Album · 1972
The Auction
- Released
- 1972
- Label
- Decca
- Catalogue no.
- DL 75355
- Tracklist
- 8 tracks
- Length
- 32:59
- Country
- US
“The Auction” is an album by David Axelrod, released in 1972 on Decca. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 32:59. The line-up features Gwen Owens (background vocals, vocals), Fleming Williams (background vocals, lead vocals), Alexander St. Charles (background vocals, lead vocals), David T. Walker (guitar) and Jessie Smith (background vocals, lead vocals).
Who played on The Auction
- Gwen Owens background vocals, vocals, lead vocals on 3 tracks
- Fleming Williams background vocals, lead vocals, vocals on 2 tracks
- Alexander St. Charles background vocals, lead vocals on 1 track
- David T. Walker guitar on 1 track
- Jessie Smith background vocals, lead vocals on 1 track
- Allen De Rienzo trumpet
- Arthur Adams guitar
- Baron Hardeman background vocals
- Billie Barnum chorus master, background vocals
- Dick Hyde trombone
- Earl Palmer conductor
- Ed Wallace background vocals
- Ernie Watts reeds, flute, tenor saxophone, woodwind
- Gary Coleman tambourine, vibraphone
- Jackie Kelso reeds, woodwind
- Jessie Richardson background vocals
- Jim Hughart bass
- Joe Sample electric piano, piano
- John Guerin drums (drum set)
- John Lehman background vocals
- Josef Powell background vocals
- Judith Long background vocals
- King Errisson congas
- Lew McCreary trombone
- Louis Morell guitar
- Oma Drake background vocals
- Paul Hubinon trumpet
- Venetta Fields background vocals
- William Green reeds, woodwind
Tracklist
- A1 Oh! Freedom 1:20
- A2 The Auction — David Axelrod 6:43
- A3 Sympathy — David Axelrod 5:43
- A4 Freedom — David Axelrod 4:29
- B1 The Leading Citizen — David Axelrod 5:08
- B2 The Debt — David Axelrod 4:19
- B3 Be Proud-My Race — David Axelrod 4:43
- B4 Oh! Freedom 0:34
Production
- David Axelrod arranger, composer, producer
- Brian Ingoldsby recording
- Cannonball Adderley producer
More albums by David Axelrod
Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Auction?
The line-up of The Auction includes Gwen Owens (background vocals, vocals), Fleming Williams (background vocals, lead vocals), Alexander St. Charles (background vocals, lead vocals), David T. Walker (guitar), Jessie Smith (background vocals, lead vocals), Allen De Rienzo (trumpet), Arthur Adams (guitar) and Baron Hardeman (background vocals).
Which label released The Auction?
The Auction was released in 1972 on Decca (DL 75355).
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