| The Gap Band | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1977 | |||
| Recorded | 1977 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Label | Tattoo, RCA | |||
| Producer | John Ryan | |||
| The Gap Band chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
The Gap Band is the second album by the Gap Band in 1977 on Tattoo/RCA Records. This is not to be confused with the 1979 Mercury Records self-titled album.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Out of the Blue (Can You Feel It)" | Charles Wilson | 3:26 |
| 2. | "Stand up and Dance With Me" | Charles Wilson, Ronnie Wilson | 4:15 |
| 3. | "Not Guilty" | Robert Wilson, Charles Wilson | 4:18 |
| 4. | "God Is Watching You" | Charles Wilson, Robert Wilson | 5:05 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5. | "Little Bit of Love" | Paul Kossoff, Simon Kirke, Paul Rodgers, Andy Fraser | 2:58 |
| 6. | "Hang on (To Yourself)" | Robert Wilson, Ronnie Wilson, Charles Wilson | 3:18 |
| 7. | "Knuckle Head Funkin'" | Robert Wilson, Tommy Lokey | 3:48 |
| 8. | "Thinking of You" | Ronnie Wilson, Tommy Lokey | 4:10 |
| 9. | "Silly Grin" | Robert Wilson, Ronnie Wilson, Charles Wilson | 4:28 |
Personnel
- Charles Wilson – keyboards, lead vocals
- Robert Wilson – bass, vocals
- Ronnie Wilson – trumpet, electric piano, vocals
- James Macon – guitar
- Tommy Lokey – trumpet
- Chris Clayton – alto and tenor saxophone, vocals
- The Gap Band – percussion, backing vocals
- Rick Calhoun – drums[2]
- Leon Russell – piano
- Chaka Khan, D.J. Rogers, Mary Russell, Johnny Lee Samuels – backing vocals
- The Cornerstone Institutional Baptist and Southern Californian Community Choir – choir
- Reverend James Cleveland – choir director
- Les McCann – keyboards
- Jesse Ehrlich – cello
- Jerry Jumonville – alto saxophone
- Gino Piserchio, Robert Margouleff – synthesizer
Charts
- Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US R&B [3] | ||
| 1977 | "Out of the Blue (Can You Feel It)" | 42 |
| "Little Bit of Love" | 95 | |
References
- ↑ Henderson, Alex. The Gap Band (1977) > review at AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-04-21.
- ↑ The Gap Band- The Gap Band album images (says "Thanks to Rick Calhoun on drums" in liner notes) @Discogs.com Retrieved 6-30-2012.
- ↑ "US Charts > The Gap Band". Billboard. Retrieved 2013-04-21.
External links
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