Delaney & Bonnie were an American musical duo composed of husband-and-wife singer/songwriters Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett. They also fronted a rock/soul ensemble called Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, whose members at different times included Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, George Harrison, Leon Russell, Bobby Whitlock, Dave Mason, Rita Coolidge, King Curtis, and Eric Clapton.
Delaney and Bonnie moved to Elektra Records for their second album, The Original Delaney & Bonnie & Friends (Accept No Substitute) (1969). While not a big seller either, it created a buzz in music industry circles when, upon hearing pre-release mixes of the album, George Harrison offered Delaney and Bonnie a contract with the Beatles' Apple Records label - which Delaney and Bonnie signed despite their prior contractual commitment to Elektra. Although the Apple contract was subsequently voided, this incident began a falling-out between Delaney and Elektra, culminating in the band's release from their Elektra contract in late 1969.
Motel Shot is the fifth studio album by Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, released in 1971. 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.
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. The New Seekers's version, released the same year was also a great success. Other standout tracks include "Long Road Ahead", "Sing My Way Home" and "Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad".
Guest musicians on the album include Leon Russell, Duane Allman, Stephen Stills, Dave Mason, John Hartford, Clarence White, Gram Parsons, Bobby Whitlock and Joe Cocker.
Personnel
Delaney Bramlett - guitar, vocals, arranger
Bonnie Bramlett - vocals
Duane Allman - guitar
Stephen Stills- vocals
Ben Benay - guitar
Joe Cocker - vocals
Kenny Gradney - bass guitar
John Hartford - banjo, fiddle
Eddie James - guitar
Jim Keltner - drums
Bobby Keys - saxophone
Dave Mason - guitar
Gram Parsons - guitar, vocals
Carl Radle - bass guitar
Leon Russell - piano, keyboards
Clarence White - guitar, vocals
Bobby Whitlock - vocals
Jay York - backing vocals
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