The Great Fatsby
Encyclopedia
The Great Fatsby is the second album by American
rock
guitarist
, singer and songwriter
Leslie West
. It was released on Bud Prager's Phantom Records in March 1975 and distributed by RCA Records
. The album features Mick Jagger
on guitar.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
, singer and songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
Leslie West
Leslie West
Leslie West is an American rock guitarist, singer and songwriter.-Biography:Originally named Leslie Weinstein, West was born in New York City, grew up in Hackensack, New Jersey, and in East Meadow, Forest Hills and Lawrence. After his parents divorced, he changed his surname to West...
. It was released on Bud Prager's Phantom Records in March 1975 and distributed by RCA Records
RCA Records
RCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. The RCA initials stand for Radio Corporation of America , which was the parent corporation from 1929 to 1985 and a partner from 1985 to 1986.RCA's Canadian unit is Sony's oldest label...
. The album features Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger
Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger is an English musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and a founding member of The Rolling Stones....
on guitar.
Track listing
- Don't Burn Me
- House of the Rising Sun
- High Roller
- I'm Gonna Love You Thru the Night
- ESP
- Honky Tonk WomenHonky Tonk Women"Honky Tonk Women" is a 1969 hit song by The Rolling Stones. Released as a single on 4 July 1969 in the UK and a week later in the US, it topped the charts in both nations.-Inspiration and Recording:...
- If I Still Had You
- Doctor Love
- If I Were a Carpenter
- Little Bit of Love
Personnel
- Leslie West - guitars, vocals
- Gary WrightGary WrightGary Malcolm Wright is an American musician, best known for his song, "Dream Weaver". He was the piano player on Harry Nilsson's version of "Without You".-Early life:...
- piano - Corky LaingCorky LaingLaurence Gordon "Corky" Laing is a Canadian rock drummer, best known as a longtime member of pioneering American hard rock band Mountain...
- drums - Mick Jagger - guitar
- Kenny Hinckle - bass
- Don Kretmer - bass
- Nick Farrentella - drums
- Marty Simon - piano
- Joel Tepp - guitar
- Howie Wyeth - piano
- Dana Valery - vocals
- Jay Traynor - vocals