The pinnacle of urban funk with a sophisticated groove
A funk piece with a striking unity of rhythm and melody, the smooth chorus and light beat combine to create a composition that epitomizes the urban sound of the early '80s.
This album shows Rufus' maturity as a group. The tight combination of bass and drums creates a light and sophisticated groove that flows throughout. The horns and synths are meticulously placed, and the balance with the vocals is exquisite. The album's high level of performance shines through without being flashy, and it combines pop appeal with a funk structure. The ensemble is highly polished, and this album symbolizes the group's maturity.
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A:
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1)
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Tonight We Love
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2)
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Hold On To A Friend
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3)
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Love Is Taking Over
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4)
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Secret Love
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5)
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Party 'Til You're Broke
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B:
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1)
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Can I Show You
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2)
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You're Made For Me
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3)
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What Is It
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4)
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We Got The Way
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5)
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Afterwards
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Backing Vocals - Lalomie Washburn
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Percussion [Additional] - Paulinho Da Costa
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Keyboards - David "Hawk" Wolinski
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Synthesizer - David "Hawk" Wolinski
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Vocals - David "Hawk" Wolinski
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Backing Vocals - Gavin Christopher
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Backing Vocals - Angela Winbush
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Producer - Rufus
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Bass - Bobby Watson
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Arranged By [Horns, Strings] - Jerry Hey
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Drums, Percussion - John Robinson (2)
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Arranged By - Tony Maiden (A3)
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Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements] - Tony Maiden
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Guitar - Tony Maiden
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Vocals - Tony Maiden
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Bass - Louis Johnson (A1, B2, B5)
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Backing Vocals - Mary Russell
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Producer, Engineer, Mixed By - John Stronach
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Engineer [Additional] - Jeremy Smith (2)
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Arranged By [Horns] - Mark Hatch (A4, A5, B5)
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Keyboards - Kevin Murphy (2)
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Arranged By [Horns] - Doug Norwine (A4, A5, B5)
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Backing Vocals - Rene Moore
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Engineer, Mixed By - Ron Alvarez
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Management [Direction] - Fitzgerald Hartley Co
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Art Direction - George Osaki
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Design - Gribbitt!
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Photography By - Gribbitt!
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Illustration - Joe Spencer (2)
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Design - Stephen Lumel
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Photography By - Scott Hensel
