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1984 studio album by The Gun Club
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."
All songs composed by Jeffrey Lee Pierce; except where indicated
Side one Title 1. "The Las Vegas Story" 0:23 2. "Walkin' with the Beast" 4:30 3. "Eternally Is Here" 3:02 4. "The Stranger in Our Town" 5:10 5. "My Dreams" 4:01 Total length: 17:06
Cassette edition bonus track Title 1. "Secret Fires" 2:34 Total length: 2:34
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 [ edit ]
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"
Jeff Eyrich - producer
Mark Ettel - engineer
Judy Clapp - assistant engineer
Bernie Grundman - mastering
Gillian Titus - art direction, design
Tom Campbell - front cover photograph