Better Times

~ Release by The Black Sorrows (see all versions of this release, 6 available)

Annotation

"Twin disc pack" of CDs bearing their own catalog numbers: 472149 2 and 469255 2. 2nd disc is by Joe Camilleri's other band, The Revelators, which shares most members with The Black Sorrows.

Annotation last modified on 2014-04-30 11:57 UTC.

Tracklist

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1▼CD: Better Times
#TitleRatingLength
1Better Times
assistant engineer:
Cameron Craig and Robin Mai
producer:
Joe Camilleri
mixer:
Ian McKenzie (engineer)
bass guitar:
Steve Hadley (Australian bassist for Professor Ratbaggy)
drums (drum set):
Peter Luscombe
electric guitar:
Jeff Burstin
Hammond organ:
James Black (Australian guitarist and keyboard)
percussion:
Michael Barker (NZ drummer)
saxophone:
Rob Burke (Australian saxophonist.) and Joe Camilleri
soprano saxophone and lead vocals:
Joe Camilleri
background vocals:
Venetta Fields
recorded at:
Metropolis Audio (fka AAV Studios) in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
recording of:
Better Times
lyricist:
Laurie Polec
writer:
Joe Camilleri
4:55
2Come On, Come On
assistant engineer:
Cameron Craig and Robin Mai
producer:
Joe Camilleri
mixer:
Ian McKenzie (engineer)
baritone saxophone:
Paul Williamson (Australian jazz saxophonist)
bass guitar:
Steve Hadley (Australian bassist for Professor Ratbaggy)
drums (drum set):
Peter Luscombe
electric guitar:
Jeff Burstin
Hammond organ:
James Black (Australian guitarist and keyboard)
percussion:
Michael Barker (NZ drummer)
slide guitar:
Sam See
background vocals:
Joe Camilleri and Vika & Linda
lead vocals:
Joe Camilleri
recorded at:
Metropolis Audio (fka AAV Studios) in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
recording of:
Come On, Come On
lyricist:
Laurie Polec
writer:
Joe Camilleri
4:34
3Ain't Love the Strangest Thing
assistant engineer:
Cameron Craig and Robin Mai
producer:
Joe Camilleri
mixer:
Ian McKenzie (engineer)
bass guitar:
Steve Hadley (Australian bassist for Professor Ratbaggy)
drums (drum set):
Peter Luscombe
electric guitar:
Jeff Burstin
guitar:
Joe Camilleri and Ian Moss
Hammond organ and Wurlitzer electric piano:
James Black (Australian guitarist and keyboard)
percussion:
Michael Barker (NZ drummer)
background vocals:
Joe Camilleri and Vika & Linda
lead vocals:
Joe Camilleri
recorded at:
Metropolis Audio (fka AAV Studios) in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
recording of:
Ain't Love the Strangest Thing (The Black Sorrows)
lyricist:
Laurie Polec
writer:
Joe Camilleri
5:49
4A Night Like This
assistant engineer:
Cameron Craig and Robin Mai
producer:
Joe Camilleri
mixer:
Ian McKenzie (engineer)
acoustic guitar and electric guitar:
Jeff Burstin
bass guitar:
Steve Hadley (Australian bassist for Professor Ratbaggy)
drums (drum set):
Peter Luscombe
percussion:
Michael Barker (NZ drummer)
background vocals:
Vika Bull and Joe Camilleri
lead vocals:
Linda Bull
recorded at:
Metropolis Audio (fka AAV Studios) in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
recording of:
A Night Like This
lyricist:
Laurie Polec
writer:
Joe Camilleri
4:22
5Too Long Gone
assistant engineer:
Cameron Craig and Robin Mai
producer:
Joe Camilleri
mixer:
Ian McKenzie (engineer)
12 string guitar:
Jeff Burstin
acoustic guitar:
Jeff Burstin and Joe Camilleri
bass guitar:
Steve Hadley (Australian bassist for Professor Ratbaggy)
drums (drum set):
Peter Luscombe
guitar:
Sam See
Hammond organ:
James Black (Australian guitarist and keyboard)
percussion:
Michael Barker (NZ drummer)
background vocals:
Vika Bull and Joe Camilleri
lead vocals:
Joe Camilleri
recorded at:
Metropolis Audio (fka AAV Studios) in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
recording of:
Too Long Gone
lyricist:
Laurie Polec
writer:
Joe Camilleri
4:50
6Stella
assistant engineer:
Cameron Craig and Robin Mai
producer:
Joe Camilleri
mixer:
Ian McKenzie (engineer)
bass guitar:
Steve Hadley (Australian bassist for Professor Ratbaggy)
drums (drum set):
Peter Luscombe
guitar:
Jeff Burstin
Hammond organ:
James Black (Australian guitarist and keyboard)
percussion:
Michael Barker (NZ drummer)
recorder:
John Barrett (saxaphonist)
vocals:
Joe Camilleri
recorded at:
Metropolis Audio (fka AAV Studios) in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
recording of:
Stella
lyricist:
Laurie Polec
writer:
Joe Camilleri
4:44
7Steps of Time
assistant engineer:
Cameron Craig and Robin Mai
producer:
Joe Camilleri
mixer:
Ian McKenzie (engineer)
bass guitar:
Steve Hadley (Australian bassist for Professor Ratbaggy)
drums (drum set):
Peter Luscombe
flute:
John Barrett (saxaphonist)
guitar:
Jeff Burstin
Hammond organ:
James Black (Australian guitarist and keyboard)
percussion:
Michael Barker (NZ drummer)
background vocals:
Joe Camilleri and Vika & Linda
lead vocals:
Joe Camilleri
recorded at:
Metropolis Audio (fka AAV Studios) in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
recording of:
Steps of Time
lyricist:
Laurie Polec
writer:
Joe Camilleri
4:17
8Bitter Cup
assistant engineer:
Cameron Craig and Robin Mai
producer:
Joe Camilleri
mixer:
Ian McKenzie (engineer)
acoustic guitar:
Jeff Burstin
bass guitar:
Steve Hadley (Australian bassist for Professor Ratbaggy)
drums (drum set):
Peter Luscombe
guitar:
James Black (Australian guitarist and keyboard) and Jeff Burstin
Hammond organ:
James Black (Australian guitarist and keyboard)
percussion:
Michael Barker (NZ drummer)
saxophone, background vocals and lead vocals:
Joe Camilleri
recorded at:
Metropolis Audio (fka AAV Studios) in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
recording of:
Bitter Cup
lyricist:
Nick Smith (Australian Guitar Player and Songwriter)
writer:
Joe Camilleri
4:18
9Sweet Inspiration
assistant engineer:
Cameron Craig and Robin Mai
producer:
Joe Camilleri
mixer:
Ian McKenzie (engineer)
acoustic guitar:
Jeff Burstin
bass guitar:
Steve Hadley (Australian bassist for Professor Ratbaggy)
bellowed reed and Hammond organ:
James Black (Australian guitarist and keyboard)
drums (drum set):
Peter Luscombe
guitar:
James Black (Australian guitarist and keyboard) and Jeff Burstin
harmonica and lead vocals:
Joe Camilleri
percussion:
Michael Barker (NZ drummer)
background vocals:
Joe Camilleri and Vika & Linda
recorded at:
Metropolis Audio (fka AAV Studios) in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
recording of:
Sweet Inspiration
lyricist:
Laurie Polec
writer:
Joe Camilleri
3:54
10Storm Wind
assistant engineer:
Cameron Craig and Robin Mai
producer:
Joe Camilleri
mixer:
Ian McKenzie (engineer)
acoustic guitar and resonator guitar [dobro]:
Jeff Burstin
bass guitar:
Steve Hadley (Australian bassist for Professor Ratbaggy)
drums (drum set):
Peter Luscombe
guitar and lap steel guitar:
Sam See
Hammond organ:
James Black (Australian guitarist and keyboard) and Joe Camilleri
percussion:
Michael Barker (NZ drummer)
vocals:
Joe Camilleri
recorded at:
Metropolis Audio (fka AAV Studios) in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
recording of:
Storm Wind
lyricist:
Laurie Polec
writer:
Joe Camilleri
4:44
11Resurrection
assistant engineer:
Cameron Craig and Robin Mai
producer:
Joe Camilleri
mixer:
Ian McKenzie (engineer)
bass guitar:
James Black (Australian guitarist and keyboard) and Steve Hadley (Australian bassist for Professor Ratbaggy)
drums (drum set):
Peter Luscombe
guitar:
Jeff Burstin
Hammond organ:
James Black (Australian guitarist and keyboard)
percussion:
Michael Barker (NZ drummer)
slide guitar and background vocals:
Joe Camilleri
recorded at:
Metropolis Audio (fka AAV Studios) in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
recording of:
Resurrection
lyricist:
Laurie Polec
writer:
Joe Camilleri
4:05
2▼CD: Amazing Stories
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1What Does It Take to Win Your Love?
The Revelators3:52
2Oh Darlin'
The Revelators2:29
3Do Right Woman
The Revelators3:28
4Caribbean Wind
The Revelators4:52
5El Salvador
The Revelators4:23
6Hot Burrito #1
cover recording of:
Hot Burrito No.1
composer:
Chris Ethridge and Gram Parsons
publisher:
Irving Music, Inc.
The Revelators3:42
7Louisiana Blues
The Revelators4:37
8I've Got to Find a Way to Win Maria Back
The Revelators3:21
9If I Could Be There
The Revelators4:39
10Tupelo Honey
The Revelators3:28
11Walk That Line
The Revelators3:05

Credits

Release

photography:Tomek & Eryk Photography
mastering:Leon Zervos (audio engineer)
design:Pascoe & Gray Design
mastered at:Studios 301 (301 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, AU; fka EMI Studios 301; read annotations before use) in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia