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I Cry, I Smile

I Cry, I Smile is the second studio album by R&B/soul songwriter/producer Narada Michael Walden. Released in 1977 on Atlantic Records, it marked the first time Walden himself took on the bulk of the production duties; as stated on the back of the record jacket: "Produced by Narada Michael Walden".

Track listing

  • All songs written and arranged by Narada Michael Walden.
  1. "I Need Your Love" - 3:41
  2. "Better Man" - 4:19
  3. "Soul Bird" - 4:32
  4. "I Remember" - 4:30
  5. "Oneness-Cry" - 4:57
  6. "Mango Bop" - 4:43
  7. "Rainbow-Sky" - 1:17
  8. "I Cry, I Smile" - 5:46
  9. "Heaven's Just a Step Ahead" - 4:31
  10. "So Long" - 4:22

Personnel

  • Narada Michael Walden – vocals, keyboards, drums
  • Clifford Carter – keyboards
  • Hiram Bullock – guitars
  • Ray Gomez – guitars
  • Neil Jason – bass
  • Sammy Figueroa – percussion
  • Raphael Cruz – percussion
  • Norma Jean Bell – flute, reeds
  • Herbie Mann – flute, reeds
  • Michael Gibbs – string arrangements and conductor
  • Cheryl Alexander – backing vocals
  • Elisa DeLieson – backing vocals
  • Chrissy Faith – backing vocals

Production

  • Narada Michael Walden – producer
  • Jimmy Douglass – assistant producer, engineer
  • Randy Mason – assistant engineer
  • Jerry Smith – mixing at Trident Studios (London, UK)
  • Steven Shore – mix assistant
  • Dennis King – mastering at Atlantic Studios
  • Bob Defrin – art direction
  • Lynn Breslin – design
  • Steinbecker/Houghton – photography
  • Sri Chinmoy – liner notes

References

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