I Cry, I Smile
1977 studio album by Narada Michael Walden
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Studio album by Narada Michael Walden | ||||
Released | 1977 | |||
Recorded | April–May 1977 | |||
Studio | Atlantic Studios (New York, NY) | |||
Genre | Soul, R&B | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
Producer | Narada Michael Walden | |||
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I Cry, I Smile is the second studio album by R&B/soul songwriter/producer Narada Michael Walden.[2][3] Released in 1977 on Atlantic Records, it marked the first time Walden himself took on the bulk of the production duties; as stated on the back of the record jacket: "Produced by Narada Michael Walden".
Track listing
- All songs written and arranged by Narada Michael Walden.
- "I Need Your Love" - 3:41
- "Better Man" - 4:19
- "Soul Bird" - 4:32
- "I Remember" - 4:30
- "Oneness-Cry" - 4:57
- "Mango Bop" - 4:43
- "Rainbow-Sky" - 1:17
- "I Cry, I Smile" - 5:46
- "Heaven's Just a Step Ahead" - 4:31
- "So Long" - 4:22
Personnel
- Narada Michael Walden – vocals, keyboards, drums
- Clifford Carter – keyboards
- Hiram Bullock – guitars
- Ray Gomez – guitars
- Neil Jason – bass
- Sammy Figueroa – percussion
- Raphael Cruz – percussion
- Norma Jean Bell – flute, reeds
- Herbie Mann – flute, reeds
- Michael Gibbs – string arrangements and conductor
- Cheryl Alexander – backing vocals
- Elisa DeLieson – backing vocals
- Chrissy Faith – backing vocals
Production
- Narada Michael Walden – producer
- Jimmy Douglass – assistant producer, engineer
- Randy Mason – assistant engineer
- Jerry Smith – mixing at Trident Studios (London, UK)
- Steven Shore – mix assistant
- Dennis King – mastering at Atlantic Studios
- Bob Defrin – art direction
- Lynn Breslin – design
- Steinbecker/Houghton – photography
- Sri Chinmoy – liner notes
References
External links
- I Cry, I Smile at discogs
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- Garden of Love Light
- I Cry, I Smile
- Awakening
- The Dance of Life
- Victory
- Confidence
- Looking at You, Looking at Me
- Divine Emotion
- "Reach Out (I'll Be There)"
- "Gimme, Gimme, Gimme"
- "Divine Emotions"
- Discography
- Journey