1977 Natalie Cole – Thankful
Thankful is a 1977 album by American singer Natalie Cole. Released on November 16, 1977 by Capitol Records, The album single, “Our Love”, peaked at No. 10 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and topped the R&B Charts in 1978.
Tracks
1 Lovers (Chuck Jackson; Marvin Yancy; Natalie Cole) 03:51
2 Our Love (Chuck Jackson; Marvin Yancy) 05:23
3 La Costa (Linda Williams; Natalie Cole) 03:52
4 Nothing Stronger Than Love (Chuck Jackson; Marvin Yancy) 04:56
5 Be Thankful (Chuck Jackson; Marvin Yancy) 03:52
6 Just Can’t Stay Away (Chuck Jackson; Marvin Yancy) 05:27
7 Annie Mae (Natalie Cole) 04:06
8 Keeping A Light (Natalie Cole) 04:06
Biography
Musicians
| Bass | Larry Ball |
| Drums | Donnell Hagan |
| Drums | James Gadson |
| Drums | Paul Humphrey |
| Drums | Teddy Sparks |
| Guitar | Criss Johnson |
| Guitar | Lee Ritenour |
| Guitar | Ray Parker Jr |
| Clavinet | Marvin Yancy |
| Fender Rhodes | Linda Williams |
| Keyboards | Sonny Burke |
| Organ | Sonny Burke |
| Organ | Marvin Yancy |
| Piano | Linda Williams |
| Piano | Marvin Yancy |
| Synthesizer | Michael Boddicker |
| Percussion | Alan Estes |
| Vocals | Natalie Cole |
Other Musicians
| Background Vocals | The Colettes |
| Background Vocals | The N Sisters |
Liner Notes
Producer – Chuck Jackson, Marvin Yancy
Producer (Executive) – Larkin Arnold
Arranged By – Gene Barge, Richard Evans
Co-producer – Gene Barge (Track 5)
Engineer – Barney Perkins
Engineer (Assistant) – Lester Smith, Zollie Johnson
Engineer (Assistant Mixing) – Dean Rod
Mastered By – Barney Perkins, John Golden
Mixed By – Barney Perkins, Chuck Jackson, Marvin Yancy
Art Direction – Roy Kohara
Design – Ernest Eugene
Illustration – Craig Nelson
Mastered At Kendun Recorders
Mixed At Westlake Audio
Recorded At ABC Recording Studios
Phonographic Copyright Capitol Records Inc