I Cry, I Smile
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I Cry, I Smile is the second full-length studio release from noted R&B/soul songwriter/producer Narada Michael Walden. Released in 1977 on Atlantic Records, it marked the first time Walden himself took on the bulk of the production duties; as stated on the back of the record jacket: "Produced by Narada Michael Walden".[1]
Track listing
- All songs written and arranged by Narada Michael Walden.
- "I Need Your Love" 3:41
- "Better Man" 4:19
- "Soul Bird" 4:32
- "I Remember" 4:30
- "Oneness-Cry" 4:57
- "Mango Bop" 4:43
- "Rainbow-Sky" 1:17
- "I Cry, I Smile" 5:46
- "Heaven's Just a Step Away" 4:31
- "So Long" 4:22
Personnel
- Narada Michael Walden: Vocals, Drums, Percussion, Keyboards
- Christine Faith, Elisa Delieson, Cheryl Alexander: Backing vocals
- Hiram Bullock, Raymond Gomes: Guitars
- Cliff Carter: Keyboards
- Neil Jason: Bass
- Herbie Mann, Norma Jean Bell: Flute, Reeds
- Sammy Figueroa, Rafael Cruz: Percussion
- Michael Gibbs: String Arrangements & Conducting
Production
- Produced by Narada Michael Walden for Perfection Light Productions, Inc.
- Associate Producer: Jimmy Douglas
- Recording Engineer: Jimmy Douglas, assisted by Randy Mason
- Mixed by Jerry Smith; assisted by Steven Shore
- Mastered by Dennis King at Atlantic Studios