1977 Rick Danko – Rick Danko
Rick Danko is the 1977 eponymous debut by the bassist and singer for The Band. Featuring ten tracks written by Danko usually in conjunction with lyricists Bobby Charles and Emmett Grogan, it was the first solo album by any member of the group.
Tracks
1 What A Town (Bobby Charles; Rick Danko) 03:26
2 Brainwash (Emmett Grogan; Rick Danko) 02:41
3 New Mexico (Bobby Charles; Rick Danko) 04:04
4 Tired Of Waiting (Jim Atkinson; Rick Danko) 02:18
5 Sip The Wine (Tim Drummond) 04:51
6 Java Blues (Emmett Grogan; Rick Danko) 03:27
7 Sweet Romance (Emmett Grogan; Rick Danko) 03:23
8 Small Town Talk (Bobby Charles; Rick Danko) 02:58
9 Shake It (Rick Danko) 03:04
10 Once Upon A Time (Emmett Grogan; Rick Danko) 02:42
Biography
Musicians
| Bass | Rick Danko |
| Drums | Denny Seiwell |
| Drums | Terry Danko |
| Guitar | Rick Danko |
| Guitar | Michael DeTemple |
| Guitar | Doug Sahm |
| Guitar | James Atkinson |
| Organ | James Gordon |
| Piano | Walt Richmond |
Other Musicians
1 What A Town
| Guitar | Ronnie Woods |
2 Brainwash
| Bass | Tim Drummond |
| Guitar | Blondie Chaplin |
3 New Mexico
| Guitar | Eric Clapton |
| Accordion | Garth Hudson |
| Percussion | Rob Fraboni |
4 Tired Of Waiting
| Piano | Ken Lauber |
| Percussion | Joe Lala |
6 Java Blues
| Artist | Rick Danko |
| Bass | Tim Drummond |
| Guitar | Robbie Robertson |
7 Sweet Romance
| Piano | Ken Lauber |
| Organ | George Weber |
8 Small Town Talk
| Guitar | Blondie Chaplin |
9 Shake It
| Acoustic Guitar | Gerry Beckley |
| Moog | David Paich |
| Fender Rhodes | Richard Manuel |
10 Once Upon A Time
| Piano | Ken Lauber |
| Organ | George Weber |
| Background Vocals | Levon Helm |
Liner Notes
Producer – Rick Danko, Rob Fraboni
Arranged By (Horns) – Doug Sahm, Rick Danko, Rob Fraboni
Mastered By – Allen Zentz
Mixed By – Tim Kramer, Tom Knox, Wayne Neuendorf
Recorded By – Jeremy Zatkin
Recorded By (Assistant) – Wayne Neuendorf
Artwork – Elizabeth Danko
Photography – Myel, Frank Laffitte
Mastered At Allen Zentz Mastering
Mixed At The Village Recorder
Recorded At The Village Recorder
Recorded At Shangri-La, Malibu, CA
Phonographic Copyright Arista Records Inc
Copyright Arista Records Inc