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The Simpsons Sing the Blues


Credits

Lead Vocal / Nancy Cartwright, Buster Poindexter, Dan Castellaneta, Yeardley Smith, Julie Kavner, Harry Shearer
Written by / Bryan Loren, Chuck Berry*, Booker T. Jones, William Bell, Mike Reiss, Al Jean, Jai Winding, John Boylan, Matt Groening, D.J. Jazzy Jeff, Arthur Herzog, Jr.*, Billie Holiday*, Randy Newman, Curt Ousley*, Sam Simon, Jeff Martin, James L. Brooks
Produced by / Bryan Loren for Left Handed Productions, John Boylan, D.J. Jazzy Jeff
Associate Producer / Jai Winding
Solo Guitar / Joe Walsh, Michael Thompson
Lead Guitar / Michael Thompson, B.B. King courtesy of MCA Records
Additional Guitar / Paul Jackson, Jr. courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corporation
Piano / Jai Winding
Rhythm Guitar / Andrew Gold, Kevin Dukes, Michael Thompson
Drums / Michael Botts
Tenor Sax / Tom Scott courtesy of GRP Records, Steve Grove, Emilio Castillo, David Woodford
Keyboards / Jai Winding, D.J. Jazzy Jeff courtesy of Jive Records, John Capek, John Boylan
Bass / Bob Glaub, Mark Leonard
Horn Section / Tower of Power
Trumpet / Greg Adams, Lee Thornburg, Steve Madaio
Baritone Sax / Stephen Kupka, Doug Norwine
Guitar / Kevin Dukes, Michael Thompson, Andrew Gold, Paul Jackson, Jr. courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corporation
Slide Guitar / Joe Walsh
Harmonica / John Sebastian
Percussion / Matt Groening
Fretless Bass / Mark Leonard
Synclavier / Brian Mendelsohn
Alto Sax / Kim Richmond courtesy of Nine Winds Records
Piano Solo / Dr. John courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Accordion / Brian Mann
Banjo / Roger McGuinn courtesy of Arista Records
Acoustic Guitar / George Doering
Acoustic Bass / Chuck Domanico
Organ / Jai Winding
Trombone / Nick Lane
Instruments / Bryan Loren courtesy of Arista Records
Programming / John Boylan, Gerry Beckley courtesy of Cypress Records, Jai Winding, John Capek
Drum Programming / D.J. Jazzy Jeff courtesy of Jive Records
Scratches / D.J. Jazzy Jeff courtesy of Jive Records
Additional Programming / John Boylan
Guest Vocal / Ron Taylor, Harry Shearer
Additional Vocals / Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Yeardley Smith, Matt Groening, Roger McGuinn courtesy of Arista Records, Teri Weigel, David Cole, Jai Winding, Guy DeFazio
Background Vocals / Bryan Loren courtesy of Arista Records
Harmony Vocals / Timothy B. Schmit courtesy of MCA Records, Rosemary Butler, Marcy Levy, Lisa Angelle, Gerry Beckley courtesy of Cypress Records, Stefani Spruill, Maxine Waters, Alexandra Brown, Julia Tillman
Background Shouts / Laurie Rox, Bart Stevens, Richard Voltrop
Additional Sampling / John Boylan, Matt Groening
Recording Engineer / Richard Cottrell, Bob Cobban, Ernie Rose, Guy DeFazio, Paul Grupp, John Moyer, Jesse Kanner
Recorded at / Record One Studios (Sherman Oaks), Lion Share Studios (West Hollywood), Warehouse Studios (Philadelphia)
Additional Recording at / Studio 306 Toronto, Ontario, Metropolis Studios Melbourne, Australia
Mixing Engineer / Bryan Loren, Richard Cottrell, Mick Guzauski, Paul Grupp
Mixed at / Larrabee Sound Studios, The Complex West Los Angeles, Lion Share Studios West Hollywood
Assistant Engineer / Julie Last, Bart Stevens, Duane Seykora, Jeff Rach, Victor Cooke, Jesse Kanner, John Chamberlin, Brett Swain, Guy DeFazio
Album Assembled by / Kevin Reeves
Album Assembled at / Capitol Studios
Mastered by / Wally Traugott
Mastered at / Capitol Studios, Bernie Grundman Mastering
Production Coordinator / Teri Weigel
Art Director / Mili Smythe
Design / Bill Merryfield
Production / Bill Merryfield
Photography / Lester Cohen
Special Thanks / Richard Sakai (Gracie Films), Valerie Cavanaugh (Gracie Films), Gary Stiffleman (Gracie Films), Larina Adamson (Gracie Films), Ken Tsumura (Gracie Films), Brad Bird (Gracie Films), Greg Vanzo (Gracie Films), Elliot Lurie (Twentieth Century Fox), Al Ovadia (Twentieth Century Fox), David Robinson (Twentieth Century Fox), Matthew Walden (Twentieth Century Fox)

Tracklist

Disc 1

01 Do The Bartman 5:10
02 School Day 3:56
03 Born Under A Bad Sign 3:08
04 Moanin' Lisa Blues 4:48
05 Deep, Deep Trouble 4:27
06 God Bless The Child 4:29
07 I Love To See You Smile 3:07
08 Springfield Soul Stew 2:37
09 Look at All Those Idiots 3:51
10 Sibling Rivalry 4:40
Disc length 40:13

 

Notes

Track 01
Lead Vocal: Bart
Written by Bryan Loren
Produced by Bryan Loren for Left Handed Productions
Additional Vocals: Homer, Marge, Lisa & Maggie
Background Vocals & Instruments: Bryan Loren
Additional Guitar: Paul Jackson, Jr.
Background Shouts: Laurie Rox, Bart Stevens, Richard Voltrop
Recorded at Record One Studios, Sherman Oaks
Engineer: Richard Cottrell
Assistants: Julie Last, Bart Stevens
Mixed at Larrabee Sound Studios by Bryan Loren
Engineers: Bryan Loren, Richard Cottrell
Assistant: John Chamberlin

Track 02
Lead Vocals: Buster Poindexter & Bart
Written by Chuck Berry
Produced by John Boylan
Harmony Vocals: Timothy B. Schmit, Rosemary Butler, Marcy Levy
Solo Guitar: Joe Walsh
Lead Guitar: Michael Thompson
Programming: John Boylan, Gerry Beckley
Piano: Jai Winding
Rhythm Guitar: Andrew Gold
Drums: Michael Botts
Tenor Sax: Tom Scott
Recorded at Lion Share Studios, West Hollywood
Engineers: Guy DeFazio, Paul Grupp
Additional Recording at Studio 306, Toronto, Ontario
Engineer: Bob Cobban
Mixed at The Complex, West Los Angeles
Engineers: Mick Guzauski, Paul Grupp
Assistants: Duane Seykora, Jeff Rach

Track 03
Lead Vocal: Homer
Written by Booker T. Jones, William Bell
Produced by John Boylan
Keyboards: Jai Winding
Lead Guitar: B.B. King
Programming: John Boylan
Rhythm Guitar: Kevin Dukes, Michael Thompson
Bass: Bob Glaub
Drums: Michael Botts
The Tower Of Power Horn Section:
  Trumpet: Greg Adams, Lee Thornburg
  Tenor Sax: Steve Grove, Emilio Castillo
  Baritone Sax: Stephen Kupka
Recorded at Lion Share Studios, West Hollywood
Engineers: Guy DeFazio, Paul Grupp
Additional Recording at Metropolis Studios, Melbourne, Australia
Engineer: Ernie Rose
Mixed at The Complex, West Los Angeles
Engineer: Mick Guzauski
Assistant: Duane Seykora

Track 04
Lead Vocal: Lisa
Written by Mike Reiss, Al Jean, Jai Winding & John Boylan
Produced by John Boylan
Associate Producer: Jai Winding
Additional Vocals: Homer
Guitar: Kevin Dukes
Slide Guitar: Joe Walsh
Bass: Bob Glaub
Keyboards: Jai Winding
Programming: Jai Winding, John Boylan
Drums: Michael Botts
Harmonica: John Sebastian
Baritone Sax (Lisa): Doug Norwine
Tower Of Power Horn Section:
  Trumpet: Greg Adams, Lee Thornburg
  Tenor Sax: Steve Grove, Emilio Castillo
  Baritone Sax: Stephen Kupka
Recorded at Lion Share Studios, West Hollywood
Engineers: G DeFazio, Paul Grupp
Mixed at The Complex, West Los Angeles
Engineer: Mick Guzauski
Assistant: Duane Seykora

Track 05
Lead Vocal: Bart
Written by Matt Groening & D.J. Jazzy Jeff
Produced by D.J. Jazzy Jeff & John Boylan
Additional Vocals: Homer, Marge & Lisa
Harmony Vocals: Rosemary Butler, Marcy Levy, Lisa Angelle
Percussion: Maggie Simpson
Drum Programming, Keyboards, Scratches: D.J. Jazzy Jeff
Additional Sampling: John Boylan, Matt Groening
Recorded at Warehouse Studios, Philadelphia & Lion Share Studios, West Hollywood
Engineers: John Moyer, Guy DeFazio
Assistants: Victor Cooke, Jesse Kanner
Mixed at The Complex, West Los Angeles
Engineer: Mick Guzauski
Assistant: Jeff Rach

Track 06
Lead Vocal: Lisa
Written by Arthur Herzog, Jr. & Billie Holiday
Produced by John Boylan
Associate Producer: Jai Winding
Guest Vocal: "Bleeding Gums" Murphy
Guitar: Michael Thompson
Fretless Bass: Mark Leonard
Keyboards, Programming: Jai Winding
Additional Programming: John Boylan
Drums: Michael Botts
Synclavier: Brian Mendelsohn
Baritone Sax (Lisa): Doug Norwine
Alto Sax (B.G.Murphy): Kim Richmond
Recorded at Lion Share Studios, West Hollywood
Engineers: Guy DeFazio, Paul Grupp
Mixed at The Complex, West Los Angeles
Engineer: Mick Guzauski
Assistant: Brett Swain

Track 07
Lead Vocals: Homer & Marge
Written by Randy Newman
Produced by John Boylan
Associate Producer: Jai Winding
Piano Solo: Dr. John
Keyboards, Piano, Programming: Jai Winding
Additional Programming: John Boylan
Drums: Michael Botts
Accordion: Brian Mann
Banjo: Roger McGuinn
Acoustic Guitar: George Doering
Acoustic Bass: Chuck Domanico
Recorded at Lion Share Studios, West Hollywood
Engineers: Guy DeFazio, Jesse Kanner, Paul Grupp
Mixed at The Complex, West Los Angeles
Engineer: Mick Guzauski
Assistant: Brett Swain

Track 08
Lead Vocal: Marge
Written by Curt Ousley
Produced by John Boylan
Keyboards, Programming: John Capek
Synclavier: Brian Mendelsohn
Guitar: Andrew Gold
Drums: Michael Botts
Bass: Mark Leonard
B-3 Organ: Jai Winding
Trumpet: Steve Madaio
Tenor Sax: David Woodford
Trombone: Nick Lane
Recorded at Lion Share Studios, West Hollywood
Engineers: Guy DeFazio, Paul Grupp
Mixed at Lion Share Studios, West Hollywood
Engineer: Paul Grupp
Assistant: Guy DeFazio

Track 09
Lead Vocal: Mr. Burns
Written by Sam Simon, Jeff Martin, Jai Winding & John Boylan
Produced by John Bolan
Associate Producer: Jai Winding
Guest Vocal: Smithers
Harmony Vocals: Timothy B. Schmit, Gerry Beckley, Lisa Angelle
Additional Vocals: "The Simpsonettes" - Matt Groening, Roger McGuinn, Teri Weigel, David Cole, Jai Winding, Guy DeFazio
Guitar: Paul Jackson, Jr.
Solo Guitar (Smithers): Michael Thompson
Keyboards, Programming: John Capek, Jai Winding, John Boylan
Recorded at Lion Share Studios, West Hollywood
Engineers: Guy DeFazio, Jesse Kanner
Mixed at The Complex, West Los Angeles
Engineer: Mick Guzauski
Assistants: Brett Swain, Jeff Rach

Track 10
Lead Vocals: Lisa & Bart
Written by James L. Brooks, Jai Winding & John Boylan
Produced by John Boylan
Associate Producer: Jai Winding
Harmony Vocals: Stefani Spruill, Maxine Waters, Alexandra Brown, Julia Tillman
Guitar: Michael Thompson
Keyboards, B-3 Organ, Programming: Jai Winding
Synclavier: Brian Mendelsohn
Drums: Michael Botts
Recorded at Lion Share Studios, West Hollywood
Engineers: Guy DeFazio, Jesse Kanner, Paul Grupp
Mixed at The Complex, West Los Angeles
Engineer: Mick Guzauski
Assistant: Brett Swain


-THE SIMPSONS-
Homer Simpson (CV.Dan Castellaneta)
Marge Simpson (CV.Julie Kavner)
Bart Simpson (CV.Nancy Cartwright)
Lisa Simpson (CV.Yeardley Smith)
Maggie Simpson (CV.Matt Groening)

-GUEST ARTISTS-
Mr. J.Montgomery Burns & Smithers (CV.Harry Shearer)
Bleeding Gums Murphy (CV.Ron Taylor)
School Day" Narrator (CV.Buster Poindexter)
Santa's Little Helper (CV.Himself)

Album Assembled by Kevin Reeves at Capitol Studios
Mastered by Wally Traugott at Capitol Studios
Do the Bartman Mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering
Production Coordinator: Teri Weigel

Gerry Beckley courtesy of Cypress Records
Paul Jackson, Jr. courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corporation
D.J. Jazzy Jeff courtesy of Jive Records
Dr. John courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
B.B. King courtesy of MCA Records
Bryan Loren courtesy of Arista Records
Roger McGuinn courtesy of Arista Records
Kim Richmond courtesy of Nine Winds Records
Timothy B. Schmit courtesy of MCA Records
Tom Scott courtesy of GRP Records

Art Director: Mili Smythe
Design & Production: Bill Merryfield
Photography: Lester Cohen

Special Thanks (Gracie Films): Richard Sakai, Valerie Cavanaugh, Gary Stiffleman, Larina Adamson, Ken Tsumura, Brad Bird, Greg Vanzo

Special Thanks (Twentieth Century Fox): Elliot Lurie, Al Ovadia, David Robinson & Matthew Walden

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