1977 Lenny Williams – Choosing You
Choosing You is the third album by Lenny Williams, released in 1977.
Leonard Charles (Lenny) Williams (born February 16, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter and musician, best known for his work during the 1970s. After winning several local talent contests, Williams signed his first recording contract with Fantasy Records. He cut two singles for the label, including “Lisa’s Gone” and “Feelin Blue”, written by John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival. In 1972, Williams joined the emerging funk band Tower of Power. A string of hits followed, including “So Very Hard to Go”, “What Is Hip”, “Don’t Change Horses (In The Middle of the Stream)” and “Willing To Learn”. During his two years with the group, Williams participated in three albums: Back To Oakland, Urban Renewal and the gold LP Tower of Power. Williams and Tower of Power toured throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.
Tracks
1 Shoo Doo Fu Fu Ooh! (Bernard Thompson, Lenny Williams) 3:18
2 Look Up With Your Mind (Frank Wilson, Judy Wieder) 4:35
3 Choosing You (Lenny Williams) 6:16
4 Riding the High Wire (Frank Wilson, John Footman, Judy Wieder) 4:26
5 Please Don’t Tempt Me (Art Posey, Frank Wilson, Josef Powell) 7:41
6 I’ve Been Away From Love Too Long (Art Posey, Josef Powell) 4:03
7 Trust in Me (Frank Wilson, John Footman, Terri McFaddin) 4:10
8 Problem Solver (David Stallings, Lenny Williams) 3:47
Media
Musicians
| Bass | James Jamerson Jr |
| Bass | Nathan Watts |
| Bass | Willie Weeks |
| Drums | James Gadson |
| Drums | Ollie E. Brown |
| Drums | Paul Mabry |
| Drums | Raymond Pounds |
| Guitar | Greg Poree |
| Guitar | Kenny Chavis |
| Guitar | Ray Parker Jr |
| Guitar | Steve Beckmeier |
| Keyboards | Greg Phillinganes |
| Keyboards | John Footman |
| Keyboards | Josef Powell |
| Keyboards | Neil Larsen |
| Keyboards | Reginald Burke |
| Flute | William Green |
| Sax | Lenny Pickett |
| Sax | Emilio Castillo |
| Sax | Stephen Kupka |
| Trombone | Mic Gillette |
| Trumpet | Mic Gillette |
| Trumpet | Greg Adams |
| Percussion | Frederick Lewis |
| Percussion | Gary Coleman |
| Percussion | Jack Ashford |
| Percussion | Shonda Akiem |
| Background Vocals | Frank Wilson |
| Background Vocals | Gerri Granger |
| Background Vocals | John Fox |
| Background Vocals | Sherlie Matthews |
| Background Vocals | Venetta Fields |
| Vocals | Lenny Williams |
Other Musicians
2 Look Up With Your Mind
| Flute (solo | William Green |
3 Choosing You
| Guitar (solo) | Ray Parker Jr |
Liner Notes
Producer – Frank Wilson
Arranged By – Frank Wilson
Arranged By (Horns) – Greg Adams (Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8)
Arranged By (Horns) – Wade Marcus (Track 5)
Arranged By (Rhythm) – Bruce Miller, Frank Wilson
Arranged By (Strings) – Bruce Miller, Charles Veal, Wade Marcus
Coordinator (Production) – Rick Howard
Engineer (Mixing) – Frank Wilson, Kevin Beamish
Engineer (Recording) – Kevin Beamish
Engineer (Recording) (Assistant) – Ann Bolling
Art Direction, Design – Earl Klasky
Photography By – Gary Heery
Produced For – Spec-O-Lite Productions
Recorded At – Crystal Sound
Mixed At – Crystal Sound
Phonographic Copyright (p) – ABC Records, Inc.
Copyright (c) – ABC Records, Inc.
