1979 George Benson – Livin’ Inside Your Love
Livin’ Inside Your Love is a double-LP by jazz musician George Benson, which was released in 1979. It was certified Gold by the RIAA.
George Benson (born March 22, 1943) is an American musician, guitarist and singer-songwriter. He began his professional career at 21 as a jazz guitarist. Benson uses a rest-stroke picking technique similar to that of gypsy jazz players such as Django Reinhardt.
A former child prodigy, Benson first came to prominence in the 1960s, playing soul jazz with Jack McDuff and others. He then launched a successful solo career, alternating between jazz, pop, R&B singing, and scat singing. His album Breezin’ was certified triple-platinum, hitting no. 1 on the Billboard album chart in 1976. His concerts were well attended through the 1980s, and he still has a large following. He has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Tracks
1 Livin’ Inside Your Love (Earl Klugh) 6:36
2 Hey Girl (Gerry Goffin, Carole King) 4:17
3 Nassau Day (Ronnie Foster) 5:57
4 Soulful Strut (Eugene Record, Sonny Sanders) 5:23
5 Prelude To Fall (Ronnie Foster) 6:15
6 A Change Is Gonna Come (Sam Cooke) 3:28
7 Love Ballad (Skip Scarborough) 5:01
8 You’re Never Too Far From Me (Stanley Banks) 6:28
9 Love Is A Hurtin’ Thing (Ben Raleigh, David Linden) 4:10
10 Welcome To My World (George Benson) 3:55
11 Before You Go (George Benson) 6:10
12 Unchained Melody (Alex North, Hy Zaret) 6:20
Biography
Musicians
| Bass | Will Lee |
| Drums | Steve Gadd |
| Guitar | Phil Upchurch |
| Guitar | George Benson |
| Acoustic Guitar | Earl Klugh |
| Clavinet | Jorge Dalto |
| Piano | Ronnie Foster |
| Piano | Jorge Dalto |
| Synthesizer | Ronnie Foster |
| Percussion | Ralph MacDonald |
| Vocals | George Benson |
Other Musicians
2 Hey Girl
| Fender Rhodes | Greg Phillinganes |
5 Prelude To Fall
| Bass | Bob Popwell |
| Vibraphone | Mike Mainieri |
7 Love Ballad
| Bass | Bob Popwell |
8 You’re Never Too Far From Me
| Bass | Stanley Banks |
10 Welcome To My World
| Bass | Bob Popwell |
11 Before You Go
| Bass | Stanley Banks |
Liner Notes
Producer – Tommy Lipuma
Conductor – Mike Mainieri (Tracks 1, 5, 7)
Conductor – Claus Ogerman (Tracks 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
Contractor – Christine Martin, Frank De Caro
Coordinator – Christine Martin, Jill Harris
Director – Connie Pappas, Dennis Turner, Ken Fritz
Mastered By – Mike Reese
Mixed By – Al Schmitt
Orchestrated By – Mike Mainieri (Tracks 1, 5, 7)
Orchestrated By – Claus Ogerman (Tracks 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
Recorded By – Al Schmitt
Art Direction – John Cabalka
Design – Brad Kanawyer
Photography – Tom Bert
Mastered At The Mastering Lab
Mixed At Capitol Studios
Recorded At Atlantic Studios
Recorded At Columbia 30th Street Studio
Recorded At Capitol Studios
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