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Bonnie Bramlett

Sessions

Some of Bonnie's best work is scattered thinly over a wide ranging selection of albums from the last 35 years or so.

Only original recordings are included in the list below, which is arranged alphabetically, by name of the main artist(s). Subsequent compilations and reissues of the same material, e.g. "Best Of..." albums, are ignored.

Some of these tracks wouldn't be out of place on one of Bonnie's solo albums. Collect a few and you can soon

make up a very worthwhile compilation album of your own. Other songs include strong duetting, or lead vocal duties for other artists. Yet others come with a mention of Bonnie on the album credits but truth be told, you really can't tell it's Bonnie singing.

The comments below are offered primarily as an initial guide to the extent and nature of Bonnie's contribution to each album. Further information and views are most welcome!

 

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BONNIE'S CONTRIBUTION
Starlighter

ALBRECT, ROWLEY & MOORE

Starlighter

1978

 

 

Bonnie lends indistinctive backing vocals on "Song Of The Starlighter" and "Carry It On" on this album of "soft string-orchestrated light-rock [and] melodic pop-edged songwriting, richly arranged around 12-string acoustic guitar, keyboards and the trio’s harmonies".

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Enlightened Rogues

THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND

Enlightened Rogues

1979

 

"Crazy Love" - a duet from the honourary Allman Sister.

Bonnie toured with the Brothers in 1979 and put in some powerful perforances of this song, along with others such as "Midnight Rider" and the climax to most shows, "Will The Circle Be Unbroken".

Sample the album here.

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Anthology Vol. II

DUANE ALLMAN

Anthology Vol. II

1974

 

 

"Come On In My Kitchen" - a classic live performance by Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, with Duane Allman on acoustic slide guitar. Short but, oh, so sweet.

Sample the album here.

 

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One More Try: An Anthology

GREGG ALLMAN

One More Try: An Anthology

1997

 

"Win, Lose Or Draw" - an intimate, quiet and plaintive demo from 1975.

This was one of many special treats on an outstanding, soulful collection of mainly unreleased material from brother Gregg.

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Ambush

MARC BENNO

Ambush

1972

 

"Here To Stay Blues" - a great short, bluesy duet.

A clip that conveys the feel of this song can be found on Marc's site at:
http://www.marcbenno.com/Disc-Ambush.htm.

 

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Atlanta's Burnin' Down

DICKEY BETTS & GREAT SOUTHERN

Atlanta's Burnin' Down

1978

 

"Mr. Bluesman" - a slow, melodic ballad, with Bonnie duetting in fine form.

(See Billy Ray Reynold's album below for the story on the title track).

 

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Rock My Soul

ELVIN BISHOP

Rock My Soul

1972

 

 

Bonnie is credited but not distinguishable on this upbeat album.

 

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Walk On

KAREN BROOKS

Walk On

1982

 

 

"Candy Man" - backing vocals to a harmonica-rich cover of Roy Orbison's 12 bar blues.

 

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No Easy Way Out

DANNY BROOKS

No Easy Way Out

2007

Backging vocals on "All God's Children" and "Where Sinners And Saints Collide" and lead and backing vocals on "No Easy Way Out" on this Southern soul and gospel album. Other stalwarts lending a hand include David Hood(bass), Bill Stewart (drums), Spooner Oldham (Wurlitzer and B3), Kelvin Holly (guitars) and Scott Boyer (guitar and vocals). Recorded at Johnny Sandlin's Duck Tape Music Studio, Decatur, AL.

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The Next Right Thing

T.GRAHAM BROWN

The Next Right Thing

2003

 

 

 Includes at least one duet, on "Use The Blues".

 

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One Particular Harbour

JIMMY BUFFETT

One Particular Harbour

1983

 

 

Background vocals on "I Used To Have Money One Time". Bonnie can be heard wailing on the fade out.

 

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Eric Clapton

ERIC CLAPTON

Eric Clapton

1970

Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, along with members of the The Crickets, provided the backing for the whole of this, Eric's first solo outing. Much criticised at the time, especially by those hankering after guitar heroics, the album stands up very well today. Delaney's influence on Eric's singing and the horn arrangements is a big plus. A strong set, performed with energy and enthusiasm.

The deluxe 2CD edition released in 2006 includes different mixes and bonus tracks, including "She Rides", the original version of "Let It Rain", which Bonnie co-wrote with Eric.

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Lee Clayton

LEE CLAYTON

Lee Clayton

1973

 

 

(Information awaited)

 

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Joe Cocker!

JOE COCKER

Joe Cocker!

1969

 

Bonnie is in the small choir which adds a lot to the sound on some tracks. Dificult to identify Bonnie individually on this great team perormance.

Classic early Cocker from Woodstock year. Samples.

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Stingray

JOE COCKER

Stingray

1976

"Worrier" - a slow, melodic duet, with Eric Clapton adding some tasteful accompaniment on guitar.

Joe was in bad shape during the most of the seventies but still managed to deliver a series of excellent albums, including this one here. Consistently working with top rate musicians, Joe's studio work was often underrated because of erratic stage performances.

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Never Let You Go

RITA COOLIDGE

Never Let You Go

1983

 

 

Backing Vocals on "Stop Wasting Your Time", "You Do It" and "You Ought To Be With Me".

 

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Inside The Fire

RITA COOLIDGE

Inside The Fire

1984

 

 

Backing vocals on "Games" and "I'm Comin' Home".

 

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Fire Me Back

RITA COOLIDGE

Fire Me Back

1990

 

 

"Fire Me Back" - backing vocals, not prominent.

 

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Love Lessons

RITA COOLIDGE

Love Lessons

1993

 

"Ain't No Reason" - a fine, rousing duet, which builds to a powerful climax and seems to prompt Rita to sing even closer to Bonnie's style than usual. Delightful.

 

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Comfort & Joy

JOHN COWAN

Comfort & Joy

2009

John Cowan's Christmas album incorporates country and other styles. "Bonnie Bramlett is someone I've listened to since I was very young, who helped form my identity as a musician and singer,'" Cowan says. "I loved rock, soul, gospel and acoustic music and that's what Delaney & Bonnie brought together so well. I was so into them. Now, to have her and her amazing daughter Bekka on record with me, that's a reward from this album that I will cherish forever. I think what they did on this album was magical."

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Midnight In Savannah

TAZ DI GREGORIO

Midnight In Savannah

2000

Background vocals on this first solo album of Southern Rock and blues from Charlie Daniels Band's long time keyboard player. Taz has recounted the story of "my friend Bonnie Bramlett, who said that if I ever did an album and I did not let her sing on it she would kick my butt...", so here we are! Charlie himself and Tommy Crain from the CDBO are among a number of experienced southern musicians who lend a hand to a brother on this occassion.

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Night After Night

STEVE CROPPER

Night After Night

1982

 

 

(Information awaited)

 

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Road Dogs

CHARLIE DANIELS

Road Dogs

1999

 

 

Background vocals, not prominent.

 

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How Sweet the Sound: 25 Favorite Hymns and Gospel Greats

CHARLIE DANIELS

How Sweet the Sound: 25 Favorite Hymns and Gospel Greats

2001

 

 

(Information awaited)

 

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Deuces

CHARLIE DANIELS

Deuces

2007

 

 

Duet on "Signed, Sealed, Delivered".

 

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Backstreets Of Desire

WILLIE DEVILLE

Backstreets Of Desire

1994

 

 

Bonnie (Sheridan) provides voodoo queen background vocals on "Voodoo Charm", a number that sounds not unlike a Dr. John track.... with the good Doctor himself on piano, Jeff "Skunkk" baxter on guitar and Freebo on tuba.

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Lady Of The Stars

DONOVAN

Lady Of The Stars

1983

 

 

Background vocals on "Boy For Every Girl", not recognisable.

 

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Lights In The World

JOE ENGLISH

Lights In The World

1980

 

 

Background vocals.

 

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The Best Is Yet To Come

JOE ENGLISH

The Best Is Yet To Come

1985

 

 

Bonnie is waaaaaaay in the background...

 

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Emotional Man

BRIAN EVANS

Emotional Man

1997

 

 

"Heaven's In The World" - bonus CD track recorded in 1989.

 

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Stories We Could Tell

THE EVERLY BROTHERS

Stories We Could Tell

1972

 

Backing, not prominent.

Recorded at John Sebastian's house.

 

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Forbidden Fruits And Vegetables

DANNY FLOWERS

Forbidden Fruits And Vegetables

2000

Background vocals, especially on "Tulsa Time", "Tennessee Hideaway" and "Hang Around the House and Cry".

As the Tonequest description has it, "Years ago when he was touring with Don Williams, Danny was stranded for a couple of days in a Tulsa motel room during a snowstorm, and while watching the Rockford Files, he wrote a song called "Tulsa Time" which was soon recorded by Eric Clapton. He's written a bunch of classic songs since, the boy sings his butt off and his guitar chops are reeeeeel good. "Forbidden Fruits and Vegetables" showcases Danny's rare talent with help from... James Pennebaker on guitar, Kevin McKendree on keys, Lynn Williams, drums, Stephen Mackey, bass and Bonnie Bramlett on vocals with a special appearance by Lee Roy Parnell. The guitar tones on this record are utter perfection, the songs rock (there ain't a throwaway among them), and the performances capture the very soul of American rock & roll. This CD is a treasure."

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The Traveller

DON FRANCISCO

The Traveller

1982

Backing vocals for Christian lyrics with a rock 'n' roll sound on:

"The Lord And I Together"

"If You Ain't Gonna Sing"

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The Eyes

TERRI GARRISON

The Eyes

2003

 

"Wise Up Woman" - slow burning blues duet.

Listen to the track at http://www.terigarrison.com/.

 

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Have Band Will Travel

GRINDERSWITCH

Have Band Will Travel

1981

Bonnie provides background vocals on "Warm Kind" and "Lady Luck".  Musicians on this album by the Georgia-based band are Austin Petty, Rick Burnett, Stephen "Steve'' Miller, Joe Dan Petty and Dru Lombar. Also featured are the Muscle Shoals Horns and Brent Rowan.

 

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Unfinished Business

GRINDERSWITCH

Unfinished Business

1994

Recorded in 1977, this was to be the follow up to "Redwing" but then came DISCO. With guest appearances by Bonnie Bramlett and The Muscle Shoals horns this album is the most Soulful of all Grinderswitch releases. It also includes bonus track "Wheel of Fortune".

(The above comment came from the old Grinderswitch store at http://www.grinderswitch.com).

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Rocket 88: A Tribute To Ike Turner

MR. GROOVE BAND

Rockett 88:
Tribute To Ike Turner

2009

 



Lead vocals with Audrey Turner and Darryl Johnson on a reworked, jazzy version of "Proud Mary".

 

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Skin Deep

BUDDY GUY

Skin Deep

2008

 

 

Background vocals.

 

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Touch You

JIM HALL

Touch You

1980

 

 

Credited with 'sassy vocals ' on the song "Private Number".

 

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Those Dangerous Gentlemens

THE JAMES HARMAN BAND

Those Dangerous Gentlemens

1987

 

 

Shared lead vocals on the slow blues number, "I've Been Lovin' You" plus background vocals on "Find A Love" and "Won't Be Going Again".

 

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White Shoes

EMMYLOU HARRIS

White Shoes

1983

 

 

Backing on the title tack and one other, not readily recognisable.

 

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Levon Helm

LEVON HELM

Levon Helm

1978

 

 

(Information awaited)

 

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Electric Rodeo

SHOOTER JENNINGS

Electric Rodeo

2006

 

 

Non-distinctive background vocals for Waylon's son's amped up country rock.

 

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Flip Flop & Fly

DOUG KERSHAW

Flip Flop Fly

1977

 

 

(Information awaited)

 

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Swamp Waters

KUNIO KISHIDA

Swamp Waters

2002

 

Bonnie contributes duet and backing vocals to just over half of the dozen tracks on Japanese virtuoso blues/rock guitarist, writer and vocalist Kunio Kishida's debut "Southern Rock" album. Produced by Johnny Sandlin. Hear clips and read Kunio's great story at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kunio.

 

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Alabama Boy

KUNIO KISHIDA

Alabama Boy

2005

 

Kunio's second album out of Muscle Shoals Sounds Studios, Alabama, with the help of Southern Rock stalwarts Chuck Leavell (piano), Pete Carr(guitar), Jamie Oldaker(drums), Bonnie Bramett, Scott Boyer and Carla Russell (duet vocals and backing vocals), Jerry Wasley Jr.(bass), Paul Hornsby and Bobby Whitlock(hammond B-3). Clips of each song at http://cdbaby.com/cd/kunio2.

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Sometime In New York City

JOHN LENNON

Sometime In New York City

1969

Bonnie is completely lost in the background on two live tracks.

The album was released with a "free" bonus disc containing a live medley of Lennon's "Cold Turkey" and Ono's "Don't Worry Kyoko," from an anti-war rally at the Lyceum in London with George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Delaney & Bonnie and other friends.

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Dixie Chicken

LITTLE FEAT

Dixie Chicken

1973

 

 

Fine backing vocals on "Dixie Chicken" (and other songs?) for Little Feat's classic album. Bonnie Raitt is another welcome voice here.

 

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Shake Me Up

LITTLE FEAT

Shake Me Up

1991

 

 

"Clownin'" & "Things Happen" - good backing vocals. No point comparing the reunited band with Lowell George's Feat - just enjoy more good music.

 

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Everybreath

NILS LOFGREN

Everybreath

1993

Four songs with lead vocals - excellent!

Nils shows he can do bluesy slide with a gospel feel and turns in a soundtrack album that stands up well without the film. Bonnie is given plenty of place to shine and she... shines. The other tracks are good too but Bonnie's are:

"Tender Love" (8:40)
"No Tomorrow" (6:30)
"Tryin' Not To Fall" (4:25)
"Fallen Into His Hands" (8:45)

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Midnight in KC

LARRY VAN LOON

Midnight in KC

1999

 

 

Read Larry's recollection of his session with Bonnie and hear the song, "Rita Don’t Live Here No More", at http://www.myspace.com/larryvanloon.

 

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The Joe Maphis Flat-Picking Spectacular

JOE MAPHIS

Flat-Picking Spectacular

1982

 

 

(Information awaited)

 

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Alone Together

DAVE MASON

Alone Together

1970

 

 

Backing, not prominent.

 

 

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Trailercana
ANTSY McCLAIN AND THE TRAILER PARK TROUBADOURS

Trailercana

2007

Bonnie provides backing vocals with Lindsey Buckingham on "Joan of Arkansas" for The Trailer Park Troubadours, a "skilled assortment of musicians who play in the rootsy, rock and roll tradition of their hard-working, blue collar forefathers". On the initial 2006 (fan base) version of the album, Bonnie also sang on "Running Out of Minutes With Me" but this song, written with Bonnie in mind, lost out in the reshuffle and is now planned to appear on one of Antsy McClain's solo albums.

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Second Wind

DELBERT McCLINTON

Second Wind

1978

 

 

Backing throughout.

 

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Jealous Kind

DELBERT McCLINTON

Jealous Kind

1980

 

 

"Givin' It Up" etc.

 

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Plain From The Heart

DELBERT McCLINTON

Plain From The Heart

1980

 

 

(Information awaited)

 

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The Mighty Jeremiahs

THE MIGHTY JEREMIAHS

The Mighty Jeremiahs

2005

Jimmy Hall (Wet Willie, Jeff Beck) and Greg Martin (Kentucky Headhunters) started this project with guests including Bonnie Bramlett, Phil Keaggy and more. A dose of bluesy gospel, with a mix of traditional and original songs, delivered in a no nonsense manner. The mood ranges from Elmore James with attitude to delicate accoustic picking and mostly comes with a deffinite edge. A natural setting for Bonnie's voice on a few numbers.

See and hear at http://www.mightyjeremiahs.com/.

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You’re Not Alone

ESSRA MOHAWK

You’re Not Alone

2003

 

 

Bonnie joins Essra for a beautiful duet, all about living in "The Moment". You can listen to the song here.

 

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Going Down: The Songs Of Don Nix

DON NIX & FRIENDS

Going Down: The Songs Of Don Nix

2002

Four songs with great lead lines by Bonnie, plus others on backing vocals.

Newly recorded but reminiscent of the best of what Don Nix got up to in the seventies, this time with support from an impressive roster of friends, including Bobby Whitlock on tasteful Hammond, Dann Pen and Steve Cropper. A love and feel for the music proves more important than tight vocal harmonies on this highly enjoyable album, which also seems to have Bonnie in her element.

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1000 Miles Of Life

JOHN OATES

1000 Miles Of Life

2008

 

 

Lead vocals on "1000 Miles Of Life" and backing vocals to daughter Bekka's lead on "Carved In Stone". Hear both tracks at www.johnoates.com/music.html.

 

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Forgiveness Or Permission

OLD UNION

Forgiveness Or Permission

2003

 

 

"Last Night's Tomorrow" - strong duet with this young band of southern rockers, who became Bonnie's touring band for a while.

 

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Tell The Truth

LEE ROY PARNELL

Tell The Truth

2001

 

 

"Breaking Down Slow" - lovely duet on another very tastful album from Mr.Parnell.

 

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In Trouble Again

STEVE POULIOT

In Trouble Again

1999

 

"All Night Long" - backing vocals on this rock 'n' roller.

Listen to it at http://www.electricearl.com/steve.html.

 

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Powder Blues

POWDER BLUES

Powder Blues

1983

The music holds up well today - good for a drive in the car. Bonnie can be heard joining in on four songs:

"Should Be You And Me"

"Sooner or Later"
"Party Band"
"Jump Up"


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That What Is Not

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD

That What Is Not

1992

 

 

Bonnie outshouts John(ny Rotton) Lyndon on "Good Things" on one of her least likely collaborations.

 

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Beaded Dreams Through Turquoise Eyes

REDBONE

Beaded Dreams Through Turquoise Eyes

1974

 

 

Bonnie sings alongside Merry Clayton and Clydie King.

 

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Corridos

LUKE REED

Corridos:
Story Songs Of The West

2000

 

Background vocals with daughter Beka and a few others, on material described by one reviewer as "purist country / bluegrass feel with yearning steel guitars and... fiddles".


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Whole Lot Of memories

BILLY RAY REYNOLDS

Whole Lot Of Memories

2002

"Number One Thrill" - driving, mid tempo, bluesy country duet with slide guitar accompaniment.

(The album also includes a version of "Atlanta's Burnin' Down", which Billy relates "is probably my best known tune. After going to see the movie, "Gone With The Wind", I stopped my car about three blocks from the theatre and that's where it was written").

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If You've Ever Loved

RANDY RICHARDS

If You've Ever Loved

1978

 

 

Capricorn colleagues Charlie Daniels, Chuck Leavell and Jerry Eubanks join Bonnie in helping out Randy Richards on this New York funk / soft rock album.

 

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Hearts Under Fire

DANN ROGERS

Hearts Under Fire

1978

 

 

Backing vocals.

 

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Test Of Time

BEN ROMBOUTS

Test Of Time

2006

 

 

"If Wishes Were Horses" (duet) and "Company For Life" (backing vocals) on this melodic country album. Ben can be found on MySpace.

 

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What I Know

TOM RUSH

What I Know

2009

 

 

Faint harmony vocals on the short country toe tapper, "Hot Tonight". Listen to clips and download the album at Tom's website.

 

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Leon Russell

LEON RUSSELL

Leon Russell

1970

 

 

Spontaneous sounding rendition of "Give Peace A Chance", with Delaney.

 

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(Cover awaited)

EARL SCRUGGS REVIEW

Rockin' Cross The Country

1973

 

 

Bonnie's grass is blue on "My Tennessee Mountain Home" and Dylan's "I Shall Be Released".

 

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Anniversary Special

EARL SCRUGGS REVIEW

Anniversary Special

1975

 

Bonnie contributes both lead and backing vocals to a stomping gospel song, "Royal Majesty", and then to an upbeat version of Russell Smith's "Third Rate Romance".

 

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Anniversary Special, Volume II

EARL SCRUGGS REVUE

Anniversary Special, Volume II

1976

 

 

Bonnie joins in "Harbor For My Soul".

Volumes I & II are now available on a "2 for 1" CD.

 

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Super Jammin'

EARL SCRUGGS REVIEW

Superjammin'

1984

 

The bluegrass master widens his horizons, with Bonnie joining on Muddy Waters' "I've Got My Mojo Working" (vocals) and a song best known by the Amazing Rhythm Aces, "Third Rate Romance" (backing vocals).

 

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When I Get My Wings

BILLY JOE SHAVER

When I Get My Wings

1976

 

Bonnie joins in with some brief wailing on "Ain't No God In Mexico". Typical BJS, typically good.

This and Billy Joe's other Capricorn album, "Gypsy Boy" (1977) were released on the single CD compilation "Honkey Tonk Heroes" (1994).

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The Skeeters

THE SKEETERS

The Skeeters

2003

 

"Can't Get No Lovin" - strong vocals on this raucous country rock number.

 

 

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No Secrets

CARLY SIMON

No Secrets

1972

 

 

Bonnie is almost lost in the background on "Night Owl".

 

 

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The Virgin: A Dramatic Rock Opera

ADRIAN SNELL

The Virgin: A Dramatic Rock Opera

1981

 

 

Bonnie sings the part of Elizabeth in "What a Love!" (and maybe more). The album was also released as "Light of the World".

 

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Seven Mile Breakdown

SPOONFUL JAMES

Seven Mile Breakdown

2002

 

 

(Information awaited - Bonnie's contribution includes background vocals on the title track)

 

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The L.A. Sessions

JO-EL SONNIER & FRIENDS

The L.A. Sessions

2002

 

 

(Information awaited)

 

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Southern Lights

MICHAEL BUFFALO SMITH

Southern Lights

2002

"Perhaps Smith's biggest coup... was enlisting the services of Bonnie Bramlett. In addition to providing backup vocals on several songs, the legendary singer joins Smith for a scorching duet on the torch ballad, "I Don't Want to Say Goodbye." (Russell Hall - Goldmine Magazine). Listen and/or download at www.michaelbuffalo.com/music.html.

"Hooker's Boogie", a John Lee tribute groove, is another song where Bonnie can be clearly heard getting into the mood. Find this one at http://millkidsmusic.com/millkids/songwriters.html.

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Cactus And A Rose

GARY STEWART

Cactus And A Rose

1980

 

More like upbeat Southern Rock than country music this time from Gary, with fairly discreet assistance from Bonnie and members of the Allman Brothers Band. The album was released in 2000 on a single CD along with 1979's "Gary".

 

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Stlillwater

STLILWATER

I Reserve The Right

1979

 

 

Bonnie joins in on "Ain't We A Pair", a song full of wailing voices and wailing guitars.

 

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Walls Of Glass

RUSS TAFF

Walls Of Glass

1983

 

 

(Information awaited)

 

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Happy To Be Alive

TALTON, STEWART & SANDLIN

Happy To Be Alive

1976

 

Backing, not prominent.

An enticing colletion of names from the Capricorn family of musicians.

 

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Rod Taylor

ROD TAYLOR

Rod Taylor

1973

 

 

(Information awaited)

 

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Allen Thompson

ALLEN THOMPSON

Allen Thompson

2008

 

Guitarists Jimmy Nalls and Jack Pearson join Bonnie and others to lend a hand with Allen's interpretation of Americana. "Lonely Boy's Blues" is a nice slow sad song for Bonnie's lead lines. Listen to and download the album at Allen's website.

 

 

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Real Thing

HANK THOMPSON

Real Thing

1997

 

 

"Dry Bread" - a fine duet with Delaney. Surprising little fuss was made over this musical reunion and rare reminder of how well the duo musically combine. 

 

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Doris Troy

DORIS TROY

Doris Troy

1970

 

 

Backing includes Bonnie, Delaney and Eric Clapton, who plays some nice lines on this gospel tinged Apple release.

 

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Medicine Ball Caravan

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Medicine Ball Caravan (soundtrack)

1971

 

 

"Free The People" (Delaney & Bonnie).

 

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Vanishing Point

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Vanishing Point (soundtrack)

1971

"You Got To Believe" (Delaney & Bonnie).

Loose, enthusiastic, acoustic rendition with Bonnie and Rita Coolidge backing Delaney's lead vocal. Percussion from Sam Clayton (subsequently of Little Feat) and piano from David Gates (of Bread). The film shows baby daughter Bekka also in attendance - now an established singer in her own right.

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Catch My Soul

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Catch My Soul (soundtrack)

1974

 

"Chug A Lug (The Drinking Song)".

The album also includes two tracks by Delaney Bramlett plus others by Tony Joe White, Richie Havens, Susan Tyrell and Lance le Gault.

 

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Straight Southern Rock

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Straight Southern Rock

1976

 

Three album tracks from "Lady's Choice" ("Ain't That Lovin' You Baby", "Think (About It)" and "You Send Me")..

This £1 Capricorn sampler LP came out with three more tracks from Grinderswitch and a full side from the Marshall Tucker Band, to coincide with those artists' joint European tour.

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Hotels, Motels and Road Shows

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Hotels, Motels and Road Shows

1978

"Superstar" - a fine live performance from Glasgow, Scotland in 1976. Backed by Grinderswitch, who along with Bonnie were supporting The Marshall Tucker Band on a "Straight Southern Rock" tour of Europe.

In 2003, the Marshall Tucker Band sudenly released "Stompin' Room Only", a live recording taken mainly from the London and Manchester shows on this tour. Then Christmas 2009 came early (in January) when Wolfgang's Vault began streaming the full Birmingham show - all three acts! Bonnie's five songs can be heard here.

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Havana Jam

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Havana Jam

1979

 

 

"How Wrong Can You Be", with Mike Finnegan.

 

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Blaze

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Blaze

1990

Three excellent short tracks recorded under the name of Bonnie Sheridan for the soundtrack of this Paul Newman film. The rest of the album is good too, with an orchestra drawing on southern music as it was before rock and roll came along.

"The Next Time You See Me" (2.21)

"Jambalaya" (1.26)

"When The Saints Go Marching" (0.38) 

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Margaritaville Cafe Late Night Menu

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Margaritaville Cafe Late Night Menu

1993

 

 

(Information awaited)

 

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Songs of Dwight Yoakim: Will Sing For Food

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Songs of Dwight Yoakim: Will Sing For Food

1998

 

 

"What I Don't Know" - great lead vocal.

 

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Love: John Lennon Forever

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Love: John Lennon Forever

1994

 

 

"Jealous Guy" - great lead vocals, gospel style.

 

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Volunteer Jam, Vol. One

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Volunteer Jam, Vol. One

1999

 

 

"Can't You See" - rather lost in the crowd with the Marshall Tucker Band and other guests, live in 1978.

 

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(Cover awaited)

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(Theme song for Paralympics, Sydney)

2000

 

 

"Wave To The World".

 

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Country Praise (God Loves Country Music, No.2)

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Country Praise (God Loves Country Music
No. 2)

1982

Bonnie sings "I Keep Falling In Love With Him / His Name Is Jesus", pretty straight. Is that a slight country twang, or am I imagining it?

The 1997 2CD "God's Country Western" presents three full Maranatha albums, including this one (here's a clip from "I Keep Falling In Love With Him", the last song on the album). The 1991 compilation"Long Play Country Gospel" also presents a selection of songs from two of these three albums, including Bonnie's song.

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Jambodians

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Jambodians

2003

"Takin' Back My Name" and, "My Life Used To Be Like An Old Cheap Bottle Of Wine" include Bonnie on this sampler.

Bonnie lends a hand to the Christian-blues-rock project featuring Gregg Martin (Kentucky Headhunters) and Jimmy Hall (see The Mighty Jeramiahs above).

See http://www.mightyjeremiahs.com/ for clips of all songs on the full album (which doesn't include "Takin' Back My Name").

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Testifying

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Testifying

2004

"Where's Eddie" - solo track, a fine slow ballad tribute to the late singer, songwriter and guitaist Eddie Hinton.

Recorded at the beginning of 2004, this album also features strong individual solo tracks by Tony Joe White, Donnie Fritts, George Soule and Larry Jon Wilson, with support from the pick of Muscle Shoals based (or related) session players. Good songs and grooves from masters of their craft. Produced by Dan Penn.

Follow the feature archives link at the bottom of www.casuallondon.com for a short interview with Bonnie about this album and about working with Eddie.

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Mad Dogs & Okies

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Mad Dogs & Okies

2005

"Make Your Move" - a lively solo track, so good they added a "revisited" version at the end of the album!

Jamie Oldaker's imaginative selection of artists with some kind of Tulsa connection works a treat. The better known names don't dissappoint and the others pleasantly surprise. Duane Allman once said there were only two kinds of music. This comes in the "good" category.

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An All Star Tribute To Shania Twain

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An All Star Tribute To Shania Twain

2005

 

 

"Honey I'm Home" - assertive solo track.

 

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A T.Rex Named Sue

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A T.Rex Named Sue

2005

"Sue’s Chicago Blues" (Bonnie Bramlett & Joe Bonamassa) - strong bluesy solo track in the middle of an unusual but enjoyable project, with spoken links between the tracks by Al Jarreau .

The album includes a variety of musical styles in celebration of the story of Sue, the most intact Tyrannosaurus Rex ever, and her 5th birthday at The Field Museum, Chicago.

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The Guardian

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The Guardian (soundtrack)

2006

 

Bonnie sings two newly recorded songs on this Kevin Costner movie soundtrack, "Hold On, I'm Coming" and "Love & Happines".

 

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Forgotten But Not Gone

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Forgotten But Not Gone

2009

Bonnie kicks things off with “Last Night I Dreamed of New Orleans” - a lovely, lazy, swinging tale, in traditional Crescent City style.

The is album is a 100% volunteer project, with proceeds going to two home-building charities on the Gulf Coast. Bonnie is in fine company, with other tracks by daughter Bekka, Delbert McClinton, Lee Roy Parnell, Tony Joe White and others.

Samples and interesting album notes

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A Sideman's Journey

VOORMANN & FRIENDS

A Sideman's Journey

2009

 

Bonnie joins a venerable collection of "5th Beatle" Klaus Voormann's friends on his fist solo album, singing lead vocals on "My Sweet Lord", "So Far" and (only on the expensive CD/DVD/book package) "Mockingbird" with Don Nix.

 

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Reunion

JERRY JEFF WALKER

Reunion

1981

 

 

(Information awaited)

 

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Back On The Bayou Road

WALTER JR.

Back On The Bayou Road

2006

 

Backing vocals and duets on a small number of these strong Louisiana blues, grooves and funky toones, performed by some of the Muscle Shoals greats and on one track, dobro by a certain Mr. S. Landreth.

 

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LEON WARE

Leon Ware

1982

Background vocals, along with Rita Coolidge and a few others.

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Born To Boogie

HANK WILLIAMS JNR.

Born To Boogie

1987

 

 

"Honkey Tonk Women" - strong backing vocals to a predictably upbeat cover of this Stones' song.

 

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My Temptation

VIVIENNE WILLIAMS

My Temptation

1995

 


Background vocals, not recognisable.

 

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I Should've Married My Father-In-Law

TIM WILSON

I Should've Married My Father-In-Law

2001

 

Bonnie sings on the raucus duet "High Maintenance Woman", one of only a few musical tracks on this stand up comedy album of sometimes dubious taste.

 

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A Long Way Home

DWIGHT YOAKAM

A Long Way Home

1998

 

Bonnie shares female background and harmony vocals with Beth Anderson on this pleasant, twangy offering from Dwight. Deffinitely a background support role here and not immediatey obvious when it's Bonnie or Beth joining in.

 

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Shakin' The Cage

ZOO

Shakin' The Cage

1992

 

Mick Fleetwood's side band included Delaney & Bonnie on "In Your Hands"... but sadly, you can't really tell. Daughter Bekka was Zoo's lead singer, supported by Billy Burnette (who would later play with Bekka in Fleetwood Mac and on their own album, "Bekka And Billy"). Further support and continuity from Kenny Gradney, Little Feat bassist and one time member of Delaney & Bonnie and Friends.

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