1987 Helen Watson – Blue Slipper
Blue Slipper is the 1987 debut album by Helen Watson. Like its follow up The Weather Inside the album is notable for its stellar cast of session musicians including Richie Hayward, George Hawkins, Paul Barrere, Michael Landau, Ethan Johns, Bill Payne, Bernie Leadon, Jerry Donahue and Steve Lukather. The sessions for this album were the first time members of Little Feat had worked together since Lowell George died in 1979. Produced by Glyn Johns, the record was recorded at A&M Studios in Los Angeles.
All songs were written by Helen Watson and Martin McGroarty, except “Chrome Solder” (Watson). “You’re Not The Rule”, “I’m Jealous Dear” and “When You Love Me I Get Lazy” were released as singles. The former was championed by BBC TV show No Limits which played the accompanying video on several occasions.
The album was reissued on CD by Fledg’ling Records on 19 September 2006 featuring two tracks originally released on 12″ singles and two previously unreleased demo recordings.
Tracks
1 You’re Not The Rule (You’re The Exception) (Helen Watson, Martin McGroarty) 4:09
2 Boys Own World (Helen Watson, Martin McGroarty) 2:30
3 When You Love Me I Get Lazy (Helen Watson, Martin McGroarty) 5:01
4 The New Rock Island Line (Helen Watson, Martin McGroarty) 4:03
5 Blue Slipper (Helen Watson, Martin McGroarty) 5:13
6 Don’t Stop Now (Helen Watson, Martin McGroarty) 3:35
7 I’m Jealous Dear (Helen Watson, Martin McGroarty) 2:57
8 Sway (Helen Watson, Martin McGroarty) 4:20
9 Chrome Solder (Helen Watson) 3:44
10 Don’t Forget To Say Your Prayers (Helen Watson, Martin McGroarty) 3:38
11 Rock Myself To Sleep (Helen Watson, Martin McGroarty) 4:15
Biography
Musicians
1 You’re Not The Rule (You’re The Exception)
| Bass | George Hawkins Jr |
| Drums | Richie Hayward |
| Guitar | Mike Landau |
| Keyboards | Bill Payne |
| Keyboards | Paul Wickens |
| Synthesizer | Paul Wickens |
2 Boys Own World
| Bass | George Hawkins Jr |
| Drums | JR Robinson |
| Guitar | Steve Lukather |
| Keyboards | Paul Wickens |
3 When You Love Me I Get Lazy
| Bass | George Hawkins Jr |
| Drums | Richie Hayward |
| Guitar | Mike Landau |
| Keyboards | Paul Wickens |
| Synthesizer | Paul Wickens |
| Sax | Snake Davis |
4 The New Rock Island Line
| Bass | George Hawkins Jr |
| Drums | Richie Hayward |
| Acoustic Guitar | Martin McGroarty |
| Guitar | Jerry Donahue |
| Keyboards | Paul Wickens |
5 Blue Slipper
| Bass | George Hawkins Jr |
| Drums | Richie Hayward |
| Guitar | Mike Landau |
| Keyboards | Paul Wickens |
| Percussion | Paul Wickens |
6 Don’t Stop Now
| Bass | George Hawkins Jr |
| Drums | Richie Hayward |
| Guitar | Mike Landau |
| Guitar | Jerry Donahue |
| Keyboards | Bill Payne |
| Keyboards | Paul Wickens |
| Sax | Snake Davis |
| Background Vocals | Chyna Gordon |
7 I’m Jealous Dear
| Bass | George Hawkins Jr |
| Drums | JR Robinson |
| Guitar | Mike Landau |
| Synthesizer | Paul Wickens |
8 Sway
| Drums | JR Robinson |
| Guitar | Mike Landau |
| Keyboards | Bill Payne |
| Keyboards | Paul Wickens |
| Piano | Bill Payne |
| Synthesizer | Paul Wickens |
| Percussion | JR Robinson |
9 Chrome Solder
| Bass | George Hawkins Jr |
| Drums | Richie Hayward |
| Guitar | Jerry Donahue |
| Keyboards | Paul Wickens |
| Acoustic Guitar | Bernie Leadon |
| Acoustic Guitar | Helen Watson |
| Percussion | Ethan Johns |
10 Don’t Forget To Say Your Prayers
| Drums | JR Robinson |
| Guitar | Mike Landau |
| Keyboards | Bill Payne |
| Synthesizer | Paul Wickens |
| Percussion | JR Robinson |
11 Rock Myself To Sleep
| Bass | George Hawkins Jr |
| Drums | Carlos Vega |
| Drums | Richie Hayward |
| Guitar | Paul Barrere |
| Piano | Bill Payne |
| Synthesizer | Paul Wickens |
Liner Notes
Coordinator – Ivy Skoff
Engineer – Shelly Yakus
Engineer (Assistant) – Mark DeSisto
Mastered By – Doug Sax
Mixed By – Glyn Johns
Mixed By (Assistant) – Dan Nash
Recorded By (Overdubs) – Glyn Johns
Recorded By (Overdubs Assistant) – Ethan Johns
Art Direction – Jill Arlon
Design – Bill Smith Studio
Photography – Brian Aris
Mixed At A&M Studios, LA
Mastered At the Mastering Lab, LA
Recorded At A&M Studios
Phonographic Copyright EMI Records Ltd
Copyright EMI Records Ltd