Description
Over the Influence is the third solo album by the American singer and songwriter Mylon LeFevre, released on Columbia Records in 1972. The album was recorded and mixed at Master Sound Recording Studios in Atlanta, Georgia; with Allen Toussaint producing. Horn and string arrangements by Toussaint.
Featuring Mylon LeFevre on vocals, backed by Holy Smoke: Lester (Mad Oscar) Langdale on keyboards; Auburn Burrell on acoustic and electric guitars, pedal steel, dobro, and sitar; J.P. Lauzon on electric guitar and twelve-string guitar; Tom (Rocky) Robb on bass; and Marty Simon on drums and vocal harmony. Backing vocals provided by Holy Smoke Singers: Steve Sanders, Tina Blount, Renay Garvin, and Pat Cummings. As well featuring various guest musicians: Barry Bailey on electric guitar (tracks A2, A4, A6, and B1); Leslie West on slide guitar (track A2); Alan Toussaint on keyboards (track B2); Dr. John (The Nightripper) on piano (track B4), and Little Richard on vocals (track B4).
MYLON – Over the Influence. Columbia KC 31472
Mylon is back with his mixture of gospel and rock and possibly his most well-balanced LP yet. Guests such as Leslie West, Little Richard and Dr. John help make the set sparkle, as does the artist’s own group, Holy Smoke. Standouts include his interpretation of Dylan’s «Momma, You Been on
My Mind», Carl Perkins’ «Blue Suede Shoes», and «Down by the Riverside». Little Richard’s vocals on «He’s Not Just a Soldier» and Mylon’s «For the Record». [Billboard Magazine, November 4, 1972 (Album Reviews section / Pop)]
[Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th Edition]
LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “Mama, You Been On My Mind” – 2:54
A2. “Blue Suede Shoes” – 2:55
A3. “Down By The Riverside” – 1:00
A4. “My Lady” – 4:37
A5. “Kickin'” – 1:51
A6. “Working On A Building” – 4:54
Side Two
B1. “I Am What I Am” – 2:55
B2. “I’ll Fly Away” – 2:17
B3. “I’m Flying #1 (For Fee)” – 3:09
B4. “He’s Not Just A Soldier” – 3:08 (feat. Little Richard)
B5. “For The Record” – 3:20
B6. “Waymaker” – 4:11
Note: Simultaneously released on 8-track tape and 12-inch vinyl LP by Cotillion.
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