1979 Paulinho Da Costa – Happy People
Happy People is the second solo album by Brazilian percussionist Paulinho Da Costa released in 1979, recorded for Pablo Records.
Paulinho da Costa (born Paulo Roberto da Costa on May 31, 1948) is a Brazilian percussionist born in Rio de Janeiro, considered one of the most recorded musicians of modern times.
Tracks
1 Deja Vu (John Barnes, Vella Cameron) 4:33
2 Take It On Up (Kevin Barnes, Louis Satterfield, Robert Wright, Verdine White) 3:13
3 Love Till The End Of Time (Greg Phillinganes) 3:29
4 Seeing Is Believing (John Barnes, Vella Cameron) 3:59
5 Dreamflow (Larry Carlton) 3:47
6 Carnival Of Colors (Ivan Lins, Vitor Martins) 3:26
7 Let’s Get Together (Marlo Henderson, Paulinho Da Costa) 5:39
8 Happy People (Erich Bulling, Paulinho Da Costa) 4:07
9 Put Your Mind On Vacation (Deborah Thomas, Greg Mathieson) 5:15
Musicians
Bass | Nathan Watts |
Drums | James Gadson |
Guitar | Al McKay |
Guitar | Larry Carlton |
Guitar | Marlo Henderson |
Keyboards | Greg Phillinganes |
Keyboards | John Barnes |
Synthesizer | Michael Boddicker |
Flugelhorn | Chuck Findley |
Flugelhorn | Gary Grant |
Flugelhorn | Steve Madaio |
Flute | Gary Herbig |
Oboe | Gary Herbig |
Sax | Gary Herbig |
Trombone | Bill Reichenbach |
Trombone | Dick Hyde |
Trombone | Lew McCreary |
Trombone | Rick Culver |
Trombone | Tom Malone |
Trumpet | Chuck Findley |
Trumpet | Gary Grant |
Trumpet | Steve Madaio |
Percussion | Paulinho Da Costa |
Background Vocals | Bill Champlin |
Background Vocals | Carl Carlwell |
Background Vocals | Carmen Twillie |
Background Vocals | Clarence Ford |
Background Vocals | Deborah Thomas |
Background Vocals | Jeanette Hawes |
Background Vocals | Phillip Bailey |
Background Vocals | Netty Gloud |
Other Musicians
1 Deja Vu
Vocals | Phillip Bailey |
2 Take It On Up
Vocals | Bill Champlin |
4 Seeing Is Believing
Vocals | Bill Champlin |
6 Carnival Of Colors
Vocals | Deborah Thomas |
7 Let’s Get Together
Vocals | Carl Carlwell |
9 Put Your Mind On Vacation
Vocals | Deborah Thomas |
Liner Notes
Producer – Paulinho Da Costa
Arranged By (Horns) – Bill Reichenbach, Chuck Findley (Tracks 2, 7)
Arranged By (Horns) – Erich Bulling (Tracks 3, 5)
Arranged By (Rhythm & Horns) – John Barnes (Tracks 1, 4)
Arranged By (Rhythm & Horns) – Erich Bulling (Track 8)
Arranged By (Rhythm) – John Barnes (Track 7)
Arranged By (Rhythm) – Bruce Miller (Tracks 2, 5)
Arranged By (Vocals) – Philip Bailey (Track 1)
Arranged By (Vocals) – Bill Champlin (Tracks 2, 4)
Arranged By (Vocals) – Carl Carwell (Track 7)
Engineer (Additional) – Chris Desmond
Engineer, Mixed By – Humberto Gatica
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Art Direction – Phil Carroll
Design – Gilles Margerin
Photography By – Blue Johnson
Recorded At – Davlen Sound Studios
Recorded At – Sunset Sound
Recorded At – Mom & Pop’s Company Store
Mixed At – Sunset Sound
Mastered At – A&M Mastering Studios
Remastered At – Fantasy Studios
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Fantasy, Inc.
Copyright (c) – Fantasy, Inc.
January 7, 2017 @ 16:58
Almost forgot this album in my collection, thanks to Lorenzo for mentioning it. Love that album!