Right on Time is the second album by the Los Angeles, California-based duo the Brothers Johnson. Released in 1977, the album peaked at number two on the R&B albums chart and number thirteen on the pop albums chart in the U.S. It includes the number-one R&B song "Strawberry Letter 23", and winner of a Grammy Award in 1978 for Best R&B Instrumental Performance, "Q".
Critical reception
In a contemporary review for The Village Voice, music critic Robert Christgau gave the album a "C+" grade and panned the duo for how "bland" and lifeless they made their funk: "Pop professionalism reduced to a concept in which all annoyances and other signs of life are eliminated." In a retrospective review, AllMusic's Stephen Cook credited Quincy Jones for producing a "seamless mix of pop and funk."
Track listing
- "Runnin' For Your Lovin'" - <small>(George Johnson, Louis Johnson)</small> 5:05
- "Free Yourself, Be Yourself" - <small>(George Johnson, Louis Johnson)</small> 4:14
- "Q" (Instrumental) - <small>(George Johnson, Louis Johnson)</small> 3:25
- "Right On Time" - <small>(George Johnson, Louis Johnson, Quincy Jones)</small> 3:50
- "Strawberry Letter 23" - <small>(Shuggie Otis)</small> 4:58
- "Brother Man" (Instrumental) - <small>(Dave Grusin, George Johnson, Louis Johnson)</small> 3:10
- "Never Leave You Lonely" - <small>(Louis Johnson, Peggy Jones, Valerie Johnson)</small> 3:02
- "Love Is" - <small>(George Johnson, Louis Johnson, Peggy Jones, Quincy Jones)</small> 4:20
Personnel
- George Johnson â Lead Guitar, Lead and Backing Vocals
- Louis Johnson â Bass, Guitar, Piano, Synthesizer, Lead and Backing Vocals
- Harvey Mason, Sr. â Drums
- Lee Ritenour, David T. Walker â Guitar
- Dave Grusin, Ian Underwood, Michael Boddicker â Keyboards, Synthesizer
- Ralph MacDonald â Percussion
- Mic Gillette â Trombone, Trumpet
- Emilio Castillo â Tenor Saxophone
- Stephen Kupka â Baritone Saxophone
- Lenny Pickett â Alto Saxophone
- Greg Adams â Trumpet
- Alex Weir, Jim Gilstrap, Richard Heath, Mortonette Jenkins, Stephanie Spruill, Oren Waters, Alexandra Brown â Backing Vocals
Charts and certifications
Charts
Singles
Certifications
References
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