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Album Review: Once in a Blue Moon

  • Artist: Frankie Miller
  • Rating: StarStarStarHalf Star
  • Release Date: 1972
  • Total Time: 32:15
  • Genre: Rock

Review

This first album by Scotland's Frankie Miller features pub-rock favorites Brinsley Schwarz as his backup band. That alone is reason enough to own this record. Add to that a nice batch of songs (mostly originals) and you have an enjoyable album. ~ Jim Worbois, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
You Don't Need to Laugh (To Be Happy) Frankie Miller Frankie Miller (3:32)
I Can't Change It Frankie Miller Frankie Miller (3:11)
Candelight Sonata in F Major Frankie Miller Frankie Miller (2:35)
Ann Eliza Jane Frankie Miller Frankie Miller (3:05)
It's All Over Frankie Miller Frankie Miller (2:39)
In No Resistance Frankie Miller Frankie Miller (3:02)
After All (Live My Life) Frankie Miller Frankie Miller (3:43)
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues Bob Dylan Frankie Miller (4:04)
Mailbox Frankie Miller Frankie Miller (3:15)
I'm Ready Willie Dixon Frankie Miller (3:09)

Credits

Nick Lowe (Bass), Frankie Miller (Guitar (Acoustic)), Brinsley Schwarz (Guitar), Ian Gomm (Guitar), Billy Rankin (Drums), Bob Andrews (Accordion), Nick Lowe (Vocals), Kingsley Ward (Engineer), Bob Andrews (Vocals), Bob Andrews (Keyboards), Ian Gomm (Guitar (Acoustic)), Bridget (Vocals (Background)), Nick Lowe (Bass (Electric)), Frankie Miller (Vocals), Frankie Miller (Guitar), Bob Andrews (Vocals (Background)), Nick Lowe (Vocals (Background)), Frankie Miller (Harmonica), Chris Welch (Liner Notes), Nick Lowe (Double Bass), Joy (Vocals (Background)), Ralph Downs (Engineer), Bob Andrews (Piano (Grand)), Janice (Vocals (Background))
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Once In A Blue Moon
Studio album by Frankie Miller
Released 1973
Recorded 1972
Genre Rock, Folk rock, Pub Rock
Length 32:15
Label Chrysalis Records
Producer Dave Robinson
Frankie Miller chronology
Once In A Blue Moon
(1973)
High Life
(1975)

Once In A Blue Moon is the debut solo album by Frankie Miller, utilising Brinsley Schwarz as his backing band, showcases Miller's skills as a singer and songwriter. The song "I Can’t Change It" was covered by Ray Charles on his album Brother Ray Is At It Again.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Frankie Miller; except where indicated

SIDE ONE

  1. "You Dont Need To Laugh (To Be Happy)"
  2. "I Can't Change It"
  3. "Candlelight Sonata In 'F' Major"
  4. "Ann Eliza Jane"
  5. "It's All Over"

SIDE TWO

  1. "In No Resistance"
  2. "After All (I Live My Life)" (J.D. Miller)
  3. "Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues" (Bob Dylan)
  4. "Mail Box"
  5. "I'm Ready" (Willie Dixon)

Personnel

  • Frankie Miller - vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica
  • Bob Andrews - grand piano, junk piano, accordion, backing vocals
  • Brinsley Schwarz - lead & acoustic guitars
  • Ian Gomm - lead & acoustic guitars
  • Nick Lowe - electric bass, double bass, backing vocals
  • Billy Rankin - drums
  • Bridgit, Joy and Janice - backing vocals

Production credits

  • Recorded at Rockfield Studios
  • Engineered by Kingsley Ward, Ralph Downs
  • Produced by Dave Robinson

 
 
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