A masterpiece of 80's AOR with an urban mellow vibe.
The soulful vocals and sophisticated arrangements are soothing.
This 1981 debut album from American singer Stevie Woods blends the light grooves of AOR with pop melodies, creating an urban, mature atmosphere. His warm vocals shine in both melodic ballads and upbeat songs, providing a refreshing listening experience throughout. This album is representative of the radio-friendly sound of the early '80s.
A:
1)
Fly Away
2)
Just Can't Win'em All
3)
Take Me To Your Heaven
4)
Steal The Night
5)
Through The Years
B:
1)
Wanna Be Close To You
2)
Read Between The Lines
3)
Throw A Little Bit Of Love My Way
4)
Gotcha
Percussion - Paulinho Da Costa
Backing Vocals - Paulette McWilliams
Drums - Keith Forsey
Mastered By - Brian Gardner
Arranged By - Gene Page (A5, B3)
Keyboards - Clarence McDonald
Backing Vocals - Oren Waters
Backing Vocals - Bill Champlin
Producer - Jack White
Guitar - Ray Parker, Jr.
Drums - Ndugu Chancler
Drums - James Gadson
Bass - Nathan East
Backing Vocals - Luther Waters
Backing Vocals - Stephanie Spruill
Saxophone - Ernie Watts
Backing Vocals - Marti McCall
Arranged By [Horns & Strings] - Jerry Hey (A1)
Arranged By [Horns] - Jerry Hey (B1)
Trumpet - Jerry Hey
Arranged By - Greg Mathieson (A1 to A4, B1, B2, B4)
