Album · 1985
20/20
- Released
- 7 January 1985
- Label
- Warner Bros. Records
- Catalogue no.
- 92 51781
- Tracklist
- 10 tracks
- Length
- 41:14
- Country
- CA
“20/20” is an album by George Benson, released in 1985 on Warner Bros. Records. The original release has 10 tracks with a running time of 41:14. Jazz standards on the record include “Beyond The Sea”. The line-up features George Benson (lead vocals, guitar), Paulinho da Costa (percussion), Rob Mounsey (synclavier, vocoder), Clifford Carter (synthesizer, drum machine) and Michael Sembello (guitar, programming).
Who played on 20/20
- George Benson lead vocals, guitar, vocals, other vocals all tracks
- Paulinho da Costa percussion on 4 tracks
- Rob Mounsey synclavier, vocoder, bass synthesizer on 4 tracks
- Clifford Carter synthesizer, drum machine, keyboard on 3 tracks
- Michael Sembello guitar, programming, background vocals, drum machine, producer on 3 tracks
- Patti Austin background vocals on 3 tracks
- Randy Waldman keyboard, synthesizer on 3 tracks
- Richard Tee Rhodes piano, bass synthesizer on 3 tracks
- Danny Sembello bass synthesizer, drum machine, synthesizer, producer on 2 tracks
- Dave Weckl drums (drum set), cymbal on 2 tracks
- Deborah Thomas background vocals on 2 tracks
- James Newton Howard synthesizer, piano, instrument arranger on 2 tracks
- John “JR” Robinson drums (drum set) on 2 tracks
- Ralph Burns conductor, instrument arranger on 2 tracks
- Ralph MacDonald triangle, percussion on 2 tracks
- Anthony Jackson bass guitar on 1 track
- Barnaby Finch synthesizer, Rhodes piano on 1 track
- Benny Powell trombone on 1 track
- Bobby Eldridge baritone saxophone on 1 track
- Carlos Vega drums (drum set) on 1 track
- Cecil Womack background vocals on 1 track
- Charles Williams alto saxophone on 1 track
- Crusher Bennett finger cymbals on 1 track
- Dann Huff guitar on 1 track
- Darryl Phinnessee background vocals on 1 track
- Dave Grusin synthesizer, nose flute on 1 track
- Dave Taylor trombone on 1 track
- David Cochrane background vocals on 1 track
- David Williams guitar on 1 track
- Earl Gardner trumpet on 1 track
- Earl May bass guitar on 1 track
- Felix Vega trumpet on 1 track
- Frank Foster conductor, instrument arranger on 1 track
- Frank Wess alto saxophone on 1 track
- Freddie Green guitar on 1 track
- Gary Grant trumpet on 1 track
- Gary Herbig saxophone on 1 track
- George Coleman tenor saxophone on 1 track
- George Young flute on 1 track
- Gordon Grody background vocals on 1 track
- James “J.T.” Taylor background vocals on 1 track
- Jerry Hey trumpet, instrument arranger on 1 track
- Jimmy Heath tenor saxophone on 1 track
- Joe Newman trumpet on 1 track
- Joe Sample piano on 1 track
- Jon Faddis trumpet on 1 track
- Kim Hutchcroft saxophone on 1 track
- Lani Groves background vocals on 1 track
- Lew Soloff trumpet on 1 track
- Linda Womack background vocals on 1 track
- Marcus Miller bass guitar on 1 track
- Nathan East bass guitar on 1 track
- Neil Larsen synthesizer on 1 track
- Neil Stubenhaus bass guitar on 1 track
- Paul Jackson guitar on 1 track
- Paul Jackson, Jr. guitar on 1 track
- Randy Goodrum drum machine, synthesizer on 1 track
- Randy Kerber keyboard on 1 track
- Richard Marx background vocals on 1 track
- Rick Shlosser drums (drum set) on 1 track
- Robbie Buchanan arranger, keyboard on 1 track
- Roberta Flack vocals on 1 track
- Robin Eubanks trombone on 1 track
- Slide Hampton trombone on 1 track
- Steve Ferrone drums (drum set) on 1 track
- Steve Kipner drum machine, synthesizer on 1 track
Tracklist
- A1 No One Emotion 3:55
- A2 Please Don't Walk Away 3:51
- A3 I Just Wanna Hang Around You 4:41
- A4 Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You — Michael Masser 4:04
- A5 Beyond the Sea (La Mer) standard — Charles Trenet 4:10
- B1 20/20 4:07
- B2 New Day 4:27
- B3 Hold Me 4:02
- B4 Stand Up — Neil Larsen 5:07
- B5 You Are the Love of My Life 2:50
Production
- Russ Titelman producer, programming
- Wells Christie programming
- Bill Schnee mix
- Bryan Lee Janszen programming
- Michael Masser producer, arranger
- Clif Magness programming
- Gene Page arranger, instrument arranger
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on 20/20?
The line-up of 20/20 includes George Benson (lead vocals, guitar), Paulinho da Costa (percussion), Rob Mounsey (synclavier, vocoder), Clifford Carter (synthesizer, drum machine), Michael Sembello (guitar, programming), Patti Austin (background vocals), Randy Waldman (keyboard, synthesizer) and Richard Tee (Rhodes piano, bass synthesizer).
Which label released 20/20?
20/20 was released in 1985 on Warner Bros. Records (92 51781).
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