A masterpiece that combines funk and R&B with an explosive danceable groove.
This work by the funk/R&B group known for their smash hit "Let It Whip" showcases their powerful rhythm section and danceable sound featuring a horn section.
The album's sound reflected the trends of black music at the time, and combined their high level of performance technique with the songs' pop melodic sense. The tight, powerful rhythm section and powerful funk groove excited the dance floor, making this an important work in their career, marking the successful fusion of funk and R&B.
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A:
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1)
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If Only You Were In My Shoes
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2)
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Hot Spot
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3)
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Paranoid
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4)
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All The Way
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B:
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1)
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S. C. L. & P. (Style, Class, Looks And Personality)
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2)
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She Used To Be My Girl
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3)
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When You Need Roses
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4)
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Slow Rap
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Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] - Jeff Lorber
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Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] - Keith Harrison
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Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] - Marlon McClain
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Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] - Bobby Harris
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Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements] - Steve Cox (6)
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Arranged By [String Arrrangements] - Bobby Harris
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Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] - Keith Harrison
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Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] - Bobby Harris
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Art Direction - Johnny Lee (4)
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Backing Vocals - Keith Harrison
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Backing Vocals - Kenny Pettus
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Backing Vocals - Pierre DeMudd
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Backing Vocals - Bobby Harris
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Backing Vocals - Sennie Martin
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Bass - Mike Wiley
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Design - Janet Levinson
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Drums - Isaac "Ike" Wiley Jr.
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Engineer [Assistant] - Ed Garcia
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Engineer [Assistant] - Elmer Flores
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Engineer [Assistant] - Fred Law
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Engineer [Assistant] - Ira McLaughlin
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Engineer [Assistant] - Mike O'Rielly
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Engineer [Assistant] - Rick "10%" Clifford
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Executive-Producer - Steve Buckley (2)
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Guitar - Marlon McClain
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Keyboards - Keith Harrison
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Keyboards - Steve Cox (6)
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Mastered By - John Golden
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Percussion - Kenny Pettus
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Photography By - Aaron Rapoport
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Producer - Bobby Harris
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Recorded By, Mixed By - F. Byron Clark
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Recorded By, Mixed By - Lew Hahn
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Saxophone - Bobby Harris
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Synthesizer [Synthesizer Programming] - Jeff Lorber
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Synthesizer [Synthesizer Programming] - Keith Harrison
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Synthesizer [Synthesizer Programming] - Steve Cox (6)
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Trumpet - Pierre DeMudd
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Trumpet - Sennie "Skip" Martin
