Scratch My Back (David "Fathead" Newman album)

Scratch My Back is an album by American jazz saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman, recorded in 1979 and released on the Prestige label.[1][2][3][4] It was produced by Orrin Keepnews and William Fischer.[5]

Scratch My Back
Studio album by
Released1979
RecordedMarch 1979
StudioFantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA
GenreDisco, jazz
Length37:25
LabelPrestige
P-10108
ProducerOrrin Keepnews, William Fischer
David "Fathead" Newman chronology
Keep the Dream Alive
(1977)
Scratch My Back
(1979)
Resurgence!
(1981)

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
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SourceRating
AllMusic     [6]

The Spokane Daily Chronicle lamented that "disco madness has hit Newman full force."[7]

Track listing

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All compositions by Jay Fleecewood, Tanyette Willoughby and David "Fathead" Newman except where noted

  1. "One Step at a Time" – 5:51
  2. "You Gotta Keep Gotta Keep Dancin'" – 6:34
  3. "Two Can Do It" – 6:25
  4. "Scratch My Back" (Kevin Toney) – 5:52
  5. "Rock Me, Baby (Like My Back Ain't Got No Bone)" (Toney, Bessie Scott) – 5:34
  6. "After the Ball" (Fleecewood, Newman) – 3:40
  7. "The Buggs" (Claude Johnson) – 3:29

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Jazzlists: David Newman discography - album details accessed November 27, 2018
  2. ^ David "Fathead" Newman Incomplete Discography accessed November 27, 2018
  3. ^ Jazzdisco: Prestige Records Catalog: 10100, 16000, 66000, 34000, MPP 2500, 11000 series accessed November 27, 2018
  4. ^ Enciclopedia del Jazz; David "Fathead Newman accessed November 29, 2018
  5. ^ Hildebrand, Lee (7 Oct 1979). "Disco Finds Newman". Oakland Tribune. p. J20.
  6. ^ David "Fathead" Newman: Scratch My Back: Listing at AllMusic. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  7. ^ Wetzel, Carol (5 Oct 1979). "Discritique". Spokane Daily Chronicle. p. 44.