Recently Departed: 2023 by Moondance 
Dateline 11 August 2023:
I was deeply saddened that 2 of my favourite singer/songwriters - Robbie Robertson & Sixto Rodriguez - both with albums in my top 100 chart - had passed on the same day, 2 days ago - 9 August 2023.
Looking back at the year, I realised that so many amazing songwriters & musicians, who have made my life richer, have passed - and so I thought it would be appropriate to create a chart to recognise and thank them.
This will be a work in progress - beginning with Rodriguez & Robertson - my fear is that a chart of only 100 will not be enough to honour all of them.
Dateline 2 January 2024
2023 has now passed and I have 100 recording artists listed in this chart - I have listed them in order - corresponding to the degree to which I have been enriched by their creativity, songwriting and musical brilliance. May their legacy shine long.
- Chart updated: 03/03/2025 23:15
- (Created: 08/10/2023 23:39).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
There are 0 comments for this chart from BestEverAlbums.com members and this chart has not been rated yet. Please log in or register to leave a comment or assign a rating.
View the complete list of 57,000 charts on BestEverAlbums.com from The Charts page.
This chart is currently filtered to only show albums from the 1970s. (Remove this filter)
Buy album 
- #Sponsored
B: 10 July 1942/d: 8 August 2023 - age 81
I have 'Coming From Reality in my top 20 albums of all time. Other significant album for me is 'Cold Fact'.
Very grateful that 'Searching For Sugarman' reintroduced his creative genius to a wider audience.
I was privileged to see Rodriguez in concert in Brooklyn, NY in 2013. [First added to this chart: 08/10/2023]
I have 'Coming From Reality in my top 20 albums of all time. Other significant album for me is 'Cold Fact'.
Very grateful that 'Searching For Sugarman' reintroduced his creative genius to a wider audience.
I was privileged to see Rodriguez in concert in Brooklyn, NY in 2013. [First added to this chart: 08/10/2023]
11
Buy album
- #Sponsored
B: 14 August 1941/d: 18 January 2023 - age 81
David had a distinguished career including:
The Byrds - 1965-67
Crosby, Still & Nash - 1969-94 (off & on)
Crosby, Still, Nash & Young - 1970-2008 (off & on)
...and as a solo artist beginning with the classic 1971 'If Only I Could Remember My Name'.
David reignited his solo career with five albums released between 2014 - 21. [First added to this chart: 08/11/2023]
David had a distinguished career including:
The Byrds - 1965-67
Crosby, Still & Nash - 1969-94 (off & on)
Crosby, Still, Nash & Young - 1970-2008 (off & on)
...and as a solo artist beginning with the classic 1971 'If Only I Could Remember My Name'.
David reignited his solo career with five albums released between 2014 - 21. [First added to this chart: 08/11/2023]
Year of Release:
1971
Appears in:
Rank Score:
1,047
Rank in 1971:
Rank in 1970s:
Overall Rank:
Average Rating:
Comments:
Buy album
- #Sponsored
B: 17 November 1938/d: 1 May 2023 - age 84
[First added to this chart: 08/11/2023]
Buy album
- #Sponsored
Colin Burgess
b: 16 November 1946/d: 15 December 2023 - age 77
Colin was the drummer for The Masters Apprentices between 1968-72 & 1988, a period the saw the release of 4 of their 5 studio albums - including the highly acclaimed 1971 Choice Cuts album - plus the bands only 'live' album.
It is lesser known that Colin was the original drummer of AC/DC, although that was for a brief period (November 73 - February 74) - i.e. before the release of the band first studio album (1975's 'High Voltage'. [First added to this chart: 12/25/2023]
b: 16 November 1946/d: 15 December 2023 - age 77
Colin was the drummer for The Masters Apprentices between 1968-72 & 1988, a period the saw the release of 4 of their 5 studio albums - including the highly acclaimed 1971 Choice Cuts album - plus the bands only 'live' album.
It is lesser known that Colin was the original drummer of AC/DC, although that was for a brief period (November 73 - February 74) - i.e. before the release of the band first studio album (1975's 'High Voltage'. [First added to this chart: 12/25/2023]
Buy album
- #Sponsored
Renee Geyer
b: 11 September 1953/d: 17 January 2023 - age 69 [First added to this chart: 08/11/2023]
b: 11 September 1953/d: 17 January 2023 - age 69 [First added to this chart: 08/11/2023]
Buy album
- #Sponsored
Algy Ward
b: 11 July 1959/d: 17 May 2023 - age 63
Algy played bass on The Saints' 2nd & 3rd studio albums (Eternally Yours; Prehistoric Sounds) which were both released in 1978. He then moved onto the Damned, playing bass on the 1979 Machine Gun Etiquette album. In 198o, Algy formed the heavy metal band 'Tank', which released six albums between 1982 - 2002 under his leadership. [First added to this chart: 08/22/2023]
b: 11 July 1959/d: 17 May 2023 - age 63
Algy played bass on The Saints' 2nd & 3rd studio albums (Eternally Yours; Prehistoric Sounds) which were both released in 1978. He then moved onto the Damned, playing bass on the 1979 Machine Gun Etiquette album. In 198o, Algy formed the heavy metal band 'Tank', which released six albums between 1982 - 2002 under his leadership. [First added to this chart: 08/22/2023]
Buy album
- #Sponsored
Keith Reid
b: 19 October 1946/d: 23 March 2023 - age 76
Keith will be best remembered as the non-playing co-founder (with Gary Brooker) of Procol Harum. Keith wrote the lyrics to every original Procol Harum song between 1967 - 2003 - i.e. the first eleven (of twelve) studio albums released by the band.
Keith can also be remembered as a co-writer (with Andy Qunta, Maggie Ryder & Chris Thompson - of Manfred Mann Earth Band fame) of the song 'You're The Voice' which became a 1987 international hit for Australian singer John Farnham. [First added to this chart: 09/04/2023]
b: 19 October 1946/d: 23 March 2023 - age 76
Keith will be best remembered as the non-playing co-founder (with Gary Brooker) of Procol Harum. Keith wrote the lyrics to every original Procol Harum song between 1967 - 2003 - i.e. the first eleven (of twelve) studio albums released by the band.
Keith can also be remembered as a co-writer (with Andy Qunta, Maggie Ryder & Chris Thompson - of Manfred Mann Earth Band fame) of the song 'You're The Voice' which became a 1987 international hit for Australian singer John Farnham. [First added to this chart: 09/04/2023]
Year of Release:
1972
Appears in:
Rank Score:
2
Rank in 1972:
Rank in 1970s:
Average Rating:
Comments:
Buy album
- #Sponsored
John Gosling
b: 6 February 1948/d: 4 August 2023 - age 75
John contributed keyboard, piano & vocal to The Kinks between 1970 - 78 - beginning with 'Lola Versus Powerman And The Moneygoround, Part One' and ending with 'Misfits'. [First added to this chart: 08/12/2023]
b: 6 February 1948/d: 4 August 2023 - age 75
John contributed keyboard, piano & vocal to The Kinks between 1970 - 78 - beginning with 'Lola Versus Powerman And The Moneygoround, Part One' and ending with 'Misfits'. [First added to this chart: 08/12/2023]
Year of Release:
1970
Appears in:
Rank Score:
2,805
Rank in 1970:
Rank in 1970s:
Overall Rank:
Average Rating:
Comments:
Buy album
- #Sponsored
Paul Harris
b: 12 December 1944/d: 24 October 2023 - age 78
Paul was a highly regarded keyboard & multi-instrumentalist - especially in the late 60's - mid 70's.
Paul's credits extend far & wide - as a band member of:
King Harvest - 1971 debut album
Stephen Stills & Manassas - studio albums in 1972 - 73
Souther-Hillman-Furey Band - studio albums in 1974-75.
Paul also provided keyboard & backing vocals to various major recording artists, including:
Eric Andersen - 1967; John Sebastian 1968; Judy Collins 1970; John Martyn 1970 (2 studio albums); Nick Drake 1970; Joe Walsh 1972. [First added to this chart: 12/12/2023]
b: 12 December 1944/d: 24 October 2023 - age 78
Paul was a highly regarded keyboard & multi-instrumentalist - especially in the late 60's - mid 70's.
Paul's credits extend far & wide - as a band member of:
King Harvest - 1971 debut album
Stephen Stills & Manassas - studio albums in 1972 - 73
Souther-Hillman-Furey Band - studio albums in 1974-75.
Paul also provided keyboard & backing vocals to various major recording artists, including:
Eric Andersen - 1967; John Sebastian 1968; Judy Collins 1970; John Martyn 1970 (2 studio albums); Nick Drake 1970; Joe Walsh 1972. [First added to this chart: 12/12/2023]
Year of Release:
1972
Appears in:
Rank Score:
443
Rank in 1972:
Rank in 1970s:
Overall Rank:
Average Rating:
Comments:
Buy album
- #Sponsored
Jim Gordon
b: 14 July 1945/d: 13 March 2023 - age 77
Jim was a member of Derek & The Dominos - playing drums on their only official studio album 'Layla'. Jim also contributed to various other albums - All Things Must Pass; The Notorious Byrd Brothers; Mad Dogs & Englishmen; Pretzel Logic plus many more. [First added to this chart: 08/21/2023]
b: 14 July 1945/d: 13 March 2023 - age 77
Jim was a member of Derek & The Dominos - playing drums on their only official studio album 'Layla'. Jim also contributed to various other albums - All Things Must Pass; The Notorious Byrd Brothers; Mad Dogs & Englishmen; Pretzel Logic plus many more. [First added to this chart: 08/21/2023]
Year of Release:
1970
Appears in:
Rank Score:
5,845
Rank in 1970:
Rank in 1970s:
Overall Rank:
Average Rating:
Comments:
Total albums: 39. Page 1 of 4
Don't agree with this chart? Create your own from the My Charts page!
Recently Departed: 2023 composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|
|
| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 1 | 1% | |
| 1960s | 13 | 13% | |
| 1970s | 39 | 39% | |
| 1980s | 22 | 22% | |
| 1990s | 14 | 14% | |
| 2000s | 5 | 5% | |
| 2010s | 5 | 5% | |
| 2020s | 1 | 1% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
 |
|
|
| Procol Harum | 1 | 1% | |
| Hans Poulsen | 1 | 1% | |
| Cold Water Flat | 1 | 1% | |
| Broderick Smith | 1 | 1% | |
| Killing Joke | 1 | 1% | |
| Saliva | 1 | 1% | |
| Smash Mouth | 1 | 1% | |
| Show all | |||
| Country | Albums | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
50 | 50% | |
 |
29 | 29% | |
| |
8 | 8% | |
 |
4 | 4% | |
 |
4 | 4% | |
 |
2 | 2% | |
 |
2 | 2% | |
| Show all | |||
Recently Departed: 2023 chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
|---|
| Up 3 from 16th to 13th The Snake by Shane MacGowan And The Popes |
| Up 1 from 13th to 12th Manassas by Stephen Stills & Manassas |
| Up 1 from 12th to 11th Lola Versus Powerman And The Moneygoround, Part One by The Kinks |
| Biggest fallers |
|---|
| Down 6 from 8th to 14th I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got by Sinéad O'Connor |
| Down 1 from 14th to 15th Layla And Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek & The Dominos |
| Down 1 from 15th to 16th Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying by Gerry And The Pacemakers |
| New entries |
|---|
 To Be A Man - A Recording Debutby Len Chandler |
Recently Departed: 2023 similar charts
| Title | Source | Type | Published | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 40 Greatest Music Albums | Fleet Fox | Overall chart | 2011 |  |
| Top 40 Music Albums of 1970 |  IlMala | 1970 year chart | 2022 |  |
| Top 40 Greatest Music Albums | harrisfan | Overall chart | 2013 | |
| Top 35 Music Albums of 1970 |  PAPPITUFO | 1970 year chart | 2024 |  |
| Top 32 Music Albums of 1970 |  Listmeister | 1970 year chart | 2021 | |
| Top 24 Music Albums of 1970 |  jhuik | 1970 year chart | 2015 | |
| Top 21 Music Albums of 1984 | jdizzle123456 | 1984 year chart | 2023 | |
| Top 20 Music Albums of 1970 |  tgarritsen | 1970 year chart | 2020 |  |
| Top 23 Music Albums of 1984 |  eclab | 1984 year chart | 2024 | |
| Top 25 Music Albums of 1970 | BLO | 1970 year chart | 2024 | |
Recently Departed: 2023 similarity to your chart(s)
Not a member? Registering is quick, easy and FREE!
Why register?
Join a passionate community of over 50,000 music fans.- Create & share your own charts.
- Have your say in the overall rankings.
- Post comments in the forums and vote on polls.
- Comment on or rate any album, artist, track or chart.
- Discover new music & improve your music collection.
- Customise the overall chart using a variety of different filters & metrics.
- Create a wishlist of albums.
- Help maintain the BEA database.
- Earn member points and gain access to increasing levels of functionality!
- ... And lots more!
Register now - it only takes a moment!
Other custom charts by Moondance
Recently Departed: 2023 ratings
Not enough data Average Rating = (n ÷ (n + m)) × av + (m ÷ (n + m)) × AVwhere:
av = trimmed mean average rating an item has currently received.
n = number of ratings an item has currently received.
m = minimum number of ratings required for an item to appear in a 'top-rated' chart (currently 10).
AV = the site mean average rating.
Please log in or register if you want to be able to leave a rating
Recently Departed: 2023 favourites
Please log in or register if you want to be able to add a favourite
Recently Departed: 2023 comments
Be the first to add a comment for this Chart - add your comment!
Please log in or register if you want to be able to add a comment
Your feedback for Recently Departed: 2023
Let us know what you think of this chart by adding a comment or assigning a rating below!
If you enjoy our site, please consider supporting us by sparing a few seconds to disable your ad blocker.
A lot of hard work happens in the background to keep BEA running, and it's especially difficult to do this when we can't pay our hosting fees :(
We work very hard to ensure our site is as fast (and FREE!) as possible, and we respect your privacy.
A lot of hard work happens in the background to keep BEA running, and it's especially difficult to do this when we can't pay our hosting fees :(
We work very hard to ensure our site is as fast (and FREE!) as possible, and we respect your privacy.