1986 studio album by Earl Klugh
Life Stories is the 13th studio album by Earl Klugh released in 1986. This release, "sets Klugh`s ballads against a variety of musical backgrounds, including violins, flutes, electric guitars and a variety of synthesizers". As in some of his previous albums, Klugh is joined by David Matthews and Grammy Award winner Don Sebesky who conducted and arranged some of the songs.
Track listing
Information based on Liner Notes
"The Traveler" (Written by Earl Klugh ) - 4:07 Strings arranged by Don Sebesky Synthesizer arranged by Greg Phillinganes Rhythm arranged by Earl Klugh, Gene Dunlap , Calvin Bryant & Thom Hall
"Just for Your Love" (James Gadson , Clarence McDonald , Alan Abrahams) - 4:13 Strings by Don Sebesky
"Second Chances" (Earl Klugh) - 3:59 Rhythm & Synthesizer arranged by Earl Klugh Additional Synthesizer arranged by Greg Phillinganes
"For the Love of You " (Ernie Isley , Marvin Isley , Chris Jasper , O'Kelly Isley , Ronald Isley , Rudolph Isley ) - 3:59 Rhythm arranged by Earl Klugh Strings arranged by Don Sebesky Synthesizer arranged by Greg Phillinganes
"Debra Anne" (Written and Arranged by Earl Klugh) - 3:42
"Santiago Sunset" (Written by Earl Klugh) - 4:33 Chamber Ensemble arranged by Don Sebesky
"Sandman" (Written and Arranged by Earl Klugh) - 4:46
"Return of the Rainmaker" (Written by Earl Klugh) - 6:11
"Moon and the Stars" (Written and Arranged by Earl Klugh) - 3:32
"The Traveler, Pt. 2" (Written by Earl Klugh) - 2:45
Notes
Personnel
Information is based on the album's Liner notes
Earl Klugh - Guitar (All tracks), Mandolin (9), Keyboards (3, 5)
Skip Anderson - Keyboards (8)
Crusher Bennett - Percussion (7)
Michael Brecker - Saxophone Solo (8)
Calvin Bryant - Bass played by (1–2)
Vivian Cherry - Background Vocals (2, 4)
Gene Dunlap - Drums (1–2, 10), Drum Machine (3, 5)
Frank Floyd - Vocals (10, Background on 2, 4)
Eric Gale - Additional Guitar (2)
Thom Hall - Keyboards (1–2)
Bruce Hervey - Finger Snaps (2)
Luico Hopper - Bass played by (4, 8)
Yvonne Lewis - Background Vocals (2, 4)
Jimmy Maelen - Percussion (1, 4, 10)
John Mahoney - Synthesizer programming (1)
Ray Marchica - Drums (8)
Dave Matthews - Orchestra arranger, Orchestra conductor (8)
Ullanda McCullough - Background Vocals (2)
Greg Phillinganes - Keyboards (1, 10, additional on 3), Synthesizer (4), Bass Synth (5), Finger Snaps (2)
Don Sebesky - Conductor (1–2, 4, 6)
Richard Tee - Additional Keyboards (2)
Eric Weisberg - Pedal Steel Guitar (5)
Buddy Williams - Drums (4), Cymbal (3)
Charts
References
allmusic.com review
Bayles, Fred (4 December 1986). "Klugh may find acceptance with his latest release" . The Herald Journal . Logan, Utah, USA. p. 4B. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
"Jazz Picks" . Billboard Magazine . e5 Global Media . 23 August 1986. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
"Earl Klugh starts another exciting chapter in jazz and pop music" . Billboard Magazine . e5 Global Media . 9 August 1986. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
Wissink, Stephen (23 November 1986). "Klugh Tells Life Stories With Guitar" . Sun Sentinel . Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. Archived from the original on May 16, 2012. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
"Life Stories - Album Credits" . allmusic.com . Retrieved 11 October 2010.
^ Klugh, Earl. “Life Stories”. Warner Bros. Records. 1986.
“Get Up & Dance...Memphis Horns”. Clarence McDonald. http://www.clarencemcdonald.com/home/albums/get-up-dance-the-memphis-horns/
"Earl Klugh - Billboard Albums" . allmusic . Retrieved 2 October 2010.
Earl Klugh Studio albums
Duet albums
Movie Soundtracks
The Earl Klugh Trio
Compilation albums
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