Delaney & Bonnie were an American musical duo composed of husband-and-wife singer/songwriters Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett. They also fronted a rock/soul ensemble called Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, whose members at different times included Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, George Harrison, Leon Russell, Bobby Whitlock, Dave Mason, Rita Coolidge, King Curtis, and Eric Clapton. <br />Delaney and Bonnie moved to Elektra Records for their second album, The Original Delaney & Bonnie & Friends (Accept No Substitute) (1969). While not a big seller either, it created a buzz in music industry circles when, upon hearing pre-release mixes of the album, George Harrison offered Delaney and Bonnie a contract with the Beatles' Apple Records label - which Delaney and Bonnie signed despite their prior contractual commitment to Elektra. Although the Apple contract was subsequently voided, this incident began a falling-out between Delaney and Elektra, culminating in the band's release from their Elektra contract in late 1969. <br />Motel Shot is the fifth studio album by Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, released in 1971. The album, their third for Atco/Atlantic (catalog no. SD 33-358) and fifth overall, is a mostly acoustic set. The album's title refers to the impromptu, sometimes late-night, jam sessions pursued by touring musicians when on the road. <br />In the liner notes, Delaney Bramlett dedicates the album to "My mom who sang alto." Bonnie Bramlett wrote "If this album can make one person feel half of what I felt on this session, then I am happy. It is to all of you with love." <br />The album reached #65 on the Billboard album chart, and includes Delaney and Bonnie's biggest chart single, "Never Ending Song of Love", which peaked at #13. The New Seekers's version, released the same year was also a great success. Other standout tracks include "Long Road Ahead", "Sing My Way Home" and "Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad". <br />Guest musicians on the album include Leon Russell, Duane Allman, Stephen Stills, Dave Mason, John Hartford, Clarence White, Gram Parsons, Bobby Whitlock and Joe Cocker. <br /> <br />Personnel <br />Delaney Bramlett - guitar, vocals, arranger <br />Bonnie Bramlett - vocals <br />Duane Allman - guitar <br />Stephen Stills- vocals <br />Ben Benay - guitar <br />Joe Cocker - vocals <br />Kenny Gradney - bass guitar <br />John Hartford - banjo, fiddle <br />Eddie James - guitar <br />Jim Keltner - drums <br />Bobby Keys - saxophone <br />Dave Mason - guitar <br />Gram Parsons - guitar, vocals <br />Carl Radle - bass guitar <br />Leon Russell - piano, keyboards <br />Clarence White - guitar, vocals <br />Bobby Whitlock - vocals <br />Jay York - backing vocals <br /> <br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delaney_%26_Bonnie
