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George & G (George Grunwald) / So Much In Love
"So Much To Say” was initiated by George (Jerzy) Grunwald, a multi-talented musician and arranger who was born in Poland, raised in Sweden and also lived in New York City during his teen years. In the early 80s after having lived in Sweden for some time George decided to move to San Diego, California, where he made his first experiences in the professional music business. One of the key figures became studio contractor Benjamin Barret. Through Benjamin’s connections George had the chance to meet lots of the top session players of the L.A. music scene and to be present in the studio when they recorded multi-million selling albums like Lionel Richie’s “Can’t Slow Down” (1983). It was also the time when George perfected his musical skills and his musical taste was defined. Among his favourites were artists like The Eagles, Toto, Journey and Christopher Cross. After some time in the States George moved back to Sweden, where he is still based today. During the 90s he mainly worked as an arranger, song writer and session player for other artists and he met musicians that became friends and would later take part in the recording sessions for “So Much To Say”, like producer / guitarist Håkan Mjörnheim and saxophone player Eric Marienthal. “So Much To Say” was written over a longer period of time and the basic tracks were recorded with a great cast of talented musicians in various studios in Denmark, Sweden and Poland, before the background vocals were arranged and recorded in Bill Champlin’s studio in Los Angeles. Perfectly arranged and sung background vocals have always been an important part of the Westcoast sound, so the choice to involve some of the best vocalists of the L.A. studio scene at the time was an obvious one. The amazing combination of Bill Champlin, Jason Scheff, Joseph Williams, Lou Pardini, Warren Wiebe and Alex Ligertwood on one album can hardly be found lately. More high profile contributions on several songs come from David Garfield on keyboards and Eric Marienthal on saxophone. A ten track version of the album was first released in 2006 in South East Asian territories. Then, Japanese version featuring 2 bonus tracks followed in 2007. The first pressing of 2011 German version includes the same 2 bonus tracks as Japanese version. The German release comes as a limited Special Edition in a jewel case with an individually numbered additional slipcase and an extensive booklet including lyrics and individual musicians credits for every album track. Another true gem for all AOR and Westcoast fans and music collectors. Label: Icicle Music, Singapore (IMI-41142), Vivid Sound Corp, Japan (VSCD3351), Avenue Of Allies Music, Germany (11060026) Release: June 2006 / Japan: 21 February, 2007 / Germany: 29 April, 2011 Tracks: 1. So Much To Say 2. With Every Breath 3. You Know 4. Have I Lost My Girl, 5. I´m Emotional 6. Save My Love 7. Touch The Sun 8. A Love So Right 9. Don´t Give It Up, 10. Mystery Girl, 11. Why Don´t You Stay (Bonus Track for Japan) 12. Save My Love (Instrumental Version) (Bonus Track for Japan) Producer: Oil Poulsen George Grunwald: Lead & Background Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards -Musicians- Bass: Oil Poulsen Keyboards:Oil Poulsen, Hakan Mjornheim, David Garfield Guitars: Haken Mjornheim, Hans Poulsen, Finn Verwohlt, Alan Hinds Drums: Jan Lysdhal Percussion: Jacob Andersen Sax: Eric Marienthal, Jens Hack Additional Lead Vocals: Alex Ligterwoord (Track 7), Lou Pardini (Track 10) Background Vocals: Bill Champlin, Joseph Williams, Jason Scheff, Lou Pardini, Warren Wiebe, Tamara Champlin, Trille Palsgaard, Stine Findsen. Mark Leadford, David Blamires. Alex Ligterwoord. Daniel Zimerman #GeorgeGrunwald
AOR Icicle Music, Singapore Vivid Sound Corporation, Japan Vivid Sound Corporation, JapanTakeito
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Parber & Kerstein / Stories From The Heart
Denmark is said to be one of the cetre of good music and I rediscovered one of the hidden Danish treasure in 2001. The treasure was the Parber & Kerstein's early 1990's debut album "Stories From The Heart" produced by Morten Munch (ex."Skagerak"). This one was the only album of Parber & Kerstein. However, they were still active songwriters and were expected to release their brand-new album as the Parber Kerstein Band sometime early 2000’s, but don’t know whether they did. As a matter of fact, Parber & Kerstein released a CD-single "Once In A Lifetime" featuring Tommy Rasmussen (ex-Skagarak) on vocals, the anthem for the official ITU Triathlon World Championship 2001, taken place on the 4th- 5th August 2001 in Fewdericia Denmark. Parber & Kerstein shown how the Scandinavian good hard progressive Westcoast music should be! Target Records Germany reissued the album "Stories From The Heart" with the then brand-new single "Once In A Lifetime" as a bonus track. Release: 1991 Label: Pinapple Records,Denmark (CD9101) Tracks: 1. Intro 2. Keep On Waiting 3. You Could Be The Last 4. I'll Love You Forever 5. Talk Too Much 6. Love Don't Come Easy 7. Open Up Your Heart 8. The World Keeps On Turning 9. Give It From The Heart 10. Moving In Circles 11. In Your Eyes 12. Angel Bonus Track(s) added to Reissued CD(s): 2001 Target Records, Germany (TARGET0110 released on November, 2001) 13. Once In A Lifetime Producer: Morten Munch Parber & Kerstein: Jan Parber: Vocals, Background Vocals, Keyboards Jes Kerstein: Guitars, Keyboards - Musicians - Morten Munch: Keyboards, Bass, Background Vocals, Guitars Tommy Rasmussen: Vocals, Background Vocals, Keyboards Carsten Kolster: Drums Jan Kaspersen: Sax Ole Hansen: Piano Jesper Gruschy: Sax #ParberKerstein
1 AOR Melodic Rock Pinapple Records,DenmarkTakeito
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Riding Bean
Riding Bean is a 1989 anime original video animation following the exploits of courier-for-hire Bean Bandit and his partner, gunwoman Rally Vincent. You may assume that this album should be a kind of typical soundtrack for Japanese animation video, when you see the artwork of this album. Answer is definitely "No"! Once you start to listen to this album, you are obliged to change your basic stance when you come across this kind of soundtrack album. I am fully aware that some of AOR/Westcoast lovers seems to avoid buying soundtrack or concept albums due to their prejudice and I should point out how they lost chances to listen to good music. This soundtrack album can prove that my observation would be right. This music was written and recorded for a Japanese animation video called "Riding Bean" in 1988 featuring the L.A. "west coast" musicians mainly involved in David Garfield's project band "Karizma". Therefore, this might be said to be alternative or hidden Karizma album. In addition to very very excellent instrumental tunes such as "Bean Bandit Boogie" featuring super guitar performance by Michael Landau, you are able to enjoy several vocal tunes featuring Phil Perry. This CD had been one of the hardest-to-get CDs for a long time even though it was reissued on 19 May, 1993. We were pleased that David Garfield reissued the album as “David Garfield & Friends / Music From Riding Bean” under his own label Creatchy Records in November 2001. Release: 1989 Label: Futureland, Toshiba EMI, Japan (LD32-5091) Tracks: 1. Road Buster 2. Bad Girl 3. Dealin' Down 4. Bean Bandit Boogie 5. Brewy's Bag 6. King Of The Road 7. Hit The Highway 8. Get Out Of My Way 9. Kickin' Booty 10. Runnin' The Road Producers: David Garfield and Alan Hirshberg Co-Producer: Junji Fujita - Musicians - Keyboards: David Garfield Vocals: Phil Perry, Andrea Robinson Drums: Carlos Vega Bass: Jimmy Johnson Guitar: Michael Landau, Teddy Costellucci Percussion: Lenny Castro EWI: Steve Tavaglione Flute: Larry Klimas Sax: Brandon Fields, Larry Klimas Background Vocals: Paulette Brown, Leslie Smith, Kate Markowitz, Phil Perry #DavidGarfield #RidingBean
AOR Fusion Soundtrack Futureland, Toshiba EMI, JapanTakeito
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Bill Hughes / Dream Master
Bill Hughes was another artists besides Dick St. Nicklaus, who were strongly supported by Sony Music Japan Osaka Branch in the autumn of 1979. Bill Hughes started his professional music career as a member of the soft rock band "Lazarus" in early 70's under Bearsville Records. In 1977, Hughes got a deal as a solo artist with CBS Records Canada. Thus "Dream Master" had been created. As you can see the below, great Westcoast studio musicians were involved. Hughes performed soft and mellow tunes all through this album. We had to wait for his next album until 1991. It was "Welcome To The Edge", which was released under the name of Billie Hughes and as you may know Hughes changed not only his first name but also music style.... Release: 1979 Label: Epic Records, USA (JE35521) First Reissued CD Release: 19 December, 2001 (Epic Records International, Inc. Japan, EICP 7018) Tracks: 1. Stealin' My Heart Away 2. Dreams Come True 3. Waiting For You To Fly 4. Only Love 5. Lower Lights 6. Gypsy Lady 7. Quiet Moment 8. Catch Me Smilin' 9. Only Your Heart Can Say 10. Dream Master Producer: Henry Lewy Bill Hughes: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar - Musicians - Drums: Russ Kunkel, Jeff Porcaro, John Dell, Rick Shlosser, Kat Hendrike Bass: Wilton Felder, Allen Soberman, Joel Wade, Mike Porcaro Guitars: Will McFarland, Jay Graydon, Mitch Holder, Tony Peluso, Oscar Castro-Neves, Terry Frewer, Brett Wade Keyboards:Mike Melvoin, Randy Kumano, Gary Lyons, Lincoln Mayorga, Ian Underwood, Dale Jacobs, Doug Louie Harpsichord & Vibes: Victor Feldman Percussion: Gary Lyons, Steve Foreman, Victor Feldman, Jose Feliciano Sax: Earnie Watts, Ray Pizzi Background Vocals: Renee Armand, Laura Creamer, Clark Burroughs, Collen Peterson, Brett Wade, Joanie Taylor, Terry Frewer, Ventta Fields, Sherlie Mathews, Paulette Brown, Jose Feliciano, Ian Freebairn-Smith #BillHughes
AOR Epic Records, USA Epic Records, USA CDTakeito
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Alan Sorrenti / L.A. & N.Y.
In 1979 after big commercial success in 1978 by the album “Figli Delle Stelle”, Alan Sorrenti released the album “L.A. & N.Y.”, each side of that has a subtitle, respectively Los Angeles and New York. The L.A. side was produced by Jay Graydon. Label: EMI Italiana S.p.A, Italy (3C 064-62662) Release: 1979 First Reissued CD Release: 21 November, 2001 (Cool Sound, Inc. Japan, COOL-082) Tracks: 1. Tu Sel L'unica Donna Per Me 2. Per Sepre Tu 3. Dancing In My Heart 4. Provaci 5. Look Out 6. Take A Chance 7. Love Fever Producers: Jay Graydon, Lance Quinn, Brad Baker Alan Sorrenti: Vocals - Musicians - Guitars: Jay Graydon, Hiram Bullock, Cliff Morris Piano: Jai Winding Synth: Richard Trifan Bass: Mike Porcaro, Will Lee Drums: Ed Greene, Richard Crooks Percussion: Victor Feldman, Sammy Figueroa Trumpet: Jerry Hey, Gary Grant, Joe Shepley, Marvin Stamm Trombone: Bill Reichenbach, Barry Rogers Sax: Ronnie Cuber, David Tofani Background Vocals: Bill Champlin, Steve Kipner, Bobby Kimball, Gordon Grody, Diva Gray, Lani Groves #AlanSorrentti
AOR Disco Cool Sound Inc., Japan EMI Italiana S.p.A, ItalyTakeito
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Dick St. Nicklaus / Sweet And Dandy
It was 1979 that Dick St. Nicklaus's first album "Magic" was a kind of boom in Osaka, the second largest city of Japan located in western part of Japan, near Kyoto. Osaka has a diffent atmosphere and their own cluture and in those days thet were keen to find out some unfamiliar artists by themselves. One was Dick St. Nicklaus. Sony Music Osaka branch A&R decided to release "Magic" limited in Kansai (western part of Japan surrounding Osaka) and this trial was succeded. The album sold well and thus "Magic" was released all over Japan. Dick St. Nicklaus got a deal for his 2nd album "Sweet And Dandy" with Sony Music Japan. This album is opened by the catchy tune "Bye Bye Baby" clearly inspired by the keyboard rhythm pattern used by Doobie Borthers on their smash hit "What A Fool Believes". The beautiful ballads tune "Love, Love, Love" was covered by Bill Medley on his 1981 album "Liberty" later. Label: Epic Sony, Japan (25 3P-245) Release: 21 November, 1980 First Reissued CD Release: 19 December, 2001 (Epic Records International, Inc. Japan, EICP 7017) Tracks: 1. Bye Bye Baby 2. Can't Say Love 3. Love, Love, Love 4. Lies 5. You Better Run 6. Osaka Moon 7. You're Living A Lie 8. Stuck In The Mud, Again 9. I'm Tired Producers: Velton Ray Bunch and himself Dick St. Nicklaus: Vocals, Drums, Keyboards - Musicians - Drums: Steve Schaeffer Bass: Neil Stubenhaus Guitars: Steve Lukather Synthesizer: Ian Underwood Background Vocals: Billy Thomas, Alex Cash Horns: Charles Findley, Steve Madaio, Peter Christner, William Reichenbach, Terry Harrington Sax: Jim Horn #DickSt.Nicklaus
Adult Contemporary AOR Epic Records International, Inc. Japan Epic Sony, JapanTakeito
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Sneaker / Early On
The Sneaker's early years rare materials including demos for their sensational debut album "Sneaker" and unreleased materials selected by Toshi Nakada, was released as the album “Early On”. Toshi Nakada selected 12 tunes out of 23 candidates including "More Than Just The Two O Us" alternative version featuring Mitch Crane on the lead vocal and a little bit classical instrumental piece. This collection album mainly includes early-years demos before releasing their 1s album as the title shows. And, it should be noted that the closing tune "Without Your Love" is the demo recorded in 1983 after the sudden bankrupt of the record company. You will find out how the Sneaker got a deal by listening to this album. In addition to the above, I love the artwork of the album. Label: Cool Sound, Japan (COOL-083) Release: 10 December, 2001 Tracks: 1. Cinderella 2. Keri 3. Looking For Someone Like You 4. Head Jazz 5. Loose In The World 6. If You Should Want Me (1st version) 7. If You Should Want Me (2nd version) 8. One By One 9. Just For You 10. Millionaire 11. Did You Order One 12. Without Your Love Producers: Themselves except track 7, 8 by Al Schmitt and Shelly Weiss,track 12 by Mitch Crane, Michael Carey Scheneider and Tim Torrance Sneaker: Mitch Crane: Guitars, Vocals Michael Carey Schneider: Keyboards, Vocals Michael Cottage: Bass, Vocals Mike Hughes: Drums Jim King: Keyboards - Additional Musician - Robert Pina: Drums #Sneaker
AOR Cool Sound Inc., Japan CD 2001Takeito
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The Front
The Front was the super unit by Tommy Funderburk, the voice of Airplay and Bob Wilson, the leader of Seawind and released one and only self-titled masterpiece album in 1984. This album must be the best of the best mid 80’s CCM album, almost all of lyrics written by Funderburk very spiritual. on the sophisticated and well-produced / arranged music written by Bob Wilson. Release: 1984 Label: Refuge Records, USA (Vinyl:R-84006, CD:CD84006) Tracks: 1. It's Hard To Take 2. Holy Night 3. All Under Him 4. King Of Glory 5. The Promise 6. Silent Night 7. Tonight 8. How Long Producers: Bob Wilson and Tommy Funderburk The Front: Tommy Funderburk: Vocals Bob Wilson: Drums - Musicians - Keyboards: Larry Williams Guitar: Dunn Huff Bass: Dennis Bellfield Guitar and Bass: Kevin Clerk Background Vocals: Tom Kelly, Linda McCrary, Tata Vega, Andrae Crouch, Phyllis St. James, Kristle Edwards #TheFront #TommyFunderburk
AOR CCM Refuge Records, USA CDTakeito
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Tin Drum / Small Parade
Burleigh Drummond, the founding and current drummer of Ambrosia, formed Tin Drum with Mary Harris, in order to keep Burleigh creatively satisfied. In 1995, Tin Drum released their first album " Real World" after almost 6 months recording sessions. The name Tin Drum comes from Gunter Grass' novel, "The Tin Drum", which is the story about a boy who decides that staying young is preferable to growing up. Burleigh says that the name is especially appropriate because the music of Tin Drum is, at times, incredibly playful, young and refreshing-especially the up-tempo percussion, crisp vocals and intoxicating harmonies. In 2001, Tin Drum released their second effort as the album"Small Parade". Release: July, 2001 Label: Blind Eye Music, USA (CD Serial number: none) Tracks: 1. Small Parade 2. Johnny 3. Wailing Wall 4. All I Want 5. Ordinary Day 6. Round And Round 7. Princess 8. Luck Of The Irish 9. South American Way 10. I Will 11. Give It Up 12. I Someday 13. Tomorrow Never Comes 14. You Might Need Me Producer:Tin Drum Tin Drum: Burleigh Drummond: Drums, Percussion, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals Mary Harris: Keyboards, Piano, Vocals Mick Mahan: Bass, Vocals Larry Treadwell: Guitars, Mandolin, Vocals - Musicians - Narrative: Sierra Drummond Vocals and Diggeridoo: Micky Drummond Bass Clarinet, Irish Flute, Penny Whistle: Richard Hardy Guitars: David Darling, Mike Hoffman, Gary Borin Violin: Dr. James Sitterly Cello: Marston Smith Background Vocals: Jennifer Treadwell #TinDrum
AOR Blind Eye Music, USA CD 2001Takeito
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Mark Winkler / Jazz Life
Mark Winkler started to reveal his songwriting ability in mid 70's. The first well-known tune was "Tropical Nights" performed by Liza Minnelli in 1977. On the other hand, Winkler made demo recordings in order to get an artist deal in those days. He signed a deal with First America Records, Seattle and completed his first solo album "Jazz Life" around 1980. And at last, "Jazz Life" was released by Music Is Medicine, the subsidiary label of First American. As the album title shows, Winkler performs pop jazz tunes throughout the album. And in 2001, Cool Sound reissued this album with an unreleased tune "Jazz Is Alive" originally recorded for this album in 1982. Release: 1982 Label: Music Is Medicine, USA (MIM 9051) First Reissued CD Release:25 January, 1993 (Polydor, Japan, POCP-1282) Tracks: 1. Jazz Life 2. In A Minor Key 3. Be-Bop 4. Coolcats 5. Keely 6. Hip To Your Tricks 7. Struttin' 8. Scattin' In The Moonlight 9. Play To Win Bonus Track(s) added to Reissued CD(s) 2001 Cool Sound, Inc. Japan (COOL-077 released on 10 September, 2001): 10. Jazz Is Alive Producer: Jim Anderson Mark Winkler: Vocals - Musicians - Drums : Jim Andron, George Green, Tony Morales Bass : Jim Andron, Jeff Steele, Kirk Smith Keyboards : Kevin Bassinson, Jim Andron, Doug Konecky, Tom Rainer Guitar : Bob Walden Chorus : Beth Lawrence, Jim Andron, Darlene Koldenhoven, Michael Cruz, Marie Cain Horns : Jim Reeves, John Fumo, Fred Morgan, Tom Rainer #MarkWinkler
1 AOR Smooth Jazz Cool Sound Inc., JapanTakeito
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Toby Beau / If You Believe
In the summer of 1978, the band Toby Beau released their debut album "Toby Beau" featuring a smash hit single "My Angel Baby". In 1979, Toby Beau completed their 2nd album " More Than A Love Song" under the pressure how they should have another smash hit. However, the band members except Balde Silva left the band without doing any tour for the album. Thus, Balde Silva decided to record third album by himself as Toby Beau. In this way, this album "If You Believe" had been completed and released in 1980. Due to his songwriting partner absence, Jerry Fuller, the producer of this album gathered great tunes over the America, which made Toby Beau's sound from country-flavored rock into Westcoast Pop / AOR. Release: 1980 Label: RCA Victor Records, USA (AFL1-3575) Reissued CD Release: 22 August, 2001 (BMG Funhouse, Japan, BVCM-37231) Tracks: 1. Could It Be Love 2. If I Were You 3. One Needs Another 4. If You Believe 5. Ships In The Night 6. Little Miss American Dream 7. Give Me A Sign 8. You Caught Me With My Love Down 9. As Far As I Can See 10. My Dream Lover Producer: Jerry Fuller Toby Beau: Balde Silva: Guitars, Harmonica, Vocals - Musicians - Guitars: Billy Joe Walker Jr. Drums: Steve Turner Keyboards: John Hobbs, Larry Muhoberac Bass: Joseph Chemay Percussion: Steve Turner, Bob Zimmitti, Joe Clayton Sax: Earnest J. Watts #TobyBeau
AOR BMG Funhouse Inc., Japan RCA Victor Records, USA CDTakeito
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John Valenti / I Won't Change
Chicago-born John LiVigni (aka John Valenti) started to play drums and sings with Larry Klimas at clubs in Chicago and Detroit as "The Outfit", when he was a teen-ager. They scudded to be signed with Motown and released 2 albums under the name of "Puzzle" in early 70's. In 1976, John Valenti released his first solo album "Anything You Want" featuring Jay Graydon, Dean Parks and Ed Greene under Ariola Records. On this album, John penned 7 songs out of 11, which were really good mellow-blue-eyed-soul tunes. In 1980, John embarked his second solo album for R with October 1980 USA release schedule. However, after all this second album "I Won't Change" never released in the States but released only in Japan in November 1981. As regards "I Won't Change", you must feel typical early 80's Westcoast Pop atmosphere than blue-eyed flavor. Release: 21 November, 1981 Label: RCA Records, Japan (RPL-8102) First Reissued CD Release: 22 August, 2001 (BMG Funhouse, Japan , BVCM-37229) Tracks: 1. Who Will It Be 2. Did She Mention Me 3. I'll Take You Back 4. That's The Way Love Goes 5. Best For You 6. I Won't Change 7. Stephanie 8. Runnin' Scared 9. Make It Up To You 10. Fight For Love Producer: George Tobin (in association with Mike Piccirillo) John Valenti: Vocals - Musicians- Guitars: Mike Piccirillo Keyboards: Bill Cuomo, Mike Piccirillo Bass: Scott Edwards, Kenny Burke, Eric Nelson Drums: Ed Greene, Vince Colaiuta Sax: Joel Peskin, Larry Klimas Trumpet: Chuck Findley Background Vocals: Mike Piccirillo, Edna Wright, Darlene Love #JohnValenti
AOR BMG Funhouse Inc., Japan RCA Records, Japan CDTakeito
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Evie Sands / Suspended Animation
It was 1965 that Brooklyn-born Evie teamed up with songwriter Chip Taylor and guitarist Al Gorgoni to record for Blue Cat Label. "Take Me For A Little While".In 1968, A&M Records signed Evie and she sold over 500,000 copies of "Any Way That You Want Me" which Rolling Stone called one of the best singles of the year. And Evie released her own album "Any Way That You Want Me" in 1969. In the mid-seventies, Evie had two top 30 hits for Capitol Records and released 2nd album "Estate Of Mind". In 1979, Evie released "Suspended Animation" for RCA. Getting TOTO members and other good L.A. top session musicians, Evie performed well. Label: RCA Victor Records, USA (AFL1-2943) Release: 1979 First Reissued CD Release: 22 August, 2001 (BMG Funhouse, Japan, BVCM-37232) Tracks: 1. Lady Of The Night 2. Keep My Lovelight Burnin' 3. Take A Little Love 4. I Can't Wait For You 5. As We Fall In Love Once More 6. Get Up 7. You Sho' Look Good To Me 8. You Can't Do It 9. I Don't Want To Let It Go 10. Brain Damage Producers: Michael Stewart, Evie Sands Evie Sands: Vocals - Musicians - Drums: James Gadson, Mike Baird, Andy Newmark, Ron Tutt Bass: Reggie Mcbride, David Hungate Guitars: Steve Beckmeier, Buzzy Feiten, Steve Lukather, Lee Ritenour, Richie Zito Keyboards: Greg Phillinganes, Ian Underwood, Mike Boddicker, Carli Munoz Percussion: Ollie C. Brown, Paulinho Da Costa Sax: Jerry Peterson Horns: Jim Horn , Steve Madaio Vibes: Victor Feldman Background Vocals: Dusty Springfield, Bill Champlin, Bobby Kimball, Tom Kelly, Julia Waters Tillman, Maxine Waters Willard, Oren Waters, Laura Creaner, Shelby Flint, Michael Stewart #EvieSands
AOR BMG Funhouse Inc., Japan RCA Victor Records, USA CDTakeito
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Greg Phillinganes / Significant Gains
Greg Phillinganes became well-known when Greg performed with Stevie Wonder as the keyboards player of "Wonder Love", Stevie Wonder's backing band in late 70's and early 80's. And Greg established his status as a sound creator gradually around then. You can find his name as the arranger on Michael Jackson's "Off The Wall" album. Greg also released 2 leader albums in early 80's. One is "Significant Gains" (1981) and the other is "Pulse" (1984). Later, you may recall that Phillinganes filled in for the semi-retired David Paich on tour with Toto in 2005, then contributed to their album “Falling in Between” and continued to tour as a member of Toto until the band became inactive in 2008. Label: Planet Records, USA (P-17) distributed by Elektra/Asylum Records, USA Release: 1981 First Reissued CD Release: 22 August, 2001 (BMG Funhouse, Japan, BVCM-37236) Tracks 1. Girl Talk 2. Baby, I Do Love You 3. Takin' It Up All Night 4. Forever Now 5. Big Man 6. I Don't Want To Be The One 7. Maxxed Out 8. Do It All For Love 9. The Call Producer: Greg Phillinganes Greg Phillinganes: Vocals, Keyboards Musicians: Guitars: Marlo Henderson, John McClain, Mike Sembello, Greg Poreé, Paul Jackson Jr. Bass: Nathan Watts, Freddie Washington Clavitar Bass: Herbie Hancock Vocoder: Ronnie Foster Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa, Ndugu Chancler Sax: Sadao Watanabe Strings Arrangement : Yutaka Yokokura, Jerry Peters Horn Arrangement: Yutaka Yokokura, Charlie Mimms Background Vocals: George Benson, Patrice Rushen, Carolyn Dennis, Lynn Davis, Angela Windbush, Cheryl Lynn, Bobby Martin, Mike Sembello #GregPhillinganes
AOR BMG Funhouse Inc., Japan Planet Records, USA CDTakeito
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Macky Feary / Forever & One Day
When Mackey was 17, Hawaii-born Mackey Feary started his music career with Malani Bilyeu in 1972. One year later, Mackey and Malani formed the legendary group "Karapana" with Kirk Thompson and DJ Pratt. In 1975, Karapana released their first album and quickly topped charts in Hawaii. Mackey suddenly left Karapana after releasing their 2nd album "Karapana 2" in 1976 and started his solo career with "Mackey Feary Band" (1978), and followed by "From The Heart" (1979). Mackey released "Mackey Feary & Nite Life" in 1983 and "Touch Sensitive" in 1984. It was February 1999 to hear very sad news Mackey was gone and thought that we could never listen to Mackey Feary's new recording materials which put aside as it had become too emotional a project to work on. However, Kirk Thompson completed Mackey's last recordings materials at last as a memorable experience. Release: 30 August, 2001 Label: Dreamsville Records, Japan (YDCD-0064) Tracks: 1. He'll Come To You 2. One Step Closer 3. Tiana 4. Las Vegas Turnaround (The Stewardess Song) 5. Module 6. End Of The Road 7. Upon This Road 8. Dear Ma 9. You Make Me Feel 10. Lord Thou Art Holy 11. Forever And One Day Producers: Kirk Thompson, Mackey Feary Mackey Feary: Vocals - Musicians - Guitars: Clayton Apilando, Kirk Thompson Bass: Dave Inamine, Sam Doval, Kirk Thompson Drums: Shawn Primental, Issac Zablan Percussion: Creed Fernandez, Bobo Butires, Henry Gibson Keyboards: Kirk Thompson Sax, Flute: David Choy, Collin Katada Background Vocals: Shirley Herbert, Maureen Scanlan Violin: Andrew Dawsen Harmonica: Kirk Thompson #MackeyFeary
AOR Hawaii Music Dreamsville Records, Japan CDTakeito