1982 Richard Simmons – Reach

Reach (1982) is the only record released by Richard Simmons.

Milton Teagle “Richard” Simmons (born July 12, 1948) is a famous American fitness personality and public figure, known for his eccentric, flamboyant, and energetic personality. He has promoted weight-loss programs, most prominently through his Sweatin’ to the Oldies line of aerobics videos.

Tracks

1  Wake Up (Bruce Roberts; Allee Willis; Richard Simmons) 03:39
2  Don’t Tell Me (Bruce Roberts; Allee Willis; Richard Simmons) 04:05
3  Lift It Up (Bruce Roberts; Allee Willis; Richard Simmons) 03:35
4  Laugh (Bruce Roberts; Allee Willis; Richard Simmons) 03:56
5  You Can Do It (Bruce Roberts; Allee Willis; Richard Simmons) 03:41
6  What Are You Waiting For? (Bruce Roberts; Allee Willis; Richard Simmons) 04:15
7  Reach (Bruce Roberts; Allee Willis; Richard Simmons) 03:50
8  Stop And Start (Bruce Roberts; Allee Willis; Richard Simmons) 04:11
9  Live It (Bruce Roberts; Allee Willis; Richard Simmons) 04:12
10  This Time (Bruce Roberts; Allee Willis; Richard Simmons) 04:05

Musicians

1 Wake Up

BassKenny Lee Lewis
DrumsCraig Krampf
GuitarMarty Walsh
KeyboardsNeil Larsen
SynthesizerMichael Boddicker
Background VocalsBruce Roberts
Background VocalsDavid Lasley
Background VocalsCharlotte Crossley
Background VocalsJon Lind


2 Don’t Tell Me

BassKenny Lee Lewis
DrumsCraig Krampf
GuitarBuzzy Feiten
GuitarSteve Lukather
KeyboardsNeil Larsen
SynthesizerSteve Goldstein
PercussionLenny Castro
Background VocalsBruce Roberts
Background VocalsLauren Wood
Background VocalsArnold McCuller
Background VocalsJon Lind
Background VocalsZedric Turnbough


3 Lift It Up

BassKenny Lee Lewis
DrumsCraig Krampf
GuitarBuzzy Feiten
KeyboardsNeil Larsen
SynthesizerSteve Goldstein
PercussionSteve Forman
Background VocalsAllee Willis
Background VocalsBruce Roberts
Background VocalsCharlotte Crossley
Background VocalsArnold McCuller
Background VocalsJon Lind
Background VocalsLauren Wood


4 Laugh

BassKenny Lee Lewis
DrumsCraig Krampf
GuitarBuzzy Feiten
KeyboardsNeil Larsen
SynthesizerSteve Goldstein
SaxDave Boruff
PercussionLenny Castro
PercussionSteve Forman
Background VocalsAllee Willis
Background VocalsBruce Roberts


5 You Can Do It

BassKenny Lee Lewis
DrumsCraig Krampf
GuitarJohn Hug
Fender RhodesNeil Larsen
Background VocalsBruce Roberts


6 What Are You Waiting For?

BassKenny Lee Lewis
DrumsCraig Krampf
GuitarMarty Walsh
KeyboardsNeil Larsen
SynthesizerMichael Boddicker
SynthesizerRobbie Buchanan
SynthesizerSteve Goldstein
PercussionSteve Forman
PercussionLenny Castro
Background VocalsBruce Roberts
Background VocalsAllee Willis


7 Reach

BassKenny Lee Lewis
DrumsCraig Krampf
GuitarMarty Walsh
GuitarBuzzy Feiten
KeyboardsNeil Larsen
SynthesizerSteve Goldstein
PercussionLenny Castro
Background VocalsBruce Roberts
Background VocalsDavid Lasley
Background VocalsJon Lind
Background VocalsCharlotte Crossley


8 Stop And Start

BassKenny Lee Lewis
DrumsCraig Krampf
GuitarSteve Lukather
GuitarBuzzy Feiten
KeyboardsNeil Larsen
SynthesizerMichael Boddicker
SynthesizerRobbie Buchanan
MarimbaGary Coleman
VibesGary Coleman
PercussionSteve Forman


9 Live It

BassKenny Lee Lewis
DrumsCraig Krampf
Guitar (solo)Buzzy Feiten
GuitarMarty Walsh
KeyboardsNeil Larsen
SynthesizerMichael Boddicker
SynthesizerRobbie Buchanan
SynthesizerSteve Goldstein
MarimbaGary Coleman
VibesGary Coleman
PercussionLenny Castro
Background VocalsLauren Wood
Background VocalsCharlotte Crossley
Background VocalsBruce Roberts
Background VocalsAllee Willis
Background VocalsJon Lind
 Zedric Turnbough


10 This Time

BassKenny Lee Lewis
DrumsCraig Krampf
GuitarJohn Hug
KalimbaNeil Larsen
KeyboardsSteve Goldstein
SynthesizerSteve Goldstein
SynthesizerMichael Boddicker

Liner Notes

Producer – Hank Medress, Dave Appell
Producer (Executive) – Bruce Roberts, Allee Willis
Arranged By – Bruce Roberts, Allee Willis, John Hug, Dave Appell, Hank Madress
Arranged By – Dave Appell (Track 10)
Arranged By (Strings) – Dave Appell (Track 7)
Mixed By – Hank Medress, Dave Appell, Allee Willis, Bruce Roberts

Art Direction, Design – Ed Thrasher
Photography – Ron Slenzak, Elyse Lewin

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