1978 The Writers – The Writers

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The Writers is the debut album by the superband The Writers (Frank Floyd, Hugh McCracken, Jeff Mironov, Ralph MacDonald, Jerry Peters, Anthony Jackson, Harvey Mason Sr), released in 1978 on Columbia.

Tracks

1  Hey Babe (Ralph MacDonald; William Salter) 06:25
2  La La La, La, La La La (Jerry Peters) 07:16
3  Tahiti Breakfast (Jeff Mironov) 03:56
4  Star Black (Hugh McCracken; Ralph MacDonald; Jeff Mironov; Anthony Jackson; Harvey Mason Sr; Jerry Peters) 06:52
5  Touch Me (Harvey Mason Sr) 06:09
6  One More Drink (Hugh McCracken) 05:38

Musicians

BassAnthony Jackson
DrumsRalph MacDonald
GuitarJeff Mironov
GuitarHugh McCracken
Acoustic GuitarHugh McCracken
Acoustic GuitarJeff Mironov
Fender RhodesJerry Peters
OberheimJerry Peters
PianoJerry Peters
HarmonicaHugh McCracken
CongasRalph MacDonald
TimpaniHarvey Mason Sr
VibraphoneHarvey Mason Sr
PercussionRalph MacDonald
VocalsFrank Floyd

Other Musicians

2 La La La, La, La La La

Background VocalsJessica Cleaves
Background VocalsLani Groves
Background VocalsYolanda McCullough
Background VocalsJerry Peters


4 Star Black

Background VocalsJessica Cleaves
Background VocalsLani Groves
Background VocalsYolanda McCullough
Background VocalsJerry Peters


6 One More Drink

Background VocalsJessica Cleaves
Background VocalsLani Groves
Background VocalsYolanda McCullough
Background VocalsJerry Peters

Liner Notes

Producer – Ralph MacDonald
Arranged By – The Writers (Tracks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
Arranged By – William Eaton (Track 1)
Coordinator – Diane Johnson
Coordinator (Assistant) – Linda Kyser
Engineer – Richard Alderson
Engineer (Assistant) – Eddie Heath

Recorded At Rosebud Recording
Columbia/CBS Records