Various - Beat The Retreat (Songs By Richard Thompson) Album

Tracklist

1	–Syd Straw And Evan Dando	For Shame Of Doing Wrong Drums – Alan BezoziElectric Bass – Duke McVinnieElectric Guitar – John JorgensonOrgan [Hammond B-3 Organ] – Robert Lloyd Vocals – Evan Dando, Syd Straw	5:03
2	–David Byrne	Just The Motion Bass – Jerry ScheffDrums – Pete ThomasKeyboards – Mitchell FroomVocals, Guitar [Guitars] – David Byrne	3:22
3	–The Five Blind Boys Of Alabama	Dimming Of The Day Lap Steel Guitar [Electric Lap Steel Guitar, With], Percussion [With] – David HidalgoOrgan [Hammond B-3 Organ, With] – Robert Lloyd Vocals – Bobby Butler , Clarence Fountain, Curtis Foster, George Scott , Jimmy Carter	3:34
4	–Beausoleil	Valerie Accordion – Jimmy BreauxAcoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals [Background Vocal] – David DoucetDrums – Tommy AlesiElectric Bass – Tommy ComeauxElectric Guitar – James BurtonPercussion – Billy WareVocals [Vocal], Violin – Michael Doucet	3:31
5	–X	Shoot Out The Lights Drums – D.J. BonebrakeElectric Guitar [Left] – Tony GilkysonElectric Guitar [With, Right] – David HidalgoVocals [Vocal] – Exene CervenkaVocals [Vocal], Electric Bass – John Doe	4:46
6	–R.E.M.	Wall Of Death Drums – Bill Berry Electric Bass, Piano, Harmony Vocals [Harmony Vocal] – Mike MillsGuitar – Peter BuckPedal Steel Guitar [With] – John KeaneVocals [Vocal] – Michael Stipe	3:09
7	–Bob Mould	Turning Of The Tide Drums – D.J. BonebrakeElectric Bass, Harmony Vocals [Harmony Vocal] – John Doe Vocals [Vocal], Electric Guitar – Bob Mould	3:09
8	–Maddy Prior, Martin Carthy	Farewell, Farewell Acoustic Guitar, Vocals [Vocal] – Martin CarthyElectric Guitar – David HidalgoOrgan [Hammond B-3 Organ, With] – Robert Lloyd Vocals [Vocal] – Maddy Prior	3:30
9	–Bonnie Raitt	When The Spell Is Broken Drums – Ricky FataarElectric Bass – James HutchinsonElectric Guitar – Fred TackettOrgan [Hammond B-3 Organ] – Bill PayneVocals – Five Blind Boys Of AlabamaVocals [Vocal], Slide Guitar [Electric Slide Guitar], Acoustic Guitar – Bonnie Raitt	5:18
10	–Los Lobos	Down Where The Drunkards Roll Drums, Percussion – Louie Perez, Victor BisettiElectric Bass – Conrad LozanoElectric Guitar – Cesar RosasVocals [Vocal], Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Guitar [Taped Guitar], Accordion – David Hidalgo	3:39
11	–June Tabor	Beat The Retreat Acoustic Guitar – Martin CarthyDouble Bass – Danny ThompsonDrums – D.J. BonebrakeElectric Guitar – James BurtonSlide Guitar [Electric Slide Guitar] – David LindleyVocals [Vocal] – June Tabor	6:11
12	–Graham Parker	The Madness Of Love Drums, Backing Vocals [Background Vocal] – Gary BurkeElectric Bass, Backing Vocals [Background Vocal] – Graham MabyElectric Guitar – Jamie HooverOrgan [Hammond B-3 Organ] – Joel Diamond Vocals [Vocal], Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica – Graham Parker	4:55
13	–Maddy Prior, Martin Carthy	The Great Valerio Acoustic Guitar – Martin CarthyVocals [Vocal] – Maddy Prior	7:08
14	–June Tabor	Genesis Hall Vocals [Vocal] – June Tabor	2:20
15	–Shawn Colvin And Loudon Wainwright III	A Heart Needs A Home Vocals, Acoustic Guitar – Loudon Wainwright III, Shawn Colvin	3:35
16	–Dinosaur Jr	I Misunderstood Bass [With] – Mike WattVocals [Vocal], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars], Drums – J Mascis	3:48

Versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
7243 8 31482 2 6, CDEST 2242	Various	Beat The Retreat - Songs By Richard Thompson ‎(CD, Comp)	Capitol Records, EMI	7243 8 31482 2 6, CDEST 2242	UK	1995
CDP 595929	Various	Beat The Retreat - Songs By Richard Thompson ‎(CD, Comp, Club)	Capitol Records	CDP 595929	US	1994
CDP 077779592920	Various	Beat The Retreat - Songs By Richard Thompson ‎(CD, Comp, Promo)	Capitol Records	CDP 077779592920	US	1994
0946 3 67471 2 5	Various	Beat The Retreat - Songs By Richard Thompson ‎(CD, Comp)	Capitol Records, EMI	0946 3 67471 2 5	Europe	1994
C1 0777 7 95929 1 3	Various	Beat The Retreat: Songs By Richard Thompson ‎(LP, Comp)	Capitol Records	C1 0777 7 95929 1 3	US	1994

Credits

• A&R [A&R Administration] – Maggi Sikkens
• Art Direction – Ph.D, Tommy Steele
• Design – Ph.D
• Design [Design Production] – Julie Du Brow
• Executive-Producer [Executive In Charge Of Production] – Tim Devine
• Mixed By – J Mascis (tracks: 9), Joe Schiff (tracks: 5 to 8, 10, 12 to 16), John Agnello (tracks: 9), Niko Bolas (tracks: 1, 4)
• Producer [Additional Production Assistance] – Brian Cherbo
• Producer [Assistant To The Producer] – Zachariah Love
• Producer [Associate Producer] – David Hirshland, Joe Schiff
• Producer [Produced By] – Bonnie Raitt (tracks: 3), David Byrne (tracks: 11), J Mascis (tracks: 9), John Chelew (tracks: 1, 3 to 10, 12 to 16), John Keane (tracks: 2), Mitchell Froom (tracks: 11), R.E.M. (tracks: 2), X (tracks: 1)
• Recorded By – Joe Schiff (tracks: 1, 4 to 10, 12 to 16)
• Recorded By, Mixed By – John Keane (tracks: 2), Rik Pekkonen (tracks: 3), Tchad Blake (tracks: 11)
• Songwriter [All Songs Written By] – Richard Thompson

Notes

Japanese promo copy with obi-strip and Japanese insert. "SAMPLE" printed on inner transparent plastic circle on CD.

Recorded and mixed at Ocean Way Studios, Hollywood except
"Turning Of The Tide" and "Down Where The Drunkards Roll" recorded at Capitol Studio B
"I Misunderstood" mixed at Electric Ladyland, NYC
"Wall Of Death" recorded and mixed at John Keane Studio, Athens
"Valerie" recorded at Seven 'N Seven, Tuscon (misspelled Tuscon on release)

All songs published by Songs of Polygram International, Inc. (BMI) except "Down Where The Drunkards Roll," "Genesis Hall," "Farewell, Farewell," and "The Great Valerio" published by Warlock Music Ltd. (administered by Pubco) (BMI); "I Misunderstood" and "The Madness Of Love" published by Beeswing Music (BMI); and "A Heart Needs A Home" published by Bee Bee Music (PRS)

Comes in a usual plastic jewel case.

Barcodes

• Barcode (Printed): 4988006700345

Companies

• Produced For – Capitol Records, Inc.
• Copyright (c) – Capitol Records, Inc.
• Manufactured By – Toshiba EMI Ltd
• Recorded At – Ocean Way Recording
• Mixed At – Ocean Way Recording
• Recorded At – Capitol Studio B
• Mixed At – Electric Lady Studios
• Recorded At – John Keane Studios
• Mixed At – John Keane Studios
• Recorded At – Seven 'N Seven, Tucson
• Published By – Songs Of PolyGram International, Inc.
• Published By – Warlock Music Ltd.
• Published By – PUBCO
• Published By – Beeswing Music
• Published By – Bee Bee Music

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