Important in the history of black music.
A new type of music that combines jazz, rock, soul, and funk.
It reached number one on the Billboard charts in the pop, R&B and jazz categories. It was a big hit riding on the light and mellow boom. It's an important work in looking back on the history of black music. It includes covers of "Breezy," "Masquerade," and the title song "Affirmation."
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A:
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1)
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Breezin'
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2)
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This Masquerade
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3)
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Six To Four
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B:
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1)
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Affirmation
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2)
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So This Is Love?
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3)
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Lady
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Lead Guitar, Vocals - George Benson
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Lead Guitar, Vocals - George Benson
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Electric Piano, Synthesizer [Mini Moog] - Ronnie Foster
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Electric Piano, Synthesizer [Mini Moog] - Ronnie Foster
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Drums - Harvey Mason
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Drums - Harvey Mason
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Producer - Tommy LiPuma
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Producer - Tommy LiPuma
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Percussion - Ralph MacDonald
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Percussion - Ralph MacDonald
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Recorded By, Mixed By - Al Schmitt
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Recorded By, Mixed By - Al Schmitt
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Arranged By [Orchestra Arranged By], Conductor - Claus Ogerman
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Arranged By [Orchestra Arranged By], Conductor - Claus Ogerman
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Bass - Stanley Banks
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Bass - Stanley Banks
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Clavinet, Piano [Acoustic Piano] - Jorge Dalto
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Clavinet, Piano [Acoustic Piano] - Jorge Dalto
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Rhythm Guitar - Phil Upchurch
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Rhythm Guitar - Phil Upchurch
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Mastered By - Doug Sax
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Mastered By - Doug Sax
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Art Direction - Ed Thrasher
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Art Direction - Ed Thrasher
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Engineer [Assistant Engineer] - Don Henderson
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Engineer [Assistant Engineer] - Don Henderson
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Producer [Production Assistant] - Noel Newbolt
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Producer [Production Assistant] - Noel Newbolt
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Design - Peter Palombi
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Design - Peter Palombi
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Art Direction - Lockart
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Art Direction - Lockart
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Photography By - Mario Casilli
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Photography By - Mario Casilli
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Liner Notes - Al Young (2)
