1980 The Brothers Johnson – Light Up The Night
Light Up the Night is the fourth album by the Los Angeles, California-based duo The Brothers Johnson, released in 1980. The album topped the U.S. R&B albums chart and reached number five on the pop albums chart. The single, “Stomp!”, became a dance hit, reaching number one on both the R&B singles and disco charts and top ten on the pop singles chart.
Tracks
1 Stomp! (Rod Temperton, Louis Johnson, George Johnson, Valerie Johnson) 6:20
2 Light Up The Night (Rod Temperton, Louis Johnson, George Johnson) 3:45
3 You Make Me Wanna Wiggle (Rod Temperton, Louis Johnson, George Johnson, Valerie Johnson) 3:38
4 Treasure (Rod Temperton) 4:11
5 This Had To Be (Michael Jackson, Louis Johnson, George Johnson) 5:08
6 All About The Heaven (Rod Temperton) 3:59
7 Smilin’ On Ya (George Johnson, Greg Phillinganes, Louis Johnson, Jerry Hey) 3:42
8 Closer To The One That You Love (Rod Temperton, Louis Johnson, George Johnson) 3:11
9 Celebrations (Rod Temperton, Louis Johnson, George Johnson) 4:26
Biography
Musicians
| Bass | Louis Johnson |
| Drums | JR Robinson |
| Guitar | George Johnson |
| Guitar | Louis Johnson |
| Acoustic Guitar | Louis Johnson |
| Electric Piano | Greg Phillinganes |
| Keyboards | Greg Phillinganes |
| Piano | Greg Phillinganes |
| Piano | Louis Johnson |
| Synthesizer | Steve Porcaro |
| Synthesizer | Louis Johnson |
| Programming | Steve Porcaro |
| Flugelhorn | Gary Grant |
| Flugelhorn | Jerry Hey |
| Flute | Larry Williams |
| Flute | Kim Hutchcroft |
| French Horn | Jerry Hey |
| Sax | Larry Williams |
| Sax | Kim Hutchcroft |
| Trombone | Bill Reichenbach |
| Trumpet | Gary Grant |
| Trumpet | Jerry Hey |
| Percussion | Richard Heath |
| Background Vocals | Alex Weir |
| Background Vocals | Augie Johnson |
| Background Vocals | Jim Gilstrap |
| Background Vocals | Josie James |
| Background Vocals | Merry Clayton |
| Background Vocals | Michael Jackson |
| Background Vocals | Richard Heath |
| Background Vocals | Sheri Payne |
| Background Vocals | Susaye Greene Brown |
| Background Vocals | Valerie Johnson |
Other Musicians
1 Stomp!
| Electric Piano | Rod Temperton |
| Synthesizer | Greg Phillinganes |
| Vocals | George Johnson |
2 Light Up The Night
| Vocals | George Johnson |
3 You Make Me Wanna Wiggle
| Guitar | Louis Johnson |
| Vocals | Alex Weir |
| Vocals | George Johnson |
4 Treasure
| Vocals | Richard Heath |
5 This Had To Be
| Vocals | George Johnson |
6 All About The Heaven
| Vocals | George Johnson |
7 Smilin’ On Ya
| Synthesizer | Larry Williams |
| Trumpet | Jerry Hey |
8 Closer To The One That You Love
| Vocals | George Johnson |
9 Celebrations
| Synthesizer | Larry Williams |
| Percussion (Vocals) | Paulinho Da Costa |
Liner Notes
Producer – Quincy Jones
Arranged By (Backing Vocals, Rhythm, Synthesizer) – Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton
Arranged By (Horns, Strings) – Jerry Hey
Arranged By (Rhythm) – The Brothers Johnson
Arranged By (Synthesizer) – Johnny Mandel
Engineer (Assistant) – John Van Nest, Ralph Osborn, Randy Pipes, Tim Gerrity
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Mixed By – Bruce Swedien
Recorded By – Bruce Swedien
Art Direction – Chuck Beeson, Glen Wexler
Concept By – Ed Eckstine, Glen Wexler
Illustration – Kurt Triffet
Photography – Glen Wexler
Recorded At Kendun Recorders
Recorded At Allen Zentz Recording
Recorded At A&M Studios
Mixed At Kendun Recorders
Mastered At Kendun Recorders
Phonographic Copyright A&M Records
Copyright A&M Records
Sune Schack on Facebook
September 12, 2015 @ 17:38
Yeaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!
Sune Schack on Facebook
September 12, 2015 @ 17:39
I am a diehard Brothers J fan ⭐️?
Jan Lücker on Facebook
September 12, 2015 @ 17:41
And featuring Steve Porcaro
Sune Schack on Facebook
September 12, 2015 @ 17:41
Yay!