1976 General Johnson – General Johnson

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General Johnson is the second album by  Norman Earl “General” Johnson, released in 1976.

General Norman Johnson (May 23, 1941 – October 13, 2010) was the frontman of Chairmen of the Board and an American rhythm and blues songwriter and record producer.

Tracks

1  Temperature Risin’ (General Johnson) 5:48
2  Don’t Walk Away (General Johnson) 4:34
3  We The People (General Johnson) 4:10
4  Lies (General Johnson) 3:07
5  All In The Family (General Johnson) 4:07
6  Only Love Can Mend A Broken Heart (General Johnson) 3:09
7  Patches (General Johnson) 5:29
8  Keep Keepin’ On (General Johnson) 2:54
9  Ready, Willing And Able (General Johnson) 3:24

Musicians

Bass John Siegler
Drums Rick Marotta
Drums Dwayne Lomax
Guitar David Wolfert
Guitar Jerry Friedman
Keyboards Don Grolnick
Keyboards John Lissauer
Keyboards Ralph Schuckett
Keyboards Rob Hyman
Synthesizer Jim Cathcart
Synthesizer Ralph Schuckett
Synthesizer Rob Hyman
Vibraphone Ralph Schuckett
Percussion Angel Allende
Percussion Arthur Jenkins
Percussion General Johnson
Percussion Ralph MacDonald
Percussion Rick Chertoff
Background Vocals Arnold McCuller
Background Vocals David Lasley
Background Vocals Hilda Harris
Background Vocals Maeretha Stewart
Background Vocals Patti Austin
Background Vocals Philip Ballou
Vocals General Johnson

Liner Notes

Producer – General Johnson, Rick Chertoff
Producer (Executive) – Clive Davis (Track 5)
Arranged By (Horns) – Ralph Schuckett (Tracks 1, 3)
Arranged By (Horns) – David Van DePitte (Tracks 2, 4, 5, 7, 8)
Arranged By (Horns) – John Lissauer (Track 6)
Arranged By (Strings) – David Van DePitte
Engineer (Additional) – Andy Abrams, David Thoener, Jimmy Iovine, Roy Cicala, Thom Panunzio
Engineer (Recording, Remix) – Gerald Block
Mastered By – George Marino

Art Direction, Design – Nancy Greenberg
Design (Logo) – Ray Barber
Photography – Benno Friedman

Mastered At Sterling Sound
Phonographic Copyright Arista Records Inc
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