Performer:
Michael Franks
Title:
The Best Of Michael Franks: A Backward Glance
Category:
MP3 RAR album size:
1546 mb
FLAC RAR album size:
1510 mb
Formats:
AA AIFF MP1 MP2 RA WAV VOX
Short-Info
Label:
Warner Bros. Records – 9 46855-2
Type: CD, Compilation, Club Edition
Country: US
Date of released: 28 Jul 1998
Category: Jazz
Style:
Type: CD, Compilation, Club Edition
Country: US
Date of released: 28 Jul 1998
Category: Jazz
Style:
Rating:
4.4 / 5
Votes:
466
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Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | Popsicle ToesBass – Wilton FelderDrums – John GuerinGuitar – Larry CarltonMixed By – Al SchmittPercussion – John GuerinPiano – Joe SampleProducer – Tommy LiPumaRecorded By – Bruce Botnick, Lee HerschbergVibraphone – Larry Bunker |
4:31 |
| 2 | EggplantAcoustic Guitar – Michael FranksBass – Wilton FelderDrums – John GuerinElectric Guitar – Larry CarltonMixed By – Al SchmittPercussion – John GuerinPiano – Joe SampleProducer – Tommy LiPumaRecorded By – Bruce Botnick, Lee Herschberg |
3:41 |
| 3 | The Lady Wants To KnowBass – Wilton FelderDrums – John GuerinGuitar – Larry CarltonMixed By – Al SchmittPercussion – Ray ArmandoPiano – Joe SampleProducer – Tommy LiPumaRecorded By – Al SchmittTenor Saxophone – Michael Brecker |
4:45 |
| 4 | Antonio's Song (The Rainbow)Alto Saxophone – David SanbornBass – Wilton FelderDrums – John GuerinGuitar – Larry CarltonMixed By – Al SchmittPercussion – Ray ArmandoPiano – Joe SampleProducer – Tommy LiPumaRecorded By – Al Schmitt |
5:04 |
| 5 | When The Cookie Jar Is EmptyBass – Will LeeDrums – Steve GaddGuitar – John TropeaKeyboards – Leon PendarvisMixed By – Al SchmittPercussion – Ralph MacDonaldProducer – Tommy LiPumaRecorded By – Al Schmitt, Jeffrey M. Kawalek |
5:07 |
| 6 | Tiger In The RainArranged By – John SimonBass – Ron CarterDrums – Ben RileyGuitar – Bucky PizzarelliMixed By – Glenn BergerPercussion – Rubens BassiniPiano – Kenny BarronProducer – John SimonRecorded By – Glenn BergerSoprano Saxophone – Seldon PowellVibraphone – Mike Mainieri |
4:19 |
| 7 | BaseballBacking Vocals – Petsye Powell, Sylvia Shemwell, Yolande HowardBass – Neil JasonDrums – Rick MarottaGuitar – David SpinozzaKeyboards – Don GrolnickMixed By – Al SchmittPercussion – Ray ArmandoProducer – Andre Fischer , Tommy LiPumaRecorded By – Al Schmitt |
3:53 |
| 8 | Love DuetAlto Saxophone – David SanbornBacking Vocals – Renee DiggsBass – Francisco CentenoDrums – Harvey MasonGuitar – Hugh McCrackenLead Vocals – Renee DiggsMixed By – Ray BardaniPercussion – Victor FeldmanPiano – Rob MounseyProducer – Michael Colina, Ray BardaniRecorded By – Ray BardaniStrings [Arranged By] – Michael ColinaSynthesizer – Michael ColinaTambourine – Ray Bardani |
4:56 |
| 9 | When Sly Calls (Don't Touch That Phone)Arranged By – Rob MounseyBacking Vocals – Kasey Cisyk, Lesley MillerBass – Will LeeDrums – Chris Parker Flugelhorn – Randy BreckerGuitar – Jeff MironovMixed By – Artie FriedmanPercussion – Sue EvansPiano – Rob MounseyProducer – Rob MounseyRecorded By – Artie Friedman, Ed Rak, Marti Robertson* |
5:54 |
| 10 | Your Secret's Safe With MeArranged By – Rob MounseyBass – Neil JasonDrums – Chris Parker Guitar – Jeff MironovKeyboards – Rob MounseyMixed By – Kevin HalpinProducer – Rob MounseyRecorded By – Ben Wisch, Ed Rack, Kevin Halpin |
4:39 |
| 11 | When I Give My Love To YouArranged By – Rob MounseyDrums – Chris Parker Keyboards – Rob MounseyLead Vocals – Brenda Russell Mixed By – Kevin HalpinProducer – Rob MounseyProgrammed By – Rob MounseyRecorded By – Ben Wisch, Ed Rack, Kevin Halpin |
4:26 |
| 12 | Island LifeArranged By – Rob MounseyCongas – Ralph MacDonaldFlute [Solo] – Rob MounseyGuitar – Jeff MironovKeyboards – Rob MounseyMixed By – Kevin HalpinPercussion – Ralph MacDonaldProducer – Rob MounseyRecorded By – Jon Wolfson, Kevin Halpin, Richard AldersonSequenced By – Rob Mounsey |
4:23 |
| 13 | The Art Of LoveArranged By – Jeff LorberCymbal – Sean FranksGuitar – Paul Jackson, Jr.*Keyboards – Jeff LorberMixed By – Alan MeyersonPercussion – Luis ConteProducer – Jeff LorberProgrammed By – Jeff LorberRecorded By – Jeff LorberSaxophone – Marc Russo |
4:11 |
| 14 | Soul MateArranged By – Jeff LorberBacking Vocals – Eric BenétDrums – John Robinson Keyboards – Jeff LorberMixed By – Alan MeyersonPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaProducer – Jeff LorberProgrammed By – Jeff LorberRecorded By – Jeff Lorber |
4:27 |
| 15 | HourglassArranged By – Gil GoldsteinBass – Marc Johnson Drums – Peter ErskineGuitar – Jeff MironovMixed By – James FarberPercussion – Bashiri Johnson, Don AliasPiano – Gil GoldsteinProducer – Gil Goldstein, Matt PiersonRecorded By – James Farber, Matthew Lamonica*, Tom Mark |
4:50 |
Notes
BMG Direct (Club) issueD 125568 "Mfg for BMG Direct under licence" printed on disc face and nowhere else
Best Of Michael Franks: A Backward Glance album by Michael Franks was released Jul 29, 2008 on the Warner Brothers label. Jazz-pop maestro Michael Franks carved out a distinctive niche for himself in the 1970s and `80s with his smooth, clever, easygoing singer-songwriter fare. Best Of Michael Franks: A Backward Glance music CDs This 15-track compilation provides the perfect introduction to his output, encompassing early pop hits like "Popsicle Toes" and "The Lady Wants to Know," along with gauzy ballads like "Tiger in the Rain" and jazzy `80s hits like "Island Life." Franks's cheeky way with a lyric and sleek, radio-ready sound may be off-putting to some, but repeated listens reveal how well-crafted his songs and arrangements really are. Best Of Michael Franks: A Backward Glance songs A BACKWARD GLANCE is the premiere Franks primer. Best Of Michael Franks: A Backward Glance CD music contains a single disc with 15 songs.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 093624685524
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 46855-2 | Michael Franks | The Best Of Michael Franks: A Backward Glance (CD, Comp) | Warner Bros. Records | 9 46855-2 | US | 1998 |
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