Episode #292 – Barbi Benton – Ain’t That Just The Way

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Musicians:

Arranged By, Conductor – Graham Preskett
- We’ve seen him most recently playing violin on our review of the 1999 concerto.
- Did strings and arrangements for Roger Glover’s Mask album.
Backing Vocals – Claire Torry*, Doreen Chanter, Irene Chanter, Jill Mackintosh, John Perry (7), Kay Garner, Tony Rivers, Vicky Brown*
- Claire Torry*
  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clare_Torry
  - Renowned British backing singer.
  - Hugely famous for singing the lead vocal on Pink Floyd’s “Great Gig in the Sky”
- Doreen Chanter
  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doreen_Chanter
  - Member of The Chanter Sisters
  - Backing vocals for David Coverdale on his solo “White Snake” album
- Irene Chanter
  - Another member of The Chanter Sisters
  - Worked with Manfred Mann, Rod Stewart, backing vocals on both “White Snake” And “Northwinds”
- Jill Mackintosh
  - Only a few other credits on Discogs
- John Perry (7)
  - http://www.johnperry.co.uk/
  - Worked with Cliff Richard, Elton John, The Beatles (his website says he sang on “Hey Jude”
- Kay Garner
  - https://www.spectropop.com/KayGarner/index.htm
  - Elton John, Jesus Christ Superstar, Dusty Springfield
- Tony Rivers
  - Another who worked with Cliff Richard
- Vicky Brown*
  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicki_Brown
  - Famous British singer, friend of Jon Lord, mother of Sam Brown.
  - Worked with Jon Lord, Roger Waters, Alvin Lee, Chris Farlowe, Steve Marriott, Cerrone, Gary Moore, Yvonne Keeley, Eric Burdon, Pink Floyd, Bryan Ferry, Olivia Newton-John, Robert Palmer, Elton John, and many more.
  - Sadly passed away in 1991 at 50.
Bass – Graham Preskett, Mo Foster
Drums
- Barry De Sousa*
  - Played briefly with Curved Air, Eddie Hardin, Rosemary Clooney, Jeff Wayne (War of the Worlds), David Byron, and more.
- , Dave Potts
  - Played mostly with NWOBHM band Praying Mantis
- , Simon Phillips
Flute – Ray Worley
- Only a couple of Discogs mentions.
Guitar – Mick Moody*
Harp – Fiona Hibbert
- Played on a few albums including Camel’s “Rain Dances”
Keyboards
- Mike Moran
  - Former Ian Gillan Band member
- , Tony Hymas
  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Hymas
  - British jazz pianist, played with Frank Sinatra, Stan Sulzman, Stanley Clarke, Jeff Beck,
Leader [Martyn Ford Orchestra] – Gavyn Wright
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gavyn_Wright
- British violinist and conductor
- Over 1500 credits on Discogs
- He is best known for his orchestral arrangements for pop artists including Oasis, TIna Turner, Elton John, and Van Morisson to name a few.
- He also known for movie scores including Stuart Little, 12 Monkeys, Shrek 1 & 2, Batman Begins, and many more.
Orchestra – Martyn Ford Orchestra*
Percussion – Ray Jones, Roger Glover
- https://funkyvirginia.blogspot.com/2010/
Steel Guitar – John Bidasio
- Only a few other credits including working on the Soundtrack for the TV show L.A. Law.

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Producer – Roger Glover
Engineer – Bill Price
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Price_(record_producer)
- Worked at Decca and Wessex Sound Studios
- worked with the Clash, the Sex Pistols, Guns N’ Roses, Sparks, the Jesus and Mary Chain, Nymphs, the Waterboys, Mott the Hoople

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Side One:

Ain’t That Just The Way
- Written-By – Bruce Belland
  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Songs_written_by_Bruce_Belland
  - Singer in The Four Preps
  - Wrote a song called “A Letter To The Beatles”
    1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Letter_to_the_Beatles
  - 200+ entries on Discogs
- Written-By – Glen Larson
  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen_A._Larson
  - Also began as a vocalist of The Four Preps
  - Was a very prolific songwriter
  - He was best known as the creator of the following television programs: Alias Smith and Jones, Battlestar Galactica, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo, Quincy, M.E., The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, B. J. and the Bear, The Fall Guy, Magnum, P.I., and Knight Rider.
  - 400+ entries on Discogs
- Written-By – Stu Phillips
  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stu_Phillips_(composer)
  - Also best known for his work in television.
  - He is best known for composing the theme tunes to the television series McCloud, Battlestar Galactica, and Knight Rider.
  - 800+ entries on Discogs
  - Born in 1929 and is still alive at 95.
- Huge hit in Scandinavia. Reaching #1 in Sweden, #2 in Norway, and #1 in Finland.
- It was originally released as a B-side for Barbi’s 1975 single “Reverend Bob”
- 1976 Version Vicky Rosti
  - Näinkö aina meille täällä käy – Ain’t That Just The Way
  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicky_Rosti
- Spent 10 weeks at #1 in the Swedish charts
- 1996 Cover by Lutritia McNeal had success in Europe as well. Interestingly in 20-04 Lurtricia McNeal went on to pose in the German version of Playboy.
- Also covered by the Swedish boy band E.M.D in 2010:
  - E.M.D. – Ain’t That Just the Way (HQ + lyrics in description)
  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rewind_(E.M.D._album)
It’s Hard To Say Goodbye (It’s Hard To Say Hello)
- Written-By – Randy Edelman
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randy_Edelman
- Composer that worked with The Carpenters, Barry Manilow and Dionne Warwick.
- Some of Edelman’s best known films scores include Twins, Ghostbusters II, Kindergarten Cop, Drop Dead Fred, Beethoven, The Distinguished Gentleman, Gettysburg, Angels in the Outfield, The Mask, Pontiac Moon, The Indian in the Cupboard, Dragonheart, Daylight, and XXX. He also wrote the theme of the popular television series MacGyver. Many of his musical pieces have been reused in television advertising, trailers, Disney movies, and award shows.
It’s A Long Way To Heaven
- Written-By – Bill Martin, Jr. (2)
  - Only Credit found on Discogs.
- Written-By – Graham Prescott*
Up In The Air
- Written-By – Barbi Benton, David Coverdale, Roger Glover
Take Some And Give Some (And Leave Some Behind)
- Written-By – Barry DeVorzon*
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_De_Vorzon
- American singer
- Also known for TV work
- He also wrote the “Theme from S.W.A.T.” and co-wrote the Eagles‘ hit “In the City” with Joe Walsh. In 1979 he wrote the music for the movie The Warriors.
I Don’t Know If I’ll Ever Love Again
- Written-By – Barry DeVorzon*

Side Two:

Isn’t It Always Love
- Written-By – Karla Bonoff
- https://www.karlabonoff.com/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karla_Bonoff
- Wrote songs for Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna Judd, and Linda Ronstadt
One Step From Your Arms
- Written-By – Brian Cadd
- https://briancadd.com/
- Australian songwriter, pianist, composer
- Co-owner and CEO of Streetwise Music Group
- Member of The Groop, Axiom, and The Flying Burrito Brothers
Morning, Noon And Nightime
- Written-By – Chris Sciarrotta
  - Written for Wolfman Jack, Kenny Rogers, and Marilyn Chambers
- Written-By – Dick Monda
  - American Singer/Songwriter who wrote for Sammy Davis Jr., Glenn Yarbrough and more.
Close Your Eyes
- Written-By – Bob Young
  - http://www.bobyoungticker.de/
  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Young_(musician)
  - Unofficial fifth member of Status Quo
  - He got to know Micky Moody when SNAFU supported Status Quo
  - Worked with Moody in Young & Moody before Moody joined Whitesnake
- Written-By – Mick Moody*
Better Days
- Written-By – Carol Bayer Sager*
  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carole_Bayer_Sager
  - Known as a singer, songwriter, and painter
  - Wrote the song “A Groovy Kind of Love”
  - Worked with songwriter Melissa Manchester
- Written-By – Melissa Manchester
  - https://melissamanchester.com/
  - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa_Manchester
  - Lots of TV work and appearances, many solo albums.

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