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Sometimes we were called 'the Clique', but "the Wrecking Crew" is a Hal Blaine invented name for his own self-promotion in 1990 ..." Songfacts stated: "We couldn't find any references to 'The Wrecking Crew' in any publications from the era." [21] In response to Kaye's contention, Blaine denied that anyone had ever heard the name "The Clique". [22]
Hal Blaine (born Harold Simon Belsky; February 5, 1929 – March 11, 2019) was an American drummer and session musician, [1] thought to be among the most recorded studio drummers in the music industry, claiming over 35,000 sessions [1] and 6,000 singles. His drumming is featured on 150 US top 10 hits, 40 of which went to number one.
Carol Kaye (née Smith; [1] born March 24, 1935) [2] is an American musician. She is one of the most prolific recorded bass guitarists in rock and pop music, playing on an estimated 10,000 recordings in a career spanning over 65 years.
It boasts an impressive list of top shelf session musicians, including Hal Blaine and Carol Kaye of the Wrecking Crew, James Burton, Jim Keltner, Reggie Young, Glen D. Hardin, Ken Buttrey, and Leon Russell, among many others.
Music. Glen Campbell – vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitars Carol Kaye – bass guitar; Hal Blaine – drums; Bob Felts – drums; Al Casey – acoustic guitar; Dennis McCarthy – piano
Bassist Carol Kaye and drummer Hal Blaine, both top on-demand session musicians, were The Zodiac's rhythm section. Bud Shank, a top flute performer, and keyboardist Mike Melvoin were also used. Jacques Wilson wrote the album's narration, and folk singer Cyrus Faryar was chosen (suggested by Hassilev) to narrate over the album's exotic ...
The album also included material written by Alan O'Day, David Gates, Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson and Van Morrison and among the all-star line up of musicians contributing were Hal Blaine, Paul Humphrey, Larry Carlton, Wilton Felder, Carol Kaye, Victor Feldman, Michael Omartian, Venetta Fields and Clydie King.
The song was to become "Rhythm of the Rain" and the musicians on the recording included the "Wrecking Crew" - including Hal Blaine on drums, Carol Kaye on bass, and Glen Campbell on guitar - arranged by Perry Botkin Jr. [4] "Rhythm of the Rain" was issued in November 1962.