Abraham Laboriel Sr, Barry Mann, Bill Reichenbach, David Foster, David Paich, Ernie Watts, Gary Grant, Glen Ballard, Greg Phillinganes, James Ingram, Jeremy Lubbock, Jerry Hey, JR Robinson, Larry Carlton, Larry Williams, Leon Chancler, Louis Johnson, Luther Vandross, Michael Boddicker, Michael McDonald, Nathan East, Patti Austin, Paul Jackson Jr, Paulinho Da Costa, Phillip Ingram, Richard Page, Robbie Buchanan, Rod Temperton, Steve Porcaro, The Waters, Tom Scott
It’s Your Night is the debut studio album by American R&B singer-songwriter James Ingram, released by Qwest/Warner Bros. Records on July 27, 1983. The album received four Grammy nominations. The album cut, “Party Animal” received a nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 26th Grammy Awards losing to “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson. The following year, he received an additional three nominations, the album itself received a nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, and the top-twenty single, “Yah Mo B There” was nominated for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, winning the latter.
Tracks
1 Party Animal (James Ingram, Richard Page, Mark Vieha) 4:53
2 Yah Mo B There (James Ingram, Quincy Jones, Michael McDonald, Rod Temperton) 4:39
3 She Loves Me (The Best That I Can Be) (Brian Neary, Jim Photoglo) 3:38
4 Try Your Love Again (Glen Ballard, Brock Walsh) 4:23
5 Whatever We Imagine (David Foster, Paul Gordon, Jeremy Lubbock) 3:58
6 One More Rhythm (Rod Temperton) 4:03
7 There’s No Easy Way (Barry Mann) 3:49
8 It’s Your Night (James Ingram, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil) 3:36
9 How Do You Keep the Music Playing (Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Michel Legrand) 4:14
Musicians
1 Party Animal
| Bass | Louis Johnson |
| Drums | Harvey Mason Sr |
| Guitar | Paul Jackson Jr |
| Keyboards | Greg Phillinganes |
| Synthesizer | Greg Phillinganes |
| Synthesizer | James Ingram |
| Synthesizer | Michael Boddicker |
| Synthesizer | Mark Vieha |
| Background Vocals | Zane Giles |
| Background Vocals | Augie Johnson |
| Background Vocals | Bunny Hull |
| Background Vocals | Howard Hewitt |
| Background Vocals | Jim Gilstrap |
| Background Vocals | Luther Vandross |
| Background Vocals | Oliver Brown |
| Background Vocals | Phillip Ingram |
| Background Vocals | Susaye Green |
| Background Vocals | Valerie Johnson |
2 Yah Mo B There
| Drums | JR Robinson |
| Synthesizer | Michael Boddicker |
| Synthesizer | Rod Temperton |
| Synthesizer | James Ingram |
| Vocals | Michael McDonald |
| Vocals | Quincy Jones |
3 She Loves Me (The Best That I Can Be)
| Drums | Raymond Calhoun |
| Guitar | Larry Carlton |
| Piano | Quincy Jones |
| Synthesizer | David Paich |
| Synthesizer | Don Dorsey |
| Synthesizer | Michael Boddicker |
| Synthesizer | Robbie Buchanan |
4 Try Your Love Again
| Drums | JR Robinson |
| Guitar | Paul Jackson |
| Keyboards | Greg Phillinganes |
| Synthesizer | Greg Phillinganes |
| Synthesizer | Craig Hundley |
| Sax | Ernie Watts |
| Sax | Larry Williams |
| Trombone | Bill Reichenbach |
| Trumpet | Gary Grant |
| Trumpet | Jerry Hey |
| Percussion | Paulinho Da Costa |
5 Whatever We Imagine
| Drums | JR Robinson |
| Keyboards | David Foster |
| Synthesizer | David Foster |
| Lyricon | Tom Scott |
| Percussion | Paulinho Da Costa |
6 One More Rhythm
| Organ | Jimmy Smith |
| Piano | Greg Phillinganes |
| Synthesizer | Greg Phillinganes |
| Synthesizer | Jimmy Smith |
| Synthesizer | Rod Temperton |
| Sax | Larry Williams |
| Sax | Tom Scott |
| Trombone | Bill Reichenbach |
| Trumpet | Gary Grant |
| Trumpet | Jerry Hey |
| Background Vocals | Eddie Lehman |
| Background Vocals | Howard Hewett |
| Background Vocals | Linda Harmon |
| Background Vocals | Tom Bahler |
7 There’s No Easy Way
| Bass | Abraham Laboriel Sr |
| Drums | JR Robinson |
| Synthesizer | David Paich |
| Programming | Steve Porcaro |
8 It’s Your Night
| Bass | Louis Johnson |
| Drums | JR Robinson |
| Guitar | Paul Jackson Jr |
| Keyboards | James Ingram |
| Synthesizer | James Ingram |
| Synthesizer | Michael Boddicker |
| Synthesizer | Robbie Buchanan |
| Lyricon | Tom Scott |
| Percussion | Steven Ray |
| Background Vocals | Bunny Hull |
| Background Vocals | Carmen Twillie |
| Background Vocals | Julia Tillman Waters |
| Background Vocals | Paulette McWilliams |
9 How Do You Keep the Music Playing (Theme from “Best Friends”)
| Bass | Nathan East |
| Drums | Leon Chancler |
| Guitar | George Doering |
| Guitar | Paul Jackson |
| Piano | David Foster |
| Synthesizer | David Paich |
| Synthesizer | Steve Porcaro |
| Vocals | Patti Austin |
Liner Notes
Producer – Quincy Jones
Co-producer – Johnny Mandel (Track 9)
Producer (Assistant) – Steve Ray
Production Manager (Production Assistant) – Mark Ross
Engineer (Assistant) – Greg Laney, Mark Ettel, Ric Butz, Steve Bates
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Recorded By – Joel Moss (Track 9)
Recorded By (Additional) – Matt Forger
Recorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien (Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Technician (Technical Director) – Matt Forger
Art Direction – Simon Levy, Jeri McManus
Design – Jeri McManus
Photography – Matthew Rolston
Recorded At Westlake Audio
Recorded At Ocean Way Recording
Mastered At A&M Studios
Mastered At Sheffield Lab Matrix
Phonographic Copyright Qwest Records
Copyright Qwest Records
It’s Your Night is the debut studio album by American R&B singer-songwriter James Ingram, released by Qwest/Warner Bros. Records on July 27, 1983. The album received four Grammy nominations. The album cut, “Party Animal” received a nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 26th Grammy Awards losing to “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson. The following year, he received an additional three nominations, the album itself received a nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, and the top-twenty single, “Yah Mo B There” was nominated for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, winning the latter.