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1979 studio album by Atlantic Starr
Straight to the Point
Studio album by Atlantic Starr
ReleasedApril 25, 1979
RecordedSeptember–December 1978
StudioSigma Sound, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
GenreR&B, soul, funk
LabelA&M
ProducerBobby Eli
Atlantic Starr chronology
Atlantic Starr
(1978) 		Straight to the Point
(1979) 		Radiant
(1981)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
Smash Hits5/10
The Virgin Encyclopedia of R&B and Soul

Straight to the Point is the second studio album by the American band Atlantic Starr, released in 1979. It was produced by Bobby Eli. The band labeled its sound "classy funk."

Track listing

  • All songs written by Wayne Lewis, except as noted.
  1. "(Let's) Rock & Roll" - 7:30
  2. "Kissin' Power" (Bobby Eli, Jeff Prusan) - 6:23
  3. "Let The Spirit Move Ya" (Bobby Eli, Jeff Prusan) - 5:08
  4. "Straight To The Point" - 4:45
  5. "Bullseye" (Bruce Grey, Bobby Eli, Jeff Prusan) - 3:15
  6. "What'cha Feel Inside" (Bobby Eli, Jeff Prusan) - 3:39
  7. "Fallin' In Love With You" - 3:29
  8. "Losin' You" - 5:28

Personnel

Atlantic Starr

  • Wayne Lewis – keyboards, backing vocals, lead vocals (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8), arrangements (1, 4, 7, 8), horn arrangements (5), vocal arrangements (5)
  • David Lewis – guitars, backing vocals, lead vocals (5, 7), vocal arrangements (5)
  • Clifford Archer – bass
  • Porter Carroll, Jr. – drums, backing vocals, lead vocals (3, 5), vocal arrangements (5)
  • Sharon Bryant – percussion, backing vocals, lead vocals (1, 2, 3, 5, 8), vocal arrangements (5)
  • Joseph Phillips – percussion, congas, flute
  • Damon Rentie – saxophones, flute
  • Koran Daniels – alto saxophone solo (8) (not listed as an official member at this point)
  • Jonathan Lewis – trombone, horn arrangements (6)
  • William Sudderth III – trumpet

Additional musicians

  • Bobby Eli – guitar (2, 3, 5, 6), arrangements (2, 3, 5, 6), string arrangements (4, 7, 8), horn arrangements (6)
  • Don Renaldo and The Philly Strings – strings (4, 7, 8)

Production

  • Bobby Eli – producer
  • Jim Gallagher – engineer
  • Carl Paruolo – engineer, mixing
  • Dirk Devlin – additional engineer
  • Kenny Present – additional engineer
  • Bruce Bluestein – assistant engineer
  • Bill Dorman – assistant engineer
  • Frank Luria – assistant engineer
  • Jeffrey Stewart – assistant engineer
  • Bernie Grundman – mastering at A&M Studios (Hollywood, California).
  • Chuck Beeson – graphic design
  • Roland Young – art direction
  • Brian Davis – illustration
  • Brian Hagiwara – photography

Charts

Chart (1979) Peak
position
US Top LPs & Tape (Billboard) 142
US Top Soul LPs 65

Singles

Year Single Chart positions
US
R&B
1979 "(Let's) Rock & Roll" 46

References

  1. https://www.allmusic.com/album/r970/review
  2. Starr, Red. "Albums". Smash Hits. No. August 9–22, 1979. p. 25.
  3. Larkin, Colin (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of R&B and Soul. Virgin. p. 14.
  4. ^ "Atlantic Starr". The Washington Informer. No. 40. Jun 14, 1979. p. 9.
  5. "Atlantic Starr US albums chart history". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2011-06-17.
  6. "Atlantic Starr US singles chart history". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2011-06-17.

External links

Atlantic Starr
  • Wayne Lewis
  • Jonathan Lewis
  • Shammah Carter
  • Melessa Pierce
  • David Lewis
  • Sharon Bryant
  • Barbara Weathers
  • Duke Jones
  • William Sudderth III
  • Damon Rentie
  • Porter Carroll Jr.
  • Clifford Archer
  • Joseph Phillips
  • Porscha Martin
  • Rachel Oliver
  • Koran Daniels
  • Aisha Tanner
  • DeWayne Woods
  • L' John Epps
Studio albums
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