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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
    (Text) CC BY-SA


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