1982 David Lasley – Missin’ Twenty Grand
Missin’ Twenty Grand is the second solo album by David Lasley, released in 1982
David Eldon Lasley (born August 20, 1947) is an American singer and songwriter, best known for his contributions as a background singer for such artists as Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, Dionne Warwick and Dusty Springfield.
Tracks
1 Got To Find Love (David Lasley, Willie Wilcox) 3:50
2 If I Had My Wish Tonight (Dave Loggins, Randy Goodrum) 3:36
3 Looking For Love On Broadway (James Taylor) 2:42
4 On Third Street (David Lasley) 4:27
5 Take A Look (Clyde Otis) 4:06
6 Treat Willie Good (David Lasley) 3:44
7 Never Say (David Lasley, Willie Wilcox) 4:19
8 Roommate (David Lasley) 4:34
9 Where Is Charlie And Joanne (David Lasley) 4:51
10 Take The Money And Run (Don Yowell) 4:06
11 Reprise (David Lasley) 0:41
Media
Musicians
1 Got To Find Love
| Bass | Wade Short |
| Drums | Willie Wilcox |
| Guitar | Marty Walsh |
| Piano | David Benoit |
| Synthesizer | David Benoit |
| Sax | Joel Peskin |
| Background Vocals | Arnold McCuller |
| Background Vocals | James Taylor |
| Vocals | David Lasley |
2 If I Had My Wish Tonight
| Bass | Wade Short |
| Drums | Willie Wilcox |
| Guitar | Chuck Cochran |
| Guitar | Marty Walsh |
| Piano | David Benoit |
| Synthesizer | David Benoit |
| Percussion | David Garibaldi |
| Percussion | Jody Linscott |
| Background Vocals | Bonnie Raitt |
| Background Vocals | Chuck Cochran |
| Vocals | David Lasley |
3 Looking For Love On Broadway
| Bass | Bobby Watson |
| Drums | Willie Wilcox |
| Guitar | Osamu Kitajima |
| Piano | David Benoit |
| Background Vocals | Arnold McCuller |
| Vocals | David Lasley |
4 On Third Street
| Bass | Bobby Watson |
| Drums | Willie Wilcox |
| Guitar | Chuck Cochran |
| Guitar | Marty Walsh |
| Piano | David Benoit |
| Sax | Bryan Cumming |
| Background Vocals | Arnold McCuller |
| Vocals | David Lasley |
5 Take A Look
| Bass | David Williams |
| Drums | Willie Wilcox |
| Fender Rhodes | David Benoit |
| Piano | David Benoit |
| Vocals | David Lasley |
6 Treat Willie Good
| Bass | Bobby Watson |
| Drums | Willie Wilcox |
| Guitar | Marty Walsh |
| Fender Rhodes | David Benoit |
| Piano | David Benoit |
| Sax | Ernie Watts |
| Sax | Joel Peskin |
| Trombone | Bill Reichenbach |
| Trumpet | Chuck Findley |
| Trumpet | Jerry Hey |
| Percussion | Jody Linscott |
| Background Vocals | Charlotte Crossley |
| Background Vocals | Joann Harris |
| Background Vocals | Luther Vandross |
| Vocals | David Lasley |
7 Never Say
| Bass | Bobby Watson |
| Drums | Willie Wilcox |
| Guitar | Chuck Cochran |
| Fender Rhodes | David Benoit |
| Piano | Victor Feldman |
| Sax | Ernie Watts |
| Percussion | Victor Feldman |
| Background Vocals | Arnold McCuller |
| Background Vocals | Charlotte Crossley |
| Background Vocals | Joann Harris |
| Vocals | David Lasley |
8 Roommate
| Bass | Bobby Watson |
| Drums | Willie Wilcox |
| Guitar | Marty Walsh |
| Guitar | Pete Townshend |
| Fender Rhodes | David Benoit |
| Piano | David Benoit |
| Sax | Joel Peskin |
| Percussion | Jody Linscott |
| Background Vocals | Arnold McCuller |
| Background Vocals | Susan Collins |
| Vocals | David Lasley |
9 Where Is Charlie And Joanne
| Bass | David Williams |
| Drums | Willie Wilcox |
| Guitar | Chuck Cochran |
| Acoustic Guitar | Osamu Kitajima |
| Piano | David Benoit |
| Harp | Gayle Levant |
| Percussion | Jody Linscott |
10 Take The Money And Run
| Bass | Bobby Watson |
| Drums | Willie Wilcox |
| Guitar | Chuck Cochran |
| Guitar | Marty Walsh |
| Fender Rhodes | David Benoit |
| Piano | David Benoit |
| Sax | Ernie Watts |
| Sax | Joel Peskin |
| Trombone | Bill Reichenbach |
| Trumpet | Chuck Findley |
| Trumpet | Jerry Hey |
| Background Vocals | Arnold McCuller |
| Background Vocals | Charlotte Crossley |
| Background Vocals | Joann Harris |
| Vocals | David Lasley |
Liner Notes
Producer – David Lasley
Producer – Willie Wilcox (Track 1)
Producer – Joe Wissert (Track 6)
Co-producer (Associate Producer) – Bill Schnee (Tracks 1, 6, 7, 10)
Co-producer (Associate Producer) – David Iveland (Track 8)
Coordinator (Production) – Marsha Burns
Arranged By (Strings) – Arif Mardin (Track 2)
Arranged By (Horns) – Jerry Hey (Tracks 6, 10)
Arranged By (Strings), Conductor – Nick DeCaro (Track 9)
Conductor – David Benoit (Track 2)
Conductor – Nick DeCaro (Track 10)
Contractor (Strings) – Frank DeCaro
Engineer (Recording) (Additional) – Bill Schnee (Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Engineer (Recording) (Assistant) – Benny Faccone (Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11)
Engineer (Recording) ((Rhythm Tracks, Vocals, Strings, Horns) (Assistant) – Paul McKenna (Track 2, 3, 4, 5)
Engineer (Recording) (Assistant) – Ross Pallone (Track 6)
Engineer (Recording) (Assistant) – David Schober (Tracks 7, 10)
Engineer (Recording) (Assistant) – Gerry Brown (Track 8, 9, 11)
Mastered By – Doug Sax, Mike Reese
Mixed By – Bill Schnee (Tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
Mixed By – David Iveland (Tracks 4, 11)
Mixed By – Gerry Brown (Track 11)
Recorded By – David Iveland (Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11)
Recorded By (Rhythm Tracks, Vocals, Strings, Horns) – Derek Du Nann (Tracks 2, 3, 4, 5)
Recorded By (Horns, Handclaps) – Bill Schnee (Track 6)
Recorded By – Tom Perry (Track 6)
Recorded By – Bill Schnee (Tracks 7, 10)
Recorded By (Strings) – Bill Schnee (Track 9)
Art Direction, Design – Mac James
Photography By – Mark Hanauer
Manufactured By – Capitol Records
Phonographic Copyright (p) – EMI AMERICA Records
Copyright (c) – EMI AMERICA Records