Under a Raging Moon
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Under a Raging Moon is Roger Daltrey
's sixth solo album issued in September, 1985, which includes several drummers' tributes to Keith Moon
, former drummer of The Who
who died in 1978. The album reached number 42 on the U.S. charts, and the single "After the Fire" written by Pete Townshend
reached number 48. It includes a drummers tribute on the track "Under a Raging Moon."
The album was produced by Alan Shacklock
, recorded at RAK Recording Studios & Odyssey Studios, London, and released on Atlantic 81269-1 in the USA. Later the album was also released on
CD-Atlantic 7 81269-1 in the USA, including the bonus track "Love Me Like You Do."
Roger Daltrey
Roger Harry Daltrey, CBE , is an English singer and actor, best known as the founder and lead singer of English rock band The Who. He has maintained a musical career as a solo artist and has also worked in the film industry, acting in a large number of films, theatre and television roles and also...
's sixth solo album issued in September, 1985, which includes several drummers' tributes to Keith Moon
Keith Moon
Keith John Moon was an English musician, best known for being the drummer of the English rock group The Who. He gained acclaim for his exuberant and innovative drumming style, and notoriety for his eccentric and often self-destructive behaviour, earning him the nickname "Moon the Loon". Moon...
, former drummer of The Who
The Who
The Who are an English rock band formed in 1964 by Roger Daltrey , Pete Townshend , John Entwistle and Keith Moon . They became known for energetic live performances which often included instrument destruction...
who died in 1978. The album reached number 42 on the U.S. charts, and the single "After the Fire" written by Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend
Peter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend is an English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for the rock group The Who, as well as for his own solo career...
reached number 48. It includes a drummers tribute on the track "Under a Raging Moon."
The album was produced by Alan Shacklock
Alan Shacklock
Alan Shacklock is an English musician, composer, arranger and recording producer who currently lives and works in Nashville, Tennessee...
, recorded at RAK Recording Studios & Odyssey Studios, London, and released on Atlantic 81269-1 in the USA. Later the album was also released on
CD-Atlantic 7 81269-1 in the USA, including the bonus track "Love Me Like You Do."
Side One
- "After the FireAfter the Fire (song)"After the Fire" is a song from the solo album Under a Raging Moon released by Roger Daltrey of The Who. The song was written by Pete Townshend, also of The Who, and was considered a hit for Daltrey, receiving extensive play on MTV....
" (Pete TownshendPete TownshendPeter Dennis Blandford "Pete" Townshend is an English rock guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and author, known principally as the guitarist and songwriter for the rock group The Who, as well as for his own solo career...
) - 4:36 - "Don't Talk to Strangers" (Julia Downes, Kris Ryder, Roger DaltreyRoger DaltreyRoger Harry Daltrey, CBE , is an English singer and actor, best known as the founder and lead singer of English rock band The Who. He has maintained a musical career as a solo artist and has also worked in the film industry, acting in a large number of films, theatre and television roles and also...
) - 4:13 - "Breaking Down Paradise" (Russ BallardRuss BallardRussell Glyn Ballard is an English singer, songwriter and musician.-Career:Ballard was initially a guitarist with Buster Meikle & The Day Breakers in 1961, together with Roy Ballard, Russ's older brother on piano and Bob Henrit on drums...
) - 4:07 - "The Pride You Hide" (Alan Dalgleish, Daltrey, Nicky Tesco) - 4:33
- "Move Better in the Night" (Chris Thompson, Stevie Lange, Robbie McIntoshRobbie McIntoshRobbie McIntosh is an English guitarist. McIntosh is well known as a session guitarist and member of The Pretenders from 1982 until 1987. In 1988 he began doing session guitar work for Paul McCartney joining his band full time until early 1994...
, Daltrey) - 3:58
Side Two
- "Love Me Like You Do" (Andy NyeAndy NyeAndy Nye is an English musician, songwriter and record producer, best known for being a member of the rock band The Michael Schenker Group at their peak in the 1980s...
) - 6:05 (CD only, not on LP) - "Let Me Down Easy" (Bryan AdamsBryan AdamsBryan Adams, is a Canadian rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, bassist, producer, actor and photographer. Adams has won dozens of awards and nominations, including 20 Juno Awards among 56 nominations. He has also received 15 Grammy Award nominations including a win for Best Song Written...
, Jim VallanceJim VallanceJames Douglas "Jim" Vallance, OC is a retired Canadian musician, songwriter, arranger and producer based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. He is best known as the former songwriting partner of Canadian international recording artist Bryan Adams...
) - 4:08 - "Fallen Angel" (Kit Hain) - 4:29
- "It Don't Satisfy Me" (Alan Shacklock, Daltrey) - 3:14
- "Rebel" (Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance) - 4:20
- "Under a Raging Moon" (Julia Downes, John ParrJohn ParrJohn Parr is an English musician, best known for his 1985 US #1 hit single "St. Elmo's Fire". Parr has sold 10 million albums worldwide.-Biography:...
) - 6:42
Personnel
- Mark BrzezickiMark BrzezickiMark Brzezicki is a rock drummer, who is primarily known for his work with Big Country, and was a member of the groups The Cult, Ultravox, and Procol Harum. He has also played with Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, Midge Ure, Fish, The Pretenders and many others...
: drums (01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09,10,11), triangle (02), cabasa (02), percussion (03) - Tony Butler : bass (01)
- Robbie McIntoshRobbie McIntoshRobbie McIntosh is an English guitarist. McIntosh is well known as a session guitarist and member of The Pretenders from 1982 until 1987. In 1988 he began doing session guitar work for Paul McCartney joining his band full time until early 1994...
: guitars (01,02,03,04,05,06,08,09,10,11), Strat-solo (02), solo (06,07), slide solo (10) - Nick Glennie-SmithNick Glennie-SmithNick Glennie-Smith is a film composer whose most prominent work is a collaboration with Hans Zimmer on the score to the 1996 action film The Rock as well as work on the 1993 drama Point of No Return...
: keyboards (01,02,03,08,11), sequencing (02,11), emulator (03,04,05), Hammond organ (07) - John Siegler : bass (02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09,10,11)
- Mark FelthamMark Feltham (musician)Mark Feltham is an English musician best known for his harmonica playing. Feltham is a long term member of the British rhythm and blues band, Nine Below Zero, and Rory Gallagher's band; and is often utilised as a session musician.-Albums:*Nine Below Zero: Live at the Marquee ; Don't Point Your...
: harmonica (05,09) - Alan Shacklock : piano (01,06,10), keyboards (02,03,11), sequencing (02,11), emulator (03), percussion (04), Hammond organ (06,10), Fender Rhodes (06), tambourine (07), sampling (08), acoustic guitar (10), sequencer (10), Fairlight (11)
- Bruce WatsonBruce WatsonBruce Watson is an Australian songwriter, performer and children’s entertainer. Watson is best known for his satires, which are often political in nature. Best described as a contemporary folk musician, Watson also writes and performs children's songs, more conventional folk/country music and more...
: E-bow (01) - Russ BallardRuss BallardRussell Glyn Ballard is an English singer, songwriter and musician.-Career:Ballard was initially a guitarist with Buster Meikle & The Day Breakers in 1961, together with Roy Ballard, Russ's older brother on piano and Bob Henrit on drums...
: guitar (03), harmony vocals (03) - Mark Williamson : harmony vocals (02,06), backing vocals (03,04,05,07,08,11)
- Annie McCraig : backing vocals (03,04,05,07,08,11)
- John PayneJohn Payne (singer)John Payne is a British musician, best known as the lead singer and bassist of Asia from 1992 to 2006 and from June 2007 with ASIA Featuring John Payne....
: backing vocals (03,04,05,07,08,11) - John ParrJohn ParrJohn Parr is an English musician, best known for his 1985 US #1 hit single "St. Elmo's Fire". Parr has sold 10 million albums worldwide.-Biography:...
: backing vocals (11) - Steve Rance : Fairlight (11)
- Roger DaltreyRoger DaltreyRoger Harry Daltrey, CBE , is an English singer and actor, best known as the founder and lead singer of English rock band The Who. He has maintained a musical career as a solo artist and has also worked in the film industry, acting in a large number of films, theatre and television roles and also...
: lead vocals, harmony vocals (01), backing vocals (11)
- on track 11, drummers in order of performance
- Martin ChambersMartin ChambersMartin Chambers is the drummer in the rock band, The Pretenders. In addition to playing the drums with the group Chambers sings backing vocals and plays percussion...
- Roger TaylorRoger Meddows-TaylorRoger Meddows Taylor , known as Roger Taylor, is a British musician, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known as the drummer, backing vocalist and occasional lead vocalist of British rock band Queen. As a drummer he is known for his "big" unique sound and is considered one of...
- Cozy PowellCozy PowellColin Flooks , better known as Cozy Powell, was an English rock drummer who made his name with many major rock bands.-Early history:...
- Stewart CopelandStewart CopelandStewart Armstrong Copeland is an American musician, best known as the drummer for the band The Police. During the group's extended hiatus from the mid-1980s to 2007, he played in other bands and composed soundtracks...
- Zak StarkeyZak StarkeyZak Starkey is an English rock drummer. He is the son of Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and Starr's first wife Maureen Starkey Tigrett. He is also well known for his unofficial membership in the English rock band The Who, with whom he has performed and recorded since 1996. He is also the third...
- Carl PalmerCarl PalmerCarl Frederick Kendall Palmer is an English drummer and percussionist. He is credited as one of the most respected rock drummers to emerge from the 1960s...
- Mark Brzezicki
- Mark and Zak - outro
- Martin Chambers