1983 Patrick Simmons – Arcade

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Arcade is the first solo album by Patrick Simmons, released in 1983.

Patrick Simmons (born October 19, 1948) is an American musician best known as a member of the rock band The Doobie Brothers. Born in Aberdeen, Washington, he has been the only consistent member of the band throughout their tenure. Simmons wrote many songs for the Doobie Brothers, including “South City Midnight Lady”, “Dependin’ On You”, “Echoes of Love”, and “Black Water,” the group’s first #1 record.

 

Tracks

1  Out On The Streets (Patrick Simmons, Chris Thompson) 4:00
2  So Wrong (Patrick Simmons, Chris Thompson) 3:24
3  Don’t Make Me Do It (Huey Lewis And The News) 2:55
4  Why You Givin’ Up (Patrick Simmons, Chris Thompson, Michael McDonald) 4:02
5  Too Long (Patrick Simmons, Chris Thompson) 4:06
6  Knocking At Your Door (Andy Fraser) 3:43
7  If You Want A Little Love (Patrick Simmons, Chris Thompson) 3:30
8  Have You Seen Her (Eugene Record, Barbara Acklin) 4:07
9  Sue Sad (Patrick Simmons) 3:20
10  Dream About Me (Jeff Wilson, Dan Greer) 3:04

Musicians

1 Out On The Streets

BassLeland Sklar
DrumsMike Baird
GuitarJohn McFee
GuitarPatrick Simmons
Fender RhodesBill Payne
SynthesizerMichael McDonald
VocalsChris Thompson
VocalsTom Johnston
VocalsPatrick Simmons

2 So Wrong

BassDennis Belfield
DrumsMr Roland
Drums (programming)Jack White
GuitarPatrick Simmons
GuitarChris Thompson
SynthesizerAlan Pasqua
MarimbaVictor Feldman
Background VocalsPatrick Simmons
VocalsChris Thompson

3 Don’t Make Me Do It

BassWillie Weeks
DrumsRick Shlosser
GuitarPatrick Simmons
OrganPatrick Henderson
PianoVictor Feldman
HornsTower of Power
Background VocalsChris Thompson
VocalsPatrick Simmons

4 Why You Givin’ Up

BassLeland Sklar
DrumsMike Baird
GuitarPatrick Simmons
GuitarJeff Baxter
Fender RhodesMichael McDonald
SynthesizerMichael McDonald
SaxCornelius Bumpus
PercussionBobby LaKind
Background VocalsMichael McDonald
Background VocalsChris Thompson
VocalsPatrick Simmons

5 Too Long

BassWillie Weeks
DrumsRick Shlosser
GuitarPatrick Simmons
ClavinetPatrick Henderson
PianoVictor Feldman
Background VocalsJohn Elefante
Background VocalsDavid Pack
Background VocalsAmy Holland
Background VocalsMaureen McDonald
Background VocalsKathy Walker
VocalsPatrick Simmons
VocalsChris Thompson

6 Knocking At Your Door

BassLeland Sklar
DrumsMike Baird
GuitarPatrick Simmons
GuitarJude Cole
OrganAlan Pasqua
PianoNicky Hopkins
SynthesizerAlan Pasqua
PercussionPatrick Simmons
VocalsPatrick Simmons
VocalsChris Thompson

7 If You Want A Little Love

BassWillie Weeks
DrumsRick Shlosser
GuitarPatrick Simmons
ClavinetTed Templeman
KeyboardsPatrick Henderson
PianoVictor Feldman
CongasBobby LaKind
PercussionVictor Feldman
HornsTower of Power
TrumpetGreg Adams
VocalsChris Thompson
VocalsPatrick Simmons

8 Have You Seen Her

BassWillie Weeks
DrumsRick Shlosser
GuitarPatrick Simmons
Fender RhodesVictor Feldman
Hammond OrganPatrick Henderson
HornsTower of Power
SaxMarc Russo
Background VocalsChris Thompson
Background VocalsMichael McDonald
VocalsPatrick Simmons

9 Sue Sad

BassLeland Sklar
DrumsMike Baird
GuitarPatrick Simmons
Fender RhodesVictor Feldman
PianoVictor Feldman
HornsTower of Power
PercussionBobby LaKind
Background VocalsChris Thompson
VocalsPatrick Simmons

10 Dream About Me

BassDennis Belfield
DrumsMike Baird
GuitarJeff Baxter
PianoNicky Hopkins
SynthesizerBrian Mann
Background VocalsChris Thompson
Background VocalsJeff Wilson
Background VocalsAnne-Marie Leclerc
VocalsPatrick Simmons

Liner Notes

Producer – John Ryan
Co-producer – Ted Templeman (Tracks 3, 5, 7, 8)
Engineer (Assistant) – Bill Koepnick, Ray Leonard
Mastered By – Jeff Sanders  
Mixed By – Mark Smith
Recorded By – Donn Landee (Tracks 3, 5, 7, 8)
Recorded By (Assistant) – Steve McManus (Tracks 3, 5, 7, 8)
Recorded By – Mark Smith
Remix – Duane Scott (Track 4)
Strings Arrangements – David Campbell (Tracks 4, 10)

Design – Norm Ung, Ron Coro
Photography – Michele Benson

Mastered At Kendun Recorders
Mixed At Sound City Studios
Recorded At Sound City Studios
Phonographic Copyright Elektra/Asylum Records
Copyright Elektra/Asylum Records