The Las Vegas Story is the third studio album by American rock band the Gun Club, released in 1984.[4] This album saw the return of founding member and lead guitarist Kid Congo Powers, after a three-year stint with the Cramps. The album was dedicated to Debbie Harry "for her love, help and encouragement."
Track listing
All songs composed by Jeffrey Lee Pierce; except where indicated
Side one| Title |
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| 1. | "The Las Vegas Story" | 0:23 |
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| 2. | "Walkin' with the Beast" | 4:30 |
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| 3. | "Eternally Is Here" | 3:02 |
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| 4. | "The Stranger in Our Town" | 5:10 |
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| 5. | "My Dreams" | 4:01 |
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| Total length: | 17:06 |
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Cassette edition bonus track| Title |
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| 1. | "Secret Fires" | 2:34 |
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| Total length: | 2:34 |
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Personnel
The Gun Club
- Jeffrey Lee Pierce – vocals, guitars, bells, musical tube, montage and piano on "The Master Plan"
- Kid Congo Powers – excessive feedback, guitar and slide guitar, whirling whirlies, maracas and ancient mutterings
- Patricia Morrison – bass, backing vocals, maracas and Bacardi
- Terry Graham – drums
Additional musicians
- Mustang Dave Alvin – lead guitar on "Eternally Is Here" and "The Stranger in Our Town"
- The Synanon Reeds (Lois Graham and Phast Phreddie Patterson) – wooden recorders on "The Master Plan"
Production
- Jeff Eyrich – producer
- Mark Ettel – engineer
- Judy Clapp – assistant engineer
- Bernie Grundman – mastering
- Gillian Titus – art direction, design
- Tom Campbell – front cover photograph
References
External links
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