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
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

BassWade Short
DrumsWillie Wilcox
GuitarMarty Walsh
PianoDavid Benoit
SynthesizerDavid Benoit
SaxJoel Peskin
Background VocalsArnold McCuller
Background VocalsJames Taylor
VocalsDavid Lasley


2 If I Had My Wish Tonight

BassWade Short
DrumsWillie Wilcox
GuitarChuck Cochran
GuitarMarty Walsh
PianoDavid Benoit
SynthesizerDavid Benoit
PercussionDavid Garibaldi
PercussionJody Linscott
Background VocalsBonnie Raitt
Background VocalsChuck Cochran
VocalsDavid Lasley


3 Looking For Love On Broadway

BassBobby Watson
DrumsWillie Wilcox
GuitarOsamu Kitajima
PianoDavid Benoit
Background VocalsArnold McCuller
VocalsDavid Lasley


4 On Third Street

BassBobby Watson
DrumsWillie Wilcox
GuitarChuck Cochran
GuitarMarty Walsh
PianoDavid Benoit
SaxBryan Cumming
Background VocalsArnold McCuller
VocalsDavid Lasley


5 Take A Look

BassDavid Williams
DrumsWillie Wilcox
Fender RhodesDavid Benoit
PianoDavid Benoit
VocalsDavid Lasley


6 Treat Willie Good

BassBobby Watson
DrumsWillie Wilcox
GuitarMarty Walsh
Fender RhodesDavid Benoit
PianoDavid Benoit
SaxErnie Watts
SaxJoel Peskin
TromboneBill Reichenbach
TrumpetChuck Findley
TrumpetJerry Hey
PercussionJody Linscott
Background VocalsCharlotte Crossley
Background VocalsJoann Harris
Background VocalsLuther Vandross
VocalsDavid Lasley


7 Never Say

BassBobby Watson
DrumsWillie Wilcox
GuitarChuck Cochran
Fender RhodesDavid Benoit
PianoVictor Feldman
SaxErnie Watts
PercussionVictor Feldman
Background VocalsArnold McCuller
Background VocalsCharlotte Crossley
Background VocalsJoann Harris
VocalsDavid Lasley


8 Roommate

BassBobby Watson
DrumsWillie Wilcox
GuitarMarty Walsh
GuitarPete Townshend
Fender RhodesDavid Benoit
PianoDavid Benoit
SaxJoel Peskin
PercussionJody Linscott
Background VocalsArnold McCuller
Background VocalsSusan Collins
VocalsDavid Lasley


9 Where Is Charlie And Joanne

BassDavid Williams
DrumsWillie Wilcox
GuitarChuck Cochran
Acoustic GuitarOsamu Kitajima
PianoDavid Benoit
HarpGayle Levant
PercussionJody Linscott


10 Take The Money And Run

BassBobby Watson
DrumsWillie Wilcox
GuitarChuck Cochran
GuitarMarty Walsh
Fender RhodesDavid Benoit
PianoDavid Benoit
SaxErnie Watts
SaxJoel Peskin
TromboneBill Reichenbach
TrumpetChuck Findley
TrumpetJerry Hey
Background VocalsArnold McCuller
Background VocalsCharlotte Crossley
Background VocalsJoann Harris
VocalsDavid 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