1985 Philip Bailey – Walking On The Chinese Wall (US:#46 UK:#34)

“Walking on the Chinese Wall” is a song written by Roxanne Seeman and Billie Hughes. It was recorded by Philip Bailey. “Walking On The Chinese Wall” was the last song chosen for the album. It became the title track of Philip Bailey’s Chinese Wall album.

Phil Collins produced, played drums and sang, as part of the backgrounds, on the recording, however the song was not credited as a Bailey and Collins duet. Josie James also sang background vocals on the song. The Phenix Horns and additional overdub recording took place in Los Angeles, with George Massenburg engineering and mixing.

“Walking on the Chinese Wall” was the third single, released in 1985.

Album

Musicians

BassNathan East
DrumsPhil Collins
Drums (Linn)Phil Collins
GuitarDaryl Stuermer
KeyboardsLesette Wilson
KeyboardsPhil Collins
Background VocalsPhil Collins
Background VocalsJosie James
VocalsPhilip Bailey

Produced By

Phil Collins

Songwriters

Billie Hughes
Roxanne Seeman
Marcy Levy

Charts

US:#46
UK:#34