Original Album Series Vol. 2

~ Release by George Benson (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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1CD: In Flight
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1Nature Boy
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
assistant producer:
Noel Newbolt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
bass guitar:
Stanley Banks (bassist)
clavinet and piano:
Jorge Dalto
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Phil Upchurch
Minimoog and electric piano:
Ronnie Foster
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
conductor:
Claus Ogerman
orchestrator:
Claus Ogerman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1977)
recorded at and mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1976-08 until 1976-11)
cover recording of:
Nature Boy
lyricist and composer:
eden ahbez (in 1947)
publisher:
Burke-Van Heusen, Inc., Crestview Music Corp., David J. Janowiak d/b/a Golden World (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Edwin H. Morris & Company (a division of MPL Communications Inc.) and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
6:03
2The Wind and I
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
assistant producer:
Noel Newbolt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
bass guitar:
Stanley Banks (bassist)
clavinet and piano:
Jorge Dalto
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Phil Upchurch
Minimoog and electric piano:
Ronnie Foster
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald
conductor:
Claus Ogerman
orchestrator:
Claus Ogerman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1977)
recorded at and mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1976-08 until 1976-11)
recording of:
The Wind and I
composer:
Ronnie Foster
publisher:
Triangle Music Company (BMI)
5:09
3The World Is a Ghetto
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
assistant producer:
Noel Newbolt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
bass guitar:
Stanley Banks (bassist)
clavinet and piano:
Jorge Dalto
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Phil Upchurch
Minimoog and electric piano:
Ronnie Foster
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
conductor:
Claus Ogerman
orchestrator:
Claus Ogerman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1977)
recorded at and mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1976-08 until 1976-11)
cover recording of:
The World Is a Ghetto
writer:
Papa Dee Allen, Harold Brown, B.B. Dickerson, Lonnie Jordan, Charles Miller (US saxophonist & flutist, member of War), Lee Oskar and Howard E. Scott (US funk/rock guitarist, member of War)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp. and Far Out Music
9:48
4Gonna Love You More
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
assistant producer:
Noel Newbolt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
bass guitar:
Stanley Banks (bassist)
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Phil Upchurch
Minimoog and electric piano:
Ronnie Foster
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald
piano:
Jorge Dalto
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
conductor:
Claus Ogerman
orchestrator:
Claus Ogerman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1977)
recorded at and mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1976-08 until 1976-11)
recording of:
Gonna Love You More
lyricist and composer:
Morris Albert
publisher:
Fermata International Melodies, Inc. (ended), Augusta Ltda. Editora, Fermata do Brasil and 渡辺音楽出版 CM事業部 (Watanabe Music Publishing CM division)
4:40
5Valdez in the Country
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
assistant producer:
Noel Newbolt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
bass guitar:
Phil Upchurch
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Phil Upchurch
Minimoog and electric piano:
Ronnie Foster
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald
piano:
Jorge Dalto
conductor:
Claus Ogerman
orchestrator:
Claus Ogerman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1977)
recorded at and mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1976-08 until 1976-11)
cover recording of:
Valdez in the Country
composer:
Donny Hathaway
publisher:
Kuumba, Microhits Music Corp., Universal Music–MGB Songs, ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
4:30
6Everything Must Change
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
assistant producer:
Noel Newbolt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
bass guitar:
Phil Upchurch
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Phil Upchurch
Minimoog and electric piano:
Ronnie Foster
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald
piano:
Jorge Dalto
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
conductor:
Claus Ogerman
orchestrator:
Claus Ogerman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1977)
recorded at and mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1976-08 until 1976-11)
cover recording of:
Everything Must Change
lyricist and composer:
Benard Ighner
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
part of:
Trans Traditional Suite
8:10
2CD: Livin' Inside Your Love
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1Livin’ Inside Your Love
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
bass guitar:
Will Lee (US jazz/rock bassist)
drums (drum set):
Steve Gadd (drummer)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Phil Upchurch
Moog [mini-moog, polymoog], Rhodes piano [Fender Rhodes] and electric piano [Yamaha CP 30]:
Ronnie Foster
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald
Rhodes piano [Fender Rhodes], Wurlitzer electric piano, clavinet and piano:
Jorge Dalto
solo classical guitar:
Earl Klugh
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
conductor:
Mike Mainieri
orchestrator:
Mike Mainieri
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Columbia 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Livin’ Inside Your Love
lyricist and composer:
Earl Klugh
6:39
2Hey Girl
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
bass guitar:
Will Lee (US jazz/rock bassist)
drums (drum set):
Steve Gadd (drummer)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Phil Upchurch
keyboard:
Jorge Dalto and Ronnie Foster
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald
Rhodes piano:
Greg Phillinganes
conductor:
Claus Ogerman
arranger:
Claus Ogerman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Columbia 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
instrumental cover recording of:
Hey Girl (Carole King song)
lyricist:
Gerry Goffin
composer:
Carole King
publisher:
Screen Gems–Columbia Music, イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division) (until 2021-06-30), Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) (in 1963, in 1991) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Fujipacific Division) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
4:33
3Nassau Day
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
bass guitar:
Will Lee (US jazz/rock bassist)
drums (drum set):
Steve Gadd (drummer)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Phil Upchurch
keyboard:
Jorge Dalto
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald
solo piano:
Ronnie Foster
conductor:
Claus Ogerman
arranger:
Claus Ogerman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Columbia 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Nassau Day
composer:
Ronnie Foster
publisher:
Bimmer Music Co.
6:13
4Soulful Strut
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
bass guitar:
Will Lee (US jazz/rock bassist)
drums (drum set):
Steve Gadd (drummer)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Phil Upchurch
keyboard:
Jorge Dalto and Ronnie Foster
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald
conductor:
Claus Ogerman
arranger:
Claus Ogerman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Columbia 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
cover recording of:
Soulful Strut
composer:
Eugene Record and Sonny Sanders
publisher:
Unichappell Music, Inc., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
version of:
Am I the Same Girl
5:40
5Prelude to Fall
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
bass guitar:
Robert Popwell, Jr.
drums (drum set):
Steve Gadd (drummer)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Phil Upchurch
keyboard:
Jorge Dalto
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald
solo piano:
Ronnie Foster
vibraphone [vibes]:
Mike Mainieri
conductor:
Mike Mainieri
arranger:
Mike Mainieri
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Columbia 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Prelude to Fall
composer:
Ronnie Foster
publisher:
Bimmer Music Co. and Triangle Music Company (BMI)
6:33
6A Change Is Gonna Come
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
bass guitar:
Will Lee (US jazz/rock bassist)
drums (drum set):
Steve Gadd (drummer)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Phil Upchurch
keyboard:
Jorge Dalto and Ronnie Foster
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald
conductor:
Claus Ogerman
arranger:
Claus Ogerman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Columbia 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
cover recording of:
A Change Is Gonna Come
lyricist and composer:
Sam Cooke (American singer and songwriter, “King of Soul”)
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”) and Kags Music Corp.
3:45
7Love Ballad
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
bass guitar:
Robert Popwell, Jr.
drums (drum set):
Steve Gadd (drummer)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Phil Upchurch
keyboard:
Jorge Dalto and Ronnie Foster
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald
conductor:
Mike Mainieri
arranger:
Mike Mainieri
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Columbia 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
cover recording of:
Love Ballad
lyricist and composer:
Skip Scarborough
publisher:
Unichappell Music, Inc., ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
5:18
8You’re Never Too Far From Me
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
bass guitar:
Stanley Banks (bassist)
drums (drum set):
Steve Gadd (drummer)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Phil Upchurch
keyboard:
Jorge Dalto and Ronnie Foster
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald
conductor:
Claus Ogerman
arranger:
Claus Ogerman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Columbia 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
You’re Never Too Far From Me
composer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
publisher:
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. (UK), Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing, Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label), Triangle Music Company (BMI) and ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM))
6:47
9Love Is a Hurtin’ Thing
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
bass guitar:
Will Lee (US jazz/rock bassist)
drums (drum set):
Steve Gadd (drummer)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Phil Upchurch
keyboard:
Jorge Dalto and Ronnie Foster
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald
solo piano:
Jorge Dalto
conductor:
Claus Ogerman
arranger:
Claus Ogerman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Columbia 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
cover recording of:
Love Is a Hurtin’ Thing
writer:
Dave Linden (Motown songwriter) and Ben Raleigh
publisher:
FP Wixen LLC, Rawlou Music, Wise Brothers Music LLC, ミュージック・セールス (Music Sales, Japan, subsidiary of Shinko Music Entertainment) and 日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division)
4:28
10Welcome Into My World
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
bass guitar:
Robert Popwell, Jr.
drums (drum set):
Steve Gadd (drummer)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Phil Upchurch
keyboard:
Jorge Dalto
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald
solo Rhodes piano:
Ronnie Foster
conductor:
Claus Ogerman
arranger:
Claus Ogerman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Columbia 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Welcome Into My World
composer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
publisher:
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. (UK), Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing, Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label), Triangle Music Company (BMI) and ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM))
4:11
11Before You Go
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
bass guitar:
Stanley Banks (bassist)
drums (drum set):
Steve Gadd (drummer)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Phil Upchurch
keyboard and solo Rhodes piano:
Jorge Dalto
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald
solo Minimoog:
Ronnie Foster
conductor:
Claus Ogerman
arranger:
Claus Ogerman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Columbia 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Before You Go
composer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
publisher:
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. (UK), Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing, Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label), Triangle Music Company (BMI) and ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM))
6:30
12Unchained Melody
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
bass guitar:
Will Lee (US jazz/rock bassist)
drums (drum set):
Steve Gadd (drummer)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Phil Upchurch
keyboard:
Jorge Dalto and Ronnie Foster
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald
conductor:
Claus Ogerman
arranger:
Claus Ogerman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1979)
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Columbia 30th Street Studio in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
cover recording of:
Unchained Melody
publisher:
Hy Zaret
lyricist:
Hy Zaret
composer:
Alex North (US composer)
publisher:
Frank Music Corp. (ended), HZUM Publishing, MPL Communication Ltd. (not for release label use! Paul McCartney-related, London-based company), MPL Communications Australia, MPL Musik Verlags GmbH, North Melody Publishing and Unchained Melody Publishing, LLC
sub-publisher:
日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division)
part of:
The 28th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
6:32
3CD: In Your Eyes
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1Feel Like Making Love
additional recording engineer:
John Agallo, Danny Caccavo (engineer), Bill Dooley (engineer), Jay Messina and Bobby Warner
recording engineer:
Jeremy Smith (producer/engineer)
synthesizer programming:
Joe Mardin
assistant engineer:
Michael O’Reilly (engineer)
producer:
Arif Mardin
mixer:
Michael O’Reilly (engineer) and Jeremy Smith (producer/engineer)
baritone saxophone:
Lew Delgatto
bass guitar:
Will Lee (US jazz/rock bassist)
bass synthesizer, electric piano and synthesizer and electric piano:
Robbie Buchanan (Canadian producer)
drums (drum set):
Steve Ferrone
guitar:
David Spinozza
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Paul Jackson, Jr. (fusion/urban jazz composer, arranger, producer and guitarist)
percussion:
Sammy Figueroa
piano:
Jorge Dalto
solo guitar and lead vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
tenor saxophone:
Michael Brecker (American jazz saxophonist, multi‐instrumentalist and composer)
trombone:
Tom “Bones” Malone (US trombonist) and Alan Raph
trumpet:
Randy Brecker and Jon Faddis
background vocals:
Mark Stevens (US funk musician/songwriter, brother of Chaka Khan)
brass [horns] arranger:
Randy Brecker
arranger:
Robbie Buchanan (Canadian producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1983) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1983)
additionally recorded at:
Music Grinder Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and United Western Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
cover recording of:
Feel Like Makin’ Love
lyricist and composer:
Eugene McDaniels
publisher:
Skyforest Music Co., Inc. and 日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division)
4:24
2Inside Love (So Personal)
additional recording engineer:
John Agallo, Danny Caccavo (engineer), Bill Dooley (engineer), Jay Messina and Bobby Warner
recording engineer and mixer:
Michael O’Reilly (engineer) and Jeremy Smith (producer/engineer)
synthesizer programming:
Joe Mardin
assistant engineer:
Michael O’Reilly (engineer)
producer:
Kashif (Michael Jones, B.T. Express)
bass synthesizer, drums (drum set), finger snaps, keyboard, synclavier and synthesizer:
Kashif (Michael Jones, B.T. Express)
drums (drum set):
Leslie Ming
finger snaps:
Stephen Benben
guitar:
Ira Siegel and David Spinozza
percussion:
Bashiri Johnson
solo guitar and lead vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
background vocals:
Kashif (Michael Jones, B.T. Express), Lillo Thomas, B.J. Nelson (backing singer), Mark Stevens (US funk musician/songwriter, brother of Chaka Khan) and Brenda White‐King
arranger:
Kashif (Michael Jones, B.T. Express)
vocals arranger:
Kashif (Michael Jones, B.T. Express) and Paul Lawrence Jones III
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1983) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1983)
additionally recorded at:
Music Grinder Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and United Western Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Inside Love (So Personal)
lyricist and composer:
Kashif (Michael Jones, B.T. Express)
publisher:
Kashif Music, Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
5:16
3Lady Love Me (One More Time)
additional recording engineer:
John Agallo, Danny Caccavo (engineer), Bill Dooley (engineer), Jay Messina and Bobby Warner
recording engineer:
Gary Skardina and Jeremy Smith (producer/engineer)
synthesizer programming:
Joe Mardin
assistant engineer:
Randy Burns (Producer / Engineer), Robert Feist and Michael O’Reilly (engineer)
producer:
Arif Mardin
mixer:
Michael O’Reilly (engineer) and Jeremy Smith (producer/engineer)
additional synthesizer:
Greg Phillinganes and Steve Porcaro
baritone saxophone:
Lew Delgatto
bass guitar:
Nathan East
drums (drum set):
Jeff Porcaro
flugelhorn:
Jerry Hey
guitar:
David Spinozza
keyboard and synthesizer:
James Newton Howard (American score composer) and David Paich
percussion:
Lenny Castro
strings:
Jonathan Abramowitz, Al Brown (viola), Julien Barber, Frederick Buldrini, E. Vardi, Ted Hoyle, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Guy Lumia, Joe Malin, Richard Maximoff, Gerald Tarack, Marilyn Wright, Richard Young (viola player) and Frederick Zlotkin (cellist)
tenor saxophone:
Michael Brecker (American jazz saxophonist, multi‐instrumentalist and composer)
trombone:
Tom “Bones” Malone (US trombonist) and Alan Raph
trumpet:
Randy Brecker and Jon Faddis
background vocals:
Babi Floyd, Zachary Sanders, Mark Stevens (US funk musician/songwriter, brother of Chaka Khan) and Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer)
lead vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
brass arranger:
Jerry Hey and David Paich
strings arranger:
James Newton Howard (American score composer) and Marty Paich
arranger:
James Newton Howard (American score composer) and David Paich
concertmaster:
Andre Granat (Hungarian violinist) and Gene Orloff
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1983) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1983)
additionally recorded at:
The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and United Western Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recorded at:
Music Grinder Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Lady Love Me (One More Time)
writer:
James Newton Howard (American score composer) and David Paich
publisher:
Hudmar Publishing Co. Inc., Newton House Music, Rocket Music Ltd., Rocket Songs, Inc. (US work publisher), Universal Music Careers, ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division), イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan Ltd., Sony Division) (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
4:02
4Love Will Come Again
additional recording engineer:
John Agallo, Danny Caccavo (engineer), Bill Dooley (engineer), Jay Messina and Bobby Warner
recording engineer:
Jeremy Smith (producer/engineer)
synthesizer programming:
Joe Mardin
assistant engineer:
Michael O’Reilly (engineer)
producer:
Arif Mardin
mixer:
Michael O’Reilly (engineer) and Jeremy Smith (producer/engineer)
bass guitar:
Will Lee (US jazz/rock bassist)
drums (drum set):
Carlos Vega
electric piano:
Robbie Buchanan (Canadian producer)
guitar:
David Spinozza
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Paul Jackson, Jr. (fusion/urban jazz composer, arranger, producer and guitarist)
percussion:
Sammy Figueroa
solo guitar and lead vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
synthesizer:
Peter Cannarozzi
background vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer), Chaka Khan, Mark Stevens (US funk musician/songwriter, brother of Chaka Khan) and Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer)
arranger:
Arif Mardin
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1983) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1983)
additionally recorded at:
Music Grinder Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and United Western Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Love Will Come Again
writer:
Arif Mardin and Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer)
publisher:
Deniz Publishing, Joe’s Songs Inc. (publisher, ASCAP‐affiliated), Triangle Music Company (BMI) and 日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division)
5:44
5In Your Eyes
additional recording engineer:
John Agallo, Danny Caccavo (engineer), Bill Dooley (engineer), Jay Messina and Bobby Warner
recording engineer:
Jeremy Smith (producer/engineer)
synthesizer programming:
Joe Mardin
assistant engineer:
Michael O’Reilly (engineer)
producer:
Arif Mardin
mixer:
Michael O’Reilly (engineer) and Jeremy Smith (producer/engineer)
bass guitar:
Will Lee (US jazz/rock bassist)
drums (drum set):
Steve Gadd (drummer)
electric piano:
Richard Tee
guitar:
Paul Jackson, Jr. (fusion/urban jazz composer, arranger, producer and guitarist) and David Spinozza
piano and synthesizer:
Robbie Buchanan (Canadian producer)
strings:
Jonathan Abramowitz, Al Brown (viola), Julien Barber, Frederick Buldrini, E. Vardi, Ted Hoyle, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Guy Lumia, Joe Malin, Richard Maximoff, Gerald Tarack, Marilyn Wright, Richard Young (viola player) and Frederick Zlotkin (cellist)
background vocals:
Mark Stevens (US funk musician/songwriter, brother of Chaka Khan)
lead vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
strings arranger:
Lee Holdridge
arranger:
Robbie Buchanan (Canadian producer)
concertmaster:
Andre Granat (Hungarian violinist) and Gene Orloff
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1983) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1983)
additionally recorded at:
Music Grinder Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and United Western Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
In Your Eyes (George Benson song)
lyricist:
Dan Hill (Canadian singer/songwriter)
composer:
Michael Masser
publisher:
If Dreams Had Wings Music Ltd., Prince Street Productions, Inc., Songs of Kobalt Music Publishing, Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Universal Music–Z Tunes LLC, シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific Music, Inc.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
3:21
6Never Too Far to Fall
additional recording engineer:
John Agallo, Danny Caccavo (engineer), Bill Dooley (engineer), Jay Messina and Bobby Warner
recording engineer:
Jeremy Smith (producer/engineer)
drum machine [Linn drums] programming:
Robbie Buchanan (Canadian producer)
synthesizer programming:
Joe Mardin
assistant engineer:
Michael O’Reilly (engineer)
producer:
Arif Mardin
mixer:
Michael O’Reilly (engineer) and Jeremy Smith (producer/engineer)
alto saxophone:
David Sanborn
baritone saxophone:
Lew Delgatto
bass synthesizer, electric piano and synthesizer:
Robbie Buchanan (Canadian producer)
drums (drum set):
Steve Ferrone
guitar:
David Spinozza
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Paul Jackson, Jr. (fusion/urban jazz composer, arranger, producer and guitarist)
solo guitar and lead vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
tenor saxophone:
Michael Brecker (American jazz saxophonist, multi‐instrumentalist and composer)
trombone:
Tom “Bones” Malone (US trombonist) and Alan Raph
trumpet:
Randy Brecker and Jon Faddis
background vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer), Mark Stevens (US funk musician/songwriter, brother of Chaka Khan) and Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer)
brass [horns] arranger:
Randy Brecker
arranger:
Robbie Buchanan (Canadian producer)
background vocals arranger:
Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1983) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1983)
additionally recorded at:
Music Grinder Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and United Western Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Never Too Far to Fall
writer:
Ned Doheny and Hamish Stuart (Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer composer & producer)
publisher:
Joe’s Songs Inc. (publisher, ASCAP‐affiliated), Longdog Music, ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label), ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division) and 日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division)
34:05
7Being With You
additional recording engineer:
John Agallo, Danny Caccavo (engineer), Bill Dooley (engineer), Jay Messina and Bobby Warner
recording engineer:
Jeremy Smith (producer/engineer)
assistant engineer:
Michael O’Reilly (engineer)
producer:
Arif Mardin
mixer:
Michael O’Reilly (engineer) and Jeremy Smith (producer/engineer)
bass guitar:
Anthony Jackson (US bassist)
drums (drum set):
Carlos Vega
electric piano:
Robbie Buchanan (Canadian producer)
guitar:
David Spinozza
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Paul Jackson, Jr. (fusion/urban jazz composer, arranger, producer and guitarist)
solo guitar and lead vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
strings:
Jonathan Abramowitz, Al Brown (viola), Julien Barber, Frederick Buldrini, E. Vardi, Ted Hoyle, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Guy Lumia, Joe Malin, Richard Maximoff, Gerald Tarack, Marilyn Wright, Richard Young (viola player) and Frederick Zlotkin (cellist)
background vocals:
Mark Stevens (US funk musician/songwriter, brother of Chaka Khan)
strings arranger:
Arif Mardin
concertmaster:
Andre Granat (Hungarian violinist) and Gene Orloff
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1983) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1983)
additionally recorded at:
Music Grinder Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and United Western Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Being With You
lyricist and composer:
Omar Hakim
publisher:
Fifth Plane Music and Triangle Music Company (BMI)
3:54
8Use Me
additional recording engineer:
John Agallo, Danny Caccavo (engineer), Bill Dooley (engineer), Jay Messina and Bobby Warner
recording engineer:
Jeremy Smith (producer/engineer)
synthesizer programming:
Joe Mardin
assistant engineer:
Michael O’Reilly (engineer)
producer:
Arif Mardin
mixer:
Michael O’Reilly (engineer) and Jeremy Smith (producer/engineer)
bass guitar:
Will Lee (US jazz/rock bassist)
drums (drum set):
Carlos Vega
guitar:
David Spinozza
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Paul Jackson, Jr. (fusion/urban jazz composer, arranger, producer and guitarist)
solo guitar and lead vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
background vocals:
Robin Clark (soul vocalist), Diva Gray, Lani Groves and Mark Stevens (US funk musician/songwriter, brother of Chaka Khan)
synthesizer arranger:
Arif Mardin
arranger:
Robbie Buchanan (Canadian producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1983) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1983)
additionally recorded at:
Music Grinder Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and United Western Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Use Me
writer:
James Ingram (R&B singer), Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil
publisher:
Dyad Music Ltd., Hen‐Al Publishing Company, Kings Road Music (US work publisher), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
4:23
9Late at Night
additional recording engineer:
John Agallo, Danny Caccavo (engineer), Bill Dooley (engineer), Jay Messina and Bobby Warner
recording engineer:
Jeremy Smith (producer/engineer)
synthesizer programming:
Joe Mardin
assistant engineer:
Michael O’Reilly (engineer)
producer:
Arif Mardin
mixer:
Michael O’Reilly (engineer) and Jeremy Smith (producer/engineer)
bass guitar:
Will Lee (US jazz/rock bassist)
drums (drum set):
Steve Ferrone
guitar:
David Spinozza
piano and synthesizer:
Robbie Buchanan (Canadian producer)
strings:
Jonathan Abramowitz, Al Brown (viola), Julien Barber, Frederick Buldrini, E. Vardi, Ted Hoyle, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Guy Lumia, Joe Malin, Richard Maximoff, Gerald Tarack, Marilyn Wright, Richard Young (viola player) and Frederick Zlotkin (cellist)
background vocals:
Mark Stevens (US funk musician/songwriter, brother of Chaka Khan)
lead vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
vocals:
Vickie Randle
strings arranger:
Arif Mardin
arranger:
Robbie Buchanan (Canadian producer)
concertmaster:
Andre Granat (Hungarian violinist) and Gene Orloff
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1983) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1983)
additionally recorded at:
Music Grinder Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and United Western Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Late at Night
writer:
Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil
publisher:
Dyad Music Ltd. and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division)
3:36
10In Search of a Dream
additional recording engineer:
John Agallo, Danny Caccavo (engineer), Bill Dooley (engineer), Jay Messina and Bobby Warner
recording engineer:
Jeremy Smith (producer/engineer)
synthesizer programming:
Joe Mardin
assistant engineer:
Michael O’Reilly (engineer)
producer:
Arif Mardin
mixer:
Michael O’Reilly (engineer) and Jeremy Smith (producer/engineer)
baritone saxophone:
Lew Delgatto
bass guitar:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician)
drums (drum set):
Steve Jordan (US drummer/multi-instrumentalist, composer & producer)
electric piano:
Jorge Dalto
guitar:
Gus Falcon and David Spinozza
solo guitar and lead vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
synthesizer:
Peter Cannarozzi
tenor saxophone:
Michael Brecker (American jazz saxophonist, multi‐instrumentalist and composer)
trombone:
Tom “Bones” Malone (US trombonist) and Alan Raph
trumpet:
Randy Brecker and Jon Faddis
background vocals:
Mark Stevens (US funk musician/songwriter, brother of Chaka Khan)
brass [horns] arranger:
Arif Mardin
arranger:
Gus Falcon
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1983) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1983)
additionally recorded at:
Music Grinder Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, The Record Plant (New York) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States and United Western Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios (1841 Broadway, New York, 1957–1991) in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
recording of:
In Search of a Dream
lyricist and composer:
Adam Falcon
publisher:
Adamite Music and Robmar Music Company
4:59
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1No One Emotion
drum machine programming:
Clif Magness and Russ Titelman
producer:
Russ Titelman
additional drums (drum set):
Steve Ferrone and Dave Weckl
guitar [rhythm guitar] and solo guitar:
Michael Sembello
keyboard:
Randy Waldman
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
saxophone:
Gary Herbig and Kim Hutchcroft
trumpet:
Gary Grant (brass) and Jerry Hey
background vocals:
Patti Austin, Gordon Grody and Lani Groves
lead vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
brass [horns] arranger:
Jerry Hey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1985) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1985)
recorded at:
Bossa Nova Hotel in San Fernando, California, United States
mixed at:
Clinton Recording Studios (NYC 10th Ave till 2010) in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
No One Emotion
writer:
Alfred Jagusch, Tom Keane (keyboards, of The Keane Brothers), Clif Magness and Mark Mueller (US songwriter)
publisher:
Bravo and Encore Music, Moo Maison, Music Publishing Company of America, Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label), TomJon Music Publishing Company, Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Universal‐MCA Music Publishing (US), Yellowbrick Road Music, シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific Music, Inc.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
3:59
2Please Don’t Walk Away
synclavier programming:
Wells Christie
producer:
Russ Titelman
bass guitar:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
piano and synthesizer:
James Newton Howard (American score composer)
Rhodes piano:
Richard Tee
synclavier and vocoder:
Rob Mounsey
strings arranger:
James Newton Howard (American score composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1985) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1985)
mixed at:
Clinton Recording Studios (NYC 10th Ave till 2010) in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Please Don’t Walk Away
writer:
James Newton Howard (American score composer) and Steve Lukather
publisher:
Big Fig Music, Newton House Music, Rehtakul Veets Music, Universal Music–MGB Songs and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
3:52
3I Just Wanna Hang Around You
drum machine programming:
Michael Sembello
electronic drum set [Simmons drum] programming:
Bryan Lee Janszen
producer:
Russ Titelman
bass synthesizer:
Daniel Sembello
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
synthesizer:
Randy Waldman
background vocals:
Patti Austin and Michael Sembello
lead vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1985) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1985)
recorded at:
Bossa Nova Hotel in San Fernando, California, United States
mixed at:
Clinton Recording Studios (NYC 10th Ave till 2010) in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
I Just Wanna Hang Around You
writer:
Daniel Sembello, Cruz Baca Sembello, John Sembello and Michael Sembello
publisher:
Al Dente Music, Dan John Music, Gravity Raincoat Music, Johdan Music Co., Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music), No Pain No Gain, Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Universal Music–MGB Songs, WB Music Corp. (1929–2019), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific Music, Inc.), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
4:41
4Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love for You
producer:
Michael Masser
mixer:
Bill Schnee
bass guitar:
Nathan East
drums (drum set):
Carlos Vega
guitar:
Dann Huff and Paul Jackson (jazz bassist)
keyboard:
Robbie Buchanan (Canadian producer)
solo guitar and lead vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
background vocals:
Richard Marx and Deborah Thomas (soul/disco singer)
arranger:
Robbie Buchanan (Canadian producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1985) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1985)
mixed at:
Bill Schnee Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love for You
lyricist:
Gerald Goffin and Michael Masser
composer:
Michael Masser
publisher:
Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), EMI Music Publishing Germany (GmbH & Co. KG), Lauren Wesley Music (BMI-affiliated), Prince Street Music (Also known as "Prince St. Music"), Prince Street Productions, Inc., Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Rondor Music Inc., Rondor Musikverlag GmbH, Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), Universal‐MCA Music Publishing (US), Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), ヤマハミュージックEH(CM) (Yamaha Music EH(CM)), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division) (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Fujipacific Division) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
4:04
5Beyond the Sea (La Mer)
producer:
Russ Titelman
alto saxophone:
Frank Wess and Charles Williams (saxophone)
baritone saxophone:
Bobby Eldridge (jazz saxophonist)
bass guitar:
Earl May
drums (drum set):
John Robinson (session drummer)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Freddie Green
piano:
Joe Sample
solo guitar and lead vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
synthesizer:
Clifford Carter and James Newton Howard (American score composer)
tenor saxophone:
George Coleman (US jazz saxophonist) and Jimmy Heath
trombone:
Robin Eubanks, Slide Hampton, Benny Powell (jazz trombonist) and Dave Taylor (US jazz bass trombonist)
trumpet:
Jon Faddis, Earl Gardner, Joe Newman (US jazz trumpeter), Lew Soloff and Felix Vega (US Latin jazz trumpeter a/k/a Junior Vega)
conductor:
Ralph Burns and Frank Foster (saxophonist)
brass [horns] arranger:
Frank Foster (saxophonist)
strings arranger:
Ralph Burns
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1985) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1985)
mixed at:
Clinton Recording Studios (NYC 10th Ave till 2010) in New York, New York, United States
cover recording of:
Beyond the Sea (in 1984)
lyricist:
Jack Lawrence (US songwriter)
composer:
Charles Trenet
publisher:
Bro ’n Sis Music, Éditions Raoul Breton, Music 1 Ltd., Range Road Music Inc., Warner/Chappell Music International, ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division) and 日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division)
translated version of:
La Mer
4:12
620/20
synclavier programming:
Wells Christie
producer:
Russ Titelman
additional cymbal:
Dave Weckl
additional synthesizer:
Randy Waldman
drum machine [DMX] and synthesizer [DSX sequencer]:
Randy Goodrum and Steve Kipner
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
synclavier:
Rob Mounsey
synthesizer:
Randy Goodrum
background vocals:
Patti Austin and James “J.T.” Taylor (US R&B vocalist for Kool & the Gang)
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1985) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1985)
mixed at:
Clinton Recording Studios (NYC 10th Ave till 2010) in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
20/20
writer:
Randy Goodrum and Steve Kipner
publisher:
California Phase Music, EMI April Music Inc., Randy Goodrum Inc., フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific Music, Inc.), イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan Ltd., Sony Division) (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., EMI Overseas Division, sub‐publisher for non‐Japanese works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
4:09
7New Day
producer:
Russ Titelman
bass guitar:
Anthony Jackson (US bassist)
drum machine and keyboard:
Clifford Carter
finger cymbals:
Errol Bennett
flute:
George Young (saxophonist)
guitar and lead vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
triangle:
Ralph MacDonald
background vocals:
Cecil Womack and Linda Womack
conductor:
Ralph Burns
strings arranger:
Ralph Burns
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1985) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1985)
mixed at:
Clinton Recording Studios (NYC 10th Ave till 2010) in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
New Day
writer:
Cecil Womack and Linda Womack
publisher:
Assorted Music, Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
4:28
8Hold Me
electronic drum set [Simmons drum] programming:
Bryan Lee Janszen
synclavier programming:
Wells Christie
co-producer:
Daniel Sembello and Michael Sembello
producer:
Russ Titelman
additional synthesizer:
Clifford Carter
bass synthesizer:
Richard Tee
drum machine:
Daniel Sembello and Michael Sembello
guitar and lead vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
guitar [rhythm guitar], solo guitar and background vocals:
Michael Sembello
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald
synclavier:
Rob Mounsey
synthesizer:
Daniel Sembello
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1985) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1985)
recorded at:
Bossa Nova Hotel in San Fernando, California, United States
mixed at:
Clinton Recording Studios (NYC 10th Ave till 2010) in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Hold Me (Sembello song) (in 1984)
writer:
Daniel Sembello and Michael Sembello
publisher:
Gravity Raincoat Music, Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music), No Pain No Gain, Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019), Yaqui Spirit Music, シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
4:06
9Stand Up
synclavier programming:
Wells Christie
producer:
Russ Titelman
bass synthesizer:
Rob Mounsey and Richard Tee
drums (drum set):
John Robinson (session drummer)
guitar and other vocals [scat]:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
David Williams (session guitarist and songwriter)
nose flute and synthesizer [strings]:
Dave Grusin (American pianist and score composer)
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
Rhodes piano and synthesizer [Yamaha DX-7]:
Barnaby Finch
synclavier:
Rob Mounsey
synthesizer:
Neil Larsen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1985) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1985)
mixed at:
Clinton Recording Studios (NYC 10th Ave till 2010) in New York, New York, United States
recording of:
Stand Up
composer:
Neil Larsen
publisher:
IQ Music Ltd., Neil Larsen Publishing, The International Music Network Ltd and シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.)
5:08
10You Are the Love of My Life
producer:
Michael Masser
mixer:
Bill Schnee
bass guitar:
Neil Stubenhaus
drums (drum set):
Rick Shlosser (drummer)
guitar:
Paul Jackson, Jr. (fusion/urban jazz composer, arranger, producer and guitarist)
keyboard:
Randy Kerber
background vocals:
David Cochrane (singer, multiinstrumentalist), Darryl Phinnessee and Deborah Thomas (soul/disco singer)
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Roberta Flack
strings arranger:
Gene Page
arranger:
Michael Masser and Gene Page
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1985) and WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1985)
recorded at and mixed at:
Bill Schnee Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
(You Are the) Love of My Life
writer:
Linda Creed and Michael Masser
publisher:
DeCreed Music Publishing Company, Prince Street Productions, Inc., Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI), Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
2:50
5CD: Twice the Love
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1Twice the Love
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
keyboard:
Preston Glass
background vocals:
Frankie Blue, Alex Brown (US soul vocalist, member of Raelets), Cliff Dawson and Angel Rogers (American singer)
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
contains samples by:
Preston Glass
4:32
2Starting All Over
bass:
Abraham Laboriel
guitar:
Dean Parks (American session guitarist)
membranophone:
Bill Champlin, Jay Graydon and Dennis Matkosky
background vocals:
Bill Champlin and Jason Scheff
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
arranger:
Bobby Caldwell (US singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist) and Dennis Matkosky
4:30
3Good Habit
bass:
Neil Stubenhaus
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Paul Jackson, Jr. (fusion/urban jazz composer, arranger, producer and guitarist)
keyboard:
Claude Gaudette (session musician, songwriter, composer)
membranophone:
Mike Baird (drummer) and Terry Silverlight (classic fusion artist)
percussion:
Lenny Castro
background vocals:
Siedah Garrett, Franne Golde, Nickie Harris, Dennis Lambert and Phil Perry (US R&B/jazz singer, songwriter & musician)
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
arranger:
Claude Gaudette (session musician, songwriter, composer)
5:45
4Everybody Does It
bass:
Neil Stubenhaus
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Paul Jackson, Jr. (fusion/urban jazz composer, arranger, producer and guitarist)
keyboard:
Claude Gaudette (session musician, songwriter, composer)
membranophone:
Mike Baird (drummer) and Terry Silverlight (classic fusion artist)
percussion:
Lenny Castro
background vocals:
Siedah Garrett, Nickie Harris and Phil Perry (US R&B/jazz singer, songwriter & musician)
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
arranger:
Claude Gaudette (session musician, songwriter, composer)
4:31
5Living on Borrowed Love
additional keyboard:
Rich Aronson and Kevin Dean (US/Canadian jazz trumpeter)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Paul Jackson, Jr. (fusion/urban jazz composer, arranger, producer and guitarist)
keyboard:
Wayne Lewis (member of Atlantic Starr)
background vocals:
Yolanda Lee, Cindy Mizelle and Vaneese Thomas
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
recording of:
Lovin' On Borrowed Time (George Benson)
writer:
Jimmy George (songwriter) and John F. Hammond (songwriter)
3:56
6Let's Do It Again
bass:
Marcus Miller (jazz musician)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Andy Bloch
keyboard:
Wayne Lewis (member of Atlantic Starr)
background vocals:
Genobia Jeter, Vaneese Thomas and Audrey Wheeler
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
cover recording of:
Let’s Do It Again
lyricist and composer:
Curtis Mayfield
publisher:
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) (from 1975 to present)
4:54
7Stephanie
bass:
Wayne Brathwaite
guitar:
Ira Seigel
membranophone:
Terry Silverlight (classic fusion artist)
percussion:
Bashiri Johnson
background vocals:
Phillip Ballou, Ethel Beatty, Thomas Flammia, Curtis King (American singer and songwriter) and Vaneese Thomas
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
conductor:
Barry Eastmond
strings arranger:
Barry Eastmond
3:51
8Tender Love
bass:
Wayne Brathwaite
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
percussion:
Bashiri Johnson
background vocals:
Ethel Beatty, Diane Garisto and Vaneese Thomas
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
conductor:
Barry Eastmond
strings arranger:
Barry Eastmond
4:26
9You're Still My Baby
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
5:44
10Until You Believe4:11
11Let Go
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
3:35