The Deed Is Done
Encyclopedia
The Deed Is Done is the sixth studio album
by American
southern rock
band Molly Hatchet
, released in 1984
. This is the first Molly Hatchet album with only two guitarists, after Steve Holland had been replaced by ex-Danny Joe Brown Band
keyboard player John Galvin. The sound of the album is quite different from the southern rock
of the band's earlier offerings, completing the transition towards more commercial and FM-friendly hard rock.
Singles - Billboard (North America)
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
by American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
southern rock
Southern rock
Southern rock is a subgenre of rock music, and genre of Americana. It developed in the Southern United States from rock and roll, country music, and blues, and is focused generally on electric guitar and vocals...
band Molly Hatchet
Molly Hatchet
Molly Hatchet is an American southern rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1975. They are widely known for their hit song "Flirtin' with Disaster" from the album of the same title. The band, founded by Dave Hlubek and Steve Holland, took its name from a prostitute who allegedly mutilated...
, released in 1984
1984 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1984.-Janury-March:*January 21 – "Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood reaches number one in the UK singles chart, despite being banned by the BBC; it spends a total of forty-two weeks in the Top 40.*January 27 – Michael Jackson's...
. This is the first Molly Hatchet album with only two guitarists, after Steve Holland had been replaced by ex-Danny Joe Brown Band
The Danny Joe Brown Band
The Danny Joe Brown Band was founded by lead singer Danny Joe Brown in 1980. Danny Joe Brown had just left the southern rock band Molly Hatchet, which had followed in the footsteps of Lynyrd Skynyrd and Outlaws to achieve wide national success with two multi-platinum albums and international...
keyboard player John Galvin. The sound of the album is quite different from the southern rock
Southern rock
Southern rock is a subgenre of rock music, and genre of Americana. It developed in the Southern United States from rock and roll, country music, and blues, and is focused generally on electric guitar and vocals...
of the band's earlier offerings, completing the transition towards more commercial and FM-friendly hard rock.
Track listing
- "Satisfied Man" (Thomas DeLuca, Tom JansTom JansTom Jans was a folk musician from San Jose, California. He is perhaps best known for his song "Lovin' Arms" , which has been performed and recorded by dozens of artists and bands, including Elvis Presley, Dixie Chicks, Natalie Cole, Kris Kristofferson, Olivia Newton-John, Rita Coolidge, Livingston...
) - 5:01 - "Backstabber" (Ronald Brooks, T. DeLuca, Jeff Ross) - 4:17
- "She Does She Does" (Danny Joe BrownDanny Joe BrownDanny Joe Brown, was a member of the Southern rock group Molly Hatchet, and singer and co-writer of the band's biggest hits from the late 1970s....
, Bruce CrumpBruce CrumpBruce Crump was the longtime drummer with the rock band Molly Hatchet. He left in 1982 and rejoined in 1984, and left again sometime around 1990. He also played as a member of Canadian band Streetheart in the early 80's, and appeared on their Live After Dark recording...
, John Galvin, Dave HlubekDave HlubekDavid Lawrence Hlubek [pronounced "LOO'-bek"] was born on August 28, 1951. He is the lead guitarist and founding member of the Southern Rock band Molly Hatchet.-Biography:...
, Duane RolandDuane RolandDuane Roland was an American guitarist for the rock band Molly Hatchet. He was a member of the band from its founding in in the mid 1970s until his departure in 1990. During that time he recorded seven albums with the band. He is credited with co-writing some of the band's biggest hits, including...
, Riff West) - 6:14 - "Intro Piece" (J. Galvin) - 1:16
- "Stone in Your Heart" (Harold Tipton, R. Brooks, T. DeLuca) - 4:17
- "Man on the Run" (Jack Armstrong, T. DeLuca, Gary Harrison, Terry ManningTerry ManningTerry Manning is a music producer, songwriter, photographer and recording engineer known for work in rock, rhythm and blues, and pop music genres....
, D. Roland) - 4:14 - "Good Smoke and Whiskey" (B. Crump, D.J. Brown, D. Hlubek, T. DeLuca, J. Galvin, D. Roland, R. West) - 3:37
- "Heartbreak Radio" (Frankie MillerFrankie Miller (country musician)Frankie Miller is an American country musician.-Biography:Miller landed time singing on local station KNAL and recorded for 4 Star Records at the beginning of the 1950s, but served from 1951-53 in the United States Military during the Korean War. In 1954 he signed with Columbia Records, releasing...
, Troy SealsTroy SealsTroy Seals is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist.He is a member of the prominent Seals family of musicians that includes, Jim Seals and Dan Seals and Brady Seals...
) - 3:31 - "I Ain't Got You" (Calvin CarterCalvin CarterCalvin Carter is the brother of the founder of Vee-Jay Records Vivian Carter. Born May 27, 1925. He joined the company in 1953 and became the principal producer, in charge of the recording sessions. He is a songwriter and composer of jazz and popsongs....
) - 2:32 - "Straight Shooter" (D.J. Brown, B. Crump, J. Galvin, D. Hlubek, D. Roland, R. West) - 3:54
- "Song for the Children" (D. Hlubek) - 2:33
Band members
- Danny Joe BrownDanny Joe BrownDanny Joe Brown, was a member of the Southern rock group Molly Hatchet, and singer and co-writer of the band's biggest hits from the late 1970s....
- vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments... - Dave HlubekDave HlubekDavid Lawrence Hlubek [pronounced "LOO'-bek"] was born on August 28, 1951. He is the lead guitarist and founding member of the Southern Rock band Molly Hatchet.-Biography:...
- guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with... - Duane RolandDuane RolandDuane Roland was an American guitarist for the rock band Molly Hatchet. He was a member of the band from its founding in in the mid 1970s until his departure in 1990. During that time he recorded seven albums with the band. He is credited with co-writing some of the band's biggest hits, including...
- guitar - John Galvin - keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
- Riff West - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
- Bruce CrumpBruce CrumpBruce Crump was the longtime drummer with the rock band Molly Hatchet. He left in 1982 and rejoined in 1984, and left again sometime around 1990. He also played as a member of Canadian band Streetheart in the early 80's, and appeared on their Live After Dark recording...
- drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
Additional musicians
- Jimmy Jamison - background vocals
- Tom DeLuca - background vocals
- Steve Bassett - background vocals
- Terry Manning - background vocals
- Jim Horne - saxophone
Production
- Terry ManningTerry ManningTerry Manning is a music producer, songwriter, photographer and recording engineer known for work in rock, rhythm and blues, and pop music genres....
- producer, engineer, mixing - Tom Harding, Dana Cornock - assistant engineers
- Bob LudwigBob LudwigBob Ludwig is an American mastering engineer.He is a well known and respected figure within the music industry. His name is credited on the covers of albums released across the world, and he has won numerous awards....
- mastering
Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | The Billboard 200 | 120 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | "Satisfied Man" | Mainstream Rock | 13 |
| 1984 | "Satisfied Man" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 81 |
| 1985 | "Stone in Your Heart" | Mainstream Rock | 26 |