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Album · 1985

Skin Dive

by Michael Franks

Released
29 June 1985
Label
Warner Bros. Records
Catalogue no.
1-25275
Tracklist
9 tracks
Length
42:05
Country
US

“Skin Dive” is an album by Michael Franks, released in 1985 on Warner Bros. Records. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 42:05. The line-up features Michael Franks (lead vocals), Rob Mounsey (producer, background vocals), Chris Parker (drums (drum set)), Will Lee (bass guitar, background vocals) and Vivian Cherry (background vocals).

Who played on Skin Dive

  • Michael Franks lead vocals all tracks
  • Rob Mounsey producer, background vocals, keyboard all tracks
  • Chris Parker drums (drum set) on 7 tracks
  • Will Lee bass guitar, background vocals on 4 tracks
  • Vivian Cherry background vocals on 3 tracks
  • Babi Floyd background vocals on 2 tracks
  • David Sanborn saxophone on 2 tracks
  • Hiram Bullock guitar on 2 tracks
  • Jeff Mironov guitar on 2 tracks
  • Leslie Miller background vocals on 2 tracks
  • Andy Newmark drums (drum set) on 1 track
  • Bill Evans flute on 1 track
  • Brenda Russell performer, vocals on 1 track
  • Clifford Carter piano on 1 track
  • Danny Gottlieb drums (drum set) on 1 track
  • Dave Bargeron euphonium on 1 track
  • Frank Floyd background vocals on 1 track
  • George Young flute on 1 track
  • Hugh McCracken guitar on 1 track
  • Joe Caro background vocals on 1 track
  • Jon Faddis flugelhorn on 1 track
  • Lawrence Feldman flute on 1 track
  • Manolo Badrena percussion on 1 track
  • Marcus Miller bass guitar on 1 track
  • Mark Egan bass guitar on 1 track
  • Michael Brecker saxophone on 1 track
  • Neil Jason bass guitar on 1 track
  • Peter Gordon French horn on 1 track
  • Ron Carter double bass on 1 track
  • Ronnie Cuber saxophone on 1 track
  • Steve Gadd drums (drum set) on 1 track
  • Steve Khan guitar on 1 track
  • Sue Evans percussion on 1 track
  • Warren Bernhardt piano on 1 track
  • Квітка Цісик background vocals on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. A1 Read My Lips — Michael Franks 3:42
  2. A2 Let Me Count the Ways — Michael Franks 4:34
  3. A3 Your Secret's Safe With Me — Michael Franks 4:40
  4. A4 Don't Be Shy — Rob Mounsey 5:07
  5. A5 When I Give My Love to You (feat. Brenda Russell) — Michael Franks 4:24
  6. B1 Queen of the Underground — Michael Franks 4:28
  7. B2 Now I Know Why (They Call It Falling) — Michael Franks 4:55
  8. B3 Please Don't Say Goodnight — Michael Franks 4:51
  9. B4 When She Is Mine — Michael Franks 5:24

Production

  • Ben Wisch recording
  • Ed Rak recording
  • Kevin Halpin recording, remixer

More albums by Michael Franks

Michael Franks 1973 · Brut The Art of Tea 1976 · Reprise Records Sleeping Gypsy 1977 · Warner Bros. Records Burchfield Nines 1978 · Warner Bros. Records Tiger in the Rain 1979 · Warner Bros. Records One Bad Habit 1980 · Warner Bros. Records Michael Franks With Crossfire Live 1980 · Live · Warner Bros. Records Objects of Desire 1982 · Warner Bros. Records Passionfruit 1983 · Warner Bros. Records The Camera Never Lies 1987 · Warner Bros. Records Blue Pacific 1990 · Reprise Records Dragonfly Summer 1993 · Reprise Records

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Skin Dive?

The line-up of Skin Dive includes Michael Franks (lead vocals), Rob Mounsey (producer, background vocals), Chris Parker (drums (drum set)), Will Lee (bass guitar, background vocals), Vivian Cherry (background vocals), Babi Floyd (background vocals), David Sanborn (saxophone) and Hiram Bullock (guitar).

Which label released Skin Dive?

Skin Dive was released in 1985 on Warner Bros. Records (1-25275).

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