🎵 AotW Brenda Russell: KISS ME WITH THE WIND (A&M SP 5271)

[LPJim]

1	Kiss Me With The Wind Arranged By [Rhythm] – Louis Biancaniello, Narada Michael WaldenBacking Vocals – Brenda Russell (2)Engineer [Assistant] – Dana Jon Chappelle, Marc Elvis Reyburn*Lyrics By – Brenda Russell (2)Music By – Brenda Russell (2), Narada Michael WaldenPercussion, Bass [Synth] – Narada Michael WaldenProgrammed By [Fairlight] – Ren KlyceRecorded By, Mixed By – David FrazerRhythm Guitar – Ray ObiedoSynthesizer, Programmed By [Rhythm] – Louis Biancaniello	4:29
2	Stupid Love Arranged By – Andre Fischer (2), Brenda Russell (2)Backing Vocals – Brenda Russell (2)Coordinator [Production] – Frank DeCaroDrum Programming, Programmed By [Additional Synth] – Kurt FarquharEngineer [Assistant] – Ric Butz, Steve MontgomeryEngineer, Mixed By – Jeffrey "Woody" Woodruff*Guitar – Don Griffin*Programmed By [Synclavier] – Winston JohnsonProgrammed By [Synthesizer Bass], Bass [Synthesizer] – Don Boyett*Rap – Andre Fischer (2)Recorded By [Additional] – Richard McKernan, Steve SykesSynthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer] – Brenda Russell (2)Words By, Music By – Brenda Russell (2)	3:47
3	All American Arranged By, Programmed By [Synthesizer], Drum Programming, Synthesizer, Drums – Sharon RobinsonBacking Vocals – Brenda Russell (2), James Ingram, Phil Perry (2), Philip Bailey, Sharon Robinson, Stephanie SpruillCoordinator [Production] – Frank DeCaroEngineer [Assistant] – Mark Hagen, Scott GordonEngineer, Mixed By – Mick GuzauskiGuitar – Don Griffin*Lead Guitar – Dean ParksMixed By [Assistant] – Richard McKernanSynthesizer [Additional Synthesizer Sounds] – Sam WardWords By, Music By – Brenda Russell (2), Sharon Robinson	4:16
4	Stop Running Away Backing Vocals – Annie Stocking, Kitty Beethoven, Tina ThompsonBass [Synth] – Eric Daniels (2)Drums, Piano – Narada Michael WaldenEngineer [Assistant] – Dana Jon Chappelle, Marc Elvis Reyburn*Lyrics By – Brenda Russell (2)Music By – Brenda Russell (2), Narada Michael WaldenPercussion – Raul RekowPiano, Synthesizer, Bass [Synth] – Walter AfanasieffProgrammed By [Fairlight] – Ren KlyceRecorded By, Mixed By – David Frazer	5:25
5	Waiting For You Acoustic Guitar – Earl KlughArranged By, Programmed By [Synthesizer], Drum Programming, Synthesizer, Drums – Brenda Russell (2)Backing Vocals – Brenda Russell (2), Maxayne*, Petsye Powell, Sharon RobinsonCoordinator [Production] – Frank DeCaroEngineer – Steve SykesEngineer [Assistant] – Ric Butz, Steve MontgomeryMixed By – Mick GuzauskiMixed By [Assistant] – Richard McKernanPercussion – Lenny CastroProgrammed By [Synclavier] – Winston JohnsonRecorded By [Additional] – Doug Rider, Richard McKernanSynthesizer [Additional] – Larry WilliamsWords By, Music By – Brenda Russell (2)	5:18
6	Justice In Truth Arranged By, Programmed By [Synthesizer], Drum Programming, Synthesizer, Drums – Matthew WilderBacking Vocals – Brenda Russell (2)Coordinator [Production] – Frank DeCaroDrums – Jeff PorcaroElectric Piano [Rhodes] – Greg Philinganes*Engineer [Assistant Mix] – Richard McKernanEngineer [Assistant] – Scott GordonEngineer, Mixed By – Mick GuzauskiLyrics By – Brenda Russell (2)Music By – Matthew WilderSynthesizer [Additional Synthesizer Sounds] – Sam Ward	4:21
7	Dinner With Gershwin Arranged By, Programmed By [Synthesizer], Drum Programming, Synthesizer, Drums – Brenda Russell (2)Backing Vocals – Brenda Russell (2)Coordinator [Production] – Frank DeCaroEngineer – Richard McKernanEngineer [Assistant] – Mark Hagen, Steve MontgomeryMixed By – Brian MaloufMixed By [Assistant] – Scott RalstonOrgan – William D. Smith*Piano, Bass [Synth] – Greg Philinganes*Programmed By [Synclavier] – Winston JohnsonWords By, Music By – Brenda Russell (2)	4:33
8	Good For Love Arranged By – Brenda Russell (2), Larry WilliamsBacking Vocals – Brenda Russell (2)Coordinator [Production] – Erik (Mega Mgmt.) Hanson*Drums – John Robinson (2)Electric Bass – Bill Sharpe (2)Engineer – Richard McKernanEngineer [Assistant Mix] – Rob HarveyGuitar – Michael ThompsonLyrics By – Brenda Russell (2)Mixed By – Tommy VicariMusic By – Brenda Russell (2), Larry WilliamsPercussion – Luis ConteProgrammed By [Additional Percussion] – Aaron ZigmanRecorded By [Additional] – Joey Wolpert, Larry Williams, Tony Philipps*Recorded By [Drums] – Steve SykesSynthesizer, Programmed By [Synthesizer], Bass [Synth], Saxophone [Solo] – Larry Williams	5:22
9	Night Train To Leningrad Arranged By, Programmed By [Synthesizer, Percussion], Synthesizer, Percussion – Brenda Russell (2)Cello – Ronald B. Cooper*Coordinator [Production] – Frank DeCaroEngineer – Richard McKernanEngineer [Additional Recroding] – Jeffrey "Woody" Woodruff*Engineer [Assistant Mix] – Ken AllardyceEngineer [Assistant] – Mark Hagen, Steve MontgomeryEuphonium – Bill Richenbach*Mixed By – Bill SchneeProgrammed By [Synclavier], Effects [Special] – Winston JohnsonSynthesizer [Additional] – Larry WilliamsWords By, Music By – Brenda Russell (2)	5:11
10	Drive My Car ('Til Sunset) Acoustic Guitar – Earl KlughArranged By, Programmed By [Synthesizer], Drum Programming, Synthesizer, Drums – Paul ChitenBacking Vocals – Brenda Russell (2)Backing Vocals [Additional] – Maxayne*, Petsye Powell, Sharon RobinsonCoordinator [Production] – Frank DeCaroEngineer [Assistant] – Mark Hagen, Steve MontgomeryEngineer, Mixed By [Assistant] – Richard McKernanMixed By – Mick GuzauskiPercussion – Lenny CastroProgrammed By [Synclavier] – Winston JohnsonWords By, Music By – Brenda Russell (2), Paul Chiten	4:50
11	On Your Side Arranged By, Programmed By [Synthesizer], Drum Programming, Synthesizer, Drums – Brenda Russell (2)Backing Vocals – Brenda Russell (2)Bass – Jimmy HaslipChoir [Background] – The Sandra Crouch SingersCoordinator [Production] – Frank DeCaroDrums – Jeff PorcaroEngineer [Assistant] – Mark Hagen, Scott Gordon, Stacy BairdEngineer, Mixed By – Mick GuzauskiMixed By [Assistant] – Richard McKernanPiano [Acoustic] – Russell FerranteSynthesizer [Additional Synthesizer Sounds] – Sam WardWords By, Music By – Brenda Russell (2)	3:54

Companies, etc.

• Phonographic Copyright (p) – A&M Records, Inc.
• Copyright (c) – A&M Records, Inc.
• Distributed By – Polydor
• Distributed By – PolyGram
• Produced For – Perfection Light Productions
• Made By – PDO, Germany
• Recorded At – Tarpan Studios
• Recorded At – Westlake Audio
• Recorded At – Take One Studios, Burbank
• Recorded At – The Zoo, Encino
• Recorded At – Devonshire Studios
• Recorded At – Skyline Recording
• Recorded At – Willyworld
• Recorded At – Ocean Way Recording
• Mixed At – Tarpan Studios
• Mixed At – The Enterprise
• Mixed At – Conway Studios
• Mixed At – Cherokee Studios
• Mixed At – Studio 55, Los Angeles
• Mixed At – Bill Schnee Studios
• Mastered At – A&M Mastering Studios

• Arranged By – Narada Michael Walden (tracks: 1, 4)
• Art Direction – Chuck Beeson
• Design – Junie Osaki
• Executive-Producer – Brenda Russell (2), Eric Borenstein
• Management – Eric Borenstein, Garry C. Kief, Stiletto Management, Inc.*
• Mastered By – Mike Reese
• Photography By – Vickie Pearson-Cameron*
• Producer – Andre Fischer (2) (tracks: 2, 3, 5 to 7, 9 to 11), Brenda Russell (2) (tracks: 2, 3, 5 to 11),Larry Williams (tracks:, Narada Michael Walden (tracks: 1, 4)
• Vocals – Brenda Russell (2)

Released August 21, 1990 & also issued as CD 5271
Reached #65 on the Billboard Top R& B Albums Chart


JB

 

[Bobberman]

Dinner with Gershwin is my favorite track from this album

 

[AM Matt]

"Dinner With Gershwin" also done by the late "Queen Of Disco" Donna Summer. Matt Clark Sanford, MI

 

[Mark-T]

^ And it is one of my favorites from her!

 

[jazzdre]

I don't have this album, but I'm a big fan of Brenda's so go figure! "Waiting For You" got a lot of airplay on the contemporary (later "smooth jazz") station that we had here in NY, CD 101.9. Earl Klugh was the guitar solo on this track, and I see that she had a lot of studio musicians on this album: Greg Philinganes(also Michael Jackson's keyboardist), Jimmy Haslip, Larry Williams, Narada Michael Walden,etc. Also, some of these people worked with Gino Vannelli: the aforementioned Haslip, Maxayne Lewis, Tommy Vicari(who engineered "Powerful People") and also Louis Biancaniello (who co-produced some of "Slow Love" for Vannelli). Also the dependable Luis Conte, who played on a lot of studio sessions.

Also: wasn't Herb Alpert in one of her videos when she was on A&M? I thought I read that somewhere in a brief article in Billboard. As I always like to say: would like to know!

 

[Bobberman]

I notice a familiar name of Frank DeCaro listed as one of the coordinator producers I assume it's the same BMB Guitarist Frank DeCaro? Who later became a Music contractor.

 

[Rudy]

I have always wondered if Frank and Nick were related.

This album kind of slipped past me. It has the L.A. session musicians all over it--I will have to grab one of these.

 

[Mr Bill]

Many people I've spoken with say Frank and Nick were brothers. She-who-shall-not-be-mentioned has told me that's not true. But I'd believe a BMB member over her...

--Mr Bill

 

[toeknee4bz]

I like the funky groove of "Dinner With Gershwin", a great track to play while driving in the car. But if I had to pick a 'favorite' off of this album... it would have to be "Waiting For You".

 

[toeknee4bz]

If you're a fan of the music of Ivan Lins, check out the tribute album called "A Love Affair". Brenda Russell's contribution is stellar :

 

[Rudy]

This album kind of slipped past me. It has the L.A. session musicians all over it--I will have to grab one of these.

Listened to this, via streaming--it's nothing I'll play again soon. All the tunes just sort of run together under the same glossy sheen. Overproduced is how I would put it. A couple of standouts, but I can't say there's anything that engaged me to want to hear it again. It's certainly not bad, but I haven't found much to hook me. I have her guesting on a few albums I own by other artists, and she is much more engaging--she seems like she's buried in all the commotion on this record.

Just my two cents...YMMV, as always.