Cherry Beat – Recording Sessions (Part Ten – The Band's Ninth Album)

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==Mid – Late December 1978==
Unlike its predecessor A Girl's Mind, the band's eighth album Rocky Road did not manage to top the charts in October 1978. Instead it reached ♯5. All four of the band members were not surprised that their eighth album failed to top the charts, and they were not pleased with the finished product.
Peter McDonald said that Rocky Road was not a very pleasant album to record, and it was the first album not to have been recorded under the same united process as its predecessors.
'Our relationships had grown more and more tense' Sam Whitby had explained 'We weren't really getting on so much at that point, which explains why we recorded several tracks as solo artists backed with s, rather than playing together as a group'.
'We all couldn't even achieve a consensus as to who should produce our albums' added Torquil Dohrn. 'Peter wanted our Chudley Maron to stay in place, but Sam wanted Riley Ganz to be our '.
'Each of our contributions were ultimately recorded under our own individual directions' said Peter 'I would produce or the tracks that were solely or predominantly composed by myself, Sam would produce or coproduce the tracks that were his, and so on'.
==4th January 1979==
This was the first official recording session for the band's ninth album. Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby recorded two of songs on this day. But like all covers that were recorded after the release of the band's second album, neither of these covers were immediately released.
===''===
Album: 	Drink Up [1996 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	9th February 1996
Recorded: 	4th January 1979, 12:45 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, , ,
Duration: 	0:03:05
Genre: 	, ,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	
Producer: 	Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby
Personnel:	Peter McDonald — , ( )Sam Whitby — , , ( )Tracey Lessman — Ned Morphis — Grady Ashman — Neal Nobriga — ViolaElodia McDonald — ()Marcellus Folger — ViolinDallas Guertin — CelloToby Stidham — ( )Leandro Groff — ( )Arnold Coloma — ( )Percy Duncan — ()Coleman Lovell — Rafael Branum — Leticia Angert — ViolinTamar Crafts — ViolinEleonore Hinojos — ViolinKaty Taranto — Violin
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Album: 	Drink Up [1996 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	9th February 1996
Recorded: 	4th January 1979, 1:25 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:03:00
Genre: 	Rhythm and Blues, Rock and Roll, Soul Music
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	, Leo Price
Producer: 	Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby
Personnel:	Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin )Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1978 Epiphone Casino )Tracey Lessman — ViolinNed Morphis — CelloGrady Ashman — ViolaNeal Nobriga — ViolaMarcellus Folger — ViolinDallas Guertin — CelloAmber Whitby — Grand Piano (1970 Steinway D-274)Cortez McNab — Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard )Luther Canup — Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson J-200 )Perry McMillan — Electric Bass Guitar (1978 Fender Precision )Percy Duncan — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Coleman Lovell — PercussionRaphael Carnegie — Alto SaxophoneLeticia Angert — ViolinTamar Crafts — ViolinEleonore Hinojos — ViolinKaty Taranto — Violin
==9th January 1979==
 were recorded for 'Goo Goo G'Joob' on this day, even though the band did not intend to release the song on their next album. Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Devon O'Connell respectively recorded , , and overdubs. Devon also recorded a overdub for the song.
The original 1977 of the song, without the added in 1979 was released as a bonus track on the 1995 Compact Disc reissue of A Girl's Mind.
==11th January 1979==
Chudley Maron, Riley Ganz, Elodia McDonald, and Amber Whitby record backing vocals overdubs for 'Goo Goo G'Joob' on this day. They were joined by session musicians Alphonse Labounty and Kendrick Vantassel who recorded overdubs, Delmer Matousek, Johnathan Martz, and Teodoro Orterga who recorded overdubs, Tracey Lessman, Ned Morphis, and Dallas Guertin who recorded overdubs, Ron Hayhurst who recorded overdubs, Lacy Gram, Rafael Branum, and Raphael Carnegie who recorded overdubs.
Darin Askins, Erich Phong, and Wilburn Charboneau who recorded overdubs, Grady Ashman, and Neal Nobriga who recorded overdubs, Marcellus Folger, Leticia Angert, Tamar Crafts, Eleonore Hinojos, and Katy Taranto who recorded overdubs, and Bob Brannon, Horace Voris, Tomas Newkirk, and Dominick Stowell who recorded overdubs. This session resulted in 'Goo Goo G'Joob' having one of the highest numbers of participants of a recording.
==16th January 1979==
Peter McDonald recorded a new composition which he'd recently written on this day. It was the first new recording in 1979 that would make the band's ninth album. Peter's vocal on 'I've Heard Enough' was raspy and boyish, which was inspired by the and song ''.
Sadly, this also marked the turning point where the band would begin recording separately, after they had started to record music together again. The period where they began to record together again, was proven to have been short lived.
Peter McDonald completed the track using seven master takes. The first and second master take were recorded on this day. The first contained Peter's and , and the second contained his backing vocal, and ming.
==='I've Heard Enough'===
Album: 	Drink Up
Released: 	7th July 1979
Recorded: 	16th January 1979, 3:34 PM, 4:21 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the and recorded on this day.19th January 1979, 4:27 PM, 5:28 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the and overdubs recorded on this day.The first three mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.
21st January 1979, 2:28 PM, 3:36 PM, 4:22 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first four mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.The first five mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:25
Genre: 	,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Peter McDonald
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Electric Bass Guitar ( ), Backing vocal The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the backing vocal., Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the drum kit., The first two mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the harmony vocal., ( ) The first two mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the rhythm guitar., Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ) The first three mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the lead guitar., Keyboard The first four mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the keyboard., The first five mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the tambourine., The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the handclaps.
==19th January 1979==
Peter McDonald records the third and fourth master take overdubs for his composition 'I've Heard Enough'. The third contained his and , and the fourth contained his .
==21st January 1979==
Peter McDonald records the fifth, sixth, and seventh master take overdubs for his composition 'I've Heard Enough'. The fifth, sixth, and seventh respectively contained the , , and .
==27th January 1979==
Sam Whitby recorded a new composition which he'd recently written on this day. It was the second new recording in 1979 that would make the band's ninth album. It would also become the title track for the album.
Sam Whitby completed the track using seven master takes. The first and second master take were recorded on this day. The first contained Sam's lead vocal and rhythm guitar, and the second contained his backing vocal, and .
==='Drink Up'===
Album: 	Drink Up
Released: 	7th July 1979
Recorded: 	27th January 1979, 11:44 AM, 12:26 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the backing vocal and overdubs recorded on this day.29th January 1979, 10:27 AM, 11:31 AM, 12:17 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the harmony vocal and lead guitar overdubs recorded on this day.The first three mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.The first four mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the bass guitar overdubs recorded on this day.31st January 1979, 9:48 AM, 11:27 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first five mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the drum kit overdubs recorded on this day.The first six mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.
13th February 1979, 10:01 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the liquid pouring and overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:28
Genre: 	, , ,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar ( ), Backing vocal , () The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the electric grand piano., Harmony vocal The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the harmony vocal., Electric Lead Guitar (1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom ) The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the lead guitar., () The first three mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the Lowrey organ., Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ) The first four mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the bass guitar., Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood) The first five mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the drum kit., Percussion The first six mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the percussion., Liquid Pouring The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the liquid pouring effects., The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the drinking s.
==29th January 1979==
Sam Whitby records the third, fourth, and fifth master take overdubs for his composition 'Drink Up'. The third contained his harmony vocal and lead guitar, the fourth contained his Lowrey organ, and the fifth contained the bass guitar.
==31st January 1979==
Sam Whitby records the sixth and seventh master take overdubs for his composition 'Drink Up'. The sixth contained the drum kit, and the seventh contained the percussion.
==3rd February 1979==
Sam Whitby records overdubs for 'Treasure Hunt' on this day. The overdubs included , and the crinkling and unfolding of old .
==5th February 1979==
Peter McDonald records overdubs for ''Getting High' on this day.
==7th February 1979==
Peter McDonald records overdubs for 'Liquor Lords' on this day. The overdubs included pulling a out from a , and the from a .
==10th February 1979==
Peter McDonald records s for 'At the Station' on this day.
==13th February 1979==
Sam Whitby records overdubs for 'Drink Up' on this day. The overdubs included pouring liquid from a glass bottle into a glass, and drinking from the glass.
==14th April 1979==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Pete's Post' which was written by Torquil Dohrn. Despite the song's title, Torquil did not draw the name 'Pete' from the name of his fellow bandmate Peter McDonald.
It should not be confused with Pete's Post which is a postal brand within The Mail Group postal businesses which began in 2001, more than two decades later.
==='Pete's Post'===
Album: 	Drink Up
Released: 	7th July 1979
Recorded: 	14th April 1979, 4:01 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England15th April 1979, 4:23 PM, 6:24 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the tambourine, , and lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the handclaps recorded on this day.
16th April 1979, 11:12 AM, 1:09 PM, 2:42 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first three mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the Lowrey organ overdubs recorded on this day.The first four mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:36
Genre: 	, Rhythm and Blues, Rock and Roll, Soul Music
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Torquil Dohrn
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the of the ., Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ), Tambourine The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the tambourine., Handclaps The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the handclaps., Lowrey Organ (1965 DSO Heritage) The first three mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the Lowrey organ., ( ) The first four mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the acoustic-electric rhythm guitar., The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omits the envelope sound effects.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Handclaps Devon O'Connell — Harmony vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the cowbell., Handclaps Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1978 Epiphone Casino ), Handclaps
==15th April 1979==
Torquil Dohrn and Devon O'Connell respectively record tambourine and overdubs for 'Pete's Post' on this day. Torquil's lead vocal is also .
Later on that day, Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell recorded handclap overdubs for the song.
==16th April 1979==
Torquil Dohrn records a Lowrey organ overdub for 'Pete's Post' on this day. He then recorded an overdub, and lastly the sound of an being opened.
==26th April 1979==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Pot of Gold' which was written by Torquil Dohrn, based on an original idea by Peter McDonald.
==='Pot of Gold'===
Album: 	Drink Up
Released: 	7th July 1979
Recorded: 	26th April 1979, 3:35 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England27th April 1979, 4:21 PM, 8:22 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the and overdubs recorded on this day.The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:24
Genre: 	
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Torquil Dohrn
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Lead vocal, Electric Lead Guitar ( ), () The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the electric piano., s The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the coin sound effects.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S ) The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the fuzz bass guitar.Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1978 Epiphone Casino )
==27th April 1979==
Peter McDonald and Torquil Dohrn respectively record and electric piano overdubs for 'Pot of Gold' on this day. Later on, Torquil recorded the sound of s and added them to fit the nature of the song.
==4th May 1979==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'A Dream of a Dream' which was written by Torquil Dohrn.
==='A Dream of a Dream'===
Album: 	Drink Up
Released: 	7th July 1979
Recorded: 	4th May 1979, 3:35 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England5th May 1979, 6:35 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the , percussion, electric piano, and overdubs recorded on this day.6th May 1979, 10:30 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.7th May 1979, 11:41 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first three mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.8th May 1979, 2:37 PM, 3:50 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first four mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:40
Genre: 	, Pop Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Torquil Dohrn
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Lead vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar ( ), Acoustic Rhythm Guitar ( ) The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the acoustic rhythm guitar., The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the B♭ trumpet., The first three mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the French horn., The first four mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the B♭ tenor trombone., () The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the Moog synthesiser.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar ( ), Electric Piano () , B♭ Trumpet Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Percussion The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the percussion.Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1975 Martin D-28 ), Grand Piano (1970 Steinway D-274) The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the grand piano.Luciano Ransome — French Horn Corliss Sancho — French Horn Layla Hancock — French Horn Wilburn Charboneau — B♭ Tenor Trombone
==5th May 1979==
Torquil Dohrn and Devon O'Connell respectively recorded and percussion overdubs for 'A Dream of a Dream' on this day. At the same time, Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby recorded electric and overdubs respectively. 
==6th May 1979==
Peter McDonald and Torquil Dohrn record B♭ trumpet overdubs for 'A Dream of a Dream' on this day.
==7th May 1979==
Torquil Dohrn and session musicians Luciano Ransome, Corliss Sancho, and Layla Haycock record overdubs for 'A Dream of a Dream' on this day. Torquil had to employ session musicians to play French horns, since none of the other band members knew how to play the French horn.
==8th May 1979==
Torquil Dohrn and session musician Wilburn Charboneau record overdubs for 'A Dream of a Dream' on this day. Later on that day, Torquil recorded a overdub to give the song a more dreamy sound.
==16th May 1979==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Light as a Feather' which was written by Torquil Dohrn.
==='Light as a Feather'===
Album: 	Drink Up
Released: 	7th July 1979
Recorded: 	16th May 1979, 3:08 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England17th May 1979, 9:21 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the , electric piano, and acoustic rhythm guitar overdubs recorded on this day.18th May 1979, 10:32 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the Moog synthesiser overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:26
Genre: 	Pop Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Torquil Dohrn
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Lead vocal, Electric Lead Guitar / (1978 Fender Stratocaster ), Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1975 Martin D-28 ) , Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp) Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), ( ) The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the ukulele.Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Acoustic-Electric Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson J-200 ), Electric Piano (1974 Wurlitzer 200A)
==17th May 1979==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn respectively record , electric piano, and acoustic rhythm guitar overdubs for 'Light as a Feather' on this day.
==18th May 1979==
Torquil Dohrn records a Moog synthesiser overdub for 'Light as a Feather' on this day.
==28th May 1979==
The band recorded a new composition on this day. 'Backstabber' which was written by Devon O'Connell.
==='Backstabber'===
Album: 	Drink Up
Released: 	7th July 1979
Recorded: 	28th May 1979, 4:28 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England29th May 1979, 11:07 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the percussion overdubs recorded on this day.30th May 1979, 10:57 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the and acoustic-electric rhythm guitar overdubs recorded on this day.31st May 1979, 5:49 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the , electric piano, and Moog synthesiser overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:54
Genre: 	
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Devon O'Connell
Producer: 	Devon O'Connell
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1978 Fender Stratocaster ), Percussion , Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1975 Martin D-28 ) The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the acoustic rhythm guitar., Moog Synthesiser (1972 IIIp) Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar (1969 Höfner 500/1 Violin ), Percussion , Cello () The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the cello., () The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the harmonium.Devon O'Connell — Lead vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Percussion Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar (1978 Fender Stratocaster ), Percussion , Acoustic-Electric Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson J-200 ) The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the acoustic-electric rhythm guitar., Electric Piano (1974 Wurlitzer 200A) The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the electric piano.
==29th May 1979==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell record percussion overdubs for 'Backstabber' on this day.
==30th May 1979==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn respectively record cello, acoustic-electric rhythm guitar, and acoustic rhythm guitar overdubs for 'Backstabber' on this day.
==31st May 1979==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn respectively record , electric piano, and Moog synthesiser overdubs for 'Backstabber' on this day.
==4th June 1979==
Business was a little bit slow, so the band decided to record a cover of 's song '' on this day. Like all covers that were recorded after the release of the band's second album, this one was not immediately released.
===''===
Album: 	Drink Up [1996 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	9th February 1996
Recorded: 	4th June 1979, 11:48 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:03:28
Genre: 	Hard Rock, ,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn, Peter McDonald, Devon O'Connell, Sam Whitby
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, ( )Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1971 Fender Jazz )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1978 Rickenbacker 330 )
==7th June 1979==
The band was still waiting for the release date for their next to arrive, so they continued to record a few covers of songs they particularly liked, just for a bit of fun and for some musical exercise.
On this day the band recorded a cover of 's song ''. Like all covers that were recorded after the release of the band's second album, this one was not immediately released.
===''===
Album: 	Drink Up [1996 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	9th February 1996
Recorded: 	7th June 1979, 2:36 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England8th October 2016, 10:51 AM, Eastern Sound Recorders, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released as a bonus track on the 1996 Compact Disc Reissue of Drink Up omitted the rhythm guitar overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:05:05
Genre: 	, Hard Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn, Peter McDonald, Devon O'Connell, Sam Whitby
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar ( ), Electric Rhythm Guitar ( ) The mix released as a bonus track on the 1996 Compact Disc Reissue of Drink Up omits the rhythm guitar.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1971 Fender Jazz )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Acoustic Rhythm Guitar ( ), Electric Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom )
==10th June 1979==
The band recorded a cover of the song '' on this day. Like all covers that were recorded after the release of the band's second album, this one was not immediately released.
The rhythm guitar and bass guitar lines of 's cover were played on a , similar to the one played in the music video of Toto's version.
===''===
Album: 	Drink Up [1996 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	9th February 1996
Recorded: 	10th June 1979, 5:53 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England9th November 2016, 2:55 PM, Eastern Sound Recorders, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mix released as a bonus track on the 1996 Compact Disc Reissue of Drink Up omitted the backing vocal, percussion, and keyboard overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:04:03
Genre: 	Hard Rock, Pop Rock,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn, Peter McDonald, Devon O'Connell, Sam Whitby
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1970 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop )Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Backing vocal The mix released as a bonus track on the 1996 Compact Disc reissue of Drink Up omits the backing vocal., Electric Rhythm Guitar / Electric Bass Guitar ( )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Percussion The mix released as a bonus track on the 1996 Compact Disc reissue of Drink Up omits the percussion.Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Electric Grand Piano (1977 Yamaha CP-70), Keyboard The mix released as a bonus track on the 1996 Compact Disc reissue of Drink Up omits the keyboard.
==15th June 1979==
The band recorded a cover of rock song '' on this day. Like all covers that were recorded after the release of the band's second album, this one was not immediately released.
===''===
Album: 	Drink Up [1996 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	9th February 1996
Recorded: 	15th June 1979, 6:23 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:04:09
Genre: 	, Hard Rock, Power Pop
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	,
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn, Peter McDonald, Devon O'Connell, Sam Whitby
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Lead Guitar ( )Peter McDonald — , Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1971 Fender Jazz )Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1970 Gibson ES-355 )
==17th June 1979==
Single Release — 'At the Station' / 'Treasure Hunt'
==20th June 1979==
The band recorded a cover of the hard rock song '' on this day. Like all covers that were recorded after the release of the band's second album, this one was not immediately released.
===''===
Album: 	Drink Up [1996 Compact Disc Reissue]
Released: 	9th February 1996
Recorded: 	20th June 1979, 4:29 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England21st June 1979, 2:53 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the acoustic rhythm guitar, , , and percussion overdubs recorded on this day.22nd June 1979, 5:56 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the grand piano, , and electric piano overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:07:10
Genre: 	Blues-Rock, 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 / Electric Slide Guitar (1970 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop ) The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the slide guitar and features only the lead guitar., Electric Piano (1974 Wurlitzer 200A) Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1978 Fender Precision ), Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1975 Martin D-28 ) The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the acoustic rhythm guitar., Grand Piano ( ) The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the grand piano.Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Percussion Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar / Electric Lead Guitar (1978 Fender Stratocaster ) The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the lead guitar and features only the rhythm guitar., () The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the Hammond organ.
==21st June 1979==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell respectively record acoustic rhythm guitar, , , and percussion overdubs for 'Layla' on this day.
==22nd June 1979==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, and Torquil Dohrn respectively record grand piano, , and electric piano overdubs for 'Layla' on this day.
==25th June 1979==
Interestingly, despite having already recorded two professional takes of 'Tropical Beach Hogs' and 'Pineapple Heart', way back in 1972, the band decided to rerecord new takes of those two songs, and edit the new takes and the old ones together, to create the best possible final takes.
Another reason for the band's decision to rerecord the two tracks was because they were considering releasing them on the band's next album in 1980, and they felt that the 1972 recordings in their current forms wouldn't mix well with the newer compositions, since the band members were older, more experienced, and more mature than they were back in 1972.
On this day the band recorded a new version of 'Pineapple Heart' which had been written primarily by Torquil Dohrn, with input from Sam Whitby. It was the first composition Torquil had written, but it wasn't released on the band's second album, or on any of the albums following that.
This new recording featured Torquil Dohrn on lead vocals and lead guitar, Peter McDonald on backing vocals, and bass guitar, Devon O'Connell on backing vocal and drum kit, Sam Whitby on backing vocal and rhythm guitar, and Chudley Maron on electric piano. Additional overdubs would be recorded later on if necessary.
==='Pineapple Heart'===
Album: 	Blast Off!
Released: 	15th November 1980
Recorded: 	25th June 1979, 4:45 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England26th June 1979, 9:11 AM, 10:33 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the s, tambourine, , , and overdubs recorded on this day.The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the lead vocal overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:20
Genre: 	Blues-Rock, , Soul Music
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Torquil Dohrn, with Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Double-tracked lead vocal The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the double-tracking of the vocal., Electric Lead Guitar (1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard ), The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omit the tape loops.Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1970 Rickenbacker 4001S )Devon O'Connell — Backing vocal, Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Tambourine The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the tambourine.Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Semi-Acoustic Rhythm Guitar (1978 Epiphone Casino )Chudley Maron — Electric Piano (), Tambourine Wiley Stancill — The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the baritone saxophone.Ricky Stanbery — The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the tenor saxophone.Ernesto Selby — Tenor Saxophone Lacy Gram — Alto Saxophone The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the alto saxophone.Rafael Branum — Alto Saxophone Raphael Carnegie — Alto Saxophone
==26th June 1979==
Torquil Dohrn rerecords s and double-tracks his lead vocal for 'Pineapple Heart' on this day. Devon O'Connell and Chudley Maron record new tambourine overdubs. Session musician Wiley Stancill recorded new overdubs, Ricky Stanbery and Ernesto Selby recorded new overdubs, and Lacy Gram, Rafael Branum, and Raphael Carnegie recorded new overdubs.
Later on that day, the band recorded a new version of 'Tropical Beach Hogs' which had been written primarily by Peter McDonald, with input from Sam Whitby. It had not been released on the band's second album, or on any of the albums following that.
This new recording featured Torquil Dohrn on harmony vocals and , Peter McDonald on lead vocals and bass guitar, Devon O'Connell on drums, Sam Whitby on harmony vocal and acoustic rhythm guitar, and Chudley Maron on grand piano.
==='Tropical Beach Hogs'===
Album: 	Blast Off!
Released: 	15th November 1980
Recorded: 	26th June 1979, 5:11 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England27th June 1979, 5:03 PM, 8:07 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the handclaps recorded on this day.The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the s and grand piano overdubs recorded on this day.28th June 1979, 9:23 AM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the tape loops recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:32
Genre: 	
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald, with Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Chudley Maron
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Harmony vocal, ( ), Handclaps The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the handclaps.Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Electric Bass Guitar ( ), s The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the maracas., Handclaps , Tape Loops The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the tape loops.Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood), Handclaps Sam Whitby — Harmony vocal, (1975 Gibson J-160E ), Grand Piano (1964 Hamburg Steinway Baby) The first and second mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the grand piano., Handclaps Chudley Maron — Grand Piano (1964 Hamburg Steinway Baby), Maracas
==27th June 1979==
Peter McDonald, Sam Whitby, Torquil Dohrn, and Devon O'Connell recorded new handclaps for 'Tropical Beach Hogs' on this day.
Later on Peter McDonald and Chudley Maron recorded new overdubs for the song, while Sam Whitby recorded new grand piano overdubs.
==28th June 1979==
Peter McDonald records new tape loops for 'Tropical Beach Hogs' on this day. The new recording of the song was finished.
==29th June 1979==
The new 1979 recordings of 'Tropical Beach Hogs' and 'Pineapple Heart' were edited into the old 1972 recordings, to create the best possible versions of both.
==30th June 1979==
The band recorded two new compositions on this day. 'Arrogance' which was written by Sam Whitby, and 'Apocalypse' which was written by Peter McDonald.
==='Arrogance'===
Album: 	Blast Off!
Released: 	15th November 1980
Recorded: 	30th June 1979, 12:36 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England11th July 1979, 4:33 PM, 5:04 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the electric piano overdubs recorded on this day.The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omitted the percussion overdubs recorded on this day.
Duration: 	0:03:26
Genre: 	, Hard Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Sam Whitby
Producer: 	Sam Whitby
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1973 Gibson SG Standard )Peter McDonald — Backing vocal, Electric Bass Guitar ( )Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Lead vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar ( ), Electric Piano () The first mix released on the Anthology 4 album omits the electric piano., Percussion The mixes released on the Anthology 4 album omit the percussion.
==='Apocalypse'===
Album: 	Blast Off!
Released: 	15th November 1980
Recorded: 	30th June 1979, 2:26 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England11th July 1979, 2:22 PM, 3:37 PM, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:03:45
Genre: 	Glam Metal, Hard Rock
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Author: 	Peter McDonald
Producer: 	Peter McDonald
Publisher:	Donby Music Limited
Personnel:	Torquil Dohrn — Backing vocal, Electric Lead Guitar (1973 Gibson SG Standard )Peter McDonald — Lead vocal, Electric Bass Guitar (1974 Gibson EB-3 ), Electric Piano (1978 Roland EP-30) , Percussion Devon O'Connell — Drum Kit (1970 Ludwig Hollywood)Sam Whitby — Backing vocal, Electric Rhythm Guitar (1974 Gibson SG Special )
==7th July 1979==
Album Release — Drink Up
===Drink Up — Album===
Chart Position:	♯1 (UK Album)♯7 (US Album)
Released: 	7th July 1979
Recorded: 	18th August 1978 – 31st May 1979, Moonlight Bay Studios, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Duration: 	0:49:24
Genre: 	, , , ,
Label: 	Moonlight Bay Records
Producer: 	Torquil Dohrn (tracks 2, 4, 9, 12)Riley Ganz (tracks 7, 13)Chudley Maron (tracks 6)Peter McDonald (tracks 3, 5, 6, 8)Devon O'Connell (tracks 10)Sam Whitby (tracks 1, 7, 11, 13)
Track Listing: 	Side One:'Drink Up' [LP Version / 1979 Stereo LP Mix]'A Dream of a Dream' [LP Version / 1979 Stereo LP Mix]'Liquor Lords' [LP Version / 1979 Stereo LP Mix]'Pot of Gold' [LP Version / 1979 Stereo LP Mix]'The United States of America are Getting High' [LP Version / 1979 Stereo LP Mix]'At the Station' [LP Version / 1979 Stereo LP/45 Mix]Side Two:'Treasure Hunt' [LP Version / 1979 Stereo LP/45 Mix]'I've Heard Enough' [LP Version / 1979 Stereo LP Mix]'Pete's Post' [LP Version / 1979 Stereo LP Mix]'Backstabber' [LP Version / 1979 Stereo LP Mix]'Vicky-Li' [LP Version / 1979 Stereo LP Mix]'Light as a Feather' [LP Version / 1979 Stereo LP Mix]'I'm Touched By Your Love' [LP Version / 1979 Stereo LP Mix]
==11th July 1979==
Despite the fact that the band's ninth album had already been officially released, Peter McDonald and Sam Whitby would still continue to work on their two newest recordings, since they were actually recorded for the band's tenth album.
Peter McDonald recorded electric piano overdubs for his composition 'Apocalypse' on this day, followed by some percussion overdubs.
Later on that afternoon, Sam Whitby repeated the same process, adding electric piano and percussion overdubs to his composition 'Arrogance'.
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