Once In A Blue Moon (Frankie Miller album)

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Once In A Blue Moon
Studio album by Frankie Miller
Released 1973
Recorded 1972
Genre Rock, Folk rock, Pub Rock
Label Chrysalis Records
Producer Dave Robinson
Frankie Miller chronology
Once In A Blue Moon
(1973)
High Life
(1975)

Once In A Blue Moon is the debut solo album by Frankie Miller, utilising Brinsley Schwarz as his backing band, showcases Miller's skills as a singer and songwriter. The song, "I Can’t Change It", was covered Ray Charles on his album Brother Ray Is At It Again.


[edit] Track listing

SIDE ONE

  1. "You Dont Need To Laugh (To Be Happy)"
  2. "I Can't Change It"
  3. "Candlelight Sonata In 'F' Major"
  4. "Ann Eliza Jane"
  5. "It's All Over"

SIDE TWO

  1. "In No Resistance"
  2. "After All (I Live My Life)"
  3. "Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues"
  4. "Mail Box"
  5. "I'm Ready"

[edit] Personnel

  • Frankie Miller (vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica)
  • Bob Andrews (grand piano, junk piano, accordion, backing vocals)
  • Brinsley Schwarz (lead & acoustic guitars)
  • Ian Gomm (lead & acoustic guitars)
  • Nick Lowe (electric bass, double bass, backing vocals)
  • Bill Rankin (drums)
  • Bridgit, Joy and Janice (backing vocals)

[edit] Production credits

  • Recorded at Rockfield
  • Engineered by Kingsley Ward, Ralph Downs
  • Produced by Dave Robinson