Album · 1977

Straight From the Gate

Released
1977
Label
Arista Records
Catalogue no.
SPART 1048
Tracklist
9 tracks
Length
45:08
Country
GB

“Straight From the Gate” is an album by The Headhunters, released in 1977 on Arista Records. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 45:08. The line-up features Bennie Maupin (bass clarinet, flute), Bill Summers (percussion), Derrick Youman (lead vocals), DeWayne “Blackbyrd” McKnight (electric sitar, acoustic guitar) and Paul Jackson (bass, background vocals).

Who played on Straight From the Gate

  • Bennie Maupin bass clarinet, flute, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, vocals
  • Bill Summers percussion
  • Derrick Youman lead vocals
  • DeWayne “Blackbyrd” McKnight electric sitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, background vocals
  • Paul Jackson bass, background vocals
  • Paul Potyen synthesizer, organ, piano, clavinet, electric piano, background vocals

Tracklist

  1. A1 Straight From the Gate 5:31
  2. A2 Mayonnaise 5:33
  3. A3 Ms. Yum Yum 6:50
  4. A4 Don't Kill Your Feelings 4:36
  5. B1 Descending Azzizziuh (The Beginning of a Dream) 4:02
  6. B2 I Remember I Made You Cry 5:24
  7. B3 Pork Soda 4:00
  8. B4 Dreams 3:19
  9. B5 Silhouette 5:52

Production

  • Chris Minto engineer
  • David Rubinson engineer
  • Fred Catero engineer, producer
  • The Headhunters producer

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Survival of the Fittest 1975 · Arista
Return of the Headhunters 1998
2005-06-05 Bonnaroo, Manchester, TN 2005 · Live
On Top: Live in Europe 2008 · Live
Platinum 2011
Speakers In the House 2022
Live From Brooklyn Bowl 2023 · Live
The Stunt Man 2024

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Straight From the Gate?

The line-up of Straight From the Gate includes Bennie Maupin (bass clarinet, flute), Bill Summers (percussion), Derrick Youman (lead vocals), DeWayne “Blackbyrd” McKnight (electric sitar, acoustic guitar), Paul Jackson (bass, background vocals) and Paul Potyen (synthesizer, organ).

Which label released Straight From the Gate?

Straight From the Gate was released in 1977 on Arista Records (SPART 1048).

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