George Duke - Guardian Of The Light 1983

George Duke’s penultimate album for epic entitled ‘Guardian Of The Light’ is a mixed bag. It is in essence a concept album. It still has its moments. The eighties dancer ‘Reach Out’ and the funky ‘Still Fightin’ are definite highlights. Another strong tune is the ballad You (are The light)’ that owes more than a nod to Earth Wind And Fire. The album does encompass the many diverse elements of Duke’s music.   Including the singles Born To Love You, Celebrate and Reach Out

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Overture (instrumental)

Light

Shane

Born To Love You

Silly Fightin'

You (Are The Light)

The War Fugue Interlude (instrumental)

Reach Out

Give Me Your Love

Stand (instrumental)

Soon

Celebrate (instrumental)

Fly Away

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Produced By:

George Duke

Bass:

Louis Johnson 

Drums:

John Robinson and Leon Ndugu Chancler 

Guitar:

Louis Johnson and Mike Sembello

Saxophone:

Larry Williams

Trombone:

Lew McCreary

Percussion:

Paulino Da Costa

Synthesizer:

Freddie Perren

Recorded at:

Ocean Way Recording, Le Gonks West and The Complex

℗ 1983 CBS Inc. LP Epic-25262

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Yvonne Elliman - Night Flight 1978

Including the single If I Can't Have You

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Baby Don't Let It Mess Your Mind

In A Stranger's Arms

I'll Be Around

Lady Of The Silver Spoon

Down The Backstairs Of My Life

If I Can't Have You

Prince Of Fools

Sally Go 'Round The Roses

Up To The Man In You

Sailing Ships

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Produced by:

Robert Appére

Backing Vocals:

Carmen Twillie, Cecilio Rodgriquez, Donny Gerrard,

Henry Kapono, Julia Tillman Waters, Kathy Collier

Kiki Dee, Marti McCall, Maxine Willard Waters and 

Vennette Gloud

Bass:

Dee Murray, Lee Sklar, Paul Stallworth and Scott Edwards

Drums:

James Gadson, James Keltner, Michael Baird, Ritchie Hayward and Russell Kunkel

Guitars:

Ben Benay, Bob Bowles, Danny Kortchmar, Davey Johnstone, Dean Parks,

Lowell George, Richie Zito, Steve Cropper and Steve Hunter

Horns:

Chuck Findley, Jackie Kelso and Jim Horn

Keyboards:

Craig Doerge, Eric Carmen, James Newton Howard, Sonny Burke and  William Smith

Percussion:

Bob Zimitti, Gary Coleman, Baboo, Paulino Da Costa and Freddie Perren

Synthesizer:

Freddie Perren

Recorded at:

Sunset Sound and The Burbank Studios

℗ 1978 RSO Records, Inc. LP RSO-2394-197

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The O'Jays - Back Stabbers 1972

Including the singles Sunshine, Back Stabbers, 992 Arguments and Love Train

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When The World's At Peace

Back Stabbers

Who Am I

(They Call Me) Mr. Lucky

Time To Get Down

992 Arguments

Listen To The Clock On The Wall

Shiftless, Shady, Jealous Kind Of People

Sunshine

Love Train

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Produced By:

Bunny Sigler, Gamble & Huff

Bass: Ron Baker

Drums: Earl Young

Guitar: Bobby Eli, Norman Harris and Roland Chambers

Piano: Leon Huff

Percussion: Larry Washington

Organ: Leonard Pakula

Vibraphone: Vince Montana

Orchestra: Don Renaldo And His Strings And Horns

Engineer: Joe Tarsia

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Recorded at: 

Sigma Sound Studios Philadelphia

℗ © 1972 CBS Inc. / Epic lp EPC-65257

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