Awakening

Narada Michael Walden - Awakening

01/01/1979 | Wounded Bird Records 

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All Music Guide Review

On Awakening, Narada Michael Walden placed aside the jazz fusion leanings of his early albums in favor of a more radio-friendly sound. The strategy worked, with Walden having his first Top Ten R&B single, "I Don't Want Nobody Else (To Dance With You)," which also charted number 47 on the pop charts in early 1979 and Awakening breaking into the R&B Top 15. The follow-up single, the mid-tempo groover "Give Your Love a Chance" featured grand arrangements by Patrick Adams. Walden displays his hyperkinetic drumming skills on "They Want the Feeling." Other standouts are "Love Me Only," the beautiful radio-aired album track "Listen to Me," and the tender "Will You Ever Know." ~ Ed Hogan, All Music Guide

Awakening Track Listing

Credits of Awakening

  • Narada Michael Walden
  • Organ, Synthesizer, Bass, Glockenspiel, Timbales, Handclapping, Main Performer, Slapstick, Producer, Vocals, Tambourine, Drums, Piano, Percussion
  • Pat Adams
  • Synthesizer, Horn Arrangements, Machines, String Arrangements
  • George DelBarrio
  • Conductor, Orchestral Arrangements, String Arrangements, Horn Arrangements
  • Cliff Carter
  • Keyboards, Clavinet, Mini Moog, Fender Rhodes

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