Life Stories is the 13th studio album by Earl Klugh released in 1986.[2][3][4] This release, "sets Klugh`s ballads against a variety of musical backgrounds, including violins, flutes, electric guitars and a variety of synthesizers".[5] As in some of his previous albums, Klugh is joined by David Matthews and Grammy Award winner Don Sebesky who conducted and arranged some of the songs.[6]
| Life Stories | ||||
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| Released | 1986 | |||
| Genre | Smooth Jazz, Crossover jazz, Jazz pop, Instrumental Pop | |||
| Length | 41:47 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
| Producer | Earl Klugh, Roland Wilson | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| allmusic.com |   [1] |
Track listing edit
Information based on Liner Notes[7]
- "The Traveler" (Written by Earl Klugh) - 4:07
Strings arranged by Don Sebesky
Synthesizer arranged by Greg Phillinganes
Rhythm arranged by Earl Klugh, Gene Dunlap, Calvin Bryant & Thom Hall - "Just for Your Love"
(James Gadson, Clarence McDonald, Alan Abrahams) - 4:13
Strings by Don Sebesky - "Second Chances" (Earl Klugh) - 3:59
Rhythm & Synthesizer arranged by Earl Klugh
Additional Synthesizer arranged by Greg Phillinganes - "For the Love of You" (Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley, Chris Jasper, O'Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley) - 3:59
Rhythm arranged by Earl Klugh
Strings arranged by Don Sebesky
Synthesizer arranged by Greg Phillinganes - "Debra Anne" (Written and Arranged by Earl Klugh) - 3:42
- "Santiago Sunset" (Written by Earl Klugh) - 4:33
Chamber Ensemble arranged by Don Sebesky - "Sandman" (Written and Arranged by Earl Klugh) - 4:46
- "Return of the Rainmaker" (Written by Earl Klugh) - 6:11
- "Moon and the Stars" (Written and Arranged by Earl Klugh) - 3:32
- "The Traveler, Pt. 2" (Written by Earl Klugh) - 2:45
- Notes
- ”Just for Your Love” originally performed by The Memphis Horns[8]
- ”For the Love of You” originally performed by The Isley Brothers
Personnel edit
Information is based on the album’s Liner notes[7]
- Earl Klugh - Guitar (All tracks), Mandolin (9), Keyboards (3, 5)
- Skip Anderson - Keyboards (8)
- Crusher Bennett - Percussion (7)
- Michael Brecker - Saxophone Solo (8)
- Calvin Bryant - Bass played by (1-2)
- Vivian Cherry - Background Vocals (2, 4)
- Gene Dunlap - Drums (1-2, 10), Drum Machine (3, 5)
- Frank Floyd - Vocals (10, Background on 2, 4)
- Eric Gale - Additional Guitar (2)
- Thom Hall - Keyboards (1-2)
- Bruce Hervey - Finger Snaps (2)
- Luico Hopper - Bass played by (4, 8)
- Yvonne Lewis - Background Vocals (2, 4)
- Jimmy Maelen - Percussion (1, 4, 10)
- John Mahoney - Synthesizer programming (1)
- Ray Marchica - Drums (8)
- Dave Matthews - Orchestra arranger, Orchestra conductor (8)
- Ullanda McCullough - Background Vocals (2)
- Greg Phillinganes - Keyboards (1, 10, additional on 3), Synthesizer (4), Bass Synth (5), Finger Snaps (2)
- Don Sebesky - Conductor (1-2, 4, 6)
- Richard Tee - Additional Keyboards (2)
- Eric Weisberg - Pedal Steel Guitar (5)
- Buddy Williams - Drums (4), Cymbal (3)
Charts edit
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Top Jazz Albums | 13 |
| 1986 | R&B Albums | 62 |
| 1986 | The Billboard 200 | 143 |
References edit
- ^ allmusic.com review
- ^ Bayles, Fred (4 December 1986). "Klugh may find acceptance with his latest release". The Herald Journal. Logan, Utah, USA. p. 4B. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
- ^ "Jazz Picks". Billboard Magazine. e5 Global Media. 23 August 1986. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
- ^ "Earl Klugh starts another exciting chapter in jazz and pop music". Billboard Magazine. e5 Global Media. 9 August 1986. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
- ^ Wissink, Stephen (23 November 1986). "Klugh Tells Life Stories With Guitar". Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
- ^ "Life Stories - Album Credits". allmusic.com. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
- ^ a b Klugh, Earl. “Life Stories”. Warner Bros. Records. 1986.
- ^ “Get Up & Dance...Memphis Horns”. Clarence McDonald. http://www.clarencemcdonald.com/home/albums/get-up-dance-the-memphis-horns/
- ^ "Earl Klugh - Billboard Albums". allmusic. Retrieved 2 October 2010.
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