Quincy Jones – Back On The Block

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Label:	Qwest Records – 926 020-1, Warner Bros. Records – WX 313
Format:	Vinyl, LP, Album
Country:	UK & Europe
Released:	1989
Genre:	Electronic, Hip Hop, Jazz, Funk / Soul
Style:	House, Contemporary R&B, New Jack Swing

Tracklist

A1	Prologue (2 Q's Rap) Backing Vocals [Vocal Haze] – take 6 Drum Programming – Rod Temperton Lead Vocals – Quincy Jones, Quincy D. III* Written-By – Big Daddy Kane, Quincy Jones	1:04
A2	Back On The Block Arranged By [Rhythm] – Bill Summers, Quincy Jones, Quincy D. III, Rod Temperton Arranged By [Vocals] – Andraé Crouch, Quincy Jones Backing Vocals – Caiphus Semenya, Siedah Garrett, The Andraé Crouch Singers Bass – Louis Johnson Concept By – Quincy Jones Conductor [Choir] – Andraé Crouch, Sandra Crouch Drum Programming – Michael Boddicker, Quincy Jones, Quincy D. III, Rod Temperton Handclaps – Ian Underwood, Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes Lead Vocals – Tevin Campbell Percussion [African Percussion] – Bill Summers, J.C. Gomez Rap – Big Daddy Kane, Ice-T, Kool Moe Dee, Melle Mel Synthesizer [Programming] – Steve Porcaro Synthesizer [Synthesized Korg Pepe] – Josef Zawinul* Written-By – Big Daddy Kane, Caiphus Semenya, Ice-T, Kool Moe Dee, Melle Mel, Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton, Siedah Garrett Arranged By [Rhythm] – Bill Summers, Quincy Jones, Quincy D. III, Rod Temperton Arranged By [Vocals] – Andraé Crouch, Quincy Jones Backing Vocals – Caiphus Semenya, Siedah Garrett, The Andraé Crouch Singers Bass – Louis Johnson Concept By – Quincy Jones Conductor [Choir] – Andraé Crouch, Sandra Crouch Drum Programming – Michael Boddicker, Quincy Jones, Quincy D. III, Rod Temperton Handclaps – Ian Underwood, Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes Lead Vocals – Tevin Campbell Percussion [African Percussion] – Bill Summers, J.C. Gomez Rap – Big Daddy Kane, Ice-T, Kool Moe Dee, Melle Mel Synthesizer [Programming] – Steve Porcaro Synthesizer [Synthesized Korg Pepe] – Josef Zawinul* Written-By – Big Daddy Kane, Caiphus Semenya, Ice-T, Kool Moe Dee, Melle Mel, Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton, Siedah Garrett	6:34
A3	I Don't Go For That Arranged By – Ian Prince Backing Vocals – Ian Prince, Nadirah Ali, Siedah Garrett Featuring, Keyboards [Solo] – Herbie Hancock Keyboards – Ian Prince Lead Vocals – Siedah Garrett Synthesizer [Programming] – Ian Underwood, Larry Williams Written-By – I. Prince*	5:11
A4	I'll Be Good To You Arranged By – Quincy Jones Backing Vocals – George Johnson, James Ingram, Jim Gilstrap, Louis Johnson, Phil Perry (2), Siedah Garrett, Syreeta Wright Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – Harvey Mason Guitar – George Johnson Keyboards – David Paich, Greg Phillinganes, Ian Prince Lead Vocals – Chaka Khan, Ray Charles Sounds [Kick And Snare Drum] – Bruce Swedien Synthesizer [Programming] – Ian Underwood, Larry Williams, Michael Boddicker, Steve Porcaro Written-By – George Johnson, Louis Johnson, Senora Sam Arranged By – Quincy Jones Backing Vocals – George Johnson, James Ingram, Jim Gilstrap, Louis Johnson, Phil Perry (2), Siedah Garrett, Syreeta Wright Bass – Louis Johnson Drums – Harvey Mason Guitar – George Johnson Keyboards – David Paich, Greg Phillinganes, Ian Prince Lead Vocals – Chaka Khan, Ray Charles Sounds [Kick And Snare Drum] – Bruce Swedien Synthesizer [Programming] – Ian Underwood, Larry Williams, Michael Boddicker, Steve Porcaro Written-By – George Johnson, Louis Johnson, Senora Sam	4:54
A5	The Verb To Be (Introduction to Wee B. Dooinit) Voice [Spoken by] – Mervyn Warren Written-By – Mervyn Warren	0:29
A6	Wee B. Dooinit (Acapella Party) Arranged By [Rhythm] – Ian Prince, Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocals] – Ian Prince, Mark Kibble, Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton, Siedah Garrett Backing Vocals – Edie Lehman* Body Percussion – Quincy Jones Body Percussion [Chest Slaps & Funky Vodel] – Bobby McFerrin Featuring, Vocals – Al Jarreau, Bobby McFerrin, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Take 6 Handclaps – Ian Underwood, Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton Lead Vocals – Siedah Garrett Vocoder – Ian Prince Written-By – Ian Prince, Quincy Jones, Siedah Garrett Arranged By [Rhythm] – Ian Prince, Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocals] – Ian Prince, Mark Kibble, Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton, Siedah Garrett Backing Vocals – Edie Lehman* Body Percussion – Quincy Jones Body Percussion [Chest Slaps & Funky Vodel] – Bobby McFerrin Featuring, Vocals – Al Jarreau, Bobby McFerrin, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Take 6 Handclaps – Ian Underwood, Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton Lead Vocals – Siedah Garrett Vocoder – Ian Prince Written-By – Ian Prince, Quincy Jones, Siedah Garrett	3:32
A7	The Places You Find Love Arranged By [Rhythm] – Clif Magness, Glen Ballard, Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocals] – Andraé Crouch, Caiphus Semenya, Quincy Jones Backing Vocals – Clif Magness, Dionne Warwick, Edie Lehman, Howard Hewitt, James Ingram, Jennifer Holliday, Luther Vandross, Peggi Blu, Siedah Garrett, The Andraé Crouch Singers Bass – Louis Johnson Concept By – Quincy Jones Conductor [All Star Choir] – Quincy Jones Conductor [Andrae Crouch Singers] – Andraé Crouch Drums – John Robinson (2) Featuring, Keyboards [Solo] – Herbie Hancock Guitar – Michael Landau, Paul Jackson Jr. Keyboards – David Paich, Jerry Hey Keyboards, Synthesizer [Programming] – Larry Williams, Randy Kerber Lead Vocals – Chaka Khan, Siedah Garrett Percussion – Bill Summers, Paulinho Da Costa Synthesizer [Programming] – Michael Boddicker, Rhett Lawrence, Steve Porcaro Translated By [Swahili] – Sarah Abukutsa Written-By – Clif Magness, Glen Ballard Written-By [African Lyrics], Arranged By [African Lyrics], Conductor [African Lyrics] – Caiphus Semenya Arranged By [Rhythm] – Clif Magness, Glen Ballard, Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocals] – Andraé Crouch, Caiphus Semenya, Quincy Jones Backing Vocals – Clif Magness, Dionne Warwick, Edie Lehman, Howard Hewitt, James Ingram, Jennifer Holliday, Luther Vandross, Peggi Blu, Siedah Garrett, The Andraé Crouch Singers Bass – Louis Johnson Concept By – Quincy Jones Conductor [All Star Choir] – Quincy Jones Conductor [Andrae Crouch Singers] – Andraé Crouch Drums – John Robinson (2) Featuring, Keyboards [Solo] – Herbie Hancock Guitar – Michael Landau, Paul Jackson Jr. Keyboards – David Paich, Jerry Hey Keyboards, Synthesizer [Programming] – Larry Williams, Randy Kerber Lead Vocals – Chaka Khan, Siedah Garrett Percussion – Bill Summers, Paulinho Da Costa Synthesizer [Programming] – Michael Boddicker, Rhett Lawrence, Steve Porcaro Translated By [Swahili] – Sarah Abukutsa Written-By – Clif Magness, Glen Ballard Written-By [African Lyrics], Arranged By [African Lyrics], Conductor [African Lyrics] – Caiphus Semenya	6:24
B1	Jazz Corner Of The Word (Introduction To Birdland) Arranged By [Rhythm] – Bill Summers, Quincy Jones Lead Vocals – Big Daddy Kane, Kool Moe Dee Percussion – Bill Summers Written-By – Big Daddy Kane, Kool Moe Dee	2:53
B2	Birdland Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey, Quincy Jones Arranged By [Rhythm] – Ian Prince, Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton Bass – Nathan East Featuring, Guitar – George Benson Featuring, Saxophone – James Moody Featuring, Trumpet – Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis Featuring, Vocals – Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan Handclaps – Ian Underwood, Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton Keyboards – Ian Prince, Larry Williams Saxophone – Larry Williams Synthesizer [Programming] – Michael Boddicker, Michael Casey Young* Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet – Gary Grant, Jerry Hey Written-By – Joe Zawinul Arranged By [Horns] – Jerry Hey, Quincy Jones Arranged By [Rhythm] – Ian Prince, Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton Bass – Nathan East Featuring, Guitar – George Benson Featuring, Saxophone – James Moody Featuring, Trumpet – Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis Featuring, Vocals – Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan Handclaps – Ian Underwood, Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton Keyboards – Ian Prince, Larry Williams Saxophone – Larry Williams Synthesizer [Programming] – Michael Boddicker, Michael Casey Young* Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2) Trumpet – Gary Grant, Jerry Hey Written-By – Joe Zawinul	5:33
B3	Setembro (Brazilian Wedding Song) Arranged By [Rhythm] – Greg Phillinganes, Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocals] – Mark Kibble, Quincy Jones Featuring, Alto Saxophone – Gerald Albright Featuring, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – George Duke Featuring, Guitar – George Benson Featuring, Keyboards – Herbie Hancock Featuring, Vocals – Sarah Vaughan, Take 6 Keyboards – David Paich, Greg Phillinganes, Ian Prince Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Synthesizer [Pads] – David Paich, Herbie Hancock Synthesizer [Programming] – Ian Underwood Synthesizer [Programming], Synthesizer [Pads] – Steve Porcaro Synthesizer [Rhythm Programming] – Quincy Jones Written-By – Gilson Peranzzetta, Ivan Lins Arranged By [Rhythm] – Greg Phillinganes, Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocals] – Mark Kibble, Quincy Jones Featuring, Alto Saxophone – Gerald Albright Featuring, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – George Duke Featuring, Guitar – George Benson Featuring, Keyboards – Herbie Hancock Featuring, Vocals – Sarah Vaughan, Take 6 Keyboards – David Paich, Greg Phillinganes, Ian Prince Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Synthesizer [Pads] – David Paich, Herbie Hancock Synthesizer [Programming] – Ian Underwood Synthesizer [Programming], Synthesizer [Pads] – Steve Porcaro Synthesizer [Rhythm Programming] – Quincy Jones Written-By – Gilson Peranzzetta, Ivan Lins	5:04
B4	One Man Woman Arranged By [Rhythm] – Ian Prince, Quincy Jones Featuring, Keyboards – George Duke Featuring, Timbales – Sheila E. Keyboards – Greg Phillinganes, Ian Prince Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Siedah Garrett Synthesizer [Programming] – Larry Williams Written-By – Harriet Roberts, Ian Prince, Siedah Garrett	3:44
B5	Tomorrow (A Better You, Better Me) Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jerry Hey, Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocals] – Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton Bass – Neil Stubenhaus Directed By [Choir] – Rose Banks, Siedah Garrett Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Greg Phillinganes Featuring, Saxophone – Gerald Albright Guitar – Steve Lukather Keyboards – Randy Kerber Lead Vocals – Tevin Campbell Percussion – Ollie Brown Producer [Assistant], Arranged By – Jerry Hey Written-By – George Johnson, Louis Johnson, Siedah Garrett Arranged By [Rhythm] – Jerry Hey, Quincy Jones Arranged By [Vocals] – Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton Bass – Neil Stubenhaus Directed By [Choir] – Rose Banks, Siedah Garrett Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Greg Phillinganes Featuring, Saxophone – Gerald Albright Guitar – Steve Lukather Keyboards – Randy Kerber Lead Vocals – Tevin Campbell Percussion – Ollie Brown Producer [Assistant], Arranged By – Jerry Hey Written-By – George Johnson, Louis Johnson, Siedah Garrett	4:46
B6	Prelude To The Garden Concept By – Quincy Jones Keyboards, Synthesizer [Programming] – Larry Williams Written-By, Arranged By – Jorge Calandrelli	0:54
B7	The Secret Garden Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton Arranged By [Snthesizer] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Vocals] – Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton, Siedah Garrett Backing Vocals – Al B. Sure!, El DeBarge, Siedah Garrett Bass – Neil Stubenhaus Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Greg Phillinganes Featuring, Solo Vocal – Al B. Sure!, Barry White, El DeBarge, James Ingram Guitar – Steve Lukather Keyboards, Synthesizer [Programming] – Larry Williams Snare – Bruce Swedien Written-By – El DeBarge, Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton, Siedah Garrett Arranged By [Rhythm] – Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton Arranged By [Snthesizer] – Jerry Hey Arranged By [Vocals] – Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton, Siedah Garrett Backing Vocals – Al B. Sure!, El DeBarge, Siedah Garrett Bass – Neil Stubenhaus Drums – John Robinson (2) Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Greg Phillinganes Featuring, Solo Vocal – Al B. Sure!, Barry White, El DeBarge, James Ingram Guitar – Steve Lukather Keyboards, Synthesizer [Programming] – Larry Williams Snare – Bruce Swedien Written-By – El DeBarge, Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton, Siedah Garrett	6:40

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Distributed By – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Manufactured By – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Qwest Records
Copyright © – Qwest Records
Recorded At – Ocean Way Recording
Recorded At – Record One, Los Angeles
Recorded At – Digital Recorders
Recorded At – Westlake Audio
Recorded At – Lighthouse Studios
Recorded At – Tarpan Studios
Recorded At – Garden Rake Studio
Mixed At – Ocean Way Recording
Mixed At – Record One, Los Angeles
Mastered At – Bernie Grundman Mastering
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Pressed By – Record Service Alsdorf

Credits

Art Direction – Jeri Heiden
Contractor – Leslie Morris-Johnson*
Coordinator [Production Coordinator] – Kimiko Jackson
Creative Director [Director Of Production] – Louise Velázquez*
Design – Alan Disparte, Margo Chase
Engineer [Additional] – Bernie Kirsh
Engineer [Assistant] – Dana Jon Chappelle, Don Kunz, Kevin Becka, Rail Rogut
Engineer, Recorded By, Mixed By – Bruce Swedien
Lacquer Cut By – Hü*
Management [Creative Services] – Deborah Dill (2)
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Photography By – Matthew Rolston
Producer – Quincy Jones
Producer [Associate] – Rod Temperton
Recorded By [Additional Recording By] – Bernie Kirsh, Brad Sundberg, Dave Frazer*, Don Cobb
Technician [Technical Director] – Brad Sundberg

Notes

Manufactured and distributed by Warner Bros. Records Inc.
© 1989 Qwest Records ℗ 1989 Qwest Records.
Made in Germany

Printed plastic lined inner sleeve

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 0 7599-26020-1 3
Barcode (Scanned): 075992602013
Distribution Code (UK): WX 313
Other (⊙): 926 020-1 Ⓤ
Other ([•̲ ̲•̲]): 926 020-4
Other (CD): 926 020-2
Distribution Code (France): WE 391
Rights Society: GEMA/BIEM
Rights Society: ASCAP
Rights Society: BMI
Label Code: LC 7959
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A stamped, variant 1): R/S Alsdorf 759 926020-1-A
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B stamped (x etched), variant 1): R/S Alsdorf 759 926020-1-Bx
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A stamped/etched, variant 2): R/S Alsdorf 759 926020-1-A 21 Hü
Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B stamped/etched, variant 2): R/S Alsdorf 759 926020-1-Bx 25 Hü

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Back On The Block (CD, Album)	Qwest Records	926 020-2	Europe	1989
Recently Edited	Back On The Block (Cassette, Album)	Qwest Records, Qwest Records, Qwest Records	926 020-4, WX 313 C, WX313C	Europe	1989
Recently Edited	Back On The Block (Cassette, Album, SR, Dolby HX Pro, B NR)	Qwest Records, Qwest Records	4-26020, 9 26020-4	US	1989
Recently Edited	Back On The Block (LP, Album, Specialty Pressing)	Qwest Records, Qwest Records	9 26020-1, 1-26020	US	1989
New Submission	Back On The Block (LP, Album)	Qwest Records	9 26020-1	Greece	1989