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First Base

1972 Classic Rock Prog Rock
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Tracklist

  1. A1 Wells FargoShacklock 6:14
  2. A2 The RunawaysShacklock, Whiting 7:12
  3. A3 King KongZappa 6:40
  4. B1 Black DogWinchester 8:03
  5. B2 The MexicanShacklock 5:45
  6. B2.a Per Qualche Dollaro In Piu (Interpolating)Morricone
  7. B3 JokerShacklock 7:42

Musicians

  • Alan ShacklockArranged By, Guitar (All Guitars), Vocals, Organ, Percussion, Producer, Written-By, Music By
  • Dave HewittBass Guitar
  • Boris RicklemanCello
  • Clive AnsteeCello
  • Manny FoxCello
  • Peter HallingCello, Leader
  • Gaspar LawalCongas, Bongos, Cabasa
  • Jeff AllenDrums
  • Dick PowellDrums, Percussion
  • Dave PunshonElectric Piano, Piano
  • Harry MierOboe
  • Brent CarterSaxophone (Saxes)
  • Jenny HaanVocals

Production

  • Nick MobbsProducer

Also credited

Also credited. Words By: David Whiting. Written-By: Frank Zappa, Jesse Winchester, Ennio Morricone. Design (Sleeve): Roger Dean. Painting: Roger Dean. Photography By: Roger Dean. Engineer: Kete Go, Tony Clark.

Release notes

First UK edition with “The Gramophone Co. Ltd” and Sympathy Music Ltd. credits for Wells Fargo on label
Comes with insert.

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