05 - Sweet Inspiration (by Dan Penn, Spooner Oldham)
Vocals : Vonda Shepard
Drums : Fritz Lewak
Bass : Jimmy Haslip
Guitars : Bruce Watson
Piano & B-3 : Jeff Young
Wurlitzer : Mitchell Froom
Background vocals : Lynn Davis, Jeff Young & Vonda Shepard
Produced by Jeffrey Weber
Executive Producer : Tom Sassa
Digitally Recorded Live To Two Tracks witn No Mixing, Editor or Overdubbing
Recorded by Allen Sides; Assisted by Steve Holroyd
Recorded at Ocean Way Studios, Hollywood, California
Mastered by Bernie Grundman at Bernie Grundman Mastering
Engineered by Fred Howard at Rusk Studios, Hollywood, California
Project Coordination : Julie Lasley
Additional Coordination : Maesha K. Burns
Vocal Contractor : Arnold McCuller
01 - It's Too Late
David Lasley : Lead vocal
Luther Vandross : Vocals Arrangements & Background vocals
Arnold McCuller, Joann Harris, Carmen Twillie & Eugene Van Buren : Background vocals
David Benoit : Arrangements, Acoustic Piano & Keyboards
Gregg Karukas : Keyboards
Jeff Porcaro : Drums
Abraham Laboriel : Bass
Bob Mann : Guitar
Luis Conte : Percussion
Bruce Dukov : Concertmaster & Violin
Harris Goldman, Ralph Morrison, Debra Price, Doug Cameron, Ezra Kuger & Michelle Kikuchi : Violin
Jimbo Ross & Evan Wilson : Viola
Larry Corbett & Steve Richards : Celli
David Stone : Bass
02 - Soldiers On The Moon
David Lasley : Lead vocal
Luther Vandross : Vocals Arrangements & Background vocals
Rita Coolidge, Myrna Smith, Arnold McCuller, Carmen Twillie, Lynn Pitney, Fred White, Eugene Van Buren & Charlotte Crossley : Background vocals
David Benoit : Arrangements & Acoustic Piano
Gregg Karukas : Keyboards
Jeff Porcaro : Drums
Abraham Laboriel : Bass
Bob Mann & Marty Walsh : Guitar
Luis Conte : Percussion
03 - Audrey
David Lasley : Lead vocal
Luther Vandross : Vocals Arrangements & Background vocals
Arnold McCuller, Carmen Twillie, Joann Harris & Fred White : Background vocals
David Benoit : Arrangements & Keyboards
Gregg Karukas : Keyboards
Jeff Porcaro : Drums
Abraham Laboriel : Bass
Luis Conte : Percussion
04 - You Bring Me Joy
David Lasley : Lead vocal
Luther Vandross : Vocals Arrangements & Background vocals
Myrna Smith, Arnold McCuller, Lynn Pitney, Priscilla Coolidge, Joann Harris, Eugene Van Buren & Charlotte Crossley : Background vocals
David Benoit : Acoustic Piano
Gregg Karukas : Keyboards
Jeff Porcaro : Drums
Abraham Laboriel : Bass
Bob Mann & Marty Walsh : Guitar
Luis Conte : Percussion
05 - Warm As The Wind
David Lasley : Vocal
David Benoit : Acoustic Piano
Abraham Laboriel : Bass
Bruce Dukov : Concertmaster & Violin
Pat Johnson, Harris Goldman, Ralph Morrison, Debra Price, Doug Cameron, Ezra Kuger & Michelle Kikuchi : Violin
Jimbo Ross & Evan Wilson : Viola
Larry Corbett & Steve Richards : Celli
David Stone : Bass
06 - Give My Heart Back To Me
David Lasley & Rita Coolidge : Lead vocals
Arnold McCuller : Vocals Arrangements & Background vocals
Myrna Smith, Carmen Twillie, Joann Harris, Charlotte Crossley, Lynn Pitney, Fred White & Eugene Van Buren : Background vocals
David Benoit : Acoustic Piano
Gregg Karukas : Keyboards
Jeff Porcaro : Drums
Abraham Laboriel : Bass
Marty Walsh : Arrangements & Guitar
Luis Conte : Percussion
Joel Peskin : Saxophone
07 - Without The One You Love
David Lasley : Vocal
David Benoit : Arrangements, Acoustic Piano & Keyboards
Gregg Karukas : Keyboards
Jeff Porcaro : Drums
Abraham Laboriel : Bass
Bob Mann : Guitar
Luis Conte : Percussion
08 - Roslyn
David Lasley : Vocal
David Benoit : Acoustic Piano
Gregg Karukas : Keyboards
Jeff Porcaro : Drums
Abraham Laboriel : Bass
Bob Mann : Guitar
09 - Since I Fell For You
David Lasley : Vocal
David Benoit : Acoustic Piano
Gregg Karukas : Keyboards
Jeff Porcaro : Drums
Abraham Laboriel : Bass
Bob Mann : Guitar
Joel Peskin : Saxophone
10 - God Bless The Child
David Lasley : Vocal
David Benoit : Acoustic Piano
Jeff Porcaro : Drums
Abraham Laboriel : Bass
Bob Mann : Guitar
11 - I Think It's Going To Rain
David Lasley : Vocal
David Benoit : Acoustic Piano
Fred Howard : Engineer
Produced & Arranged by Michael Kamen for Mother Fortune
Recorded & Mixed at The Hit Factory
Engineered & Mixed by Bruce Tergesen
Associate Engineer : Michael Getlin
Assistant Engineers : David Prentice & Teddy Spencer
Mastered at Masterdisk
A1 - The Words Don't Matter
John Siegler : Bass
Charles Collins : Drums
Mac Rebennack (Dr. John) : Keyboards
Cornell Dupree : Guitar
Henry Gross : Acoustic Guitar
Mike Mainieri : Vibes
David Sanborn : Saxophone
A2 - Back On The Street Again
John Siegler : Bass
Charles Collins : Drums
Mac Rebennack : Keyboards
Cornell Dupree : Guitar
Henry Gross : Acoustic Guitar
Mike Mainieri : Vibes
Chuggy Carter : Percussion
A3 - Out Of Pawn
John Siegler : Bass
Charles Collins : Drums
Mac Rebennack : Vocoder
David Lasley : Piano
Cornell Dupree : Guitar
Mike Mainieri : Vibes & Percussion Michael Epstein : Percussion
David Sanborn : Saxophone
James Taylor : Guest Vocal
A4 - There's A Song In It Somewhere
John Siegler : Bass
Charles Collins : Drums
Mac Rebennack : Piano
Michael Kamen : Wurlitzer
Cornell Dupree : Guitar
Cliff Morris : Guitar
Henry Gross : Guitar
Mike Mainieri : Vibes & Percussion
Chuggy Carter : Percussion
A5 - Last Dance Of Summer
John Siegler : Bass
Charles Collins : Drums
Mac Rebennack : Piano
Michael Kamen : Wurlitzer
Cornell Dupree : Guitar
Mike Mainieri : Vibes & Percussion
Chuggy Carter : Congas
David Sanborn : Saxophone
B1 - The Angel In Me
John Siegler : Bass
Charles Collins : Drums
Mac Rebennack : Electric Piano
David Lasley : Piano
Cornell Dupree : Guitar
Chuggy Carter : Percussion & Congas
David Spinozza : Guitar
B2 - Missin'
John Siegler : Bass
Charles Collins : Drums
Mac Rebennack : Piano
Cornell Dupree : Guitar
Henry Gross : Guitar
Larry Packer : Fiddle & Mandolin
B3 - Mississippi Baby
Harold Anderson : Acoustic Bass
Mac Rebennack : Piano
Cornell Dupree : Guitar
Larry Packer : Guitar
David Spinozza : Guitar
Peter Ponzol : Saxophone
B4 - Dancin' On Rivers
John Siegler : Bass
Charles Collins : Drums
Mac Rebennack : Piano & Wurlitzer
Cornell Dupree : Guitar
Larry Packer : Guitar
Chuggy Carter : Percussion
David Sanborn : Saxophone Solo
B5 - Run That Movie Back
John Siegler : Bass
Charles Collins : Drums
Mac Rebennack : Piano & Clavinet
Jeff Mironov : Guitar
Chuggy Carter : Congas
B6 - I See Home
John Siegler : Bass
Charles Collins : Drums
Mac Rebennack : Electric Piano & Organ
Michael Kamen : Piano & Voice
Cornell Dupree : Guitar
Henry Gross : Voice
David Spinozza : Guitar Solo
Violins : Gene Orloff, Paul Gershman, Gerry Tarack, Guy Lumia, Joe Malin, Sanford Allen, Arianna Bronne, Leo Kahn, John Pintavalle, Max Hollander & Frederick Buldrini
Cellos : Jesse Levy, John Abromowitz & Seymour Barab
French Horns : Brooks Tillotson & James Buffington
Oboes : Jeff Lyons & Michael Kamen
Horns : David Sanborn, George Young, Lew Delgatto, Ronnie Cuber, Alan Ruben, Sam Burtis & Dave Taylor
A1 - Roll Me Through The Rushes
Jeff Mironov : Electric Guitar
Lance Quinn : Acoustic Guitar
Bob Babbitt : Bass
Andy Newmark : Drums
Carlos Martin : Conga
Ralph Schuckett : Piano
David Friedman : Vibes
Michael Chimes : Harmonica
Joe Farrell : Flute, Baritone Sax
David M. Taylor : Trombone
Tom Malone : Trombone
Marvin Stamm : Trumpet
Lead vocals : David Lasley, Lynn Pitney, Lana Marrano
A2 - The Knockout Kind
Jeff Mironov : Electric Guitar
Lance Quinn : Electric Guitar
Bob Babbitt : Bass
Rick Marotta : Drums
Ralph Schuckett : Piano
Diana Halpin : Fiddle
Ron Cuber : Baritone Sax
Michael Brecker : Tenor Sax
Arnie Lawrence : Alto Sax
Randy Brecker : Trumpet
John Gutchell : Trumpet
Lead vocals : David Lasley, Lynn Pitney, Lana Marrano
A3 - Pick Up Your Heart
Jeff Mironov : Electric Guitar
Lance Quinn : Acoustic Guitar
Bob Babbitt : Bass
Rick Marotta : Drums
Carlos Martin : Conga
Ralph Schuckett : Piano
David Friedman : Vibes
Joe Farrell : Baritone Sax
David M. Taylor : Trombone
Tom Malone : Trombone
Marvin Stamm : Trumpet
John Gutchell : Trumpet
Lead vocals : David Lasley, Lynn Pitney, Lana Marrano
A4 - Blind Man's Pearl
Jerry Friedman : Electric Guitar
Anthony Jackson : Bass
Charles Collina : Drums
Leon Pendarvis : Piano
Diana Halpin : Fiddle
Ron Cuber : Baritone Sax
Lou Marini : Sax
Tom Malone : Trombone
John Gutchell : Trumpet
Jim Bossy : Trumpet
Lead vocal : Lana Marrano
A5 - Safe Harbor
Jeff Mironov : Electric Guitar
Lance Quinn : Electric Guitar
Bob Babbitt : Bass
Chris Parker : Drums
Ralph Schuckett : Piano
Arnie Lawrence : Alto Sax
Tom Malone : Trombone
Randy Brecker : Trumpet
John Gutchell : Trumpet
Lead vocals : David Lasley, Lynn Pitney, Lana Marrano
B1 - Late Bloomer
Jeff Mironov : Electric Guitar
Lance Quinn : Acoustic Guitar
Bob Babbitt : Bass
Andy Newmark : Drums
Carlos Martin : Conga
Ralph Schuckett : Piano
David Friedman : Vibes
Joe Farrell : Baritone Sax
David M. Taylor : Trombone
Tom Malone : Trombone
Marvin Stamm : Trumpet
John Gutchell : Trumpet
Lead vocals : David Lasley, Lynn Pitney, Lana Marrano
B2 - London Blues
Jeff Mironov : Electric Guitar
Lance Quinn : Acoustic Guitar
Bob Babbitt : Bass
Rick Marotta : Drums
Ralph Schuckett : Piano
David Friedman : Vibes
Joe Farrell : Baritone Sax & English Horn
David M. Taylor : Trombone
Tom Malone : Trombone
Marvin Stamm : Trumpet
Lead vocal : Lynn Pitney
B3 - Dixie Hobo Queen
Jeff Mironov : Electric Guitar
Lance Quinn : Electric Guitar
Bob Babbitt : Bass
Chris Parker : Drums
Ralph Schuckett : Piano
Arnie Lawrence : Alto Sax, Clarinet
Tom Malone : Trombone
Randy Brecker : Trumpet
John Gutchell : Trumpet
Lead vocals : David Lasley, Lynn Pitney, Lana Marrano
B4 - Walk In Grace
Lance Quinn : Electric Guitar
Jerry Friedman : Electric Guitar
Anthony Jackson : Bass
Charles Collina : Drums
Leon Pendarvis : Piano
Mickey B. Tucker : Organ
Ron Cuber : Baritone Sax
Lou Marini : Sax
John Gutchell : Trumpet
Jim Bossy : Trumpet
Lead vocals : David Lasley, Lynn Pitney, Lana Marrano
B5 - Danny's Ditty
Jeff Mironov : Electric Guitar
Lance Quinn : Electric Guitar
Bob Babbitt : Bass
Rick Marotta : Drums
Ralph Schuckett : Piano
Diana Halpin : Fiddle
Ron Cuber : Baritone Sax
Michael Brecker : Tenor Sax
Arnie Lawrence : Alto Sax
Randy Brecker : Trumpet
John Gutchell : Trumpet
Lead vocals : David Lasley, Lynn Pitney, Lana Marrano
B6 - Ole Man Trouble
Lance Quinn : Acoustic Guitar
Jerry Friedman : Electric Guitar
Anthony Jackson : Bass
Charles Collina : Drums
Leon Pendarvis : Piano
Mickey B. Tucker : Organ
Ron Cuber : Baritone Sax
Lou Marini : Sax
Tom Malone : Trombone
John Gutchell : Trumpet
Jim Bossy : Trumpet
Lead vocals : David Lasley
Genya Ravan : Background vocals with Rosie
Produced by Don Was for Tann/Lewis Productions
Chief Engineer : Dave Iveland
Recorded at Cherokee / L.A.
Assistant Engineers : Brian Scheuble, Dan Bates, John Boghosian, Coke Johnson, Curtis Drake & Gary McGachan
Mr Horton's Drums Recorded by Michael Brauer at Mediasound / N.Y.C.
Assistant Engineers : Michael Christopher & Harry Spiridakis
Additional Overdubs at : Larrabee / L.A.
Assistant Engineers : Meloney West & Sabrina Buchanek, Village Recorder / L.A.
Engineer : Jeff Harris
Assistant Engineer : Doug Williams
Sound Suite / Detroit, Engineer : Don Was
Assistant Engineer : Steve "Dr. Ching" King, Blank Tapes / N.Y.C.
Engineer : Bob Blank
Bill Schnee's Studio / N. Hollywood
Engineer : Bill Schnee
Assistant Engineers : Dan Garcia & Dave Schober
"Afterglow" & "Raindance" Mixed by Frank Filippetti at Right Track / N.Y.C.
Assisted by Tim Crich
"It's A Cryin' Shame (Sha La La La La)", "Saved By Love" & "Where Does That Boy Hang Out" Mixed by Steve Hodge at Larabee / L.A.
Assisted by Judy Clapp
"Oh" & "Johnny Where Did Your Girlfriend Go" Mixed by Bill Schnee at Bill Schnee's Studio
Assisted by Dan Garcia
"Next Time" & "Don't Smile At Me ... I Already Know" Mixed by Don Was at Sound Suite / Detroit
Originally Mastered by Greg Fulginiti at Artisan Sound / L.A.
String Contractor : Frank DeCaro
A1 - It's A Cryin' Shame (Sha La La La La)
Fairlight : Craig Siegal
Programming by Craig Siegel
Fender Rhodes : Aaron Zigman
Guitars : Chuck Cochran
Synthesized Strings & Horns Arranged And Conducted by Paul Riser
Oberheim : Luis Resto
Sax : David McMurray
Background vocals : Ula Hedwig, JoAnn Harris, Jason Scheff & David Lasley
A2 - Afterglow
Bass : Nathan East
Guitars : Chuck Cochran
Acoustic Piano, Fender Rhodes, Yamaha DX7 & Emulator : Aaron Zigman
Linn Drum Programming : Don Was
Drums : Yogi Horton
Synthesized Strings & Horns Arranged And Conducted by Paul Riser
Oberheim : Luis Resto
Sax : David McMurray
Background vocals : Ula Hedwig, Charlotte Crossley, Jason Scheff, Carmen Grillo & David Lasley
A3 - Oh
Bass, Acoustic Piano & Fender Rhodes : Jason Scheff
Guitar : David Williams
Drums : Yogi Horton
Strings Arranged & Conducted by Nick DeCaro
Background vocals : Ula Hedwig, Charlotte Crossley, Jason Scheff, Arnold McCuller, Carmen Grillo & David Lasley
A4 - Where Does That Boy Hang Out
Fairlight : David Benoit, Don Was & Craig Siegel
Programming by Will Alexander
Acoustic Piano, Prophet & Emulator : Aaron Zigman
Guitars : Chuck Cochran
Baritone Sax Solo : Joel Peskin
Synthesized Strings & Horns Arranged And Conducted by Paul Riser
Oberheim : Luis Resto
Sax : David McMurray
Percussion : Larry Fizatangelo
Background vocals : Ula Hedwig, JoAnn Harris, Jason Scheff, Carmen Grillo, Arnold McCuller & David Lasley
A5 - Euripides Meets The Shangri-Las
Original Poem Recorded at The Amtrak Train, February1984, Los Angeles to New York City
Transfer of cassette to reel by Paul Hamingson at Right Track, N.Y.C.
24 Track Recording, Voices & Effects by Bob Blank
The Cast : Ula Hedwig, Marsha Malamet, Gina Yowell, Loreatha Yowell, Robert I., Lou Malamet & David Lasley
Recorded & Mixed by Bob Blank at Blank Tapes / N.Y.C.
B1 - Next Time
The Singers : David Lasley
String Bass : Wade Short
Drums : Mitchell Roberts
Sax : Joel Peskin
Finger Pops : Don Was, Aaron Zigman & David Lasley
B2 - Saved By Love
Fairlight : Craig Siegel
Linn Drum : Don Was
Bass : Tinker Barefield
Guitar : Pat Kelley
Acoustic Piano, Fender Rhodes, Emulator & Prophet : Aaron Zigman
Synthesized Strings & Horns Arranged And Conducted by Paul Riser
Oberheim : Luis Resto
Sax : David McMurray
Horn Solo & Electric Woodwind Instrument : Joel Peskin
Drums : Yogi Horton
Background vocals : Ula Hedwig, JoAnn Harris, Jason Scheff, Carmen Grillo & David Lasley
B3 - Johnny Where Did Your Girlfriend Go
Bass : Bobby Watson
Guitars : Chuck Cochran
Acoustic Piano & Yamaha DX7 : Aaron Zigman
Drums : Yogi Horton
Sax Solo : Joel Peskin
Background vocals : Ula Hedwig, Charlotte Crossley, Jason Scheff, Arnold McCuller, Carmen Grillo & David Lasley
Synthesized Strings & Horns Arranged And Conducted by Paul Riser
Oberheim : Luis Resto
Sax : David McMurray
Tambourine : Mitchell Roberts
B4 - Don't Smile At Me ... I Already Know
Bass, Linn Drum & Oberheim : Don Was
Prophet : Luis Resto
Percussion : Kevin Schirhart
Yamaha DX7 & Emulator : Aaron Zigman
Background vocals : Charlotte Crossley & David Lasley
Rapped by David Lasley with The "NYC Spin Masters" Henry Garcia & Eric Garcia
B5 - Raindance
Bass : Jason Scheff
Guitars : Chuck Cochran
Yamaha DX7 & Fender Rhodes : Aaron Zigman
Drums : Yogi Horton
Background vocals : Ula Hedwig, Charlotte Crossley, Jason Scheff, Carmen Grillo & David Lasley
Synthesized Strings & Horns Arranged And Conducted by Paul Riser
Oberheim : Luis Resto
A1 - Got To Find Love
David Benoit : Fender Rhodes & Prophet
Marty Walsh : Guitar
Wade Short : Bass
Willie Wilcox : Drums
Joel Peskin : Sax Solo
James Taylor, Arnold McCuller & David Lasley : Background vocals
A2 - If I Had My Wish Tonight
Willie Wilcox : Drums
David Benoit : Fender Rhodes & Organ
Marty Walsh & Chuck Cochran : Guitars
Wade Short : Bass
Jody Linscott : Congas
David Garibaldi : Tambourine
David Lasley : Background vocals
Bonnie Raitt, Chuck Cochran & David Lasley : Vocals On Fade
Strings Arranged by Arif Mardin
Conducted by David Benoit
Special Thanks To Novi
A3 - Looking For Love On Broadway
Willie Wilcox : Drums
David Benoit : Piano
Osamu Kitajima : Guitar
Bobby Watson : Bass
David Lasley & Arnold McCuller : Background vocals
A4 - On Third Street
Willie Wilcox : Drums
David Benoit : Piano
Marty Walsh & Chuck Cochran : Guitars
Bobby Watson : Bass
Bryan Cummings : Tenor Solo & Tenor Saxes In Fade
Jody Linscott : Congas
David Lasley & Arnold McCuller : Background vocals
A5 - Take A Look
Willie Wilcox : Drums
David Benoit : Piano & Fender Rhodes
Dave Williams : Upright Bass
B1 - Treat Willie Good
Willie Wilcox : Drums
David Benoit : Piano & Fender Rhodes
Marty Walsh : Guitar
Bobby Watson : Bass
Jody Linscott : Congas
Luther Vandross, Charlotte Crossley, JoAnn Harris & David Lasley : Background vocals
Horns Arranged by Jerry Hey
Jerry Hey & Chuck Findley : Trumpets
Joel Peskin & Ernie Watts : Saxes
Bill Reichenbach : Trombone
Willie Wilcox : Celeste
Arnold McCuller, Charlotte Crossley, Willie Wilcox & David Lasley : Handclaps
B2 - Never Say
David Benoit : Fender Rhodes
Willie Wilcox : Drums
Bobby Watson : Bass
Chuck Cochran : Guitar
Victor Feldman : Acoustic Piano & Percussion
Ernie Watts : Tenor Solo
Charlotte Crossley, JoAnn Harris, Arnold McCuller & David Lasley : Background vocals
Strings Arranged & Conducted by Nick DeCaro
B3 - Roommate
Willie Wilcox : Drums
David Benoit : Piano & Fender Rhodes
Marty Walsh & Pete Townsend : Guitars
Bobby Watson : Bass
Jody Linscott : Cricket, Bells & Temple Blocks
Joel Peskin : Alto Sax
David Lasley, Arnold McCuller & Susan M. Collins : Background vocals
B4 - Where Is Charlie And Joanne
Willie Wilcox : Drums
David Benoit : Piano
Chuck Cochran : Guitar
Osamu Kitajima : Acoustic Guitar
Dave Williams : Upright Bass
Jody Linscott : Bells, Spirit Stick & Leaves
Gayle Levant : Harp
David Lasley : Background vocals
Strings Arranged & Conducted by Nick DeCaro
B5 - Take The Money And Run
David Benoit : Acoustic Piano & Fender Rhodes
Willie Wilcox : Drums
Chuck Cochran : Guitar
Marty Walsh : Guitar
Bobby Watson : Bass
Charlotte Crossley, JoAnn Harris, Arnold McCuller & David Lasley : Background vocals
Horns Arranged by Jerry Hey
Chuck Findley & Jerry Hey : Trumpets
Ernie Watts & Joel Peskin : Saxes
Bill Reichenbach : Trombone
Strings Arranged by Jerry Hey
Conducted by Nick DeCaro
Produced by Don Was for Tann/Lewis Productions
A1 : Remixed by Laurie Latham for LOL Productions Ltd.
A1 - Where Does That Boy Hang Out
Lead Vocal : David Lasley
Fairlight : David Benoit, Don Was & Craig Siegel
Programming by Will Alexander
Acoustic Piano, Prophet & Emulator : Aaron Zigman
Guitars : Chuck Cochran
Baritone Sax Solo : Joel Peskin
Synthesized Strings & Horns Arranged And Conducted by Paul Riser
Oberheim : Luis Resto
Sax : David McMurray
Percussion : Larry Fizatangelo
Background vocals : Ula Hedwig, JoAnn Harris, Jason Scheff, Carmen Grillo, Arnold McCuller & David Lasley
B01 - Saved By Love
Lead Vocal : David Lasley
Fairlight : Craig Siegel
Linn Drum : Don Was
Bass : Tinker Barefield
Guitar : Pat Kelley
Acoustic Piano, Fender Rhodes, Emulator & Prophet : Aaron Zigman
Synthesized Strings & Horns Arranged And Conducted by Paul Riser
Oberheim : Luis Resto
Sax : David McMurray
Horn Solo & Electric Woodwind Instrument : Joel Peskin
Drums : Yogi Horton
Background vocals : Ula Hedwig, JoAnn Harris, Jason Scheff, Carmen Grillo & David Lasley
B02 - Next Time
The Singers : David Lasley
String Bass : Wade Short
Drums : Mitchell Roberts
Sax : Joel Peskin
Finger Pops : Don Was, Aaron Zigman & David Lasley
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Jason Scheff : son of Jerry Scheff
01 - What's It Gonna Take
Arranged, Programmed & Produced by Stephen Oberhoff & Marsha Malamet
Lead & Background vocals : David Lasley
02 - Expectations Of Love
Produced by Roxanne Seeman
Arranged by Jay Oliver
Strings Arranged by Eddie Del Barrio
Lead & Background vocals : David Lasley
Additional Background vocals : Lynn Sigman, Myrna Smith & Arnold McCuller
03 - Good Magic
Produced by David Lasley, Joshua Kadison & Jay Oliver
Arranged by Jay Oliver
Lead & Background vocals : David Lasley
Additional Background vocals : John West
04 - Meant For You
Produced by David Lasley & Roxanne Seeman
Engineered by Dave Iveland
Keyboards : David Benoit
Bass : Bobby Watson
Guitars : Marty Walsh & Todd Robinson
Drums : Gary Ferguson
Lead vocal : David Lasley
05 - Revelations
Produced by Roxanne Seeman & Jay Oliver
Arranged by Jay Oliver
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : Phillip Ballou & David Lasley
06 - Will To Survive
Produced by Roxanne Seeman & Jay Oliver
Arranged by Jay Oliver
Lead & Background vocals : David Lasley
07 - Dancin' On The Smooth Edge
Arranged by Willie Wilcox & David Lalsey
Engineered by Dave Iveland
Lead & Background vocals : David Lasley
Additional Background vocals : Myrna Smith, Joann Harris & Charlotte Crossley
08 - Joey (I Believe In Our Love)
Produced by Kathy Wakefield & David Lasley
Engineered by Dave Iveland
Keyboards : David Benoit
Guitar : Marty Walsh
Bass : David Williams
Drums : David Garibaldi
Lead & Background vocals : David Lasley
Additional Background vocals : Joann Harris & Arnold McCuller
09 - Night Of Our Lives
Produced by Roxanne Seeman, Jay Oliver & Dominic Messinger
Arranged by Jay Oliver
Lead & Background vocals : David Lasley
10 - Change All Of That
Produced by Jay Oliver, David Lasley, Robin Lerner & Masha Malamet
Arranged & Programmed by Jay Oliver
Lead & Background vocals : David Lasley
Additional Background vocals : Diana Grasselli & John West
11 - Love's Forever
Produced by David Lasley & David Benoit
Engineered by John Bach
Keyboards : David Benoit
Lead vocal : David Lasley
12 - When Will I Know Love
Produced by Michael Kamen
Arranged & Played by Michael Kamen
Lead vocal : David Lasley
13 - The Right Way
arranged by Jay Oliver & Michael Prozzo
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : Phillip Ballou, Ula Hedwig
01 : What's It Gonna Take? (by David Lasley, Marsha Malamet, Robin Lerner)
Lead vocals and background vocals : David Lasley
Programmer : Stephan Oberhoff
02 : Look At The Clock (by Pam Sawyer, Lori Burton)
Lead vocals : David Lasley
Background vocals : The Utopians and The Andantes
Bass : Bob Babbitt or James Jamerson
Percussion : Jack Ashhord
Guitar : Dennis Coffey or Ray Monette
Drums : Chuck Forrest
03 : If I Had My Wish Tonight (by Randy Goodrum, Dave Loggins)
Lead vocals and background vocals : David Lasley
Background vocals on fade : Bonnie Raitt Chuck Cochran & David Lasley
Bass : Wade Short
Tambourine : David Garibaldi
Guitar : Marty Walsh & Chuck Cochran
Congas : Jody Linscott
Keyboards : David Benoit
Strings Arranged by Arif Mardin
Conducted by David Benoit
Drums : Willie Wilcox
04: Girls Are Against Me (by Roger Bass)
Lead vocals : David Lasley
Background vocals : The Utopians
Piano and celeste : Keith Bass
Rhytm section : Straycase
Strings Arranged by Keith Bass
05 : Roomate (by David Lasley)
Lead vocals : David Lasley
Background vocals : Luther Vandross, Brenda Russell, Lynn Pitney, David Lasley
Bass : Bobby Watson
Percussion : Jody Linscott
Keyboards : David Venoit
Drums : Willie Wilcox
06 : It's a Crying Shame (by David Lasley)
Lead vocals : David Lasley
Background vocals : Ula Hedwig, Joann Harris, Jason Scheff, David Lasley
Programmer : Craig Siegei
Guitar solo : Chuck Cochlan
Drums : Yogi Horton
07 : Roll Me Through The Rushes (by David Lasley, Lana Marrano)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : Rosie (Lynn Pitney, Lana Marrano)
Bass : Bob Babbitt
Piano : Ralph Schuckett
Acoustic Guitar : Lance Quinn
Electric Guitar : Jeff Mironov
Vibes : David Friedman
Harmonica : Michael Chimes
Flute, Baritone Sax : Joe Farrell
Trombone : David M. Taylor
Trombone : Tom Malone
Trumpet : Marvin Stamm
Conga : Carlos Martin
Drums : Andy Newmark
08 : Earth Children/Life Goes On (by Booker T. Jones, Priscilla Jones/ by Berard Ighner)
Lead and background vocal : David Lasley
Choir : Dusty Sringfield, Priscilla Coolidge, Benard Ighner, Arnold McCuller, David Lasley
Bass : Wade Short
Guitar : Marty Walsh
Congas : Judy Linscott
Keyords : David Benoit
Drums : Willie Wilcox
09 : Back in the Woods (by David Lasley, Roger Bass, Judy Nash, Julie Lasley)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : The Utopians
Bongos : "Bongo" Eddie (Eddie Brown)
10 : Stay Gold (by Stevie Wonder, Carmine Coppola)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Keyboard pads and bell tones : Aaron Zigman
Orchestra conducted by Carmine Coppola
11 : Tell Me Tomorrow (by David Lasley, Randy Goodrum)
Lead and background vocal : David Lasley
Programmer : Randy Goodrum
12 : On a Circus Ride (by David Lasley)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Keyboard : David Benoit
13 : Promise Me the Moon (by Danny Korchmor)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Bass ; David Williams
Keyboard : David Benoit
Drums : Michael Roberts
14 : Aunt Jemima Puncakes (Radio Jingles for Seagram's Wine Cooler)
(by Debra McDuffie)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
15 : One Fine Day (by Carole King, Gerry Goffin)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : David Lasley, Larry Stubee, others
Guitar Saundra Rhodes
Bass : Unknown
Drums : Donna Rhodes, Earl Young or Charles Collins
Keyboards : Roger Keith Bass
Strings arranged by Roger Keith Bass
Bird Sound Effects : David Lasley
16 : It's Too Late (by Carole King, Tony Stern)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : Luther Vandross, Arnold McCuller, Joann Harris, Carmen Twillie & Eugene Van Buren
Piano : David Benoit
Electric Piano : Gregg Karukas
Drums : Jeff Porcaro
Bass : Abraham Laboriel
Guitar : Bob Mann
Percussion : Luis Conte
Concertmaster & Violin : Bruce Dukov
Violin : Harris Goldman, Ralph Morrison, Debra Price, Doug Cameron, Ezra Kuger & Michelle Kikuchi
Viola : Jimbo Ross & Evan Wilson
Celli : Larry Corbett & Steve Richards
Bass : David Stone
17 : Change All of That (by David Lasley, Marsha Malamet, Robin Lerner)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : David Lasley, Diana Grasselli, John West
Programmer : Jay Oliver
18 : Hot Butterfly (by Gregg Diamond)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals :Cissy Houston, Luther Vandoross, David Lasley
Horns : Brad Baker
Rhythm Sectuion : Bionic Boogie
19 : Teamwork (by Andy Goldmark, Bruce Roberts)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : David Lasley, Bruce Roberts, Gordon Grody, Patti Austin, and others
Programmer : Andy Goldmark, Bruce Roberts
20 : What A Piece Of Work Is Man (by Golt MacDermot, Jim Rado, Gerome Ragni)
Lead vocal : David Lasley, Alex Paez (12 years old)
Orchestra arranged and conducted by Golt MacDermot
Executive-Producer : Warren Schatz
01 - Look To Me (1981)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : Don Yowell, Lynn Pitney & David Lasley
Keyboards : David Benoit
Bass : Bobby Watson
Guitar : Marty Walsh
Drums : Gary Ferguson
Recorded at A&M, Studio C
02 - Glad And Happy Feeling (1982)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : David Lasley
Keyboards : David Benoit
Bass : Wade Short
Drums, Sligh Bells & Percussion : Willie Wilcox
Guitar : Marty Walsh & Chuck Cochran
Recorded at Crystal Sound, Hollywood
03 - Chains On Your Soul (1982)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : Joann Harris, Arnold McCuller & David Lasley
Keyboards : David Benoit
Bass : Wade Short
Guitar : Marty Walsh
Drums : Willie Wilcox
Recorded at Crystal Sound, Hollywood
04 - Roomate (1982)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : Lynn Pitney & David Lasley
Keyboards : David Benoit
Bass : Bobby Watson
Guitar : Marty Walsh
Drums : Willie Wilcox
Horn : Joel Peskin
Recorded at A&M, Studio C
05 - Take A Look (1964)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Piano & Rhodes : David Benoit
Bass : David Williams
Recorded at A&M, Studio C
06 - On Third Street (1982)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : David Lasley
Keyboards : David Benoit
Bass : Wade Short
Guitar : Marty Walsh
Drums : Willie Wilcox
Recorded at A&M, Studio C
07 - I Only Want To Be With You
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : Lynn Pitney, Joann Harris & David Lasley
Keyboards : David Benoit
Bass : Wade Short
Guitar : Marty Walsh
Drums : Willie Wilcox
Sax : Joel Peskin
Recorded at Crystal Sound, Hollywood
08 - Someone Like You
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : Lynn Pitney, Arnold McCuller & David Lasley
Keyboards : David Benoit
Bass : Wade Short
Guitar : Marty Walsh
Drums : Willie Wilcox
Sax : Joel Peskin
Recorded at A&M, Studio C
09 - Where Does That Boy Hang Out (1984)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : Lynn Pitney, Charlotte Crossley, Joann Harris, Arnold McCuller & David Lasley
Keyboards : Michael Ruff
Bass : Jimmy Haslip
Guitar : Chuck Cochran
Drums : Moon Calhoun
Recorded at A&M, Studio C
10 - Chance To Win (1980)
Lead vocal : David Lasley (Low Voice)
Background vocals : Arnold McCuller, Charlotte Crossley, Joann Harris & David Lasley
Keyboards : David Benoit
Bass : David Williams
Guitar : Marty Walsh
Drums : David Garibaldi
Sax : Brian Cummings
Recorded at A&M, Studio D
11 - When Love Is Gone (1982)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : David Lasley
Keyboards : David Benoit
Bass : David Williams
Guitar : Marty Walsh
Drums : David Garibaldi
Recorded at A&M, Studio C
12 - Afterglow (1984)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : Lynn Pitney, Arnold McCuller, Charlotte Crossley & David Lasley
Keyboards : Aaron Zigman
Bass : Wade Short
Guitar : Chuck Cochran
Drums : Moon Calhoun
Recorded at A&M, Studio C
13 - It's A Cryin' Shame (Sha La La La) (1984)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : Lynn Pitney, Joann Harris, Arnold McCuller & David Lasley
Keyboards : Michael Ruff
Bass : Jason Scheff
Guitar : Chuck Cochran
Drums : Moon Calhoun
Recorded at A&M, Studio C
14 - When My Baby Comes Home (1984)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : David Lasley
Keyboards : Aaron Zigman
Bass : David Williams
Guitar : Chuck Cochran
Drums : David Garibaldi
Recorded at A&M, Studio C
15 - Raindance (1984)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : Arnold McCuller, Ula Hedwig & David Lasley
Keyboards : Aaron Zigman
Bass : Jason Scheff
Guitar : Chuck Cochran
Drums : Moon Calhoun
Recorded at A&M, Studio C
16 - Take The Money And Run (1981)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : Arnold McCuller, Joann Harris & David Lasley
Keyboards : David Benoit
Bass : Bobby Watson
Guitar : Chuck Cochran & Marty Walsh
Drums : Willie Leacox
Sax : Joel Peskin
Recorded at A&M, Studio C
17 - Never Say (1981)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : David Lasley
Keyboards : David Benoit
Bass : Wade Short
Guitar : Chuck Cochran
Drums : Willie Wealcox
Sax : Joel Peskin
Recorded at A&M, Studio C
18 - Sailing Boat (1978)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : Googie Coppola
Keyboards : David Benoit
Bass : Wade Short
Guitar : Marty Walsh & Todd Robinson
Drums : Gary Ferguson
Recorded at A&M, Studio C
19 - It Ain't Woth The Heartache (1979)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : Arnold McCuller & David Lasley
Piano : Marsha Malamet
Recorded somewhere in the San Fernando Valley
20 - Too Much Commotion, Not Enough Emotion (1981)
Lead vocals : Luther Vandross & David Lasley
Background vocals : Luther Vandross & David Lasley
Piano : Luther Vandross
Recorded at A&M, Studio D
Track D2 : David Lasley And Alex Paez "What A Piece Of Work Is Man" (by Golt MacDermot, Jim Rado, Gerome Ragni)
Lead vocal : David Lasley, Alex Paez (12 years old)
Orchestra arranged and conducted by Golt MacDermot
Track 2. David Lasley "Teamwork" (by Andy Goldmark, Bruce Roberts)
Lead vocal : David Lasley
Background vocals : David Lasley, Bruce Roberts, Gordon Grody, Patti Austin, and others
Programmer : Andy Goldmark, Bruce Roberts
Producer : Bruce Roberts
Executive producer : Phil Ramone
Recorded at A&R Studios, New York
Produced by Bob Dunbar
Recorded at Widget Sound Studio, in Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Engineers : Leslie King
Mix Engineers : Leslie King, Bob Dunbar
All Songs Arranged by Fantasy
MUSICIANS
Bob Dunbar : Vocals, Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, Special Guitar, Talk Box
Dave Dunbar : Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion
Nick (Cave) Nichols : Vocals, Light Percussion, Drums
Jay Wallace : Keyboards, Strings
Lonnie Ledford : Bass
Steve (Wichita) Gooch (Funky Communication Committee) : Pedal Steel (Chiccy Chiccy)
Melinda Root : Vocals, Flute
Produced by Chips Moman for American Group Productions
Horns & Strings Arranged by Glen Spreen
Musicians
Bobby Weinstein, Jon Stroll : Vocals
Reggie Young : Lead Guitar
Johnny Christopher : Rhythm Guitar
Mike Leech : Bass
Gene Chrisman : Drums
Bobby Wood : Piano
Bobby Emmons : Organ
Produced by Steve Cropper, Ron Capone, Glen Spreen
Arrangements : Glen Spreen, Dale Warren
Special thanks to the TMI staff of musicians ;
Steve Cropper : guitar
Paul Cannon : guitar
Tim Goodwin : guitar
David Mayo : guitar
Jimm Johnson : bass
J.A. Spell : keyboards
Richie Simpson : drums
Joel Williams : drums
Jose Fericiano appears on ‘Ashes To Ashes’
Background singers : David Mayo, Bob Lehnert, David Beaver, Pat Taylor, Nashville Edition on ‘Home Again’
Produced & Arranged by Glen Spreen for JR Productions
Recorded at Sound Factory West, L.A., CA ; The Record Plant, N.Y., NY ; Columbia Studios, Nashville, Tennessee & American Studios Recording, Nashville, Tennessee
Mixed & Mastered by Glen Spreen at Kendun Recorders, Burbank, CA
Engineers : Dennis Farante & Sergio Reyes, Sound Factory West ; Dave Hassinger, Sound Factory West ; Harold Lee, American Studios
Strings : Sid Sharp & Artie Kaplan
Musicians:
A1 : Dear One (by John Reid)
John Reid : Acoustic Guitar & Vocals
Waddy Wachtel & Jay Lacy : Electric Guitars
Tris Imboden (member of "Honk") : Drums
Don Whaley (member of "Honk") : Bass
Steve Wood (member of "Honk") : Piano
A2 : In My Time (by John Reid)
John Reid : Lead vocals
Steve Freidman : Electric Guitar
Allen Schwartzberg : Drums
Don Payne : Bass
Jon Stroll (Weinstein And Stroll) : Piano
Joyce Knight, Jeanie Green, Florence Warner & Ginger Holladay : Background vocals
A3 : Now And Then It's Gonna Rain (by John Reid)
John Reid : Acoustic Guitar & Vocals
Elliot Randall : Electric Guitar
Waddy Wachtel : Slide Electric Guitar
Allen Schwartzberg : Drums
Don Payne : Bass
Shane Keister : Keyboards
Larrie Londin : Percussion
A4 : It Hurts A Little Even Now (by John Reid)
John Reid : Acoustic Guitar & Lead vocals
Elliot Randall : Electric Guitar
Allen Schwartzberg : Drums
Don Payne : Bass
Shane Keister : Keyboards
Glen Spreen : Hapsichord
Florence Warner, Jeanie Green, Ginger Holladay & Sharon Cotton : Background vocals
A5 : Can't Fight The Feeling (by John Reid)
John Reid : Acoustic Guitar & Lead vocals
Steve Friedman : Electric Guitar
Allen Schwartzberg : Drums
Don Payne : Bass
Shane Keister : Keyboards
Joyce Knight, Jeanie Green, Florence Warner & Ginger Holladay : Background vocals
B1 : Who Is Your Friend (by John Reid)
John Reid : Acoustic Guitar & Vocals
Waddy Wachtel & Jay Lacy : Electric Guitars
Tris Imboden (member of "Honk") : Drums & Percussion
Don Whaley (member of "Honk") : Bass
Steve Wood (member of "Honk") : Piano
B2 : The Stranger (by John Reid)
John Reid : Acoustic Guitar & Vocals
Tris Imboden (member of "Honk") : Percussion
Don Whaley (member of "Honk") : Bass
Steve Wood (member of "Honk") : Piano
B3 : Looks Like A Loser (by John Reid)
John Reid : Acoustic Guitar & Vocals
Waddy Wachtel & Jay Lacy : Electric Guitars
Waddy Wachtel : Slide Electric Guitar
Tris Imboden (member of "Honk") : Percussion
Don Whaley (member of "Honk") : Bass
Steve Wood (member of "Honk") : Piano
B4 : Feast For A Young Man's Ears (by John Hadley)
John Reid : Acoustic Guitar & Vocals
Waddy Wachtel & Jay Lacy : Electric Guitars
Tris Imboden (member of "Honk") : Drums
Don Whaley (member of "Honk") : Bass
Steve Wood (member of "Honk") : Piano
B5 : Blue Water (by John Reid)
John Reid : Acoustic Guitar & Lead vocals
Steve Freidman : Electric Guitar
Allen Schwartzberg : Drums
Don Payne : Bass
John Stroll (Weinstein And Stroll) : Piano
Joyce Knight, Jeanie Green, Florence Warner & Ginger Holladay : Background vocals
Produced by Clark Burroughs
Director Of Engineering : Val Valentin
Engineer : Joe Sidore
The Gordian Knot
Pat Kincade : Lead Guitar, Vocals
Dulin Commodore Lancaster,Jr. : Drums
J.D. Lobue : Piano, Organ, Vocals
Leland Russell : Bass, Vocals
James Dexter Weatherly : Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
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Dulin Lancaster is drum of Dan Penn's Nobody's Fool (1973)