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Released
  
1977

Artist
  
Narada Michael Walden

Producer
  
Narada Michael Walden

I Cry, I Smile (1977)
  
Awakening (1979)

Release date
  
1977

Label
  
Rhino Atlantic

Recorded
  
April–May 1977, Atlantic Recording Studios

Genres
  
Soul music, Rhythm and blues

Rhythm and blues albums
  
So Intense, Perfect Combination, Phoenix Rising, The Bodyguard: Original S, Victory

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I Cry, I Smile is the second full-length studio release from noted R&B/soul songwriter/producer Narada Michael Walden. Released in 1977 on Atlantic Records, it marked the first time Walden himself took on the bulk of the production duties; as stated on the back of the record jacket: "Produced by Narada Michael Walden".

Contents

Track listing

  • All songs written and arranged by Narada Michael Walden.
    1. "I Need Your Love" 3:41
    2. "Better Man" 4:19
    3. "Soul Bird" 4:32
    4. "I Remember" 4:30
    5. "Oneness-Cry" 4:57
    6. "Mango Bop" 4:43
    7. "Rainbow-Sky" 1:17
    8. "I Cry, I Smile" 5:46
    9. "Heaven's Just a Step Away" 4:31
    10. "So Long" 4:22

    Personnel

  • Narada Michael Walden: Vocals, Drums, Percussion, Keyboards
  • Christine Faith, Elisa Delieson, Cheryl Alexander: Backing vocals
  • Hiram Bullock, Raymond Gomes: Guitars
  • Cliff Carter: Keyboards
  • Neil Jason: Bass
  • Herbie Mann, Norma Jean Bell: Flute, Reeds
  • Sammy Figueroa, Rafael Cruz: Percussion
  • Michael Gibbs: String Arrangements & Conducting

    • Production

  • Produced by Narada Michael Walden for Perfection Light Productions, Inc.
  • Associate Producer: Jimmy Douglas
  • Recording Engineer: Jimmy Douglas, assisted by Randy Mason
  • Mixed by Jerry Smith; assisted by Steven Shore
  • Mastered by Dennis King at Atlantic Studios

    • Songs

    1I Need Your Love3:41
    2Better Man4:23
    3Soul Bird3:42

    References

    I Cry, I Smile Wikipedia
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