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Various – Purple Snow (Forecasting The Minneapolis Sound)

Name: Various - Purple Snow (Forecasting The Minneapolis Sound)
Rating: 4.39 (23 reviews)

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Label:	Numero Group – 050
Format:	2 x CD, Compilation
Country:	US
Released:	Dec 6, 2013
Genre:	Funk / Soul
Style:	Soul, Funk

Tracklist

1-01	94 East–	If You See Me Backing Vocals – Kristie Lazenberry, Marcy Ingvoldstad Bass – Wendell Thomas Drums – Dale Alexander Engineer – Dik Hedlund* Keyboards – Pierre Lewis (3) Lead Guitar – Prince Nelson* Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar – Pepé Willie Written-By – Pepé Willie	5:44
1-02	Aura (19)–	Taste Of Love Bass – Rocky Garrity Drums – Ricardo DeJesus Engineer – Chris Moon (2) Keyboards – John Rivers* Lead Vocals, Guitar – Ronnie Robbins Lyrics By – Chris Moon (2) Saxophone – Bill Gaskill, Dave Jensen Trumpet – Terry Halvorson Vocals – Emma Jean Rivers Written-By – John Rivers*, Rockie Robbins, Rocky Garrity	3:29
1-03	Herman Jones (2)–	I Love You Bass – Paul Johnson (8) Drums – Steven Balenger Keyboards – Troy Williams (2) Mixed By – Haley Fohr Vocals – Herman Jones (2) Written-By – Herman Jones (2)	4:17
1-04	Orville Shannon–	Oh Lover Written-By, Vocals – Orville Shannon	3:03
1-05	Mind & Matter–	I'm Under Your Spell Bass – Joe Ray Drums – Don Turner (2) Engineer – Jerry Steckling Guitar – Rodney Clark (3) Keyboards – Gary McCray (2) Keyboards, Glockenspiel – James Harris III Percussion – Barry Dillard Saxophone, Keyboards – Troy Williams (2) Vocals – Everett "Jawanza" Pettiford, Glenny "Ittiim" Hardge, Lawrence "Sabu" Brown*, Turhan Bey Written-By – James Harris III	3:28
1-06	Haze (14)–	Waiting For The Moment Bass – Paul Johnson (8) Congas – Michael Lopez Drums – Steven Balenger Engineer – Dan Holmes* Guitar – Solomon Hughes* Keyboards – Peter Johnson (7) Percussion – Janelle Green Vocals – Willy Ternoir Written-By – Janelle Green, Michael Lopez, Paul Johnson (8), Peter Johnson (7), Solomon Hughes*, Steven Balenger, Willy Ternoir	3:27
1-07	The Prophets Of Peace–	Get It On Bass, Organ – Anthony Scott (6) Drums – Steven Bradley (4) Engineer – David Rivkin Guitar – Dickie Lowe Percussion – Ed Garrett Saxophone – Andre Broadnax, Morris Wilson Vocals – Sonny Williams (3) Written-By – Anthony Scott (6), Sonny Williams (3), Steven Bradley (4)	3:10
1-08	Cohesion (5)–	Expense Bass, Backing Vocals – John Rivers* Drums – Ricardo DeJesus Engineer – David Rivkin Piano, Organ – David White (28) Saxophone – Dwayne White (2) Trumpet – Douglas Belton, Vernon Tinsley Vocals, Guitar – Ronnie Robbins Written-By – Dwayne White (2)	3:46
1-09	Mind & Matter–	Sunshine Lady Bass – Joe Ray Drums – Don Turner (2) Engineer – Jerry Steckling Guitar – Rodney Clark (3) Keyboards – Gary McCray (2) Keyboards, Glockenspiel – James Harris III Percussion – Barry Dillard Saxophone, Keyboards – Troy Williams (2) Vocals – Everett "Jawanza" Pettiford, Glenny "Ittiim" Hardge, Lawrence "Sabu" Brown*, Turhan Bey Written-By – James Harris III	4:09
1-10	The Lewis Connection–	Higher Alto Saxophone – Richard Hicks Bass, Vocals – Andre Lewis* Drums – Richard Lowe (5) Engineer – Chris Moon (2) Keyboards, Tenor Saxophone – Pierre Lewis (3) Tenor Saxophone – Aaron Weatherspoon Trumpet – David Wright (18) Vocals – Sonny Thompson (2) Written-By – Andre Lewis*, Pierre Lewis (3)	6:58
1-11	Flyte Tyme–	It's The Things That You Do Bass – Terry Lewis Drums – Garry Johnson (2) Engineer – David Rivkin Guitar – Anton Johnson* Keyboards – Monte Moir Vocals – Cynthia Johnson Written-By – Cynthia Johnson, Terry Lewis	4:49
1-12	Herman Jones (2)–	Ladie Guitar, Bass – Sonny Thompson (2) Keyboards – Troy Williams (2) Mixed By – Haley Fohr Vocals – Herman Jones (2) Written-By – Herman Jones (2)	4:55
1-13	Michael A. Dixon & J.O.Y.*–	You're All I Need Backing Vocals – Earline Lee, Linda Atlas, Lottie Dixon, Sherri Webb, Vera Hughes Engineer – Bob Behr Keyboards, Synth [Bass Synth], Drums – James Harris III Lead Vocals – Michael A. Dixon Written-By – Michael A. Dixon	3:48
1-14	Music, Love, & Funk–	Stone Lover Bass – Sonny Thompson (2) Drums – Joe Lewis (8) Engineer – David Rivkin Flute – Troy Williams (2) Guitar – Prince Nelson, Randy Barber Keyboards – Pierre Lewis (3) Percussion – Maurice Stevenson Tenor Saxophone – Bill Perry (6) Trumpet – Robert Martin (20) Vocals – Jeffery Tresvant Written-By – Bill Perry (6), Jeff Tresvant, Joe Lewis (8), Pierre Lewis (3)	7:13
1-15	Cohesion (5)–	Cohesion Bass, Backing Vocals – John Rivers* Drums – Ricardo DeJesus Engineer – David Rivkin Piano, Organ – David White (28) Saxophone – Dwayne White (2) Trumpet – Douglas Belton, Vernon Tinsley Vocals, Guitar – Ronnie Robbins Written-By – Douglas Belton, Dwayne White (2), John Rivers*, Michael Smith (47), Ricardo DeJesus, Rocky Garrity, Ronnie Robbins, Vernon Tinsley	2:51
1-16	Haze (14)–	I Do Love My Lady Bass – Paul Johnson (8) Congas – Michael Lopez Drums – Steven Balenger Engineer – Dan Holmes* Guitar – Solomon Hughes* Keyboards – Peter Johnson (7) Percussion – Janelle Green Vocals – Willy Ternoir Written-By – Janelle Green, Michael Lopez, Paul Johnson (8), Peter Johnson (7), Solomon Hughes*, Steven Balenger, Willy Ternoir	4:06
1-17	The Lewis Connection–	Got To Be Something Here Backing Vocals – Randy Barber Backing Vocals, Guitar – Prince Bass, Lead Vocals – Sonny Thompson (2) Drums – Joe Lewis (8) Engineer – David Rivkin Keyboards, Flute – Pierre Lewis (3) Tenor Saxophone – Bill Perry (6) Trumpet – Jeffery Tresvant Written-By – Sonny Thompson (2)	4:17
2-01	Walter Lewis & The Blue Stars–	I Have Love At Home Backing Vocals – Nancy Lewis (3) Engineer – Clyde Green Guitar – Joe Juliano (2) Keyboards – James Harris III Vocals – Walter Lewis (3) Written-By – Walter Lewis (3)	5:20
2-02	Flyte Tyme–	I've Got You On My Mind Bass – Terry Lewis Drums – Garry Johnson (2) Engineer – David Rivkin Guitar – Anton Johnson* Keyboards – Monte Moir Vocals – Cynthia Johnson Written-By – Cynthia Johnson, Anton Johnson*	5:06
2-03	Quiet Storm (9)–	Can You Deal With It Bass, Soloist [Guitar] – Sonny Thompson (2) Engineer – Bob Cain (2) Guitar – Donald Berry Keyboards – Charles Berry (5) Rap – Robert Martin (20) Vocals – Mark Parker (3) Written-By – Robert Martin (20)	4:34
2-04	Steven*–	Quick Drums – Rocky Garrity Engineer – John Rivers* Executive-Producer – Richard Jordan Keyboards – John Rivers* Producer – John Rivers, Richard Jordan, Steven Wagner Vocals, Guitar – Steven Wagner* Written-By – Steven Wagner*	3:22
2-05	The Stylle Band–	If You Love Me Bass, Vocals – Robert McDuffie (2) Drums – Daryl Wells* Engineer – David Rivkin, Peter Martinson* Guitar, Vocals – Craig Powell Keyboards, Vocals – Greg Cauthen Lead Vocals – Freddie Harris (2) Written-By – Daryl Wells*	3:03
2-06	The Girls (3)–	I've Got My Eyes On You Vocals – Sheila Rankin Written-By, Producer – André Cymone	4:03
2-07	Sue Ann Carwell–	Should I Or Should I Not? Alto Vocals – Sue Ann Carwell Drum Programming – Pat DeRemer* Engineer – Damon Danielson (2) Guitar, Drum Programming – Damon Danielson (2) Keyboards, Synth [Bass Synth] – Lee Blaske Written-By – Damon Danielson (2), Patrick DeRemer	3:17
2-08	Alexander O'Neal–	Do You Dare Engineer – Wally Traugott Executive-Producer – Jim Porter, Joe Sotiros Producer – Alexander O'Neal, Chris Moon (2), John Rivers* Vocals – Alexander O'Neal Written-By – Chris Moon (2), John Rivers, Sarrocco Harris	6:06
2-09	Ronnie Robbins–	Contagious Engineer – Jeff Bjork Vocals, Keyboards, Programmed By – Ronnie Robbins Written-By – Ronnie Robbins	4:48
2-10	Alexander O'Neal–	Borrowed Time Bass – John Rivers* Drums – Rocky Garrity Engineer – Chris Moon (2) Guitar – Ronnie Robbins Vocals – Alexander O'Neal Written-By – Chris Moon (2), John Rivers*	4:36
2-11	Orville Shannon–	One Life To Live Written-By, Vocals – Orville Shannon	3:05
2-12	André Cymone–	Somebody Said Written-By, Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drum Programming, Engineer – André Cymone
2-13	Walter Lewis & The Blue Stars–	Do It Baby Do It Backing Vocals – Nancy Lewis (3) Engineer – Clyde Green Guitar – Joe Juliano (2) Keyboards – James Harris III Vocals – Walter Lewis (3) Written-By – Walter Lewis (3)	4:25
2-14	Rockie Robbins–	Together Bass – Rocky Garrity Drums – Ricardo DeJesus Engineer – Chris Moon (2) Keyboards – John Rivers* Saxophone – Bill Gaskill Vocals – Rockie Robbins Written-By – Rockie Robbins	5:00
2-15	Mind & Matter–	No One Else Can Do It To Me Baby Bass – Joe Ray Drums – Don Turner (2) Engineer – Marlin Possehl Guitar – Rodney Clark (3) Keyboards – Gary McCray (2), James Harris III Percussion – Barry Dillard Saxophone, Keyboards – Troy Williams (2) Vocals – Everett "Jawanza" Pettiford, Glenny "Ittiim" Hardge, Lawrence "Sabu" Brown* Written-By – James Harris III	7:00

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Credits

Booklet Editor – Judson Picco
Design [Book And Album] – Nathan Phillips (4)
Liner Notes [Written By], Research, Compiled By – Jon Kirby (2)
Mastered By – Jeff Lipton, Maria Rice
Producer [Produced For Reissue] – Jon Kirby (2), Ken Shipley, Rob Sevier
Research [Additional] – Daniel Ross (2), Julia Dratel, Sebouh Peltekian

Notes

Cardboard slipcase and 144 pages hardbound book.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Slipcase, text): 8 25764 10502 6
Barcode (Scanned): 825764105026
Other (Cat # CD1): Nb 050A
Other (Cat # CD2): Nb 050B
Matrix / Runout (Disc 1, mirror band): Purple Snow CD1
Mould SID Code (Disc 1): ifpi CA742
Matrix / Runout (Disc 2, mirror band): Purple Snow CD2
Mould SID Code (Disc 2): ifpi CA713

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Purple Snow (Forecasting The Minneapolis Sound) (CD, Compilation, Promo)	Numero Group	050	US	2013
Recently Edited	Purple Snow: Forecasting The Minneapolis Sound (4×LP, Compilation)	Numero Group	NUM050	US	2013
Recently Edited	Purple Snow: Forecasting The Minneapolis Sound (4×LP, Compilation, Purple Vinyl)	Numero Group	NUM050	US	2013
Recently Edited	Purple Snow: Forecasting The Minneapolis Sound (5×LP, Compilation, Mispress)	Numero Group	NUM050	US	2013
Recently Edited	Purple Snow: Forecasting The Minneapolis Sound (30×File, FLAC, Compilation)	Numero Group	NUM050		2013