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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Arranged By [Orchestra], Conductor - Claus Ogerman
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Art Direction - Ed Thrasher
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Bass - Stanley Banks
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Clavinet, Piano [Acoustic] - Jorge Dalto
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Design - Peter Palombi
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Drums - Harvey Mason
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Electric Piano, Synthesizer [Mini-Moog] - Ronnie Foster
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Engineer [Assistant] - Don Henderson
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Lead Guitar, Vocals - George Benson
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Liner Notes - Al Young (2)
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Mastered By - Doug Sax
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Percussion - Ralph MacDonald
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Photography By - Mario Casilli
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Producer - Tommy LiPuma
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Producer [Production Assistant] - Noel Newbolt
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Recorded By, Mixed By - Al Schmitt
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Rhythm Guitar - Phil Upchurch
