1986 The Del-Lords – Johnny Comes Marching Home

Johnny Comes Marching Home is the second album released in 1986 by The Del-Lords on EMI America Records.

The Del-Lords are an American rock and roll band that formed in New York City in 1982,  founded by The Dictators’ guitarist Scott Kempner. The band combined elements of 1960s garage rock with country, blues, and folk influences to become one of the initial progenitors of urban-roots-rock. The band members were: Scott Kempner, Manny Caiati, Eric Ambel, and Frank Funaro.

Tracks

1Heaven (Scott Kempner)2:59
2Love Lies Dying (Scott Kempner)5:52
3Drug Deal (Scott Kempner, Scott Ambel, Manny Caiati, Frank Funaro)3:35
4Soldier’s Home (Scott Kempner)5:38
5Saint Jake (Scott Kempner)5:25
6Dream Come True (Scott Kempner)5:03
7True Love (Scott Kempner)3:48
8Everlovin’ (Scott Kempner)5:43
9Against My Will (Scott Kempner)4:49
10No Waitress No More (Scott Kempner)3:18

Media

Musicians

BassManny Caiati
DrumsFrank Funaro
GuitarScott Kempner
GuitarEric Ambel
VocalsScott Kempner
PercussionLenny Castro

Other Musicians

4 Soldier’s Home

Background VocalsCarmen Twillie
Background VocalsFrank Linx
Background VocalsPat Benatar
Background VocalsPhyllis St. James
Background VocalsRose Stone
Background VocalsTommy Funderburk


5 Saint Jake

VocalsEric Ambel


9 Against My Will

VocalsManny Caiati

 

Liner Notes

Producer – Neil Giraldo
Engineer – George Tutko, Michael Frondelli
Engineer (Assistant) – Brian Scheuble, Dave Hernandez, David Eaton, Mark Wilczak, Scott Church
Mastered By – George Marino
Mixed By – Michael Frondelli, Neil Giraldo

Photography By (Inner Sleeve) – Jenine Saccente