Motel Shot
1971 studio album by Delaney & Bonnie and Friends / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Motel Shot is a studio album by Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, released in 1971.[4] The album, their third for Atco/Atlantic (catalog no. SD 33–358) and fifth overall, is a mostly acoustic set. The album's title refers to the impromptu, sometimes late-night, jam sessions pursued by touring musicians when on the road.
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Studio album by Delaney & Bonnie and Friends | ||||
Released | March 1971 | |||
Recorded | 1971 | |||
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Length | 45:46 | |||
Label | Atco | |||
Producer | Delaney Bramlett | |||
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Christgau's Record Guide | A[2] |
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In the liner notes, Delaney Bramlett dedicates the album to "My mom who sang alto." Bonnie Bramlett wrote "If this album can make one person feel half of what I felt on this session, then I am happy. It is to all of you with love."
The album reached #65 on the Billboard album chart, and includes Delaney and Bonnie's biggest chart single, "Never Ending Song of Love", which peaked at #13. "Never Ending Song of Love" would immediately become a popular tune to cover, with hit versions being recorded by The New Seekers and Dickey Lee at the same time as Delaney & Bonnie's version (each becoming a hit in different markets) and the Osmond Brothers having a minor hit with it a decade later.
Guest musicians on the album include Leon Russell, Joe Cocker, Duane Allman, Dave Mason, John Hartford, Clarence White, Gram Parsons and Bobby Whitlock.