1978 Sharon Redd, Ula Hedwig and Charlotte Crossley – Formerly Of The Harlettes

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Formerly Of The Harlettes is an album by Sharon Redd, Ula Hedwig and Charlotte Crossley, released in 1978.

The Harlettes, a.k.a. The Staggering Harlettes, is a trio of backup singers who support Bette Midler during her live musical performances. The Harlettes’ line-up has changed many times since their inception. In 1977/1978, three former Harlettes released an LP titled Sharon Redd, Ula Hedwig, Charlotte Crossley – Formerly Of The Harlettes with Columbia Records. This was the group’s only album.

 

Tracks

1  Can’t Dance (Dance, Dance, Dance) (Herbie Flowers; Roger Cook) 5:31
2  Ain’t No Man Worth It (Allee Willis; Bob Lippman) 5:20
3  Cash In (Phoebe Snow) 5:22
4  Maiden Voyage (Herbie Hancock; Jean Hancock) 9:42
5  Roll Me Through The Rushes (David Lasley; Lana Marrano) 6:10
6  Put It Where You Want It (Alan Gorrie; Joe Sample; Lois Lane; Nino Tempo) 4:49
7  Does Your Mama Know About Me (Thomas Chong; Tom Baird) 4:54
8  Now (Sweet Lover Man) (Jerry Ragovoy; Len Roberts) 7:12

Musicians

1 Can’t Dance (Dance, Dance, Dance)

Bass Willie Weeks
Drums James Gadson
Guitar Ray Parker Jr
Keyboards John Barnes


2 Ain’t No Man Worth It

Bass Mac Cridlin
Drums James Gadson
Guitar Wah Wah Watson
Steel Guitar Pete Kleinow
Keyboards John Barnes


3 Cash In

Bass Fred Washington
Bass Mac Cridlin
Drums James Gadson
Guitar Wah Wah Watson
Keyboards John Barnes
Sax Mel Martin


4 Maiden Voyage

Bass Byron Miller
Drums Leon Chancler
Guitar Wah Wah Watson
Fender Rhodes Herbie Hancock
Keyboards John Barnes


5 Roll Me Through The Rushes

Bass Mac Cridlin
Drums Leon Chancler
Guitar Wah Wah Watson
Keyboards John Barnes


6 Put It Where You Want It

Bass Willie Weeks
Drums Leon Chancler
Guitar Wah Wah Watson
Keyboards John Barnes


7 Does Your Mama Know About Me

Bass Mac Cridlin
Drums James Gadson
Guitar Ray Parker Jr
Keyboards John Barnes


8 Now (Sweet Lover Man)

Bass Byron Miller
Drums Leon Chancler
Guitar Wah Wah Watson
Keyboards John Barnes
Percussion Raul Rekow

Liner Notes

Producer – David Rubinson
Arranged By – David Rubinson, John Barnes
Arranged By (Strings) – John Barnes
Conductor – John Barnes
Engineer – David Rubinson, Fred Catero
Engineer (Assistant) – Chris Minto

Artwork – Richard Amsel
Design – John Berg, Robert Biro
Illustration – Eric Stephen Jacobs

Recorded At The Automatt
Phonographic Copyright CBS Inc
Copyright CBS Inc