Original Album Series

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

Annotation

CD 1: Breezin'
CD 2: Weekend in L.A.
CD 3: Give Me the Night
CD 4: Tenderly
CD 5: Big Boss Band

Annotation last modified on 2015-05-31 18:26 UTC.

Tracklist

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1▼CD: Breezin'
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1Breezin'
recording engineer:
Al Schmitt (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
assistant producer:
Noel Newbolt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
mixer:
Al Schmitt
bass guitar and guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Phil Upchurch (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
clavinet and piano:
Jorge Dalto (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer) (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
Minimoog [mini-moog] and electric piano:
Ronnie Foster (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
conductor:
Claus Ogerman (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
orchestrator:
Claus Ogerman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1976)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
cover recording of:
Breezin’ (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
composer:
Bobby Womack
publisher:
Unart Music Corp. (ended), ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), EMI Unart Catalog Inc., Tracebob Music Co., フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department), 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 日本アブコ音楽出版 (ABKCO Japan Publishing)
45:41
2This Masquerade
recording engineer:
Al Schmitt (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
assistant producer:
Noel Newbolt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
mixer:
Al Schmitt
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer) (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
electric piano:
Ronnie Foster (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08) and Phil Upchurch (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
piano:
Jorge Dalto (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
conductor:
Claus Ogerman (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
orchestrator:
Claus Ogerman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1976)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
cover recording of:
This Masquerade (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
lyricist and composer:
Leon Russell
publisher:
Chrysalis One Music Publishing Group Ireland, Embassy Music Corporation, Pathe Publications (Far East) Limited, Reservoir 416, Reservoir One America, Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Skyhill Pub. Co., Inc., 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), ミュージック・セールス (Music Sales, Japan, subsidiary of Shinko Music Entertainment) and 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)
48:04
3Six to Four
recording engineer:
Al Schmitt (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
assistant producer:
Noel Newbolt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
mixer:
Al Schmitt
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer) (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
electric piano:
Ronnie Foster (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08) and Phil Upchurch (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
piano:
Jorge Dalto (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
conductor:
Claus Ogerman (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
orchestrator:
Claus Ogerman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1976)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Six to Four (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
composer:
Phil Upchurch
publisher:
Utom Music Pub. Co. and フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific Music, Inc.)
45:11
4Affirmation
recording engineer:
Al Schmitt (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
assistant producer:
Noel Newbolt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
mixer:
Al Schmitt
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer) (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
electric piano:
Ronnie Foster (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08) and Phil Upchurch (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
piano:
Jorge Dalto (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
conductor:
Claus Ogerman (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
orchestrator:
Claus Ogerman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1976)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
cover recording of:
Affirmation (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
composer:
José Feliciano (born 1945, not Cheo Feliciano)
publisher:
J & H Publishing Co., 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)
recording of:
Affirmation
composer:
José Feliciano (born 1945, not Cheo Feliciano)
publisher:
J & H Publishing Co., 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)
46:59
5So This Is Love?
recording engineer:
Al Schmitt (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
assistant producer:
Noel Newbolt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
mixer:
Al Schmitt
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer) (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
electric piano:
Ronnie Foster (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08) and Phil Upchurch (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
piano:
Jorge Dalto (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
conductor:
Claus Ogerman (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
orchestrator:
Claus Ogerman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1976)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
So This Is Love (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
composer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
publisher:
Communicated Music Co.
47:04
6Lady
recording engineer:
Al Schmitt (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
assistant producer:
Noel Newbolt
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
mixer:
Al Schmitt
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer) (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
electric piano:
Ronnie Foster (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08) and Phil Upchurch (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
piano:
Jorge Dalto (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
conductor:
Claus Ogerman (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
orchestrator:
Claus Ogerman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1976)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Lady (from 1976-01-06 until 1976-01-08)
composer:
Ronnie Foster
publisher:
Communicated Music Co.
45:56
2▼CD: Weekend in L.A.
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1Weekend in L.A.
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
additional synthesizer [string ensemble]:
Nick de Caro (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
bass guitar:
Stanley Banks (bassist) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Phil Upchurch (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
keyboard:
Jorge Dalto (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02) and Ronnie Foster (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
recorded at:
George Benson at The Roxy (1977-09-30), George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-01) and George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1978)
additionally recorded at:
House of Music in West Orange, New Jersey, United States
recorded at:
The Roxy in West Hollywood, California, United States (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
live recording of:
Weekend in L.A. (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
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))
7:30
2On Broadway
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
additional synthesizer [string ensemble]:
Nick de Caro (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
bass guitar:
Stanley Banks (bassist) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Phil Upchurch (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
keyboard:
Jorge Dalto (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02) and Ronnie Foster (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
piano:
Jorge Dalto (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
recorded at:
George Benson at The Roxy (1977-09-30), George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-01) and George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1978)
additionally recorded at:
House of Music in West Orange, New Jersey, United States
recorded at:
The Roxy in West Hollywood, California, United States (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
live cover recording of:
On Broadway (Mann/Weil/Leiber/Stoller version for The Drifters) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
additional writer:
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
writer:
Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil
publisher:
Colgems-EMI Music Inc., Screen Gems‐Col, Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI), 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)
version of:
On Broadway (original Mann/Weil version)
10:09
3Down Here on the Ground
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
additional synthesizer [string ensemble]:
Nick de Caro (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
bass guitar:
Stanley Banks (bassist) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Phil Upchurch (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
keyboard:
Ronnie Foster (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
piano:
Jorge Dalto (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
recorded at:
George Benson at The Roxy (1977-09-30), George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-01) and George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1978)
additionally recorded at:
House of Music in West Orange, New Jersey, United States
recorded at:
The Roxy in West Hollywood, California, United States (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
live recording of:
Down Here on the Ground (from “Cool Hand Luke”) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
lyricist:
Gale Garnett (New Zealand area-born singer, writer & actress)
composer:
Lalo Schifrin (pianist & composer)
publisher:
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)
4:56
4California P.M.
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
additional synthesizer [string ensemble]:
Nick de Caro (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
bass guitar:
Stanley Banks (bassist) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Phil Upchurch (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
keyboard:
Jorge Dalto (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02) and Ronnie Foster (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
recorded at:
George Benson at The Roxy (1977-09-30), George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-01) and George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1978)
additionally recorded at:
House of Music in West Orange, New Jersey, United States
recorded at:
The Roxy in West Hollywood, California, United States (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
live recording of:
California P.M. (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
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))
7:06
5The Greatest Love of All
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
additional synthesizer [string ensemble]:
Nick de Caro (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
bass guitar:
Stanley Banks (bassist) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Phil Upchurch (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
keyboard:
Jorge Dalto (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02) and Ronnie Foster (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
piano:
Jorge Dalto (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
recorded at:
George Benson at The Roxy (1977-09-30), George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-01) and George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1978)
additionally recorded at:
House of Music in West Orange, New Jersey, United States
recorded at:
The Roxy in West Hollywood, California, United States (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
live recording of:
The Greatest Love of All (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
lyricist:
Linda Creed
composer:
Michael Masser
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), EMI Gold Horizon Music Corp., EMI Golden Torch Music Corp., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing (S.E. Asia) Ltd. (EMI Music Publishing (S.E. Asia) Limited), EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd (not for release label use!), 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), コンソーシアム音楽出版 C・F事業部 (Consortium Music Publishing, CF Division) (until 2021-06-30), Golden Horizon Music Corp. (in 1986), Golden Torch Music Corp. (in 1986) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング CMP外国事業部 (sub‐publisher for foreign (non‐Japanese) works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
5:45
6It's All in the Game
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
additional synthesizer [string ensemble]:
Nick de Caro (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
bass guitar:
Stanley Banks (bassist) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Phil Upchurch (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
keyboard:
Ronnie Foster (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
piano:
Jorge Dalto (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
recorded at:
George Benson at The Roxy (1977-09-30), George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-01) and George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1978)
additionally recorded at:
House of Music in West Orange, New Jersey, United States
recorded at:
The Roxy in West Hollywood, California, United States (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
live cover recording of:
It’s All in the Game (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
lyricist:
Carl Sigman (in 1951)
composer:
Charles Dawes (in 1911)
publisher:
Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd., Larry Spier Inc., Majorsongs Ltd., Memory Lane Music Ltd., Music Sales (Japan, subsidiary of Shinko Music Entertainment), Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music), Remick Music, Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named 1970‐01‐23–1971‐04‐26 and 1972‐04‐25–1988‐08‐23), Warner Bros., Inc. (not for release label use!), Warner/Chappell Music Japan, Synch division (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division) and Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (holding company – do not use as release label)
is based on:
Melody in A major (instrumental)
3:56
7Windsong
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
additional synthesizer [string ensemble]:
Nick de Caro (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
bass guitar:
Stanley Banks (bassist) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Phil Upchurch (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
keyboard:
Jorge Dalto (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02) and Ronnie Foster (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
piano:
Jorge Dalto (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
recorded at:
George Benson at The Roxy (1977-09-30), George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-01) and George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1978)
additionally recorded at:
House of Music in West Orange, New Jersey, United States (ended)
recorded at:
The Roxy in West Hollywood, California, United States (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
live recording of:
Windsong (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
composer:
Neil Larsen
publisher:
Rose Tree Music, WB Music Corp. (1929–2019), 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)
6:15
8Ode to a Kudu
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
additional synthesizer [string ensemble]:
Nick de Caro (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
bass guitar:
Stanley Banks (bassist) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Phil Upchurch (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
keyboard:
Jorge Dalto (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02) and Ronnie Foster (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
piano:
Jorge Dalto (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
recorded at:
George Benson at The Roxy (1977-09-30), George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-01) and George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1978)
additionally recorded at:
House of Music in West Orange, New Jersey, United States (ended)
recorded at:
The Roxy in West Hollywood, California, United States (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
live recording of:
Ode to a Kudu (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
composer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
publisher:
Char‐Liz Music, Inc., Music in One and シンコーミュージック・パブリッシャーズ (Shinko Music Publishing Co., Ltd.)
7:28
9Lady Blue
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
additional synthesizer [string ensemble]:
Nick de Caro (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
bass guitar:
Stanley Banks (bassist) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Phil Upchurch (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
keyboard:
Jorge Dalto (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02) and Ronnie Foster (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
piano:
Jorge Dalto (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
recorded at:
George Benson at The Roxy (1977-09-30), George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-01) and George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1978)
additionally recorded at:
House of Music in West Orange, New Jersey, United States
recorded at:
The Roxy in West Hollywood, California, United States (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
live cover recording of:
Lady Blue (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
lyricist and composer:
Leon Russell
publisher:
Embassy Music Corporation, Reservoir 416, Reservoir One America, Stuck On Music, 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), ミュージック・セールス (Music Sales, Japan, subsidiary of Shinko Music Entertainment) and 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)
3:41
10We All Remember Wes
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
additional synthesizer [string ensemble]:
Nick de Caro (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
bass guitar:
Stanley Banks (bassist) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Phil Upchurch (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
keyboard:
Jorge Dalto (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02) and Ronnie Foster (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
piano:
Jorge Dalto (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
recorded at:
George Benson at The Roxy (1977-09-30), George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-01) and George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1978)
additionally recorded at:
House of Music in West Orange, New Jersey, United States
recorded at:
The Roxy in West Hollywood, California, United States (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
live recording of:
We All Remember Wes (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
composer:
Stevie Wonder
publisher:
Black Bull Music, Jobete Music Co., Inc. and 大洋音楽 (Taiyō Music)
5:49
11We as Love
recording engineer and mixer:
Al Schmitt
assistant engineer:
Don Henderson (engineer)
producer:
Tommy LiPuma
additional synthesizer [string ensemble]:
Nick de Caro (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
bass guitar:
Stanley Banks (bassist) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
drums (drum set):
Harvey Mason (jazz drummer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Phil Upchurch (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
keyboard:
Jorge Dalto (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02) and Ronnie Foster (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
piano:
Jorge Dalto (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
recorded at:
George Benson at The Roxy (1977-09-30), George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-01) and George Benson at The Roxy (1977-10-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1978)
additionally recorded at:
House of Music in West Orange, New Jersey, United States
recorded at:
The Roxy in West Hollywood, California, United States (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
mixed at:
Capitol Studios (Hollywood, CA, founded 1956) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
live recording of:
We as Love (from 1977-09-30 until 1977-10-02)
composer:
Ronnie Foster
publisher:
Bimmer Music Co. and Triangle Music Company (BMI)
7:05
3▼CD: Give Me the Night
#TitleRatingLength
1Love X Love
recording engineer and mixer:
Bruce Swedien
assistant engineer:
Sheridan Eldridge, Ralph Osborne (engineer) and Mark Sackett
producer:
Quincy Jones
bass guitar:
Louis Johnson (bass, member of Brothers Johnson) and Abraham Laboriel
drums (drum set):
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
flute and saxophone:
Kim Hutchcroft and Larry Williams (jazz keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet; producer, composer, arranger, and multi‐instrumentalist)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
keyboard:
Greg Phillinganes
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
trumpet:
Jerry Hey
background vocals:
Patti Austin, Tom Bahler, Jim Gilstrap, Diva Gray and Jocelyn Allen
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 1980)
produced for:
Quincy Jones Productions, Inc.
recorded at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Kendun Recorders in Burbank, California, United States
mixed at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Love × Love
lyricist and composer:
Rod Temperton
publisher:
Rodsongs (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)
44:46
2Off Broadway
recording engineer and mixer:
Bruce Swedien
assistant engineer:
Sheridan Eldridge, Ralph Osborne (engineer) and Mark Sackett
producer:
Quincy Jones
bass guitar:
Louis Johnson (bass, member of Brothers Johnson)
drums (drum set):
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
flute and saxophone:
Kim Hutchcroft and Larry Williams (jazz keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet; producer, composer, arranger, and multi‐instrumentalist)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Lee Ritenour
keyboard and synthesizer:
Greg Phillinganes
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
trumpet:
Jerry Hey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1980)
produced for:
Quincy Jones Productions, Inc.
recorded at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Kendun Recorders in Burbank, California, United States
mixed at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Off Broadway
lyricist and composer:
Rod Temperton
publisher:
Rodsongs (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)
45:26
3Moody's Mood
recording engineer and mixer:
Bruce Swedien
assistant engineer:
Sheridan Eldridge, Ralph Osborne (engineer) and Mark Sackett
producer:
Quincy Jones
bass guitar:
Abraham Laboriel
drums (drum set):
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
keyboard and synthesizer:
Greg Phillinganes
trumpet:
Jerry Hey
solo vocals:
Patti Austin
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
conductor:
Marty Paich
strings arranger:
Marty Paich
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1980)
produced for:
Quincy Jones Productions, Inc.
recorded at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Kendun Recorders in Burbank, California, United States
mixed at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
cover recording of:
Moody’s Mood for Love (1949 jazz instrumental)
composer:
Dorothy Fields (American librettist and lyricist), Jimmy McHugh (songwriter) and James Moody (jazz saxophonist)
publisher:
EMI Hastings Catalog Inc, EMI Robbins Catalog Inc. (ASCAP), フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department) and 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)
is based on:
I’m in the Mood for Love
3:28
4Give Me the Night
recording engineer and mixer:
Bruce Swedien
assistant engineer:
Sheridan Eldridge, Ralph Osborne (engineer) and Mark Sackett
producer:
Quincy Jones
bass guitar:
Abraham Laboriel
bass synthesizer:
Richard Tee
drums (drum set):
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
flute and saxophone:
Kim Hutchcroft and Larry Williams (jazz keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet; producer, composer, arranger, and multi‐instrumentalist)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Lee Ritenour
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
piano:
Herbie Hancock (US jazz pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer)
synthesizer:
Michael Boddicker
background vocals:
Patti Austin, Tom Bahler, Jim Gilstrap, Diva Gray and Jocelyn Allen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1980)
produced for:
Quincy Jones Productions, Inc.
recorded at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Kendun Recorders in Burbank, California, United States
mixed at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Give Me the Night
lyricist and composer:
Rod Temperton
publisher:
Rodsongs (publisher), Rondor Music (Australia) Pty Ltd, Rondor Music (London) 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) 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)
3.655:03
5What's on Your Mind
recording engineer and mixer:
Bruce Swedien
assistant engineer:
Sheridan Eldridge, Ralph Osborne (engineer) and Mark Sackett
producer:
Quincy Jones
bass guitar:
Abraham Laboriel
drums (drum set):
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
electric piano:
Richard Tee
flute and saxophone:
Kim Hutchcroft and Larry Williams (jazz keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet; producer, composer, arranger, and multi‐instrumentalist)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Lee Ritenour
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
synthesizer:
Michael Boddicker
trumpet:
Jerry Hey
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1980)
produced for:
Quincy Jones Productions, Inc.
recorded at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Kendun Recorders in Burbank, California, United States
mixed at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
What’s on Your Mind
writer:
Glen Ballard and Kerry Chater
publisher:
Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI), Universal Duchess Music Corp., Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP), Universal‐MCA Music Publishing (US), 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)
4:05
6Dinorah, Dinorah
recording engineer and mixer:
Bruce Swedien
assistant engineer:
Sheridan Eldridge, Ralph Osborne (engineer) and Mark Sackett
producer:
Quincy Jones
bass guitar:
Louis Johnson (bass, member of Brothers Johnson)
drums (drum set):
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
flute and saxophone:
Kim Hutchcroft and Larry Williams (jazz keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet; producer, composer, arranger, and multi‐instrumentalist)
guitar [lead guitar]:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
Rhodes piano and electric piano:
Greg Phillinganes
Rhodes piano, piano and synthesizer [Yamaha YC-30]:
Clair Fischer
synthesizer:
Herbie Hancock (US jazz pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer)
trumpet:
Jerry Hey
background vocals:
Patti Austin
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 1980)
produced for:
Quincy Jones Productions, Inc.
recorded at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Kendun Recorders in Burbank, California, United States
mixed at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Dinorah, Dinorah
writer:
Ivan Lins and Vítor Martins
publisher:
BMG Sapphire Songs, Dinorah Music, Rashida Music and フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific Music, Inc.)
3:42
7Love Dance
recording engineer and mixer:
Bruce Swedien
assistant engineer:
Sheridan Eldridge, Ralph Osborne (engineer) and Mark Sackett
producer:
Quincy Jones
acoustic guitar:
Lee Ritenour
bass guitar:
Abraham Laboriel
drums (drum set):
Carlos Vega
keyboard and synthesizer:
Herbie Hancock (US jazz pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer)
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
vocals:
Patti Austin and George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1980)
produced for:
Quincy Jones Productions, Inc.
recorded at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Kendun Recorders in Burbank, California, United States
mixed at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
cover recording of:
Love Dance
lyricist:
Gilson Peranzzetta (pianist, composer) and Paul Williams (US songwriter/soft rock vocalist)
composer:
Ivan Lins and Gilson Peranzzetta (pianist, composer)
publisher:
BMG Sapphire Songs, Dinorah Music, Hobsong Music, Inc., Kidada Music, Inc. (publisher), State of the Arts Music and Sunset Squid Music (ASCAP)
sub-publisher:
フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific Music, Inc.)
3:18
8Star of a Story (X)
recording engineer and mixer:
Bruce Swedien
assistant engineer:
Sheridan Eldridge, Ralph Osborne (engineer) and Mark Sackett
producer:
Quincy Jones
bass guitar:
Abraham Laboriel
drums (drum set):
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
guitar:
Lee Ritenour
keyboard and piano:
Herbie Hancock (US jazz pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer)
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
synthesizer:
Michael Boddicker, Herbie Hancock (US jazz pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer) and Richard Tee
background vocals:
Patti Austin, Tom Bahler, Jim Gilstrap, Diva Gray and Jocelyn Allen
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
conductor:
Marty Paich
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Warner Bros. Records Inc. (not for release label use, company behind the “WB Records” imprint) (in 1980)
produced for:
Quincy Jones Productions, Inc.
recorded at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Kendun Recorders in Burbank, California, United States
mixed at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
The Star of a Story
lyricist and composer:
Rod Temperton
publisher:
Rodsongs (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)
34:43
9Midnight Love Affair
recording engineer and mixer:
Bruce Swedien
assistant engineer:
Sheridan Eldridge, Ralph Osborne (engineer) and Mark Sackett
producer:
Quincy Jones
drums (drum set):
Carlos Vega
flute and saxophone:
Kim Hutchcroft and Larry Williams (jazz keyboard, sax, flute & clarinet; producer, composer, arranger, and multi‐instrumentalist)
guitar:
Lee Ritenour
keyboard:
George Duke
synthesizer:
Herbie Hancock (US jazz pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer) and Richard Tee
trumpet:
Jerry Hey
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 1980)
produced for:
Quincy Jones Productions, Inc.
recorded at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Kendun Recorders in Burbank, California, United States
mixed at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Midnight Love Affair
lyricist and composer:
David “Hawk” Wolinski
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., Overdue Music, State of the Arts Music and フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific Music, Inc.)
3:35
10Turn Out the Lamplight
recording engineer and mixer:
Bruce Swedien
assistant engineer:
Sheridan Eldridge, Ralph Osborne (engineer) and Mark Sackett
producer:
Quincy Jones
bass guitar:
Louis Johnson (bass, member of Brothers Johnson)
drums (drum set):
John “JR” Robinson (session drummer)
electric guitar:
Lee Ritenour
keyboard:
Greg Phillinganes
percussion:
Paulinho da Costa (Brazilian percussionist)
synthesizer:
Richard Tee
background vocals:
Patti Austin and Tom Bahler
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 1980)
produced for:
Quincy Jones Productions, Inc.
recorded at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and Kendun Recorders in Burbank, California, United States
mixed at:
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
recording of:
Turn Out the Lamplight
lyricist and composer:
Rod Temperton
publisher:
Rodsongs (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)
4:44
4▼CD: Tenderly
#TitleRatingLength
1You Don't Know What Love Is
double bass:
Ron Carter (US jazz double-bassist)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
piano:
McCoy Tyner (jazz pianist)
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
4:41
2Stella by Startlight
double bass:
Ron Carter (US jazz double-bassist)
drums (drum set):
Herlin Riley
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
piano:
McCoy Tyner (jazz pianist)
5:16
3Stardust
double bass:
Ron Carter (US jazz double-bassist)
drums (drum set):
Herlin Riley
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
piano:
McCoy Tyner (jazz pianist)
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
cover recording of:
Stardust (the jazz standard)
lyricist:
Mitchell Parish (in 1929)
composer:
Hoagy Carmichael (in 1927)
publisher:
Mills Music, Inc. (ended), All Nations Music, EMI Mills Music Inc. (ASCAP-affiliated), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Everbright Music Co., Hoagy Publishing Co., Lawrence Wright Music Co., Ltd. and Songs of Peer, Ltd. (ASCAP)
sub-publisher:
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)
part of:
American Splendor
6:04
4At the Mambo Inn
double bass:
Ron Carter (US jazz double-bassist)
drums (drum set):
Herlin Riley
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
piano:
McCoy Tyner (jazz pianist)
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
4:55
5Here, There and Everywhere
double bass:
Ron Carter (US jazz double-bassist)
drums (drum set):
Herlin Riley
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
piano:
McCoy Tyner (jazz pianist)
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
cover recording of:
Here, There and Everywhere
written in:
Weybridge, Surrey, England, United Kingdom (in 1966-06)
writer:
John Lennon (The Beatles) (in 1966-06) and Paul McCartney (The Beatles) (in 1966-06)
publisher:
Blackwood Music Inc. (1953-02-07–1987-12-30), Northern Songs and Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020)
5:07
6This Is All I Ask
double bass:
Ron Carter (US jazz double-bassist)
piano:
McCoy Tyner (jazz pianist)
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
5:37
7Tenderly
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
3:07
8I Could Write a Book
double bass:
Ron Carter (US jazz double-bassist)
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
piano:
McCoy Tyner (jazz pianist)
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
4:01
5▼CD: Big Boss Band
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Without a Song
additional recording engineer:
Dave Russell (British engineer, producer) and Jeff Toone
recording engineer:
Peter Darmi, Elliot Scheiner and Al Schmitt
producer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
mixer:
Ed Rak and Al Schmitt
alto saxophone:
David Glasser (US jazz alto saxophonist) and Danny Turner (jazz saxophonist)
baritone saxophone:
John Williams (saxophone & clarinet, Count Basie Orchestra)
bass trombone:
William Hughes (jazz trombonist)
double bass:
Cleveland Eaton (American jazz bassist)
drums (drum set):
Duffy Jackson
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Charlton Johnson (jazz guitarist)
piano:
Carl "Ace" Carter
tenor saxophone:
Kenneth Hing and Doug Miller (saxophone)
trombone:
Clarence Banks, Melvin Wanzo and Tim Williams (trombonist)
trumpet:
George Cohn, Bob Ojeda (trumpeter), Byron Stripling and Mike Williams (US jazz trumpeter, of the Count Basie Orchestra)
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
orchestra:
The Count Basie Orchestra
arranger:
Frank Foster (saxophonist)
recording of:
Without a Song
lyricist:
Edward Eliscu and Billy Rose (lyricist and Broadway producer)
composer:
Vincent Youmans
publisher:
Anne-Rachel Music Corp., CBS Miller Catalog, Inc., Chappell & Co., EMI Miller Catalog, Inc., Johnny Mathis Music, Inc., LSQ Music Co., Miller Music Corp., The Songwriters Guild and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
part of:
Great Day!
George Benson feat. The Count Basie Orchestra4:12
2Ready Now That You Are
additional recording engineer:
Dave Russell (British engineer, producer) and Jeff Toone
recording engineer:
Peter Darmi, Elliot Scheiner and Al Schmitt
producer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
mixer:
Ed Rak and Al Schmitt
alto saxophone:
David Glasser (US jazz alto saxophonist) and Danny Turner (jazz saxophonist)
baritone saxophone:
John Williams (saxophone & clarinet, Count Basie Orchestra)
bass trombone:
William Hughes (jazz trombonist)
double bass:
Cleveland Eaton (American jazz bassist)
drums (drum set):
Duffy Jackson
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Charlton Johnson (jazz guitarist)
piano:
Carl "Ace" Carter
solo alto saxophone:
David Glasser (US jazz alto saxophonist)
tenor saxophone:
Kenneth Hing and Doug Miller (saxophone)
trombone:
Clarence Banks, Melvin Wanzo and Tim Williams (trombonist)
trumpet:
George Cohn, Bob Ojeda (trumpeter), Byron Stripling and Mike Williams (US jazz trumpeter, of the Count Basie Orchestra)
orchestra:
The Count Basie Orchestra
arranger:
Frank Foster (saxophonist)
George Benson feat. The Count Basie Orchestra5:50
3How Do You Keep the Music Playing
additional recording engineer:
Dave Russell (British engineer, producer) and Jeff Toone
recording engineer:
Peter Darmi, Elliot Scheiner and Al Schmitt
producer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
mixer:
Ed Rak and Al Schmitt
alto saxophone:
David Glasser (US jazz alto saxophonist) and Danny Turner (jazz saxophonist)
baritone saxophone:
John Williams (saxophone & clarinet, Count Basie Orchestra)
bass trombone:
William Hughes (jazz trombonist)
double bass:
Ron Carter (US jazz double-bassist) and Cleveland Eaton (American jazz bassist)
drums (drum set):
Duffy Jackson
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Charlton Johnson (jazz guitarist)
keyboard and piano:
Barry Eastmond
tenor saxophone:
Kenneth Hing and Doug Miller (saxophone)
trombone:
Clarence Banks, Melvin Wanzo and Tim Williams (trombonist)
trumpet:
George Cohn, Bob Ojeda (trumpeter), Byron Stripling and Mike Williams (US jazz trumpeter, of the Count Basie Orchestra)
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Carmen Bradford (jazz vocalist)
orchestra:
The Count Basie Orchestra
arranger:
Frank Foster (saxophonist)
recording of:
How Do You Keep the Music Playing?
lyricist:
Alan Bergman (American lyricist) and Marilyn Bergman
composer:
Michel Legrand
publisher:
Warner Olive Music LLC and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (in 1982)
part of:
The 55th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1982 nominee)
George Benson feat. The Count Basie Orchestra5:04
4On Green Dolphin Street
additional recording engineer:
Dave Russell (British engineer, producer) and Jeff Toone
recording engineer:
Peter Darmi, Elliot Scheiner and Al Schmitt
producer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
mixer:
Ed Rak and Al Schmitt
alto saxophone:
David Glasser (US jazz alto saxophonist) and Danny Turner (jazz saxophonist)
baritone saxophone:
John Williams (saxophone & clarinet, Count Basie Orchestra)
bass trombone:
William Hughes (jazz trombonist)
double bass:
Cleveland Eaton (American jazz bassist)
drums (drum set):
Duffy Jackson
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Charlton Johnson (jazz guitarist)
piano:
Carl "Ace" Carter
tenor saxophone:
Kenneth Hing and Doug Miller (saxophone)
trombone:
Clarence Banks, Melvin Wanzo and Tim Williams (trombonist)
trumpet:
George Cohn, Bob Ojeda (trumpeter), Byron Stripling and Mike Williams (US jazz trumpeter, of the Count Basie Orchestra)
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
orchestra:
The Count Basie Orchestra
arranger:
Frank Foster (saxophonist)
recording of:
On Green Dolphin Street
lyricist:
Ned Washington (in 1947)
composer:
Bronisław Kaper (in 1947)
publisher:
Catharine Hinen Music, Leo Feist Inc. and Patti Washington Music
George Benson feat. The Count Basie Orchestra4:08
5Baby Workout
additional recording engineer:
Dave Russell (British engineer, producer) and Jeff Toone
recording engineer:
Peter Darmi, Elliot Scheiner and Al Schmitt
producer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
mixer:
Ed Rak and Al Schmitt
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
horn:
The New York Horns
keyboard:
Terry Burrus and David Witham
keyboard bass:
Richard Tee
percussion:
Bashiri Johnson and Ralph MacDonald
trombone:
Larry Farrell, Paul Faulise (American jazz trombone player, based in New Jersey, USA.), James Pugh (US trombonist) and Keith O’Quinn (trombonist)
trumpet:
Randy Brecker, Jon Faddis, Earl Gardner and Lew Soloff
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
orchestra:
The New York Horns
arranger:
Frank Foster (saxophonist)
George Benson feat. The Count Basie Orchestra3:51
6I Only Have Eyes for You
additional recording engineer:
Dave Russell (British engineer, producer) and Jeff Toone
recording engineer:
Peter Darmi, Elliot Scheiner and Al Schmitt
producer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
mixer:
Ed Rak and Al Schmitt
alto saxophone:
David Glasser (US jazz alto saxophonist) and Danny Turner (jazz saxophonist)
baritone saxophone:
John Williams (saxophone & clarinet, Count Basie Orchestra)
bass trombone:
William Hughes (jazz trombonist)
double bass:
Cleveland Eaton (American jazz bassist)
drums (drum set):
Duffy Jackson
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Charlton Johnson (jazz guitarist)
piano:
Carl "Ace" Carter
tenor saxophone:
Kenneth Hing and Doug Miller (saxophone)
trombone:
Clarence Banks, Melvin Wanzo and Tim Williams (trombonist)
trumpet:
George Cohn, Bob Ojeda (trumpeter), Byron Stripling and Mike Williams (US jazz trumpeter, of the Count Basie Orchestra)
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
orchestra:
The Count Basie Orchestra
arranger:
Bob Ojeda (trumpeter)
recording of:
I Only Have Eyes for You
lyricist:
Al Dubin
composer:
Harry Warren (US composer and lyricist)
publisher:
B. Feldman & Co. (publisher active since the 1910s), B. Feldman & Co. Ltd. (publisher est. 1946), B. Feldman Ltd., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), Remick Music Corp. and Warner Bros. Inc. (not for release label use!)
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)
part of:
42nd Street (full musical)
part of:
Dames (film)
part of:
Twins (1988)
George Benson feat. The Count Basie Orchestra2:58
7Portrait of Jennie
additional recording engineer:
Dave Russell (British engineer, producer) and Jeff Toone
recording engineer:
Peter Darmi, Elliot Scheiner and Al Schmitt
co-producer:
Al Schmitt
producer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
mixer:
Ed Rak and Al Schmitt
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
orchestra:
Robert Farnon Orchestra
arranger:
Robert Farnon (composer, conductor, trumpet player)
George Benson feat. The Count Basie Orchestra4:29
8Walkin' My Baby Back Home
additional recording engineer:
Dave Russell (British engineer, producer) and Jeff Toone
recording engineer:
Peter Darmi, Elliot Scheiner and Al Schmitt
producer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
mixer:
Ed Rak and Al Schmitt
alto saxophone:
David Glasser (US jazz alto saxophonist) and Danny Turner (jazz saxophonist)
baritone saxophone:
John Williams (saxophone & clarinet, Count Basie Orchestra)
bass trombone:
William Hughes (jazz trombonist)
double bass:
Cleveland Eaton (American jazz bassist)
drums (drum set):
Duffy Jackson
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Charlton Johnson (jazz guitarist)
piano:
Carl "Ace" Carter
tenor saxophone:
Kenneth Hing and Doug Miller (saxophone)
trombone:
Clarence Banks, Melvin Wanzo and Tim Williams (trombonist)
trumpet:
George Cohn, Bob Ojeda (trumpeter), Byron Stripling and Mike Williams (US jazz trumpeter, of the Count Basie Orchestra)
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
orchestra:
The Count Basie Orchestra
arranger:
Frank Foster (saxophonist)
cover recording of:
Walkin’ My Baby Back Home
lyricist:
Roy Turk (in 1930)
composer:
Fred Ahlert (in 1930)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin) and Warner/Chappell North America Limited (formerly incorporated as Marmalade Music Ltd., from 1968/09/19–1999/11/09)
George Benson feat. The Count Basie Orchestra43:05
9Skylark
additional recording engineer:
Dave Russell (British engineer, producer) and Jeff Toone
recording engineer:
Peter Darmi, Elliot Scheiner and Al Schmitt
producer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
mixer:
Ed Rak and Al Schmitt
alto saxophone:
David Glasser (US jazz alto saxophonist) and Danny Turner (jazz saxophonist)
baritone saxophone:
John Williams (saxophone & clarinet, Count Basie Orchestra)
bass trombone:
William Hughes (jazz trombonist)
double bass:
Cleveland Eaton (American jazz bassist)
drums (drum set):
Duffy Jackson
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Charlton Johnson (jazz guitarist)
piano:
Carl "Ace" Carter
tenor saxophone:
Kenneth Hing and Doug Miller (saxophone)
trombone:
Clarence Banks, Melvin Wanzo and Tim Williams (trombonist)
trumpet:
George Cohn, Bob Ojeda (trumpeter), Byron Stripling and Mike Williams (US jazz trumpeter, of the Count Basie Orchestra)
vocals:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
orchestra:
The Count Basie Orchestra
arranger:
Frank Foster (saxophonist)
recording of:
Skylark
lyricist:
Johnny Mercer
composer:
Hoagy Carmichael (in 1941)
publisher:
Frank Music Corp., George Simon Music Co., George Simon, Inc., Hoagy Publishing Co., Songs of Peer, Ltd. (ASCAP), The Johnny Mercer Foundation, Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
sub-publisher:
日音 Synch事業部 (NICHION, INC. Synch Division)
George Benson feat. The Count Basie Orchestra5:08
10Basie's Bag
additional recording engineer:
Dave Russell (British engineer, producer) and Jeff Toone
recording engineer:
Peter Darmi, Elliot Scheiner and Al Schmitt
producer:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer)
mixer:
Ed Rak and Al Schmitt
alto saxophone:
David Glasser (US jazz alto saxophonist) and Danny Turner (jazz saxophonist)
baritone saxophone:
John Williams (saxophone & clarinet, Count Basie Orchestra)
bass trombone:
William Hughes (jazz trombonist)
double bass:
Cleveland Eaton (American jazz bassist)
drums (drum set):
Duffy Jackson
guitar:
George Benson (jazz guitarist/singer) and Charlton Johnson (jazz guitarist)
piano:
Carl "Ace" Carter
tenor saxophone:
Kenneth Hing and Doug Miller (saxophone)
trombone:
Clarence Banks, Melvin Wanzo and Tim Williams (trombonist)
trumpet:
George Cohn, Bob Ojeda (trumpeter), Byron Stripling and Mike Williams (US jazz trumpeter, of the Count Basie Orchestra)
orchestra:
The Count Basie Orchestra
arranger:
Frank Foster (saxophonist)
George Benson feat. The Count Basie Orchestra3:01