Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947–1974

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 3 available)

Tracklist

112" Vinyl: Volume 1: 1947–1952
212" Vinyl: Volume 1: 1947–1952
312" Vinyl: Volume 2: 1952–1955
412" Vinyl: Volume 2: 1952–1955
512" Vinyl: Volume 3: 1955–1958
612" Vinyl: Volume 3: 1955–1958
712" Vinyl: Volume 4: 1958–1962
812" Vinyl: Volume 4: 1958–1962
912" Vinyl: Volume 5: 1962–1966
1012" Vinyl: Volume 5: 1962–1966
1112" Vinyl: Volume 6: 1966–1969
1212" Vinyl: Volume 6: 1966–1969
1312" Vinyl: Volume 7: 1969–1974
1412" Vinyl: Volume 7: 1969–1974
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AA1Rock Steady
recording engineer:
Ron Albert (on 1971-02-16)
engineer:
Howard Albert, Ron Albert and Chuck Kirkpatrick
producer:
Tom Dowd, Arif Mardin and Jerry Wexler
mixer:
Arif Mardin
bass:
Chuck Rainey (on 1971-02-16)
drums (drum set):
Bernard “Pretty” Purdie (on 1971-02-16)
guitar:
Cornell Dupree (on 1971-02-16)
organ:
Donny Hathaway (on 1971-02-16)
percussion:
Mac Rebennack (on 1971-02-16) and Robert Popwell (on 1971-02-16)
piano and lead vocals:
Aretha Franklin (on 1971-02-16)
tenor saxophone:
Andrew Love (on 1971-02-16)
trumpet:
Wayne Jackson (on 1971-02-16)
background vocals:
Margaret Branch (on 1971-02-16), Ann S. Clark (on 1971-02-16), Carolyn Franklin (on 1971-02-16), Erma Franklin (on 1971-02-16) and Pat Smith (on 1971-02-16)
horn arranger:
Tom Dowd
strings and woodwind arranger:
Arif Mardin
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation (in 1971, in 1972) and WEA International Inc. (in 1971)
recorded at:
Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida, United States (on 1971-02-16)
recording of:
Rock Steady (on 1971-02-16)
lyricist and composer:
Aretha Franklin (from 1970 until 1971)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Pundit Music, Inc and Springtime Music, Inc.
Aretha Franklin3:12
AA2You've Got a Friend
additional recording engineer:
Gene Paul
recording engineer:
Lew Hahn
producer:
Joel Dorn and Arif Mardin
mixer:
Jimmy Douglass and Arif Mardin
drums (drum set):
Billy Cobham (from 1971-03 until 1971-10)
electric bass guitar [electric bass]:
Chuck Rainey (from 1971-03 until 1971-10)
electric piano:
Donny Hathaway (from 1971-03 until 1971-10)
flute:
Joe Gentle (from 1971-03 until 1971-10)
guitar:
David Spinozza (from 1971-03 until 1971-10)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (from 1971-03 until 1971-10)
vocals:
Roberta Flack (from 1971-03 until 1971-10) and Donny Hathaway (from 1971-03 until 1971-10)
strings arranger:
Arif Mardin
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1971-03 until 1971-10) and Regent Sound Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1971-03 until 1971-10)
cover recording of:
You’ve Got a Friend (from 1971-03 until 1971-10)
lyricist and composer:
Carole King
publisher:
Colgems-EMI Music Inc. and Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd.
sub-publisher:
イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (from 2021-07-01 to present)
Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway3:24
AA3Clean Up Woman
engineer:
Willie Clarke
producer:
Willie Clarke and Clarence Reid
horn arranger and strings arranger:
Mike Lewis
instruments arranger:
Little Beaver
recording of:
Clean Up Woman
writer:
Willie Clarke and Clarence Reid
publisher:
EMI Longitude Music
Betty Wright2:47
AA4Could It Be I'm Falling in Love?
recording engineer:
Joe Tarsia
producer:
Thom Bell
bass:
Ron Baker (in 1973)
drums (drum set):
Earl Young (in 1973)
percussion [vibraphone, marimba]:
Vince Montana (in 1973)
piano:
Thom Bell (in 1973)
background vocals:
Yvette Benson (in 1973), Carla Benton (in 1973) and Barbara Ingram (in 1973)
baritone vocals:
Henry Fambrough (in 1973)
bass vocals:
Pervis Jackson (in 1973)
tenor vocals:
Billy Henderson (in 1973), Bobbie Smith (in 1973) and Philippé Wynne (in 1973)
conductor:
Thom Bell (in 1973)
remixer:
Joe Tarsia
arranger:
Thom Bell
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation
recorded at:
Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (in 1973)
mixed at:
Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (number: 221)
recording of:
Could It Be I’m Falling in Love (in 1973)
writer:
Melvin Steals and Mervin Steals
publisher:
Warner Chappell Music Ltd., Warner Chappell North America and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
The Spinners4:13
AA5Killing Me Softly With His SongRoberta Flack5:52
AB1Where Is the Love?
recording engineer:
Jimmy Douglass
producer:
Joel Dorn and Arif Mardin
mixer:
Jimmy Douglass and Arif Mardin
drums (drum set):
Bernard Purdie (from 1971-03 until 1971-10)
electric bass guitar [electric bass]:
Chuck Rainey (from 1971-03 until 1971-10)
electric piano and piano:
Donny Hathaway (from 1971-03 until 1971-10)
guitar:
Eric Gale (from 1971-03 until 1971-10)
percussion:
Ralph MacDonald (from 1971-03 until 1971-10)
vibraphone [vibes]:
Jack Jennings (from 1971-03 until 1971-10)
vocals:
Roberta Flack (from 1971-03 until 1971-10) and Donny Hathaway (from 1971-03 until 1971-10)
performer:
Donny Hathaway (from 1971-03 until 1971-10)
strings arranger and woodwind [woodwinds] arranger:
Arif Mardin
recorded at:
Atlantic Studios in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1971-03 until 1971-10)
recording of:
Where Is the Love (from 1971-03 until 1971-10)
writer:
Ralph MacDonald and William Salter
publisher:
Antisia Music Inc. and BMG Ruby Songs
Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway2:42
AB2I'll Be Around
recording engineer:
Joe Tarsia
producer:
Thom Bell
bass:
Ron Baker (in 1973)
drums (drum set):
Earl Young (in 1973)
percussion [vibraphone, marimba]:
Vince Montana (in 1973)
piano:
Thom Bell (in 1973)
background vocals:
Yvette Benson (in 1973), Carla Benton (in 1973) and Barbara Ingram (in 1973)
baritone vocals:
Henry Fambrough (in 1973)
bass vocals:
Pervis Jackson (in 1973)
tenor vocals:
Billy Henderson (in 1973), Bobbie Smith (in 1973) and Philippé Wynne (in 1973)
conductor:
Thom Bell (in 1973)
remixer:
Joe Tarsia
arranger:
Thom Bell
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Atlantic Recording Corporation
recorded at:
Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (in 1973)
mixed at:
Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
recording of:
I’ll Be Around (in 1973)
composer:
Thom Bell and Phil Hurtt
publisher:
Mighty Three Music Ld. and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
The Spinners3:13
AB3Feel Like Makin' Love
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1973-06-13)
producer:
Eugene McDaniels and Roberta Flack
vocals:
Roberta Flack (on 1973-06-13)
arranger:
Roberta Flack and L. Leon Pendarvis
recording of:
Feel Like Makin’ Love (on 1973-06-13)
lyricist and composer:
Eugene McDaniels
publisher:
Skyforest Music Co., Inc. and 日音 Synch事業部
Roberta Flack2:55
AB4Mighty Love
The Spinners3:19
AB5Love Won't Let Me WaitMajor Harris3:45