Meco – Impressions Of An American Werewolf In London (US LP)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1981

Happy Halloween!

“Impressions Of An American Werewolf In London” is the official 1981 soundtrack to the John Landis film “An American Werewolf in London” performed by American record producer and musician, Meco Monardo who is best known for his 1977 space disco version of the Star Wars theme.

The album was Meco’s final release on Casablanca Records and consists of cover versions of songs with a moon or werewolf theme there is even a nod to Emer Bernstein’s original film score on the instrumental track “The Boys” in addition Meco composed the original track “No More Mr. Nice Guy” not to be confused with the Alice Cooper song of the same name, there is even a Wolfman Jack impression on “Werewolf Serenade”.

The album is a fun listen especially during the Halloween spooky season. I hope you enjoy it.

*Of note tracks three and four on Side b segue into each other.

SIDE A:
Blue Moon 3:48
You Gotta Hurt Me 3:01
Moon Dance 4:29
The Boys 3:40

SIDE B:
Bad Moon Rising 3:32
No More Mr. Nice Guy 3:26
Werewolf (Loose In London)* 3:48
Werewolf Serenade* 4:28

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Casablanca – NBLP 7260
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1981
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock

CREDITS:
Arranged By – William Motzing
Art Direction – Lumel Whiteman*
Bass – Hugh McDonald
Cello –  Jesse Levy
Coordinator [Packaging] – Joan Marlow
Drums – Shannon Ford
Engineer – Clay HutchinsonMark HoodMichael FarrowPaul Mandl
Executive Producer – Charles Koppelman
Guitar – Bob CadwayDanny GattonLance Quinn
Keyboards – Pete PhillipsRobbie Kondor
Mastered By –  Greg Calbi
Mixed By [Remixed By] – Clay HutchinsonNeil Dorfsman
Other [Makkies] – Meco

Producer [Michael Falcon’s Vocals Performances] – Billy Civitella
Producer, Arranged By –  Lance QuinnMeco Monardo
Reeds – Dave TofaniEddie DanielsGeorge Marge
Saxophone, Soloist – Dave Tofani (tracks: A2), Eddie Daniels (tracks: A3)
Strings – Guy LumiaHarry LookofskyJack ZimmermanLou EleyMarvin MorgensternRegis IandioriaRichard Maximoff,  Richard MaximoffSanford AllenTony Posk
Synthesizer – Robbie Kondor
Trumpet – Danny CahnJoe ShepleyBob Millikan
Violin [Gypsy Violin] – Lou Eley

Vocals –  Al DanaButch PoveromoChris FurnellFrancis FurnellJoAnn PoveromoJoe MicalsJohn SheltonMichael FalconRick Robinson (2)Robert TolbertShirley SalesStephanie FullerTerry TextorVictor Jorgensen
Vocals [Vocal Simulation] – Joe Micals (tracks: B4)

NOTES:
Recorded at: Kingdom Sound Studios, Syosset, Long Island, Celebration Sound, New York
Remixed at Kingdom Sound, Power Station
Mastered at Sterling Sound

Find the LP at DISCOGS

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Jermajesty
Jermajesty
November 1, 2021 4:37 pm

Wow Paul – this is amazing, thank you!

If ever you come to the UK, I will take you to The Slaughtered Lamb!

David
David
October 31, 2021 10:35 pm

A terrific upload evoking great memories! Thanks so much, Paul.

José Antonio
José Antonio
October 30, 2021 1:57 am

Fantastic. Very Thanks Paul.

Mickey
Mickey
October 29, 2021 7:20 pm

This is wonderful. Thanks so much, Paul! Happy Halloween!

Retro Hound
Retro Hound
October 29, 2021 3:34 pm

Wow, thanks for this special and rare Halloween treat!! You never cease to surprise us!

DiscoDave2000
DiscoDave2000
October 29, 2021 2:33 pm

Oh I love this movie – super fun and scary and a great soundtrack! Official soundtrack never released but pretty easy to assemble on your own. This Meco release sounds like fun.

DiscoDave2000
DiscoDave2000
Reply to  DjPaulT
October 29, 2021 3:08 pm

Yes you are correct Paul. I wasn’t referring to the EB score, just the songs in the movie. It’s kind of funny that this would be considered the official release though…

Bill
Bill
October 29, 2021 2:21 pm

Oh No Mr. Bill, these are not the original songs from the actual movie. I guess MECO did not get the rights to press the original songs. CCR’s “Bad Moon Rising” is the perfect song for the werewolf transformation scene.

I forgot to mention, Disney produced a sequel “An American Werewolf in Paris”. It was horrible.

Jeff
Jeff
October 29, 2021 2:19 pm

You are just too much Paul! As a long time fan of Meco, I was thrilled to see this come across my field of vision/hearing. I never would have imagined ever hearing this without you. I did know about its existence, but never heard the album, just a song from it on a best of Meco collection. I did get to meet him when I was in High School during a recording of the record “Christmas In The Stars – The Star Wars Christmas Album.” Our school choir was included on one of the cuts from the album. It was… Read more »

Bill
Bill
October 29, 2021 1:55 pm

A great “B” movie that has a great sound track. One of the best werewolf transformation scenes ever filmed was in American Werewolf in London. Jenny Agutter is your dream nurse. If you have not seen this move, then go rent it this weekend!!!

Muff Diver
Muff Diver
October 29, 2021 10:51 am

Once again, I’ve got zero frame of reference for this film or the soundtrack. But it sure looks like fun!
Play it loud!!

Thanks, Paul 🙂