Classics is a Rock album by Paul Williams, originally released in 1977. On Gatefold: 20 pressings tracked.
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Classics is Paul Williams' second official compilation album, released on A&M Records in 1977. Aside from featuring seven cuts derived from albums released between 1971-74, it features Williams' renditions of the Academy Award-winning "Evergreen", and "With One More Look at You" from the soundtrack of A Star Is Born. Additionally, the album opens with a re-recorded version of "Waking Up Alone", Williams' biggest hit as a performer.
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Sound DNA
- Rock
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Ⓟ 1972 A&M Records, Inc. (A3, B1, B3)
Ⓟ 1973 A&M Records, Inc. (A2, A4, B4, B5)
Ⓟ 1974 A&M Records, Inc. (not mentioned)
Ⓟ 1977 A&M Records, Inc. (A1, A5, B2)
Track A1 is the newly recorded version.
This album contains previously released material.
All additional recording done at Sunset Sound Recorders, Hollywood, California.
Mixed at The Sound Factory, Inc., Hollywood, California.
Mastered at A & M Recording Studios, Hollywood, California.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Al AaronsTRUMPET
- Art MunsonGUITAR
- Bill PayneSYNTHESIZER
- Bob BrookmeyerTROMBONE
- Clydie KingBACKING VOCALS
- Colin CameronBASS
- Craig DoergePIANO PIANO , PIANO
- Dan FergusonACOUSTIC GUITAR, ELECTRIC GUITAR
- Danny KortchmarACOUSTIC GUITAR
- Dave GarlandORGAN
- Dave ParlatoBASS
- David GarlandORGAN
- David PaichELECTRIC PIANO, PIANO , ARRANGED BY PIANO , ELECTRIC PIANO PIANO , ELECTRIC PIANO, HARPSICHORD, SYNTH , SYNTHESIZER , DRUMS
- David SpinozzaACOUSTIC GUITAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR, ARRANGED BY ACOUSTIC GUITAR, ELECTRIC GUITAR
- Dick "Slyde" HydeTUBA
- Fred TackettGUITAR
- Gary MallaberDRUMS DRUMS, PERCUSSION
- Gene CiprianoTENOR SAXOPHONE
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 20 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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