Things Worth Fighting For
Encyclopedia
Things Worth Fighting For is the debut album by solo artist John McKeown
. The album was released digitally by Beatroute Records
on the 28 September 2009.
The album was produced by Elliott Randall
of Steely Dan
fame .
John McKeown
John McKeown is a solo artist based in London, United Kingdom, signed to Beatroute Records. McKeown previously fronted rock group Hero. After a European tour with Stereophonics and a number of tour dates in Los Angeles Hero disbanded...
. The album was released digitally by Beatroute Records
Beatroute Records
Beatroute Records is a record label based in Camden, London. The label was originally formed in 1985 by Simon Langer and Carlo Cura - owners of the Le Beat Route night club...
on the 28 September 2009.
The album was produced by Elliott Randall
Elliott Randall
Elliott Randall is an American guitarist, most known for being a session musician with popular artists. Randall has played the well-known guitar solos from Steely Dan's hit "Reelin' in the Years" and Fame. Legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has reputedly said that Randall's solo on...
of Steely Dan
Steely Dan
Steely Dan is an American rock band; its core members are Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. The band's popularity peaked in the late 1970s, with the release of seven albums blending elements of jazz, rock, funk, R&B, and pop...
fame .
Track listing
- "Will You Be Mine"
- "Can't Be Right"
- "Touch You"
- "Fade Away"
- "Candy Girl"
- "Dream on Valentine"
- "Things Worth Fighting For"
- "Up Where You Belong"
- "Bleed"
- "For You"
Album credits
- Produced by Elliott RandallElliott RandallElliott Randall is an American guitarist, most known for being a session musician with popular artists. Randall has played the well-known guitar solos from Steely Dan's hit "Reelin' in the Years" and Fame. Legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has reputedly said that Randall's solo on...
and John McKeownJohn McKeownJohn McKeown is a solo artist based in London, United Kingdom, signed to Beatroute Records. McKeown previously fronted rock group Hero. After a European tour with Stereophonics and a number of tour dates in Los Angeles Hero disbanded... - Recorded at RAK StudiosRAK studiosRAK Studios are located near Regents Park in central London. The Studios were created by Mickie Most in late 1976 and they have been host to the recording of a number of artists for over three decades.- Artists recorded at RAK :All info from artist list....
, LondonLondonLondon is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its... - Strings & Horns recorded at SARM Studios, LondonLondonLondon is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
- String arrangements by Pete Murray
- Horn arrangement by Steve SidwellSteve Sidwell (musician)Steve Sidwell is a conductor, composer, and instrumentalist specialising in swing music. Renowned as an arranger and composer, Steve, has featured on numerous albums, television shows, advertising campaigns and films with his distinctive and innovative orchestrations and compositions.He is also a...
- Engineered by Wes Maebe
- Mixed by Elliott RandallElliott RandallElliott Randall is an American guitarist, most known for being a session musician with popular artists. Randall has played the well-known guitar solos from Steely Dan's hit "Reelin' in the Years" and Fame. Legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has reputedly said that Randall's solo on...
& Wes Maebe - Mastered by Wes Maebe at GHQ Sonic Cuisine
- Assisted by: Robbie Nelson & Tim Goalen
Session Musicians
The following musicians performed on the album.- Adam PhillipsAdam Phillips (composer musician)Adam Phillips is a British jazz and blues guitarist and singer.-Career:Phillips has performed and recorded with Tina Turner, Dave Lewis, Ricky Martin, Steps, Britney Spears, Ronan Keating, Laura Pausini, Celine Dion, Maxi Priest, The Corrs, Shayne Ward, Boyzone, Hamish Stuart, Lionel Richie, Renato...
(Guitars) - Arnulf Lindner (BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
) - Reverend Bazil Meade (Backing Vocals)
- Elliott RandallElliott RandallElliott Randall is an American guitarist, most known for being a session musician with popular artists. Randall has played the well-known guitar solos from Steely Dan's hit "Reelin' in the Years" and Fame. Legendary Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has reputedly said that Randall's solo on...
(Guitars, Backing Vocals) - Hugh Wilkinson (Percussion)
- Jenn Potter (Backing Vocals)
- Joshua Makhene (Backing Vocals)
- Luyanda Tezile (Backing Vocals)
- Hugh Wilkinson (Percussion)
- Pete Murray (PianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
) - Peter Zorn (FluteFluteThe flute is a musical instrument of the woodwind family. Unlike woodwind instruments with reeds, a flute is an aerophone or reedless wind instrument that produces its sound from the flow of air across an opening...
) - Phebe Edwards (Backing Vocals)
- Pinse Saul (Backing Vocals)
- Ralph Salmins (Drums)
- Tshepo Rakobo (Backing Vocals)
- Zalika King (Backing Vocals)