1971 Paul Pena – Paul Pena
This self titled album was Paul Pena’s first solo album, released in 1971.
Paul J. Pena (January 26, 1950 – October 1, 2005) was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist of Cape Verdean descent.
His music from the first half of his career touched on Delta blues, jazz, morna, flamenco, folk and rock and roll. Paul Pena is probably best known for writing the song “Jet Airliner,” a major 1977 hit for the Steve Miller Band and a staple of classic rock radio; and for appearing in the 1999 documentary film Genghis Blues, wherein he displayed his abilities in the field of Tuvan throat singing.
Tracks
| 1 | Woke Up This Morning (Paul Pena) | 4:55 |
| 2 | I’m Gonna Make It Alright (Paul Pena) | 4:11 |
| 3 | The River (Paul Pena) | 6:06 |
| 4 | One For The Lonely (Paul Pena) | 4:48 |
| 5 | Something To Make You Happy (Paul Pena) | 7:06 |
| 6 | My Adorable One (Clara Thompson, Ida Irral Berger) | 3:42 |
| 7 | When I’m Gone (Paul Pena) | 4:35 |
| 8 | Lullaby (Paul Pena) | 5:12 |
Media
Musicians
| Bass | Jesse Raye |
| Drums | Jim Wilkins |
| Guitar | Paul Pena |
| Pedal Steel Guitar | Jeff Baxter |
| Keyboards | Ed Costa |
| Keyboards | Paul Pena |
| Percussion | Jumma Santos |
| Background Vocals | Clarice Taylor |
| Background Vocals | Earl Frost |
| Background Vocals | Ellis Hall |
| Background Vocals | Gil Thomas |
| Background Vocals | Ronnie Ingraham |
| Vocals | Paul Pena |
Liner Notes
Producer – Gunther Weil
Engineer – Adam Taylor
Artwork – Julia Pearl
Liner Notes – Gerd Stern
Photography By – Steve Hansen
Recorded at Intermedia Sound, Boston, Massachusetts, November 1971.
Published By – Zethus Music
Published By – Chappell & Co.
Published By – Duane Music Inc.
Produced For – Intermedia Productions
Manufactured By – Capitol Records, Inc.
Record Company – Capitol Industries, Inc.
Pressed By – Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Winchester