola.Neal Nobriga — Viola Gonzalo Northup — Violin Marcellus Folger — Violin Terrance Bustamante — Violin Dallas Guertin — Cello
==5th February 1976==
Torquil Dohrn and Peter McDonald overdub s onto 'Denim Blues'. Sam Whitby and Chudley Maron respectively add and overdubs onto the song.
==7th February 1976==
l were added to 'Denim Blues' on this day. s Elisha Bedsole, Patricia Cockrill, Tracey Lessman, Ned Morphis, Ellsworth Hutchins, Williams Torian, Gonzalo Northup, Marcellus Folger, and Terrance Bustamante played . Grady Ashman and Neal Nobriga played . Chester McGlade and Dallas Guertin played . Ricky Stanbery played tenor saxophone, and Noel Kontos played the alto saxophone.
Chudley Maron stripped back the orchestration on the final mix so that even in the more passive parts of the song, the orchestration level was very low.
==13th February 1976==
Session musicians Elisha Bedsole and Gonzalo Northup record violin overdubs for 'Think' which had been started during the sessions for Heavy Rock but obviously not recorded for that album. Neal Nobriga recorded viola overdubs, and Chester McGlade and Dallas Guertin recorded cello ones. The song was now completed.
==17th February 1976==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn respectively record , , and alto saxophone overdubs for 'Jeep'.
==18th February 1976==
Peter McDonald his on 'Denim Blues' and 'Jeep'.
==20th February 1976==
Peter McDonald and Devon O'Connell respectively record and overdubs for 'Ticket to Paris'.
==23rd February 1976==
Sam Whitby double-tracks his lead vocal on 'Ticket to Paris'.
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell respectively record cello, electric piano, alto saxophone and overdubs for 'Soldier Rhymes'. Sam also double-tracked his vocal for the song later that same session.
==28th February 1976==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell respectively record cello, , , and percussion overdubs for 'Daymare'.
==4th March 1976==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell record for 'Daymare' and 'Do the Ronde Ronde'.
==7th March 1976==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell record electric organ, , , and percussion overdubs for 'Do the Ronde Ronde'.
==11th March 1976==
Torquil Dohrn records alto saxophone overdubs for 'Do the Ronde Ronde'. Session musicians Wiley Stancill and Ricky Stanbery recorded and tenor saxophone overdubs respectively. Jared Underhill, Darin Askins, and Jackie Barb recorded B♭ trumpet overdubs, and Delmer Matousek and Johnathan Martz recorded B♭ tenor trombone overdubs.
==14th March 1976==
Torquil Dohrn records a B♭ tenor trombone overdub for 'Do the Ronde Ronde'. This would be the last session for the song.
==16th March 1976==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell record cello, electric piano, alto saxophone and percussion overdubs respectively for 'Paper-bag Monster Truck Delivery'.
==18th March 1976==
Single Release — 'Jeep' / 'Think'
==21st March 1976==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell record cello, electric piano, alto saxophone and percussion overdubs respectively for 'Traffic Jam'.
==24th March 1976==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell record handclaps for 'I've Been Pinched'.
==26th March 1976==
Peter McDonald and Devon O'Connell respectively record cello and percussion overdubs for 'I've Been Pinched'.
==29th March 1976==
Peter McDonald, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell respectively record cello, Moog synthesiser, and percussion overdubs for 'Kitty in a Tank'.
==1st April 1976==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Canary Tunes' which was primarily written by Sam Whitby, with input from Peter McDonald. It was the first new composition the band had recorded since they'd written and recorded 'Denim Blues'.
==='Canary Tunes'===
Album: 	Neapolitan
Released: 	2nd November 1976
Recorded: 	1st April 1976, 11:49 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
3rd April 1976, 12:01 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the , , alto saxophone, and overdubs recorded on this day.
6th April 1976, 8:22 PM, 9:17 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first and second mix released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the , , and overdubs recorded on this day.The mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:15
Genre: 	, Soft Rock
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby, with Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Harmony vocal, ( ), Alto Saxophone The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the alto saxophone., The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the agogô bells.Peter McDonald — The mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the double-tracking of the vocals., Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S ), The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omit the vibraslap., The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the whistling.Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the cowbell., The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the conga drums.Sam Whitby — Double-tracked lead vocal , (1975 Martin D-28 ), The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omit the güiro., Whistling
==3rd April 1976==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn and Devon O'Connell respectively record , , alto saxophone, and overdubs for 'Canary Tunes'.
==6th April 1976==
Torquil Dohrn and Devon O'Connell respectively record and for 'Canary Tunes', while Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby record overdubs. Peter and Sam also double-tracked their vocals for the song later that same session.
==8th April 1976==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Chamber of Love' which was primarily written by Peter McDonald, with input from Sam Whitby.
==='Chamber of Love'===
B-Side: 	'Daymare'
Chart Position:	♯1 (UK Single)♯1 (US Single)
Album: 	Greatest Hits
Released: 	28th April 1976 (Single Release)10th February 1985 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	8th April 1976, 9:01 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
10th April 1976, 10:35 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the electric piano and overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:37
Genre: 	Hard Rock,
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald, with 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 Anthology 3 album omits the Moog synthesiser.Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S ), Electric Piano (1974 Wurlitzer 200A) The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the electric piano.Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar ( )
==10th April 1976==
Peter McDonald and Torquil Dohrn respectively record electric piano and Moog synthesiser overdubs for 'Chamber of Love'. 
==14th April 1976==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Riding on a Steam Train' which was primarily written by Peter McDonald, with input from Sam Whitby.
Many years later Peter and Sam confirmed that the song wasn't just about having a ride on a steam train. They confirmed otherwise, hence the first part of the song's title, what the song was really mostly about.
They didn't openly speak about this in the wrong places, because they didn't want people to think the song was inappropriate for younger listeners. Peter and Sam said that they felt that it was a perfect fit for a children's song, and didn't want to spoil the enjoyment the children got from the song.
However there were a few that subsequently refused to play the song, upon discovering what it meant.
==='Riding on a Steam Train'===
Album: 	Neapolitan
Released: 	2nd November 1976
Recorded: 	14th April 1976, 9:47 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
16th April 1976, 5:15 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the , , alto saxophone, and tambourine overdubs recorded on this day.
19th April 1976, 8:08 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the B♭ soprano clarinet, , B♭ tenor trombone, and B♭ trumpet overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:08
Genre: 	, Jazz Music
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald, with Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar ( ), Alto Saxophone , B♭ Soprano Clarinet (Boehm System) The mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the B♭ soprano clarinet.Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1971 Fender Jazz ), ( ) The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the banjo.Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the tambourine.Sam Whitby — Harmony vocal, ( ), () The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the Lowrey organ.Oliver Janas — (Hohner C Chromatic) The mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the harmonica.Delmer Matousek — B♭ Tenor Trombone The mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the B♭ tenor trombone.Darin Askins — B♭ Trumpet The mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the B♭ trumpet.Jackie Barb — B♭ Trumpet Johnathan Martz — B♭ Tenor Trombone Erich Phong — B♭ Trumpet
==16th April 1976==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell respectively record , Lowrey organ, alto saxophone, and tambourine overdubs for 'Riding on a Steam Train'.
==19th April 1976==
Torquil Dohrn records a B♭ soprano clarinet overdub for 'Riding on a Steam Train'. Session musician Oliver Janas records a harmonica overdub. Delmer Matousek, and Johnathan Martz record B♭ tenor trombone overdubs, and Darin Askins, Jackie Barb, and Erich Phong record B♭ trumpet overdubs for the song.
==25th April 1976==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Don't Count on Me' which was written by Torquil Dohrn.
==='Don't Count on Me'===
A-Side: 	'Sybel Cannibals'
Chart Position:	♯39 (UK Single)♯43 (US Single)
Album: 	Greatest Hits
Released: 	1st June 1976 (Single Release)10th February 1985 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	25th April 1976, 10:12 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
27th April 1976, 11:38 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the electric piano, Lowrey organ, and overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:01
Genre: 	Jazz Music, Soft Rock
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Torquil Dohrn
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — Lead vocal, ( )Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Electric Piano (1974 Wurlitzer 200A) Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the claves.Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1975 Martin D-28 ), Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage) The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the Lowrey organ.
==27th April 1976==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Devon O'Connell respectively record electric piano, Lowrey organ, and overdubs for 'Don't Count on Me'.
==28th April 1976==
Single Release — 'Chamber of Love' / 'Daymare'
==1st May 1976==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Sybel Cannibals' which was written by Torquil Dohrn, Peter McDonald, Devon O'Connell and Sam Whitby, based on an original idea by Torquil Dohrn.
According to Torquil, he had this strange dream where he was listening to ' instrumental compositions 'Mas Que Nada (Say No More)' and 'Adios Muchachos'.
A third composition with the deep chanting of 'We're the Sybel Cannibals', but otherwise in that style was also part of the dream. Torquil then said 'I made sure that third composition was really just in the dream, before me and my fellow bandmates claimed ownership of the song'. Since 'Sybel Cannibals' just came to Torquil in a dream, its title is completely meaningless.
==='Sybel Cannibals'===
B-Side: 	'Don't Count on Me'
Chart Position:	♯1 (UK Single)♯4 (US Single)
Album: 	Greatest Hits
Released: 	1st June 1976 (Single Release)10th February 1985 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	1st May 1976, 11:32 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
4th May 1976, 5:39 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the cello, , concert flute, percussion, , B♭ soprano clarinet, and violin overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:00
Genre: 	, ,
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Torquil Dohrn, with Peter McDonald, Devon O'Connell, Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — Lead vocal, ( ), Concert Flute The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the concert flute.Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, , Cello The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the cello.Devon O'Connell — Lead vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Percussion The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the percussion.Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Classical Rhythm Guitar (1975 José Ramirez ), The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the accordion.Chudley Maron — Backing vocal, Grand Piano (1970 Steinway D-274), The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the bandoneón.Elodia Torian — Backing vocalAmber Stark — Backing vocalCharlotte Henderson — Backing vocalEsther Lynmore — Backing vocalAlphonse Labounty — B♭ Soprano Clarinet (Boehm System) The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the B♭ soprano clarinet.Chester McGlade — Cello Ron Hayhurst — Concert Flute Ned Morphis — Violin The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the violin.Kendrick Vantassel — B♭ Soprano Clarinet (Boehm System) Ellsworth Hutchins — Violin Gonzalo Northup — Violin Terrance Bustamante — Violin
==4th May 1976==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, Devon O'Connell and Chudley Maron respectively add cello, accordion, concert flute, percussion, and overdubs to 'Sybel Cannibals'. Session musicians Alphonse Labounty, and Kendrick Vantassel added B♭ soprano clarinet overdubs. Chester McGlade added cello overdubs. Ned Morphis, Ellsworth Hutchins, Gonzalo Northup, and Terrance Bustamante added violin overdubs, and Ron Hayhurst added a concert flute overdub.
==1st June 1976==
Single Release — 'Sybel Cannibals' / 'Don't Count on Me'
==11th June 1976==
The band recorded a of 's song ''. However, like all covers, this recording was not considered for release on the band's sixth album.
===''===
Album: 	Neapolitan [1994 Compact Disc Reissue] [Bonus Disc]
Released: 	14th November 1994
Recorded: 	11th June 1976, 6:47 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:02:23
Genre: 	,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar ( )Peter McDonald — Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — , Grand Piano ()Chudley Maron — s
==17th July 1976==
The band recorded a cover of 's song ''. However, like all covers, this recording was not considered for release on the band's sixth album.
While the original Dave Clark Five version featured a tenor saxophone, the version would feature an alto saxophone, as the band typically favoured alto saxophones over tenor saxophones.
===''===
Album: 	Neapolitan [1994 Compact Disc Reissue] [Bonus Disc]
Released: 	14th November 1994
Recorded: 	17th July 1976, 10:05 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
18th July 1976, 8:08 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the alto saxophone and lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
29th August 2016, 3:23 PM, Eastern Sound Recorders, 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 , , and overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:02:48
Genre: 	, , Rock and Roll
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	,
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan and the mix released on the Anthology 3 album omit the double-tracking of the vocals., Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar ( ), Alto Saxophone The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the alto saxophone.Peter McDonald — Double-tracked lead vocal The mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the double-tracking of the vocals., Backing vocal The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan and the mix released on the Anthology 3 album omit the backing vocals., Electric Bass Guitar ( )Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal , (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan and the mix released on the Anthology 3 album omit the double-tracking of the drum kit.Sam Whitby — Double-tracked harmony vocal , Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1967 Rickenbacker 365 )Chudley Maron — ()
==18th July 1976==
Torquil Dohrn records an alto saxophone overdub for 'Glad All Over', while Peter McDonald's vocal was double-tracked.
==31st August 1976==
The band members were in the studio again recording a new composition on this day. 'Bop Bop Shuop' which was written by Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby. However, the track was not considered for release on the band's sixth album.
==='Bop Bop Shuop'===
Album: 	Neapolitan [1994 Compact Disc Reissue] [Bonus Disc]
Released: 	14th November 1994
Recorded: 	31st August 1976, 2:05 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England14th November 2009, 6:37 PM, Eastern Sound Recorders, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan omitted the tenor saxophone overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:29
Genre: 	, Rhythm and Blues, ,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Chudley Maron The 2010 of the song was by Gregory Dogan instead.
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ), Tenor Saxophone The mix released on the 1994 Compact Disc reissue of Neapolitan omits the tenor saxophone.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S )Devon O'Connell — Lead vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Epiphone Casino )
==5th September 1976==
The band recorded a cover of 's song ''. However, like all covers, this recording was not considered for release on the band's sixth album.
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Album: 	Neapolitan [1994 Compact Disc Reissue] [Bonus Disc]
Released: 	14th November 1994
Recorded: 	5th September 1976, 4:33 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:02:30
Genre: 	Blues-Rock, Hard Rock,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	, ,
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Vocal, Electric Lead Guitar / Electric Slide Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard )Peter McDonald — Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Fender Precision )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Electric Rhythm Guitar / Electric Slide Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard )
==26th October 1976==
The band members were in the studio again recording a new composition for their 1976 Christmas single. 'Christmas Time (Is Finally Here)' which was written by Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby. Ever since the belated single release of 'Happy Christmas' / 'A Christmas Tale' failed to top the charts in December 1975, the band members wanted to release a Christmas song that would top the charts. When 'Christmas Time (Is Finally Here)' was released in December 1976, the band members of got their wish.
==='Christmas Time (Is Finally Here)'===
B-Side: 	'Do the Ronde Ronde'
Chart Position:	♯1 (UK Single)♯2 (US Single)
Album: 	Greatest Hits
Released: 	15th December 1976 (Single Release)10th February 1985 (Album Release)
Recorded: 	26th October 1976, 4:45 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
27th October 1976, 3:33 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the harmony and backing vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
28th October 1976, 8:01 PM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the cello, Lowrey organ, , , and backing vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
29th October 1976, 9:04 AM, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omitted the handclaps recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:59
Genre: 	, Pop Rock
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher: 	Donby Music Limited
Personnel: 	Torquil Dohrn — Harmony vocal, Backing vocal The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the backing vocals., Acoustic Lead Guitar ( ), The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the sleigh bells., Handclaps The mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the handclaps.Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Harmony vocal The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the harmony vocals., Backing vocal , Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Cello (Pizzicato) The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the cello., Handclaps Devon O'Connell — Harmony vocal, Backing vocal , Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), () The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the bass drums., Handclaps Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Harmony vocal , Backing vocal , Acoustic Rhythm Guitar ( ), Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage) The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 3 album omit the Lowrey organ., Handclaps Chudley Maron — Backing vocal, Grand Piano ( )Elodia Torian — Backing vocal The first mix released on the Anthology 3 album omits the backing vocals.Amber Stark — Backing vocal Charlotte Henderson — Backing vocal Esther Lynmore — Backing vocal
==27th October 1976==
Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby record harmony vocal overdubs for 'Christmas Time (Is Finally Here)'. Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell's respective girlfriends Amber Stark, Charlotte Henderson, and Esther Lynmore, together with Elodia Torian recorded backing vocals for the song.
==28th October 1976==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell respectively record cello, Lowrey organ, , and overdubs for 'Christmas Time (Is Finally Here)'. The four of them also record additional backing vocal overdubs.
==29th October 1976==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell record handclaps for 'Christmas Time (Is Finally Here)'. This would be the last session for the song, and the session that would wrap up the recording sessions for Neapolitan.
==2nd November 1976==
Album Release — Neapolitan
===Neapolitan — Album===
Chart Position:	♯1 (UK Album)♯2 (US Album)
Released: 	2nd November 1976
Recorded: 	11th February 1972, 8th – 11th August 1973, 5th December 1974, 23rd July – 28th December 1975, 12th January – 19th April 1976, Dohrn Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:56:41
Genre: 	,
Label: 	Sky Dive Records
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Track Listing: 	Side One:'Ticket to Paris' [LP Version / 1976 Stereo LP Mix]'Soldier Rhymes' [LP Version / 1976 Stereo LP Mix]'Riding on a Steam Train' [LP Version / 1976 Stereo LP Mix]'Traffic Jam' [LP Version / 1976 Stereo LP Mix]'Kitty in a Tank' [LP Version / 1976 Stereo LP Mix]'Paper-bag Monster Truck Delivery' [LP Version / 1976 Stereo LP Mix]Side Two:'Close My Door' [LP Version / 1976 Stereo LP Mix]'Pepperoo' [LP Version / 1976 Stereo LP Mix]'Now We're Getting Along' [LP Version / 1976 Stereo LP Mix]'Canary Tunes' [LP Version / 1976 Stereo LP Mix]'Denim Blues, Blacks, Greys and Whites' [LP Version / 1976 Stereo LP Mix]'I've Been Pinched' [LP Version / 1976 Stereo LP Mix]'Can't Hear a Word' [LP Version / 1976 Stereo LP Mix]
==15th December 1976==
Single Release — 'Christmas Time (Is Finally Here)' / 'Do the Ronde Ronde'
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