Thursday, September 2, 2010

James Ingram





James Ingram - Greatest Hits/The Power Of Great Music

Qwest 2-26700 (1991) - US CD



1 - Where Did My Heart Go?

2 - How Do You Keep The Music Playing? - Duet with Patti Austin

3 - Just Once

4 - Somewhere Out There* - Duet with Linda Ronstadt

5 - I Don’t Have The Heart

6 - There’s No Easy Way

7 - Get Ready

8 - Baby, Come To Me - Duet with Patti Austin

9 - One Hundred Ways

10 - Yah Mo Be There - Duet with Michael McDonald

11 - Remember The Dream

12 - Whatever We Imagine



Notes: 1) This is a CD compilation including some of James Ingram’s material from the years 1981 to 1991. 2) CD was released in the UE on Warner Bros. 7599-26700-2 with the slightly altered title “The Power Of Great Music - The Best of James Ingram”. 3) Track 4 was originally released as a vinyl 7” single with same song in an instrumental version as b-side. See entry in the ‘singles‘ section below. 4) For Lee’s contributions to the Linda Ronstadt catalog please browse Blog Archive under “May 2010” or go to: bassroutes.blogspot.com/2010/05/linda-ronstadt.html.

5) Above picture and following credits were taken from the EU CD release on Warner Bros. 7599-26700-2.



James Ingram - Vocals, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Background Vocals

Leland Sklar - Bass (4)*

Marcus Miller - Bass

Nathan East - Bass

Abraham Laboriel - Bass

Eddie Watkins, Jr. - Bass

Louis Johnson - Bass

Freddie Washington - Bass

Charles Collins - Drums

Leon Ndugu Chancler - Drums

John “J.R.” Robinson - Drums (as John Robinson)

Russell Kunkel - Drums (4)

Ricky Lawson - Drums

Carlos Rios - Guitar

Paul Jackson, Jr. - Guitar (also as Paul Jackson)

George Doering - Guitar

Steve Lukather - Guitar

Bob Mann - Guitar

Ray Parker, Jr. - Guitar

Thom Bell - Keyboards, Bass

George Merrill - Synthesizer

David Foster - Acoustic Piano, Electric Piano, Synthesizers, Keyboards

David Paich - Synthesizer

Robbie Buchanan - Acoustic Piano, String Synthesizer

Greg Phillinganes - Synthesizer, Keyboards, Electric Piano, Synthesizer Soloist

Ian Underwood - Synthesizer

Guy Moon - Keyboards

C. Wells Christie - Keyboards

David Kitay - Keyboards

Jud Friedman - Keyboards

Barry Mann - Keyboards

Rod Temperton - Synthesizers

Michael Boddicker - Synthesizers

Joe Sample - Acoustic Piano, Moog Bass

Micheal Finnigan - Organ

Jerry Hey - Trumpet

Chuck Findley - Trumpet

William Reichenbach - Trombone (as Bill Reichenbach)

Ernie Watts - Saxophone, Flute, Tenor Sax Soloist

Kim Hutchcroft - Saxophone, Flute

Michael Paulo - Saxophone Solo

Wilton Felder - Saxophone

Tom Scott - Lyricon

Edward Shea - Timpani

Paulinho Da Costa - Percussion

Sandra Crouch - Tambourine

Patti Austin - Vocals, Background Vocals

Linda Ronstadt - Vocal

“The Aquarian Singers” - Background Vocals

Ralph Hawkins - Background Vocal

Kevin Guillaume - Background Vocal

Michael McDonald - Vocal, Synthesizer

Quincy Jones - African Voices

Andraé Crouch Singers - Background Vocals (as Andrae Crouch Singers): Andraé Crouch (as Andrae Crouch), Sandra Crouch, Jackie Farris, Alfie Gilas, Vonciele Faggett, Howard McCrary, Perry Morgan, Rose Banks, Howard Pattie, Tata Vega, Geary Faggett



Produced by Thom Bell and James Ingram (1)

Produced by Quincy Jones for Quincy Jones Productions (2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12)

Produced by Peter Asher (4)

Produced by Thom Bell for Bellboy Productions and James Ingram for James Gang Productions, Inc. (5)

Produced by James Ingram for James Gang Productions, Inc and Barry Mann (7)

Produced by Steve Tyrell (11)

Johnny Mandel - Co-Producer for Shadow Productions (2)

Steve Tyrell - Associate Producer (4)

James Ingram - Executive Producer

Thom Bell - Executive Producer



Thom Bell - Arrangements (1, 5), String Arrangements (1, 5), Horn Arrangements (1, 5), String Conduction (1, 5), Horn Conduction (1, 5)

Johnny Mandel - Arrangement (2), String Arrangements (3), Synthesizer Arrangements (3, 9)

David Foster - Arrangements (2, 12)

Quincy Jones - Arrangements (2, 6, 10), Vocal Arrangements (3, 9), Rhythm Arrangements (3)

Jerry Hey - Horn Arrangements (3, 9), String Arrangement (9), Arrangement (12)

Bob Mann - Arrangement (4)

Jud Friedman - Arrangement (5), Keyboard Programming (5)

David Paich - Arrangement (6)

Barry Mann - Arrangement (7), Programming (7)

James Ingram - Arrangements (7, 10), Background Vocals Arrangement (7)

Michael McDonald - Arrangement (10)

Rod Temperton - Arrangement (10), Vocal Arrangement (8), Rhythm Arrangement (8), Synthesizer Arrangement (8)

Steve Tyrell - Arrangement (11), Background Vocal Arrangement (11)

Joe Sample - Arrangement (11)

Ralph Hawkins - Background Vocal Arrangement (7)

Kevin Guillaume - Background Vocals Arrangement (7)

Sandra Crouch - Background Vocal Arrangement (11)

Andraé Crouch - Background Vocal Arrangement (as Andrae Crouch) (11)

Wayne Linsey - Keyboard Programming (1)

Steve Porcaro - Synthesizer Programming (2, 6)

Ian Underwood - Synthesizer Programming (3, 9, 12)

Guy Moon - Keyboard Programming (4), Synthesizer Programming (11)

C. Wells Christie - Keyboard Programming (4)

David Kitay - Keyboard Programming (4)

Craig Hundley - Synthesizer Programming (12)

Gerald Vinci - Concert Master (3)



Clark Germain - Recording Engineer (1), Mixing Engineer (1)

Joel Moss - Recording Engineer (2), Mixing Engineer (2)

Bruce Swedien - Recording Engineer (3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12), Mixing Engineer (3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12)

Allen Sides - Recording Engineer (4)

Winston Johnson - Recording Engineer (5), Mixing Engineer (5)

Chris Hufford - Recording Engineer (7), Mixing Engineer (7)

David Hines - Recording Engineer (11)

David Schober - Recording Engineer (11), Mixing Engineer (11)

George Massenburg - Mixing Engineer (4)

Mark Gulbeault - Assistant Engineer (1)

Ed “Big Julie” Cherney - Assistant Engineer (3, 8, 9)

Paul Ericksen - Assistant Engineer (5)

Steve Bates - Assistant Engineer (6, 10, 12)

Mark Ettle - Assistant Engineer (sometimes as Mark Ettel) (6, 10, 12)

Ric Butz - Assistant Engineer (6, 10, 12)

Greg Laney - Assistant Engineer (6, 10, 12)

Leon Granados - Assistant Engineer (7)

Matt Forger - Assistant Engineer (8)

Brian Reeves - Assistant Engineer (8)



Recording Studios:

Oceanway Recording Studios, Los Angeles (1, 4, 5)

Group IV Recording Studios, Los Angeles (1)

Westlake Audio, Los Angeles (2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12)

The Complex (4)

Studio Ultimo, Los Angeles (5)

Studio 56 (7)

Tyrell Studios, Los Angeles (11)



Mixing Studios:

Oceanway Recording Studios, Los Angeles (1, 4, 5)

Group IV Recording Studios, Los Angeles (1)

Westlake Audio, Los Angeles (2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12)

The Complex (4)

Studio Ultimo, Los Angeles (5)

The Enterprise Recording Studios (5)

Studio 56 (7)

Tyrell Studios, Los Angeles (11)



Bernie Grundman - Original Mastering Engineer



Original Mastering Studios:

A&M Recording Studios

Bernie Grundman Mastering, Los Angeles



Mark Heyes - Production Co-ordinator (11)

Yolandra Fletcher King - Personal Assistant

Design Trust, Inc. - Project Administrator



Management: S.C.O.R. Entertainment, Inc. (Barry Orms)



David Roth - Photography

Jeri Heiden - Art Direction

Michael Diehl - Design

Cecille Parker - Stylist

Elbert (Snacky) Oliver - Hair and Makeup



Track 1:

“End Title Song from “City Slickers””.



Track 2:

“Theme from “Best Friends”.

“Oscar Nomination for Best Song””.



Track 3:

“Recorded and mixed using the “Acusonic Recording Process””.

“1981 Grammy Nomination for Best Pop Male Vocal Performance and Best New Artist!”.

“From “The Dude” (Twelve Grammy nominations. The most nominated in Grammy history.)”.



Track 4:

“Theme from “An American Tail””.

“1987 Grammy Award Song Of The Year”.

“Nominated for 1987 Grammy Award Best Pop Performance by Duo or Group with Vocal”.

“Oscar Nomination for Best Original Song”.

“Golden Globe Nomination for Best Original Song”.



Track 5:

““The Winsonic Process””.

“#1 Pop Record”.

“1990 Grammy Nomination for Best Pop Male Vocal”.



Track 6:

“Recorded and mixed using the “Acusonic Recording Process Phase II””.



Track 8:

“Recorded and mixed using the “Acusonic Recording Process””.

“#1 Pop Record”.

“Love Theme for “General Hospital””.



Track 9:

“Recorded and mixed using the “Acusonic Recording Process””.

“1981 Grammy Best R&B Vocal Performance”.

“From “The Dude” (Twelve Grammy nominations. The most nominated in Grammy history.)”.



Track 10:

“Recorded and mixed using the “Acusonic Recording Process Phase II””.

“1984 Grammy Best R&B Vocal Performance by Duo or Group”.



Track 11:

“Theme for “Black Entertainment TV YSB (Young Sisters and Brothers) Magazine””.



Track 12:

“Recorded and mixed using the “Acusonic Recording Process Phase II””.



“Fan Club Info.: James Gang Fan Club // c/o S.C.O.R. Entertainment, Inc. // 1118 N. Wetherly Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90069”.



“James Ingram Comments: // I am deeply honored to have worked with the greatest songwriters, musicians, vocalists and producers in the world. It is you and your love for music that enables us to “Celebrate The Power Of Great Music.” // I would like to thank my wife Debbie and my children, Jasmine, Jennifer, Jason, Jahnee and Jashua (The James Gang) for your continued support and patience. A special thanks to my parents Henry and Alistine Ingram ad my brothers and sisters everywhere.”.



“HALLELUYAH! // This album is dedicated to the loving memory of JUANITA ROBINSON, she will always be near and remembered. // To my Brother, Thom Bell thank you for your love and support “IN A GREAT WAY”! // To my manager and friend, Barry Orms, thanks for believing and conceiving “The Power Of Great Music.” // To my Brother, Benny Medina, and to sister Karen Jones-thank you for “I Don’t Have The Heart.””.



“SPECIAL THANKS TO: // Mo Ostin // Evelyn Ostin (Whatever We Imagine) // Michael Ostin // Quincy Jones // Ray Harris // Stu Cohen // Carl Scott // John Beug // Bruce Swedien // Roz Shcrank // Jay Cooper // Jeffery Turner // Nike // Qwest Records // Wilbert Terrell // A.P.A. Agency // Vanessa Bell (And The Bell Gang) // Billy Crystal // Norman Nixon // Debbie Allen // Michael Jordan // Patti LaBelle // Bud Ellison // Castle Rock Pictures // Gi Gi Weatherspoon // Todd Robinson // Peer Music // Allen Rich // Bob Johnson // Jiff Lee // Russ Thyret // Lenny Waronker // Benny Medina // Carolyn Baker // Dick Scott // Dino Barbis (thanks for having a Heart) // Tom Ruffino // Cecille Parker // Karen Jones // Fred Segal // Linda Newmark // Yolandra Fletcher King // All Engineers // MCA Records // Maxfield // LaVern Ingram // Dawn Carroll // Steve Rosen // Jud Friedman // Tim Reed // The Brokaw Co.”.



Songwriters:

James Ingram

Alan Bergman

Marilyn Bergman

Tony Coleman

David Foster

Jud Friedman

Paul Gordon

James Horner

Quincy Jones

Michel Legrand (as Michel LeGrand)

Jeremy Lubbock

Barry Mann

Michael McDonald

Allan Rich

Joe Sample

Marc Shaiman

Rod Temperton

Stephanie Tyrell

Steve Tyrell

Kathy Wakefield

Cynthia Weil

Ben Wright







source/pic: my records

US catalog #: the net



Singles







“Somewhere Out There” - US 7” vinyl single - front sleeve







“Somewhere Out There” - US 7” vinyl single - rear sleeve



Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram

Somewhere Out There/Somewhere Out There (Instrumental)

MCA MCA-52973 (1986) - US 7” Vinyl Single



side a



1 - Somewhere Out There*



side b



2 - Somewhere Out There* (Instrumental)



Note: 1) This single is a duet by Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram taken from the Motion Picture Soundtrack of the 1986 Don Bluth animation movie “An American Tail”. 2) Instrumental version on b-side is same instrumental track of sung version on a-side, with vocals replaced by classical guitar. 3) Single does not come with musician credits. 4) For complete a-side musician credits see CD album entry in the James Ingram post above.



Leland Sklar - Bass* (1, 2)



Produced by Peter Asher (1, 2)

Steve Tyrell - Associate Producer (1, 2)



Tracks 1, 2:

“(From the Movie, “An American Tail”)”.

“From the Motion Picture Soundtrack album “An American Tail””.



Songwriters:

James Horner

Barry Mann

Cynthia Weil







source/pics: my records





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