Biography
Bardot were a trio of singer/songwriters whose sound was sometimes compared to Crosby, Stills & Nash and The Eagles. The band released ‘Rockin In Rhythm’ in 1978 on the RCA label, a collection of polished folk rock songs heavy on melody and complex harmonies. Three singles were also released, the debut Witchfire hitting number 14 in the Dutch charts. Ray McRiner on guitar and vocals, was also known for his compositions, arrangement, vocal and instrumental work with Sweet, and as touring guitarist for the band. Laurie Andrew on guitar and vocals, was also a successful solo recording artist in his own right with the single I’ll Never Love Anyone Anymore, a top of the Pops appearance, along with composition and vocal credits for work with Sir Cliff Richard, Boney M, Traks, Gianco, Keith Forsey (session musician for Harold Faltermeyer and Giorgio Moroder among others), and Lesley Duncan. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bardot
Album & Cover
Cover Location: Hipgnosis Studio, London, UK
Who Did What: Design: Hipgnosis. Photography: A. Powell with R. Brimson
Label: RCA PL 25121(UK)
Source: Vinyl. Album. Cover. Art, The Complete Hipgnosis Catalogue: Aubrey Powell
| Side One Africa Julie Sympathy’s No Good No One Cries Hero’s Reward |
Side Two Rocking In A Rhythm Oüled Naïl Eagle Road Witchfire Mountain Side |
Credits
Acoustic Guitar – Laurie
Bass Guitar – Dave Markee
Concertmaster – David Katz
Drums – Mike Giles
Electric Guitar [Intro] – Ray
Electric Guitar [Lead] – Pip
Electric Piano – Geoff Westley
Engineer – John Eden
Grand Piano – Geoff Westley
Harmonica – Bob Young
Lead Vocals – Chris (tracks: A2, A5, B2, B4), Laurie (tracks: A3, B1, B5), Ray (tracks: A1, A4, B3)
Mandolin [Electric] – Pip
Mastered By – Melvyn Abrahams
Organ [Hammond] – Geoff Westley
Percussion – Frank Ricotti
Producer, Arranged By [Orchestral] – Pip Williams
Sitar [Electric] – Pip
