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Revision as of 23:40, 5 November 2023
"Million Dollar Legs" is a 1976 album by The New Tony Williams Lifetime, that features Allan on guitar. This album is quite a stark contrast to its predecessor, especially considering how close in time they were. Where "Believe It" was a combination of raw energy and virtuosic improvisation, "Million Dollar Legs" is polished and with less focus on improv. In other words, it's much less jazz. Williams and Newton are in charge of most of the material, with Allan writing nothing. Tony Newton is even singing on his own R'n'B/funk tune "You Did It To Me". This sudden change in direction led to some calling this album "I Don't Believe It". There are a few notable guitar moments, but for Holdsworth fans this is a letdown. As of 2023, this album is only available as part of the compilation "The Collection".
Track listing
| Track title | Composer | Length | Comments. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Revenge | Tony Williams | 6:03 | Guitar solo 4.15-4.55 |
| You Did It to Me Baby | Williams, Al Cleveland | 3:45 | |
| Million Dollar Legs | Williams | 6:38 | Three short guitar solos |
| Joy Filled Summer | Tony Newton | 5:50 | Guitar solo 3.50-4.22 |
| Lady Jane | Alan Pasqua | 3:56 | |
| What You Do to Me | Williams | 6:38 | Guitar solo 0-30-1.20 |
| Inspirations of Love | Newton | 9:48 | Guitar solo 3.49-5.45 |
Links
AH Archives: https://www.facebook.com/AllanHoldsworthArchives/posts/195613763945858
Ed's blog: http://threadoflunacy.blogspot.no/2017/06/6-velvet-darkness-and-million-dollar.html
Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/The-New-Tony-Williams-Lifetime-Million-Dollar-Legs/release/2168866
YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mkUKJ9PhWJoBDY9eMf6tEhCqgANsFwesU
YouTube full album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UudE1exsekQ
Once Upon a Lifetime (Jazz Times 2010)
Williams and Holdsworth went together to check out Newton on a big-band gig at Carnegie Hall. The pianist in the group happened to be Alan Pasqua, who made a favorable impression on both of them. Williams called a rehearsal at S.I.R. Studios in Manhattan, and a band was born. “We started rehearsing new tunes and then a few weeks later we were playing at the Bottom Line,” says Holdsworth. “Shortly after, we did Believe It, then did a couple of tours and followed up with Million Dollar Legs.”
