1977 Karen Pree – Karen Pree

Karen Pree is the first solo album by singer Karen Pree. It was released in 1977 on MCA Records.

Tracks

1  Painmaker (Clay McMurray; Karen Pree) 03:03
2  Cry Me A River (Arthur Hamilton) 03:18
3  You Stepped Into My Life (Barry Gibb; Robin Gibb; Maurice Gibb) 03:22
4  I Just Enjoy Loving You (Clay McMurray) 05:06
5  Was I Right, Was I Wrong? (Clay McMurray) 03:40
6  I’ll Make Your Living Worth While (Clay McMurray; Sonnie Pree) 03:47
7  Love Exorcism (Christopher Fox) 03:47
8  Come On Love Me Baby (Clay McMurray; Karen Pree) 04:30
9  Tell Me What’s On Your Mind (Tom Gunn) 03:33

Musicians

BassDavid Shields
BassJames Jamerson Jr
DrumsJames Gadson
DrumsLarry Tolbert
GuitarDanny Jacob
GuitarDavid Williams
GuitarGreg Poree
GuitarRoland Bautista
ClavinetMilcho Leviev
Fender RhodesMilcho Leviev
KeyboardsClay McMurray
PianoMilcho Leviev
FluteCharles Owens
SaxErnie Fields Jr
SaxCharles Owens
TromboneGeorge Bohanon
TrumpetNolan Smith
TrumpetOscar Brashear
CabasaJack Ashford
TambourineClay McMurray
TambourineJack Ashford
PercussionLarry Tolbert
PercussionClay McMurray
PercussionJack Ashford
Background VocalsClay McMurray
VocalsKaren Pree

Strings

Cello – Ronald Cooper
Harp – Dorothy Ashby
Viola – Denyse Buffum, Renita Koven
Violin – Assa Drori, Dorothy Wade, Kenneth Yerke
Violin – Charles Veal

Liner Notes

Producer – Clay McMurray
Producer (Executive) – Reggie Long
Arranged By – Clay McMurray
Arranged By – Jerry Long (Tracks 1, 4, 6)
Arranged By – Greg Middelton (Tracks 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9)
Arranged By – Ray Dewey (Tracks 8)
Arranged By (Vocals) – Karen Pree
Concertmaster – Charles Veal
Engineer – Clay McMurray, Robert Gratts, Stephan Smith
Engineer (Assistant, Remix) – Bob Stringer, Robert Gratts
Engineer (Assistant) – Bob Stringer, Kevin Dixon
Engineer (Remix) – Clay McMurray
Mastered By – Eddy Schreyer
Strings (Additional) – Sid Sharp & Orchestra

Art Direction – George Osaki, Larry Marmorstein
Photography By – Vincent Huges Frye

Recorded At One Step Up Recording Studio
Recorded At Devonshire Studios
Remixed At One Step Up Recording Studio
Phonographic Copyright MCA Records Inc
Copyright MCA Records Inc