Ricky Fataar
solo work


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Womack & Womack David Cassidy Marsha Hunt  
Boz Scaggs Bonnie Raitt Australia the Rutles

 


Special Ladies Section
Through the years Ricky Fataar has worked alongside some of the most talented, beautiful and sexy ladies in the music business. 
Here for your delight are twelve of the most remarkable ladies that Ricky Fataar has worked with. Judge for yourself.

Anne Kirkpatrick Kate Ceberano Renee Geyer Stephanie Howell Wendy Matthews Deana Carter
Jennifer Warnes Bonnie Raitt Phoebe Snow Jenny Morris Marsha Hunt Anne Murray



 

 

Mostly Dylan
by Tom Corwin and Tim Hockenberry
Ricky Fataar
Mostly 2005

 

Lost And Found Sound (2CD)
by Various Artist
Ricky Fataar
NPR 2000

Note: Ricky Fataar is credited as one of the many contributors to this radio documentary about historical American  audio recordings.

Note: Davia Nelson wrote this about Ricky Fataar's contribution to this project:

Ricky is one of our revered advisors. He just knows things, about nearly everything we do. But in this case he was so helpful with the Trinidad Tripoli Steel Band piece. He helped lead us to Van Dyke Parkes, to the music of Lord Kitchener. Do you know him? He's one of the grandest of fellows.

Warm wishes from California.
Davia Nelson
The Kitchen Sisters

 

 

 

Live In Central Park (DVD)
by America
EMI 2005

Note: the tune Foolin' co-written by Ricky Fataar is played live during this show

 

The Q People (promo CD)
by Various Artists
Ricky Fataar
2004

Note: this tribute to NRBQ has a Bonnie Raitt tune. Presumably Ricky plays on this.

 

 

Nelvanamation II (VHS)
by Nelvana
Ricky Fataar
1981

Note: this children's cartoon features songs by Rick Danko, on which Ricky (Richard) Fataar performs.

 

Never Gonna Let You Go (2CD Limited Edition)
by Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart
Ricky Fataar
2003
Unlimited Address
by Catfish 
Ricky Fataar
1988

Note: Ricky Fataar is reported to play on this, but the booklet does note confirm this. Any confirmation would be welcome.

Almeria Club 
by Hank Williams Jr. 
Ricky Fataar
2002

Note: a limited edition pre-release Promo CD of this album with a luxury case and fewer songs is also in the Flames collection.

 

Love Is Hell
by Ryan Adams
Ricky Fataar
2003

Note: This music was released as one complete CD and also as two shorter EP-CD's, named part 1 and part 2. All versions are in the Flames collection

I'm Just A Girl CD
by Deana Carter
Ricky Fataar
2003
No Boundaries CD
by Native
Ricky Fataar
1989
Nowhere Is Brighter
by Garrin Benfield
Ricky Fataar
2002
King Of Hearts
by Roy Orbison
Ricky Fataar
1992

 

 

Bump In The Night CD
by Ian McLagan & the Bump Band
Ricky Fataar
1981

Note: this CD autographed by Ian 'Mac' McLagan. Thanks Mac!

 

All The Rage (book)
by Ian McLagan
1998

Note: this book autographed by Ian 'Mac' McLagan. Thanks Mac! Ricky Fataar is mentioned several times, along with members of his family.

 

 

The Sky Is Not The Limit
by Gary Nicholson
Ricky Fataar
1995

 

 

 

Hot Night
by Jon Mark
Ricky Fataar
1992

 

Hot Night (CD single)
by Jon Mark
Ricky Fataar
1991

 

Showtime
by Mick Ronson
Ricky Fataar & Blondie Chaplin
1999

Note: features live versions of Crazy Love written by Blondie Chaplin and Junkie (For Your Love) written by Ricky Fataar.

 

Bump In The Night
by Ian McLagan & the Bump Band
Ricky Fataar
1981

Note: There are three vinyl copies of this record in the Flames collection, one USA PROMO, one ITALY PROMO and a USA Stock pressing. This record is so rare that promos are easier to find than stock copies!

 

Silent Letter
by America
Ricky Fataar
1979

Note: the song Foolin' is composed by Beckley-Fataar.

 

 

What It is
by Stephen Bruton
Ricky Fataar
1993

Note: liner notes by Bonnie Raitt

Nothing Personal
by Delbert McClinton
Ricky Fataar, drums
2001

 

From The Archives 1
by Tommy Bolin
Ricky Fataar, drums
1996

 

1997 Australian Tour Edition
by Anne Murray
Ricky Fataar, drums
1997

Note: a special 2CD set featuring the 1996 "Anne Murray" album featured below, and a greatest hits compilation entitled The Best..So Far.

Anne Murray
by Anne Murray
Ricky Fataar, drums
1996
Rhythm Country & Blues
by Various Artists
Ricky Fataar, drums
MCA 1994

 

How Strong Is A Woman
by Etta James
Ricky Fataar, producer
1993
Peace To The Neighborhood
by Pops Staples
Ricky Fataar, drums
1992

 

 

Just Like You
by Keb Mo
Ricky Fataar, drums
Okeh/Epic 1996

Note: Both a standard CD and an ECD, with bonus computer files are in the Flames collection

Blondie Chaplin
by Blondie Chaplin
Blondie Chaplin, vocals, guitar, piano, bass, percussion
Ricky Fataar, drums, percussion
Asylum 7E-1095
1977
Shot Through The Heart
by Jennifer Warnes
Blondie Chaplin, background vocals, tambourine, guitars
Ricky Fataar, percussion
Arista 1979
Plug Me Into Something
by Henry Gross
Ricky Fataar, background vocals
A&M 1975

Note: both Promo and Stock LP pressings are in the Flames collection

One More Tomorrow / Evergreen (45)
by Henry Gross
Ricky Fataar, background vocals
A&M 1975

Note: from the LP above. Ricky Fataar appears on the A-side

 

Melon
by Sweetwater
Ricky Fataar, drums
Reprise 1971
In My Own Way
by Michael Bruce
Ricky Fataar, drums
One Way 1975
In My Own Way The Complete Sessions
by Michael Bruce
Ricky Fataar, drums
Pilot 1974/5
Stop Look Around (stereo) / Stop Look Around (mono) (USA promo 7-inch)
by Ricci Martin
Ricky Fataar, drums
Capitol 1975

Note: This appears to be a different recording to the tune included on the album mentioned below. It was produced by Carl Wilson and Billy Hinsche. We don't yet know for sure of Ricky Fataar plays on this tune.

 

Beached
by Ricci Martin
Ricky Fataar, drums
Epic 1977

Note: Ricci Martin is the son of Dean Martin and not to be confused with Ricky Martin

Hobo With A Grin
by Steve Harley
Ricky Fataar, drums
EMI 1978
Restless
by Rab Noakes
Ricky Fataar, unknown
Ring-O-Records 1978

Note: Brother Fataar was touring with Rab Noakes at the time of his death in 1978

Note: two pressings of this album are in the Flames collection, a UK pressing and a Dutch pressing with a rare gatefold sleeve.

Note: a rare 45 off this album, with the same sleeve design as the album, is also in the Flames collection. The record label Ring O'Records was started by Ringo Starr. Only around 7 albums were ever issued, all of them now extremely rare.

Freeway
by Freeway
Ricky Fataar, drums, percussion
Decca 1979

Note: The Flames collection has this album both on LP and on Music-Cassette.

Note: more recently a Decca UK test pressing with a pink label was added to the Flames collection.

Max
by Max Gronenthal
Ricky Fataar, drums, percussion, background vocals, guitar, co-writer on the track I've Got Something Here For You
Chrysalis 1980
Peter Cetera
by Peter Cetera
Ricky Fataar, drums
Full Moon 1981

Note: A standard European pressing and USA promo are in the collection

 

Something In The Night
by Pure Prairie League
Ricky Fataar, percussion
Casablanca 1981

Note: both an LP and a Cassette of this album are in the Flames collection

 

Simply Irresistible / Nova (CD single)
by Robert Palmer
Ricky Fataar, drums
EMI 1988

Note: this single was released in many different formats. The Flames collection has the standard vinyl 45, a picture disc 45, the CD single shown here, the 3-inch mini CD single, a 12 inch and the cassette single shown below.

Heavy Nova
by Robert Palmer
Ricky Fataar, drums
EMI 1988

Note: This album was released in many different formats by EMI. The Flames collection has an LP, a Cassette, a CD, a DCC and a MiniDisc of this album! Gee, collecting is fun!!! More recently a VHS was also added...see below

Note: Thanks to the generosity of South African record collector and trader Karen West for supplying the South African pressing of this album.

 

 

Super Nova
by Robert Palmer
Ricky Fataar, drums
EMI 1989

Note: VHS tape to support the Heavy Nova album

Seven Year Itch
by Etta James
Ricky Fataar, drums, co-production
Island 1989
Something Real
by Phoebe Snow
Ricky Fataar, drums, percussion, bass, guitar, acoustic guitar, background vocals, co-producer
Blondie Chaplin, background vocals
WEA 1989

Note: a CD, a vinyl LP and a Cassette of this album are in the Flames collection

If I Can Just Get Through The Night / Soothin'  45
by Phoebe Snow
Ricky Fataar, drums, percussion, bass, guitar, acoustic guitar, background vocals, co-producer
Blondie Chaplin, background vocals
Elektra 1989

Note: a 12-inch featuring this A-side on both sides is also in the Flames collection. It has a generic company sleeve instead of a pic-sleeve.

Sleeping Beauty
Cheech & Chong
Ricky Fataar, unspecified contribution to the track Framed
Warner Bros 1976
Somebody's Watching
by Rare Bird
track: Hard Times (composed by Fataar-Chaplin)
Polydor 1973

Note: the track Hard Time is also available on the Polydor UK compilation album simply entitled Rare Bird

Just Like This
by Mick Ronson
Includes "Crazy Love", written by Blondie Chaplin and "(I'm Just A) Junkie For Your
Love", written by Ricky Fataar. Each track is included twice, as a demo and as a finished production. Some prefer the demos!
Pilot 1999
Looking For A Connection
by Glen Clark
Ricky Fataar, producer, drums, "wurlie"
Dos 1994

Note: we don't know what a "wurlie" is. Something to Whirl around?