Van McCoy - The Real McCoy 1976 Complete Lp

*  El segundo mejor álbum del recordado ''Van MCCoy'' continuando con todas sus producciones en solitario o con orquesta.

Tracklist :

A1 Jet Setting
A2 Love At First Sight
A3 (To Each His Own) That's My Philosophy
A4 Night Walk

B1   Sweet, Sweet Rhythm
B2 Theme From Star Trek
B3 Party
B4 African Symphony

Art Direction – Maurer Productions, Michael Mendel
Backing Vocals – Albert Bailey, Brenda Hilliard, Diane Destry, Jocelyn Shaw, Lorraine Moore, Roberta Blassingame, Van McCoy
Bass – Gordon Edwards
Drums – Stephen Gadd
Engineer [Recording] – Alan Varner
Engineer, Mastered By – Gilbert Kong
Executive-Producer – Hugo & Luigi
Guitar – Eric Gale, Hugh McCracken
Horns – Bernie Glow, Dominick Gravine, Jon Faddis, Melvyn Davis, Mervin Gold, Paul Faulise, Robert Alexander, Urban Green*, Victor Paz
Keyboards – Leroy Leon Pendarvis, Jr., Richard Tee, Van McCoy
Percussion – Errol Bennett, George Devens
Photography By – Si Chi Ko
Producer, Conductor, Arranged By – Van McCoy
Strings – Alfred Brown, Beverly Lauridsen, Charles Libove, Emanuel Green, Emanuel Vardi, Gene Orloff, Gloria Agostini, Guy Lumia, Harold Kohon, Jesse Levy, Joseph Malignaggi, Julien Barber, Max Pollikoff, Mitsue Takayama, Paul Gershman
Synthesizer [Moog, Arp 2600] – Ken Bichel
Woodwind – Phil Bodner

Written-By – Van McCoy (tracks: A1 to B1, B3, B4)



Style : Disco,Funk/Soul,Instrumental/Orchestral

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Van McCoy - Rhythms Of The World 1976 Complete Lp

Tracklist :

A1 Rhythms Of The World
A2 That's The Joint
A3 Soul Cha Cha

B1 The Shuffle
B2   Oriental Boogie
B3 Indian Warpath
B4 Swahili Boogie


Art Direction [Album] – Maurer Productions, Michael Mendel
Backing Vocals – Albert Bailey, Brenda Hilliard, Destry, Van McCoy
Bass – Gordon Edwards
Drums – Steve Gadd
Engineer – Alan Varner
Executive-Producer – Hugo & Luigi
Guitar – Eric Gale, Hugh McCracken, John Tropea
Keyboards – Leroy Leon Pandarvis, Jr., Richard Tee
Mastered By [Engineer] – Gilbert Kong
Percussion, Congas – George Devens
Percussion, Vibraphone [Vibes], Bells [Orch.] – Crusher Bennett
Photography By [Front Cover] – Martin Bough
Piano [Steel Piano] – Vincent Taylor
Producer, Arranged By, Conductor, Piano – Van McCoy
Strings – Alan Shulman, Alfred Brown, Emanuel Green, Emanuel Vardi, Gene Orloff, Gerald Tarack, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Jesse Levy, Joseph Malignaggi, Julien Barber, Paul Gershman, Richard Sortomme, Selwart Clarke
Synthesizer [Moog Arp 2600] – Ken Bichel
Tenor Saxophone – Frank West
Trumpet – Arthur Kaplan, Bernie Glow, Dominick Gravine, John Messner, Jon Faddis, Joseph Palmer, Lewis Del Gatto, Mel Davis, Paul Faulise, Robert Alexander, Urban Green, William Slapin
Woodwind – Phil Bodner



Style : Disco,Funk/Soul,Instrumental/Orchestral

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Van McCoy & The Soul City Symphony - Disco Baby 1975 Complete Lp

Tracklist :

A1   Disco Baby
A2 Fire
A3 The Hustle
A4 Get Dancin'
A5 Doctor's Orders

B1 Turn This Mother Out
B2 Shakey Ground
B3 Spanish Boogie
B4 Pick Up The Pieces
B5 Hey Girl, Come And Get It

Arranged By, Conductor, Piano, Backing Vocals – Van McCoy
Art Direction – Maurer Productions, Michael Mendel
Backing Vocals – Albert Bailey, Brenda Hilliard
Bass – Gordon Edwards
Clavinet, Piano – Leroy Leon Pendarvis, Jr.
Drums – Rick Marotta, Steve Gadd
Engineer [Recording] – Michael Delugg
Guitar – Eric Gale, Hugh McCracken
Horns – Bernie Glow, Frank Wess, Garnett Brown, Marvin Stamm, Mel Davis, Mike Rod, Paul Faulise, Phil Bodner, Robert Alexander, Romeo Penque, Seldon Powell, Urban Green, Wayne Andre, William Slapin
Lacquer Cut By – G. Kong
Mastered By – Gilbert Kong
Percussion – Arthur Jenkins Jr., George Devens
Photography By – Si Chi Ko
Piano – Richard Tee
Producer, Liner Notes – Hugo & Luigi
Strings – Emanuel Green, Emanuel Vardi, Gene Orloff, George Ricci, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Joseph Malignaggi, Julien Barber, Kathryn Kienke, Kermit Moore, Matthew Raimondi, Max Pollikoff, Selwart Clarke, Theodore Israel
Synthesizer [Arp 2600] – Ken Bichel



Style : Disco,Funk/Soul,Instrumental/Orchestral

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Van McCoy & The Soul City Symphony - Love Is The Answer 1974 Complete Lp

* Es obligatorio que Van McCoy esté incluído en mi blog,este registro también se le puede hallar bajo el título ''African Symphony'' o ''Funky Feet''

Tracklist :

A1 Love Is The Answer
A2 Touch Me In The Morning
A3 Back Stabbers
A4 Proud Mary
A5 You Are The Sunshine Of My Life

B1 African Symphony
B2 Ain't No Mountain High Enough
B3 Boogie Down
B4 A Rainy Night In Georgia
B5 Funky Feet

Arranged By, Conductor, Backing Vocals – Van McCoy
Art Direction – Maurer Productions, Michael Mendel, Michael Mendel
Bass – Gordon Edwards
Congas – Arthur Jenkins
Congas [Conga Drum] – Arthur Jenkins
Drums – Herbie Lovelle, Rick Marotta
Engineer – Jeffrey Lesser
Guitar – David Spinozza, John Tropea
Harp – Gloria Agostini
Horns – Bernie Glow, Dominick Gravine, Garnett Brown, Jim Buffington, Marvin Stamm, Melvin Davis, Paul Faulise, Robert Alexander, Urban Green, Warren Covington
Keyboards – Leon Pendarvis, Richard Tee, Van McCoy
Mastered By – Gilbert Kong
Percussion – Arthur Jenkins, Dave Carey, George Devins
Photography By – Don Paulson
Photography By [Liner Photo] – Don Paulson
Producer – Hugo & Luigi
Strings – Al Brown, Arnold Black, Charles McCracken, David Nadien, Emanuel Green, Emanuel Vardi, Gene Orloff, George Ricci, Harold Kohon, Harry Lookofsky, Joseph Malignaggi, Julien Barber, Kathryn Kienke, Kermit Moore, Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Phil Bodner, Romeo Penque, Selwart Clarke
Vibraphone [Vibes] – Dave Carey, George Devins



Style : Disco,Funk/Soul,Instrumental/Orchestral

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The Mike Theodore Orchestra - High On Mad Mountain 1979 Complete Lp

* Y con éste álbum cerramos los proyectos de ''Mike Theodore Orchestra'',una cortesía de ''Harry Van Der Veen''.

Tracklist :

A1     High On Mad Mountain
A2     Wonder Man

B1     Disco People
B2     Dragons Of Midnight

Arranged By, Producer – Mike Theodore
Bass – Greg Coles
Bassoon, Contrabassoon – Lyell Lindsey
Drums – Jerry Jones, Lee Marcus
Engineer [Mix, Assistant] – Jim Sessody
Engineer [Mix] – Dennis Hetzendoffer
Engineer [PAC 3 Recording] – Richard Becker
Engineer [Sound Suite Recording] – Mark Calice
Engineer [Total Experience Studios] – Steve Poulet
French Horn – Joe Buono, John Grose
Guitar – Bruce Nazarian, Eddie Willis
Keyboards – Eric Morgenson, Rudy Robinson
Mastered By – MF
Oboe – Donald Baker
Percussion – Bongo Eddie, Emil Richards, Jerry Paul, Jack Ashford, Lorenzo Brown, Paulinho DeCosta, Bob Pangborn
Photography By – Patrice Casanova
Photography By [Photo Concept] – Hélène Guetary
Soloist, Synthesizer [Moog] – Gary Schunk
Strings – Alvin Score, Barbara Fickitt, Beatriz Staples, Bogos Mortchikian, David Ireland, Felix Resnick, Franklyn D'Antonio, Gordon Peterson, Gordon Staples, Hart Hollman, James Waring, John Thurman, Joseph Striplin, Linda Smith, Margaret Tundo, Mario DiFiore, Nathan Gordon, Philip Porbe, Richard Margitza, Winifred Mayes
Trombone – Carl Raetz, George Troia, Leo Harrison, Mike Suter
Trumpet – Gordon Stump, John Trudell, Maurice Davis
Vocals – Al Weaver, Charles Clark Jr., Cleveland Horne, Colleen Beaton, Cornelius Brown Jr., Eryke McClinton, Judy Cochill, Roz Ryan, Sandra Jackson

Woodwind, Flute, Piccolo Flute – Clement Barone, Ervin Monroe



Style : Electronic Disco,Funk/soul,Orchestral

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The Mike Theodore Orchestra - Cosmic Wind 1977 Complete Lp

Tracklist :

A1     Belly Boogie
A2     The Bull
A3     Cosmic Wind 

B1     Moon Trek
B2     Ain't Nothing To It
B3     Brazilian Lullaby
B4     I Love The Way You Move

Art Direction – Bob Defrin
Backing Vocals – Amira Amir, Charles Clark, Jr., Constance Durden, Curtis Durden, Cynthia Douglas, Donna Davis, Joni Tolbert, Pamela Vincent
Bass – Eddie Watkins
Bassoon, Contrabassoon – Lyell Lindsey
Cello – John Thurman, Mario DiFiore
Design – Lynn Breslin
Drums – Lee Marcus, Uriel Jones
Engineer – Richard Becker
Engineer [Mix] – Arthur Stoppe
Flute, Piccolo Flute – Ervin Monroe
Guitar – Bruce Nazarian
Illustration – David Palladini
Keyboards – Gary Schunk
Mastered By – TM/JR
Mixed By – Tom Moulton
Oboe – Ron Odemark
Percussion – Amira Amir, Armen Boladian, Barbara Huby, Lorenzo Brown, Ray Hogan
Producer, Arranged By – Mike Theodore
Saxophone, Flute, Soloist – Chuck Feger
Trombone – Carl Raetz, George Troia, Stewart Saunders
Trumpet – Ed Nucelli, John Trudell, Maurice Davis
Vibraphone, Marimba – Jack Brokensha, Robert Pangborn, Rod Rose
Viola – David Ireland , Lee Fenstermacher
Violin – Alvin Score, Beatriz Staples, Ed Kesner, Gordon Staples, James Waring, Joseph Striplin, Lillian Fenstermacher, Margaret Tundo, Paul Phillips , Richard Margitza
Written-By – Dennis Coffey (tracks: B4), Mike Theodore



Style : Disco,Funk/soul,Instrumental/Orchestral

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Herb Alpert - Rise 1979 Lp

*  Herb Alpert y su obra maestra ''Rise' infaltable en el blog.

*  No links for claiming such rights.

Tracklist : 

A1     1980
A2     Rise
A3     Behind The Rain
A4     Rotation

B1     Street Life
B2     Love Is
B3     Angelina
B4     Aranjuez (Mon Amour)

Credits :

Bass – Abe Laboriel, James Jamerson Jr.
Clavinet, Synthesizer – Andy Armer
Drums – Harvey Mason, Randy Badazz, Steve Schaeffer
Electric Piano [Rhodes] – Andy Armer, Mike Lang
Electronic Drums [Moog Drums], Performer [Insanities], Harpsichord [Tavia] – Randy Badazz
Engineer – Don Hahn (tracks: A1, A2, B4), Mark Smith (tracks: A3 to B3)
Engineer [Assistant] – Don Koldon (tracks: A1, A2, B4), Skip Cottrell (tracks: A1, A2, B4), Steve Katz (tracks: A1, A2, B4)
Guitar – Carlos Rios , Chris Pinnick, Tim May
Marimba – Julius Wechter
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Percussion – Manolo, Randy Badazz, Steve Schaeffer
Piano [Acoustic] – Andy Armer, Joe Sample
Producer – Herb Alpert, Randy Badazz
Producer [Associate] – Andy Armer
Remix – Don Hahn
Remix [Assistant] – Don Koldon
Trumpet, Vocals, Flugelhorn – Herb Alpert



Style : Disco,Funk/soul,Jazz,Instrumental

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Alfie Khan Sound Orchestra - Woman 1974 Complete Lp

Tracklist : 

A1     Mayflower
A2     If I Were A Carpenter
A3     T.S.O.P. (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
A4     Woman
A5     Law Of The Land 

B1     Rock Your Baby
B2     Pais Tropical
B3     Love's Theme
B4     Under The Influence Of Love
B5     Golden Island

Alto Saxophone – Leo Wright
Arranged By, Conductor – Peter Schirmann
Baritone Saxophone, Flute, Soprano Saxophone – Wilson De Oliveira
Bass Guitar – Paul Cameron
Choir – Angelika Metzger, Rosi Rohr, Susanne Jage
Drums – Martin Harrison, Tom Holm Jr.
Engineer – Tom Müller
Guitar – Siegfried Strauss, Thomas Schiedel
Keyboards – Jürgen Knieper, Peter Nentwig
Marimba, Vibraphone – Adrian Ciceu
Percussion – Cherry Bertram
Producer – George Gschwender, Peter Capeller
Strings – Operastrings
Violin – Cees Van Schaik



Style : Disco,funk/soul,Instrumental/Orchestral

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Bebu Silvetti - I Love You 1980 Complete Lp

* El último álbum con contenido ''disco'' del pianista Argentino ''Bebu Silvetti''!.

Tracklist :

A1 Someday
A2 Love Is On Tonight
A3 Atmosphere
A4 Everywhere You Go

B1 I Love You
B2 Just A Game
B3 Piano
B4 Why (Can't I Live This Romance)

Arranged By – Bebu Silvetti, Rafael Trabucchelli
Bass – Günther Gebauer
Drums – Todd Canedy
Engineer – Peter Lüdemann
Guitar – Billy Lang, Mats Björklund
Keyboards – Charly Ricanek
Producer – Peter Lüdemann, Rafael Trabucchelli (tracks: A1-B4)



Style : Disco,Funk/Soul,Orchestral

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Bebu Silvetti - Concert from the Stars 1978 Complete Lp

Tracklist  :

A1 Sun After The Rain
A2 Sky Lab
A3 Love Secrets

B1 Velvet Hands
B2 Goodbye Manhattan
B3 One Note Samba
B4 Concert From The Stars

Arranged By, Conductor – Bebu Silvetti
Engineer [Sound] – Angel Barco
Percussion – Ernesto Duarto, Pepe "Ebano"
Piano, Synthesizer – Bebu Silvetti
Producer – Rafael Trabucchelli
Written-By – Bebu Silvetti  



Style : Disco,funk/soul,Instrumental/Orchestral

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Bebu Silvetti - Spring Rain 1977 Complete Lp

*  ''Spring Rain'' versión del ''77 tema que catapultó a Silvetti a la fama y a la vez uno de los mejores temas de la DISCO de los 70's.

Tracklist :

A1   Spring Rain
A2   Primitive Man
A3   A Smile At Dawn
A4   Two Cups Of Coffee

B1   Voyage Of No Return
B2   Coconut Rain
B3   Fortune Teller
B4   Contigo (Versión remasterizada)

Arranged By, Conductor – Bebu Silvetti
Art Direction [Graphics Supervisor] – Lloyd Gelassen
Design, Art Direction – Paula Bisacca
Engineer [Mix] – Arthur Stoppe, Jay Mark
Mastered By – José Rodriguez
Mixed By – Tom Moulton
Photography By [Front Cover] – Bob Belott
Producer – Rafael Trabucchelli



Style : Disco,Funk/soul,Instrumental/Orchestral

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Alec R. Costandinos - Winds Of Change ( A Musical Fantasy) 1979 Complete Lp

Tracklist :

A    Winds Of Change

B1 Red Hot River Of Fire
B2 Where Are You Going, Perseus?
B3 Star Child
B4 Future Legend
B5 You Gave Me Dreams
B6 Creation Of Man

Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar – Jaycee Chanavat
Alto Saxophone – George Young
Backing Vocals – Stephanie de Sykes, Vicki Brown
Bass – Tony Bonfils
Bass Trombone – Dave Taylor
Conductor, Arranged By – Raymond T. Knehnetsky
Drums – Dede Ceccarelli
Engineer [Recording] – Peter R. Kelsey, Scott Litt
French Horn – Jim Buffington, John Clark, Peter Gordon
Keyboards – Bernard Arcadio
Music Consultant [Music Advisor] – Steve Bedell
Percussion – Manuel Roche
Producer – Alec R. Costandinos
Remix – Alec Costandinos, Colin "Seniorish" Green, Peter R. Kelsey
Strings – The Pat Halling String Ensemble
Synthesizer – Georges Rodi
Tenor Saxophone – Michael Brecker
Trombone – Tom Malone
Trumpet – Jon Faddis, Randy Brecker
Vocals – Arthur Simms (tracks: A, B2 to B6)
Written-By – A. R. Costandinos (tracks: B1 to B6), E. Anderson (tracks: B1 to B5)



Style : Electronic Disco,Funk/Soul,Instrumental/Orchestral

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Bebu Silvetti - Super Disco Sound 1976 Complete Lp

                                                        (WAV)

*  El sonido disco del argentino ''Bebu Silvetti'' con energéticos covers que todos conocemos.

  Tracklist : 

A1         Volare ("Nel Bludipinto Di Blue")
A2         Caravana
A3         El Amor Es Azul ("L' Amour Est Bleu")
A4         C'Est Si Bon
A5         Vereda Tropical

B1         El Manisero
B2         Piel Canela
B3         Chao, Chao, Bambina
B4         Medley / Popurri

Arranged By – Bebu Silvetti
Photography By – Elías Dolcet, Juan Carlos Dolcet, Juan Dolcet
Production Manager – Rafael Trabucchelli



Style : Disco,funk/soul,pop,Instrumental/Orchestral

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Bebu Silvetti - World without words (El Mundo Sin Palabras) 1976 Lp complete

* No links for claiming such rights.

Tracklist :

A1   Travel Check    
A2   Lluvia De Verano(Summer rain) 
A3   Lluvia De Invierno(Winter Rain)    
A4   El Retrato De Silvia(Silvia's Picture)  
A5   Fin De Semana(Weekend) 
   
B1   Lluvia De Primavera(Spring Rain)   
B2   Día De Campo(A day in the country)   
B3   Lluvia De Otoño(Autumn rain)    
B4   Contigo(With you)
B5   Pasos en la nieve(Steps in the snow)   

Credits : 

Arranged By – Silvetti
Art Direction – Paula Bisacca
Cover, Photography By – Barbara Kreis
Design – Karen Bernath
Producer – Rafael Trabucchelli
Written-By – Silvetti* (tracks: A1 to A4, B1 to B5), Rafael Trabucchelli (tracks: A5)



Style : Disco,funk/soul,Easy Listening,Instrumental/Orchestral

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Alec R. Costandinos & The Synchophonic Orchestra Featuring Alirol & Jacquet 1979 Complete Lp

Tracklist :

A1   Synergy
A2   The Rite Of The King Gymenaud
A3   Pontitus Pilate

B1   For Amusement Only
B2   Mangareva
B3   Benedite

Arranged By, Conductor – Raymond Jimenez
Engineer – Peter Kelsey (tracks: A1, A3, B2), Stephen Short (tracks: A2, B1, B3)
Engineer [Assistant] – Adam Mosely (tracks: A1, A3, B2), Craig Milliner (tracks: A2, B1, B3), Simon Wilson (tracks: A2, B1, B3)
Engineer [Rhythm, Assistant] – Simon Wilson
Engineer [Rhythm] – Stephen Short
Engineer [Strings, Brass] – Paul Scemana
Engineer [Vocals, Assistant] – Andrew Clark
Engineer [Vocals] – Mike Ross
Graphics – David Fleming, Gribbitt!
Photography By – Scott Hensel
Producer – Alec R. Costandinos
Written-By – A. Jacquet, A.R. Costandinos (tracks: B2, B3), G. Alirol, M. Brion (tracks: A1, B2)



Style : Electronic Disco,Funk/Soul,Classical,Instrumental/Orchestral

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Alec R. Costandinos And The Syncophonic Orchestra - The Hunchback Of Notre Dame 1978 Complete Lp

*   Este es álbum de Alec R. Costandinos que más suelo escuchar,lleno de dramatismo y melodía en fin debería ser el OST para un futuro remaster del ''Jorobado de Notre Dame''

Tracklist :

A1     The Pope Of Fools
A2     La Esmeralda
A3     The Inconveniences Of Following A Pretty Girl In The Streets At Night
A4     Phoebus
A5     You Are Accused Before Us...
A6     The Court Of Miracles
A7     Notre-Dame

B1     Phoebus And Esmeralda
B2     Gringoire And The Duke Of Egypt
B3     Dom Claude's Confession
B4     Hanging Of The Sorceress
B5     The Attack
B6     Quasimodo's Marriage

Arranged By – Don Ray
Engineer – Peter R. Kelsey
Mastered By – Allen Zentz

Producer, Composed By – Alec R. Costandinos



Style : Disco,Funk/soul,Instrumental/Orchestral

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Alec R. Costandinos And The Syncophonic Orchestra - Romeo & Juliet 1978 Complete Lp

Tracklist :

A    Romeo & Juliet (Acts I et II)

B    Romeo & Juliet (Acts III, IV et V)

Arranged By – Don Ray
Art Direction, Design – Gribbitt!, Henry Vizcarra, Phyllis Chotin
Bass – Herbie Flowers
Brass – John Watson's Brass Section
Drums – Peter Van Hooke
Engineer, Engineer [Remix Engineer On Desk A] – Peter R. Kelsey
Guitar – Chris Rae, Rick Hitchcock, Slim Pezin
Keyboards – Alan Hawkshaw, Alec R. Costandinos, Raymond Donnez
Percussion – Chris Karan, Frank Ricotti, John Dean
Performer – The Birds Of Paris
Photography By – Ron Slenzak
Producer, Composed By – Alec R. Costandinos
Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming] – George Rodi
Strings – The Pat Halling String Ensemble
Tape Op – Collin Green, Peter Kamlish, Reno Ruocco
Technician [Remix Engineer Assisted On Desk B By] – Stephen Short



Style : Electronic Disco,Funk/Soul,Orchestral

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Sumeria (Alec R. Costandinos) - Golden Tears 1977 Complete Lp

Tracklist :

A1   Dance And Leave It All Behind You
A2   The Encounter
A3   Cosmic Traveller
A4   Somewhere, Elsewhere

B1   Love Me Now
B2   The Man From The Stars
B3   Why Must There Be An End
B4   Golden Tears

Bass – Chris Padovan
Conductor, Arranged By – Don Ray
Drums – André Sidebon
Engineer – Paul Semana
Guitar – José Souk, Slim Pezin
Keyboards – Gerard Bikialo, Raymond Donnez
Percussion – Marc Chantereau
Producer – Alec R. Costandinos
Written-By – Alec R. Costandinos, Raymond Donnez



Style : Electronic Disco,Funk/Soul,Ballad,Theme,Orchestral

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