A work filled with gorgeous groove and positive energy
A funk/soul album by Narada Michael Walden. A positive album with a sophisticated sound that weaves a light groove and gorgeous horn arrangements, and bright, expansive vocals.
Narada's producer-like sensibility permeates the entire album, skillfully blending elements of soul and pop into a funk-based sound, resulting in arrangements that combine the lightness and depth of the '80s. Tracks like "Victory" and "I Don't Want Nobody Else (To Dance With You)" beautifully combine dance floor-friendly compositions with rich choral work. His drumming is tight and groovy, injecting vitality into the entire performance. Filled with hope and positive energy, this is a masterpiece that encapsulates the exhilaration of '80s funk.
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A:
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1)
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The Real Thang
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2)
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I Want You
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3)
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Take It To The Bossman
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4)
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Alone Without You
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B:
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1)
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Get Up!
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2)
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Lucky Fella
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3)
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You Will Find Your Way
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4)
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Victory Suite
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The Theme
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6)
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The Battle (Hero-Soldiers Battle The Hostile Forces)
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7)
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Victory For The Hero-Soldiers
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Engineer - Bob Clearmountain
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Producer - Bob Clearmountain
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Lead Vocals, Drums [Rogers], Piano, Percussion - Narada Michael Walden
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Producer - Narada Michael Walden
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Arranged By [Horns] - Narada
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Engineer [Assistant] - Wayne Lewis
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Cowbell, Guitar - Corrado Rustici
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Mastered By - Dennis King
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Arranged By [Horns] - Wayne Wallace
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Trombone [Alto, Tenor] [See America Horns] - Wayne Wallace
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Backing Vocals - Jim Gilstrap
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Backing Vocals - Carla Vaughn
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Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone [See America Horns] - Marc Russo
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Arranged By [Horns] - Marc Russo
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Engineer [Assistant] - Ray Willard
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Keyboards, Piano [Dyna-My-Piano], Synthesizer [Moog, Prophet] - Frank Martin
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Backing Vocals - Vicki Randle
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Backing Vocals - Dee Dee Dickerson
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Arranged By [Horns] - David Grover
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Flugelhorn, Trumpet [& Slide Trumpet] [See America Horns] - David Grover
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Bass - Randy Jackson (2)
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Engineer [Assistant] - Lucy Laurie
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Flugelhorn, Trumpet [& Slide Trumpet] [See America Horns] - Bill Lamb (2)
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Horns - The See America Horns
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Photography By - Norman Seeff
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Design - Lynn Dreese Breslin
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Management - Gregory DiGiovine
