30/09/2021
Natalie Cole "Thankful" (1977) -Soul / Smooth Soul-
Label : Capitol Records
01 - Lovers (Charles Jackson, Marvin Yancy & Natalie Cole)
02 - Our Love (Charles Jackson & Marvin Yancy)
03 - La Costa (Natalie Cole & Linda Williams)
04 - Nothing Stronger Than Love (Charles Jackson & Marvin Yancy)
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01 - Be Thankful (Charles Jackson & Marvin Yancy)
02 - Just Can't Stay Away (Charles Jackson & Marvin Yancy)
03 - Annie Mae (Natalie Cole)
04 - Keeping A Light (Natalie Cole)
Produced by Charles Jackson & Marvin Yancy for Jay's Enterprises, Inc.
*Co-Produced by Gene Barge for Jay's Enterprises, Inc.
Executive Producer : Larkin Arnold
Recorded at A.B.C. Recording Studios, Los Angeles, California
Mixed by Charles Jackson, Marvin Yancy, Barney Perkins
Re-mixed at Westlake Audio, Los Angeles, Calif.
Mastered by Barney Perkins, John Golden, Kendun Studios
Musicians :
Acoustic Piano, Fender Rhodes : Linda Williams
Organ : Sonny Burke
Acoustic Piano, Organ, Clavinet : Marvin Yancy
Drums : Donnell Hahan, James Gadson, Teddy Sparks, Paul Humphrey
Guitar : Criss Johnson, Ray Parker Jr., Lee Ritenour
Bass Guitar : Larry Ball
Percussion : Alan Estes
Synthesizer : Michael Boddicker
Alto Sax Solo : Gene Barge on "Just Can't Stay Away"
I am thankful for god and his blessings :
Arrangers : Gene Barge & Richard Evans
Handclappers : Chuck, 'The Reb', 'Big J. W. The Godfather' & Hal Brooks
Thanks to :
Zollie Johnson : Assistant Engineer
Dean Rod : Assistant Mixing Engineer
Lester Smith : Assistant Engineer
Special Thanks to :
Barney Perkins : Head Engineer
Spiritual Advisor : Janice Williams
All Background vocals by The Colettes & The 'N' Sisters except "Just Can't Stay Away" by Yasmine (Sissy) Peoples & Anita Anderson (alias 'Sweet Peaches' & 'Little Bit')