Cahoots is the fourth studio album by Canadian /American rock group the Band . It was released in 1971 to mixed reviews, and was their last album of original material for four years. The album's front cover was painted by New York artist/illustrator Gilbert Stone, while the back cover features a photograph portrait of the group by Richard Avedon . The album features guest vocals from Van Morrison . Libby Titus , the partner of drummer Levon Helm and mother of their daughter Amy Helm , also contributed uncredited backing vocals to "The River Hymn", the first time a woman appeared on a Band album.[ 9] [ 10]
Rolling Stone critic Jon Landau described the mood of the album as being "filled with a 'tinge of extinction.' "[ 11]
In 2021, a "50th Anniversary" edition of the album was released containing a remix of the original tracks plus outtakes and a partial concert recording from the Olympia Theatre, Paris in May 1971.[ 12]
Title Writer(s) Lead vocals 1. "Shoot Out in Chinatown" Robertson Manuel, Danko, Helm 2:51 2. "The Moon Struck One" Robertson Manuel 4:09 3. "Thinkin' Out Loud" Robertson Danko 3:19 4. "Smoke Signal" Robertson Helm 5:11 5. "Volcano" Robertson Danko 3:05 6. "The River Hymn" Robertson Helm 4:40
2000 reissue bonus tracks
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Title Writer(s) Lead vocals 12. "Endless Highway" (early studio take ) Robertson Manuel 3:46 13. "When I Paint My Masterpiece" (alternate take) Dylan Helm 3:57 14. "Bessie Smith" (outtake) Robertson, Danko Robertson, Danko 4:17 15. "Don't Do It " (outtake – studio version) Holland-Dozier-Holland Helm 3:54 16. "Radio Commercial " 1:04
The Band [ 13] [ 14] [ 15]
Rick Danko – bass, acoustic guitar, vocals
Levon Helm – drums, mandolin, bass, vocals
Garth Hudson – organ, accordion, piano, saxophones
Richard Manuel – piano, drums, marimba, vocals
Robbie Robertson – electric and acoustic guitars, piano
Additional personnel
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