The Gap Band's seventh chapter in funk
This is the mature stage of a band that represents the 80's funk scene.
With a tight rhythm section and vibrant horn arrangements, the album maintains the funk tradition while presenting a modern sound. "Gap Band VII" occupies a key position in the band's career and perfectly embodies the fusion of funk and R&B. The album, with its sophisticated production, conveys the charm of 1980s black music.
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A:
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1)
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Desire
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2)
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Going In Circles
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3)
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Automatic Brain
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4)
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L'il Red Funkin' Hood
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B:
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1)
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Ooh, What A Feeling
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2)
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I Want A Real Love
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3)
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Bumpin' Gum People
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4)
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I Know We'll Make It
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5)
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I Need Your Love
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Mixed By - Lamont Johnson
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Backing Vocals - Robert Wilson
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Bass - Robert Wilson
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Percussion - Robert Wilson
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Backing Vocals - Charlie Wilson
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Keyboards - Charlie Wilson
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Lead Vocals - Charlie Wilson
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Percussion - Charlie Wilson
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Producer - Charlie Wilson
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Engineer [Recording, Mixing] - Michael Evans
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Backing Vocals - Lonnie Simmons
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Mixed By - Lonnie Simmons
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Musician - Lonnie Simmons
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Producer - Lonnie Simmons
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Producer - Jonah Ellis
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Backing Vocals - Oliver Scott
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Musician - Oliver Scott
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Backing Vocals - Ronnie Wilson
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Horns - Ronnie Wilson
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Keyboards - Ronnie Wilson
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Percussion - Ronnie Wilson
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Musician - Fred Jenkins
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Musician - B. Young
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Backing Vocals - Rudy Taylor
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Musician - Rudy Taylor
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Musician - Jimi Macon
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Backing Vocals - Raymond Calhoun
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Musician - Raymond Calhoun
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Musician - Maurice Hayes
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Musician - Jimmy Hamilton (2)
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Engineer [Recording, Mixing] - Mark Shifman
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Musician - Glenn Nightingale
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Engineer [Assistant] - John Hegedes
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Engineer [Assistant] - Rick O'Neil (2)
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Musician - Victor Orlando
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Art Direction, Design - Pamela Boddie
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Photography By - George Selman
