Randall's Island

by Elliott Randall

Randall's Island cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: March 1971
  • Label: Polydor
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 35:30
  • Community rating: 3.8/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Prior to cementing his legacy with one of rock's most famous guitar solos on Steely Dan's 'Reelin' In the Years', Elliott Randall fronted this tight, blues-rock ensemble[cite: 1]. The self-titled 'Randall's Island' LP showcases his exceptionally fluid, jazz-inflected guitar work set against driving, horn-laden rock arrangements[cite: 1]. It serves as a brilliant, early testament to the phenomenal technical skill that made him a legendary session player[cite: 1].

Genres

Descriptors: witty, storytelling, guitar-driven, virtuosic, eccentric

Tracklist

  1. Sour Flower (6:29)
  2. Life In Botanical Gardens (Oh, Yes) (4:06)
  3. Take Out The Dog & Bark The Cat (3:47)
  4. Mumblin' To Myself (3:29)
  5. Brother People (3:00)
  6. Jolly Green Giant & The Statue Of Liberty (2:50)
  7. Bustin' My Brains (4:14)
  8. All I Am's (7:35)

Credits

  • George Andrews - arranged by [strings], piano
  • Bob Piazza - bass, vocals, written-by
  • Allen Herman - drums, percussion, backing vocals, written-by
  • Paul Fleisher - saxophone, flute, backing vocals, written-by
  • Terry Adams - piano, organ, synthesizer [moog]
  • Andy Muson - bass
  • Richard Boch - cello
  • Pot - piano, organ

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