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George Benson – 20/20

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Label:	Warner Bros. Records – 7599-25178-2
Format:	CD, Album, Reissue
Country:	UK & Europe
Released:
Genre:	Funk / Soul
Style:	Soul

Tracklist

1	No One Emotion Arranged By – Clif Magness, Randy Waldman, Russ Titelman Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Backing Vocals – Gordon Grody, Lani Groves, Patti Austin Drum Programming – Clif Magness, Russ Titelman Drums [Additional] – Dave Weckl, Steve Ferrone Horns – Gary Grant, Gary Herbig, Jerry Hey, Kim Hutchcroft Keyboards – Randy Waldman Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Rhythm Guitar, Soloist [Guitar] – Michael Sembello Written-By – Clif Magness, Mark Mueller, Tom Keane Arranged By – Clif Magness, Randy Waldman, Russ Titelman Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey Backing Vocals – Gordon Grody, Lani Groves, Patti Austin Drum Programming – Clif Magness, Russ Titelman Drums [Additional] – Dave Weckl, Steve Ferrone Horns – Gary Grant, Gary Herbig, Jerry Hey, Kim Hutchcroft Keyboards – Randy Waldman Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Rhythm Guitar, Soloist [Guitar] – Michael Sembello Written-By – Clif Magness, Mark Mueller, Tom Keane	3:55
2	Please Don't Walk Away Arranged By [Strings] – James Newton Howard Bass – Marcus Miller Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Richard Tee Guitar – George Benson Piano, Synthesizer – James Newton Howard Synthesizer [Additional], Drum Programming – Clifford Carter Synthesizer [Synclavier], Vocoder – Rob Mounsey Written-By – James Newton Howard, Steve Lukather	3:51
3	I Just Wanna Hang Around You Backing Vocals [Additional] – Patti Austin Drum Programming [Simmons] – Bryan Lee Janszen Drum Programming, Backing Vocals – Michael Sembello Electric Piano [DX-7 Rhodes], Synthesizer [Bass] – Daniel Sembello* Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Synthesizer – Randy Waldman Written-By – Cruz Sembello, Jon Sembello, Michael Sembello/Daniel Sembello	4:41
4	Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You Arranged By, Programmed By [Synthesizer], Keyboards – Robbie Buchanan Backing Vocals – Deborah Thomas, Richard Marx Bass – Nathan East Drums – Carlos Vega Guitar – Dann Huff, Paul Jackson* Guitar, Soloist – George Benson Written-By – Gerry Goffin, Michael Masser	4:04
5	Beyond The Sea (La Mer) Alto Saxophone – Charles I. Williams, Frank Wess Arranged By [Horns], Conductor – Frank Foster Arranged By [Strings], Conductor – Ralph Burns Baritone Saxophone – Bobby Eldridge Bass – Earl May Drums – John Robinson (2) Guitar, Soloist – George Benson Lyrics By [English] – Jack Lawrence (2) Music By, Lyrics By [French] – Charles Trenet Piano – Joe Sample Rhythm Guitar – Freddie Green Synthesizer – Clifford Carter, James Newton Howard Tenor Saxophone – George Coleman, Jimmy Heath Trombone – Benny Powell, Dave Taylor, Robin Eubanks, Slide Hampton Trumpet – Earl Gardner, Felix Vega, Joe Newman, Jon Faddis, Lou Soloff* Alto Saxophone – Charles I. Williams, Frank Wess Arranged By [Horns], Conductor – Frank Foster Arranged By [Strings], Conductor – Ralph Burns Baritone Saxophone – Bobby Eldridge Bass – Earl May Drums – John Robinson (2) Guitar, Soloist – George Benson Lyrics By [English] – Jack Lawrence (2) Music By, Lyrics By [French] – Charles Trenet Piano – Joe Sample Rhythm Guitar – Freddie Green Synthesizer – Clifford Carter, James Newton Howard Tenor Saxophone – George Coleman, Jimmy Heath Trombone – Benny Powell, Dave Taylor, Robin Eubanks, Slide Hampton Trumpet – Earl Gardner, Felix Vega, Joe Newman, Jon Faddis, Lou Soloff*	4:10
6	20/20 Backing Vocals – James Taylor, Patti Austin Cymbal [Additional] – Dave Weckl Drum Machine [DMX], Synthesizer [DSX Sequencer] – Randy Goodrum, Steve Kipner Guitar, Soloist – George Benson Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Programmed By [Synthesizer], Performer – Randy Goodrum Synthesizer [Additional] – Randy Waldman Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Rob Mounsey Written-By – Randy Goodrum, Steve Kipner Backing Vocals – James Taylor, Patti Austin Cymbal [Additional] – Dave Weckl Drum Machine [DMX], Synthesizer [DSX Sequencer] – Randy Goodrum, Steve Kipner Guitar, Soloist – George Benson Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Programmed By [Synthesizer], Performer – Randy Goodrum Synthesizer [Additional] – Randy Waldman Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Rob Mounsey Written-By – Randy Goodrum, Steve Kipner	4:07
7	New Day Arranged By [Strings], Conductor – Ralph Burns Backing Vocals – Cecil & Linda Womack* Bass – Anthony Jackson Finger Cymbals – Eric "Crusher" Bennett* Flute – George Young (2) Guitar – Cecil Womack Guitar, Soloist – George Benson Keyboards, Drum Programming – Clifford Carter Triangle – Ralph MacDonald Written-By – Cecil & Linda Womack*	4:27
8	Hold Me Drum Programming [Simmons] – Bryan Lee Janszen Guitar, Soloist, Rhythm Guitar, Drum Programming, Backing Vocals – Michael Sembello Guitar, Soloist, Vocals [Harmony] – George Benson Percussion – Ralph MacDonald Synthesizer [Additional] – Clifford Carter Synthesizer [Bass] – Richard Tee Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Rob Mounsey Synthesizer, Drum Programming, Cymbal [Ride] – Daniel Sembello* Written-By – Michael Sembello/Daniel Sembello* Drum Programming [Simmons] – Bryan Lee Janszen Guitar, Soloist, Rhythm Guitar, Drum Programming, Backing Vocals – Michael Sembello Guitar, Soloist, Vocals [Harmony] – George Benson Percussion – Ralph MacDonald Synthesizer [Additional] – Clifford Carter Synthesizer [Bass] – Richard Tee Synthesizer [Synclavier] – Rob Mounsey Synthesizer, Drum Programming, Cymbal [Ride] – Daniel Sembello* Written-By – Michael Sembello/Daniel Sembello*	4:02
9	Stand Up Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano [DX-7 Rhodes] – Barnaby Finch Flute, Synthesizer [String] – Dave Grusin Guitar – George Benson Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Rhythm Guitar – David Williams (4) Synthesizer – Neil Larsen Synthesizer [Bass] – Richard Tee, Rob Mounsey Written-By – Neil Larsen	5:07
10	You Are The Love Of My Life Arranged By [Rhythm Track] – Gene Page, Michael Masser Arranged By [Strings] – Gene Page Backing Vocals – Darryl Phinnessee, David Cochran, Deborah Thomas Bass – Neil Stubenhaus Drums – Rick Shlosser Guitar – Paul Jackson Keyboards – Randy Kerber Vocals [Duet] – Roberta Flack Written-By – Linda Creed, Michael Masser	2:50

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Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – WEA International Inc.
Copyright © – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Copyright © – WEA International Inc.
Recorded At – A&M Studios
Recorded At – A&R Studios
Recorded At – Amigo Studios
Recorded At – Atlantic Studios
Recorded At – Automated Sound Studios
Recorded At – Bill Schnee Studios
Recorded At – Bossa Nova Hotel
Recorded At – Clinton Recording Studio
Recorded At – Devonshire Studios
Recorded At – Grand Slam Studios
Recorded At – The Hit Factory
Recorded At – House Of Music, West Orange, NJ
Recorded At – Power Station
Recorded At – The Review Room
Recorded At – Rosebud Recording Studio
Recorded At – Sigma Sound Studios, New York
Recorded At – The Village Recorder
Mixed At – Bill Schnee Studios
Mixed At – Clinton Recording Studio
Mastered At – Sterling Sound
Published By – Al Dente Music
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Credits

Art Direction – Simon Levy
Co-producer – Michael Sembello & Daniel Sembello* (tracks: 8)
Coordinator [Production] – Mary Melia
Design – Kav DeLuxe
Engineer – Elliot Scheiner, Gary Ladinsky, Jim Boyer, Lee Herschberg, Michael Mancini, Russell Schmitt, Thom Wilson
Engineer [Additional] – Cliff Hodson*, Dean Burt, Dick Bogart*, Jim Gallagher, John Convertino (2), John Rollo, Josiah Gluck, Kendel "Basher" Brown*, Nicholas Spigel*
Engineer [Assistant] – Barbara Ivone, Bobby Warner, Bruce Lampcov, Cliff Jones (3), James Nichols, Jay Willis, Leslie Klein, Michael Abbott (2), Michael Allaire*, Michael Birnholz*, Nelson Ayres, Nick Delre, Ollie Cotton, Paul Brown, Paul Higgins, Robin Laine, Steve Hirsch
Executive-Producer – Russ Titelman
Management – Fritz-Turner Management*
Mastered By – Ted Jensen
Mixed By – Bill Schnee (tracks: 4, 10), Ed Rak, Elliot Scheiner, Jim Boyer, Russ Titelman
Other [Styling] – Bill Whitten
Photography By – Richard Bomersheim
Producer – Michael Masser (tracks: 4, 10), Russ Titelman (tracks: 1 to 3, 5 to 9)
Programmed By [Synclavier] – Wells Christie

Notes

Made in Germany.

Recorded at A&R Recording Studios, New York; A&M Recording Studios, Hollywood; Amigo Studios, Inc., N. Hollywood; Atlantic Studios, New York; Automated Sound Studios, New York; Bossa Nova Hotel, San Fernando, California; Clinton Recording Studio, New York; Devonshire Sound Studios, N. Hollywood; Grand Slam Studio, W. Orange, N.J.; Hit Factory, New York; House Of Music, W. Orange, N.J.; Power Station, New York; Rosebud Recording Studio, Inc., New York; Bill Schnee Studios, N. Hollywood; Sigma Sound Studio, New York & Village Recorder, W. Los Angeles

Mixed at Clinton Recording Studio, New York & Bill Schnee Studio, N. Hollywood

Mastered at Sterling Sound, New York

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 0 7599-25178-2 9
Matrix / Runout: 759925178-2.2 11/98
Mastering SID Code (Variant 1, 2, 3): IFPI L011
Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 054T
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 0509
Mould SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI 0544
Rights Society: GEMA/BIEM
Label Code: LC 0392
Price Code: WE 835

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	20/20 (LP, Album)	Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records	1-25178, 9 25178	US	1985
Recently Edited	20/20 (LP, Album, Stereo, RSA Pressing)	Warner Bros. Records	925 178-1	Europe	1985
Recently Edited	20/20 (LP, Album)	Warner Bros. Records	925 178-1	Europe	1985
Recently Edited	20/20 (LP, Album, Stereo)	Warner Bros. Records	25178-1	Australia	1985
New Submission	20/20 (Cassette, Album)	Warner Bros. Records	925 178-4	Germany	1985