Notes on Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter by Alyn Shipton |
... a thudding drum solo from Jim Gordon . The "drum solo" is actually a drum duet played by Roger Pope and Jim Gordon . [7] Just as Nilsson admired Laurel and Hardy [...], he was a great Kovacs fan, especially his all-gorilla version of Swan Lake . So, in a further tribute, Nilsson donned a ... |
Roger Pope |
... Schmilsson . Pope and Jim Gordon each recorded a drum track for the song "Jump Into the Fire ," apparently without knowing about the other's track. While mixing the song, producer Richard Perry noticed that the two tracks were in perfect sync, so he created the song's drum "solo" by fading ... |
Jump Into the Fire {Album Version} |
... duet played by Roger Pope and Jim Gordon . Each had recorded a drum track separately. When played together, the two were perfectly in sync. I edited the track to create a thirty-two bar drum solo that featured Jim Keltner [1] and Jim Gordon both playing 'Lights Out.' This was inspired by ... |
Jim Gordon {Percussion} |
Two men named Jim Gordon appear in the credits for Harry Nilsson's recordings. One is a percussionist for many of Harry's recordings. The other Jim Gordon played baritone saxophone on tracks that Harry Nilsson produced for Ringo Starr's 1981 album Stop and Smell the Roses . James Beck Gordon, ... |
Bongo Rock '73 |
"Bongo Rock '73" by the Incredible Bongo Band |
Nilsson Schmilsson {UK CD Reissue} [2000] |
... Bass: Klaus Voormann | Drums: Jim Gordon | Drums: Roger Pope | Engineer: Robin Geoffrey Cable | Guitar: Caleb Quaye | Guitar: Chris Spedding | Guitar: Ian Duck | Guitar (acoustic): John Uribe | Guitar (Electric): John Uribe | Liner Notes: Curtis Armstrong | Mellotron: Harry Nilsson | Mellotron: ... |
Nilsson Schmilsson {24 Karat Gold Disc CD Reissue} [1995] |
... Bass: Klaus Voormann | Drums: Jim Gordon | Drums: Roger Pope | Engineer: Robin Geoffrey Cable | Guitar: Caleb Quaye | Guitar: Chris Spedding | Guitar: Ian Duck | Guitar (acoustic): John Uribe | Guitar (Electric): John Uribe | Mellotron: Harry Nilsson | Mellotron: Richard Perry | Organ: Roger ... |
Nilsson Schmilsson {Mobile Fidelity Gold CD} [1991] |
... Bass: Klaus Voormann | Drums: Jim Gordon | Drums: Roger Pope | Engineer: Robin Geoffrey Cable | Guitar: Caleb Quaye | Guitar: Chris Spedding | Guitar: Ian Duck | Guitar (acoustic): John Uribe | Guitar (Electric): John Uribe | Mellotron: Harry Nilsson | Mellotron: Richard Perry | Organ: Roger ... |
Nilsson Schmilsson {Stereophonic LP} [1971] |
... Bass: Klaus Voormann | Drums: Jim Gordon | Drums: Roger Pope | Engineer: Robin Geoffrey Cable | Guitar: Caleb Quaye | Guitar: Chris Spedding | Guitar: Ian Duck | Guitar (acoustic): John Uribe | Guitar (Electric): John Uribe | Mellotron: Harry Nilsson | Mellotron: Richard Perry | Organ: Roger ... |
Harry {Japanese CD Reissue} [2002] |
... Bass: Larry Knechtel | Drums: Jim Gordon | Flute: Jim Horn | Guitar: David Cohen | Guitar: Howard Roberts | Piano: Michael Melvoin | Piano: Michael Wofford | Saxophone: Tom Scott |
Harry {Stereophonic LP} [1969] |
... Bass: Larry Knechtel | Drums: Jim Gordon | Flute: Jim Horn | Guitar: David Cohen | Guitar: Howard Roberts | Piano: Michael Melvoin | Piano: Michael Wofford | Saxophone: Tom Scott |
Nilsson Schmilsson {Japanese CD Reissue} [2002] |
... Bass: Klaus Voormann | Drums: Jim Gordon | Drums: Roger Pope | Engineer: Robin Geoffrey Cable | Guitar: Caleb Quaye | Guitar: Chris Spedding | Guitar: Ian Duck | Guitar (acoustic): John Uribe | Guitar (Electric): John Uribe | Mellotron: Harry Nilsson | Mellotron: Richard Perry | Organ: Roger ... |
Harry {DCC CD Reissue} [1997] |
... Bass: Larry Knechtel | Drums: Jim Gordon | Flute: Jim Horn | Guitar: David Cohen | Guitar: Howard Roberts | Piano: Michael Melvoin | Piano: Michael Wofford | Saxophone: Tom Scott |
Back Off Boogaloo |
Recorded: November 4, 1980 and December 1-4, 1980 "Back Off Boogaloo" by Ringo Starr |
Jonathan Mover |
... me the record - it was either Jim Gordon or Jim Keltner on drums, and the whole gang of musicians associated with them. That was the thing that really got me into music, and from time to time I still actually listen to it. -- Jonathan Mover [1] [1] Modern Drummer , Teri Saccone (1989-11) ... |
Drumming is My Madness |
Recorded: November 4, 1980 and December 1-4, 1980. Asked "Do you have any favorite drum tracks from your solo recordings?" by Billy Amendola of Modern Drummer magazine, Ringo Starr replied: "Drumming Is My Madness" is one, because it was fun. It was Harry Nilsson , Jim Keltner , and I. For the ... |
Nilsson Schmilsson {US CD Reissue} [1986] |
... Bass: Klaus Voormann | Drums: Jim Gordon | Drums: Roger Pope | Engineer: Robin Geoffrey Cable | Guitar: Caleb Quaye | Guitar: Chris Spedding | Guitar: Ian Duck | Guitar (acoustic): John Uribe | Guitar (Electric): John Uribe | Mellotron: Harry Nilsson | Mellotron: Richard Perry | Organ: Roger ... |
Flash Harry [1980] |
... Danny Kortchmar | Musician: Jim Gordon | Musician: Jim Horn | Musician: Luis Damian | Musician: Richie Zito | Musician: Ricky Lawson | Musician: Steve Cropper | Musician: Tony Martin Jr. | Musician: Van Dyke Parks | Piano: Mac Rebennack | Producer: Bruce Robb | Producer: Steve Cropper | ... |
Sin Ti [1971] |
... Bass: Klaus Voormann | Drums: Jim Gordon | Drums: Roger Pope | Engineer: Robin Geoffrey Cable | Guitar: Caleb Quaye | Guitar: Chris Spedding | Guitar: Ian Duck | Guitar (acoustic): John Uribe | Guitar (Electric): John Uribe | Mellotron: Harry Nilsson | Mellotron: Richard Perry | Organ: Roger ... |
Nilsson Schmilsson {US Deluxe CD Reissue} [2004] |
... Bass: Klaus Voormann | Drums: Jim Gordon | Drums: Roger Pope | Engineer: Robin Geoffrey Cable | Guitar: Caleb Quaye | Guitar: Chris Spedding | Guitar: Ian Duck | Guitar (acoustic): John Uribe | Guitar (Electric): John Uribe | Mellotron: Harry Nilsson | Mellotron: Richard Perry | Organ: Roger ... |
Nilsson Schmilsson {Quad LP} [1973] |
... Bass: Klaus Voormann | Drums: Jim Gordon | Drums: Roger Pope | Engineer: Robin Geoffrey Cable | Guitar: Caleb Quaye | Guitar: Chris Spedding | Guitar: Ian Duck | Guitar (acoustic): John Uribe | Guitar (Electric): John Uribe | Mellotron: Harry Nilsson | Mellotron: Richard Perry | Organ: Roger ... |
Nilsson Schmilsson {Quad 8-track} [1973] |
... Bass: Klaus Voormann | Drums: Jim Gordon | Drums: Roger Pope | Engineer: Robin Geoffrey Cable | Guitar: Caleb Quaye | Guitar: Chris Spedding | Guitar: Ian Duck | Guitar (acoustic): John Uribe | Guitar (Electric): John Uribe | Mellotron: Harry Nilsson | Mellotron: Richard Perry | Organ: Roger ... |
Nilsson Schmilsson {Quad Reel-to-Reel} [1973] |
... Bass: Klaus Voormann | Drums: Jim Gordon | Drums: Roger Pope | Engineer: Robin Geoffrey Cable | Guitar: Caleb Quaye | Guitar: Chris Spedding | Guitar: Ian Duck | Guitar (acoustic): John Uribe | Guitar (Electric): John Uribe | Mellotron: Harry Nilsson | Mellotron: Richard Perry | Organ: Roger ... |
Aerial Ballet {Monophonic LP} [1968] |
... | Cello: Ray Kelly | Drums: Jim Gordon | Engineer: Brian Christian | Engineer: Grover Helsley | Fluegelhorn: Anthony Terran | Fluegelhorn: Dick Hendler | Flute: Jim Horn | French Horn: David Duke | Guitar: Al Casey | Guitar: Dennis Budimir | Harpsichord: Michael Melvoin | Horn (Baritone): ... |
Aerial Ballet {Stereophonic LP} [1968] |
... | Cello: Ray Kelly | Drums: Jim Gordon | Engineer: Brian Christian | Engineer: Grover Helsley | Fluegelhorn: Anthony Terran | Fluegelhorn: Dick Hendler | Flute: Jim Horn | French Horn: David Duke | Guitar: Al Casey | Guitar: Dennis Budimir | Harpsichord: Michael Melvoin | Horn (Baritone): ... |
Aerial Ballet {Stereophonic LP Second Release} [1968] |
... | Cello: Ray Kelly | Drums: Jim Gordon | Engineer: Brian Christian | Engineer: Grover Helsley | Fluegelhorn: Anthony Terran | Fluegelhorn: Dick Hendler | Flute: Jim Horn | French Horn: David Duke | Guitar: Al Casey | Guitar: Dennis Budimir | Harpsichord: Michael Melvoin | Horn (Baritone): ... |
Aerial Ballet {Monophonic LP Second Release} [1968] |
... | Cello: Ray Kelly | Drums: Jim Gordon | Engineer: Brian Christian | Engineer: Grover Helsley | Fluegelhorn: Anthony Terran | Fluegelhorn: Dick Hendler | Flute: Jim Horn | French Horn: David Duke | Guitar: Al Casey | Guitar: Dennis Budimir | Harpsichord: Michael Melvoin | Horn (Baritone): ... |
Aerial Ballet {Japanese CD Reissue} [2002] |
... | Cello: Ray Kelly | Drums: Jim Gordon | Engineer: Brian Christian | Engineer: Grover Helsley | Fluegelhorn: Anthony Terran | Fluegelhorn: Dick Hendler | Flute: Jim Horn | French Horn: David Duke | Guitar: Al Casey | Guitar: Dennis Budimir | Harpsichord: Michael Melvoin | Horn (Baritone): ... |
Aerial Ballet {Pickwick LP Reissue} [1980] |
... | Cello: Ray Kelly | Drums: Jim Gordon | Engineer: Brian Christian | Engineer: Grover Helsley | Fluegelhorn: Anthony Terran | Fluegelhorn: Dick Hendler | Flute: Jim Horn | French Horn: David Duke | Guitar: Al Casey | Guitar: Dennis Budimir | Harpsichord: Michael Melvoin | Horn (Baritone): ... |
Stop and Take the Time to Smell the Roses |
"Stop and Take the Time to Smell the Roses" was recorded on November 4, 1980, and December 14, 1980. |