We Got By

by Al Jarreau

We Got By cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 10 August 1975
  • Label: Reprise
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 41:18
  • Community rating: 3.65/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Al Jarreau's debut album 'We Got By' introduced audiences to his remarkable vocal agility and sophisticated phrasing. The critically acclaimed release beautifully merges romantic smooth soul atmospheres with highly dynamic, jazz-funk and soul-jazz instrumentation.

Genres

Descriptors: soulful, vocal, melodic, groove-laden, piano

Tracklist

  1. Spirit (4:12)
  2. We Got By (5:05)
  3. Susan's Song (5:57)
  4. You Don't See Me (4:57)
  5. Lock All the Gates (5:34)
  6. Raggedy Ann (3:04)
  7. Letter Perfect (4:18)
  8. Sweet Potato Pie (3:13)
  9. Aladdin's Lamp (4:54)

Credits

  • Al Jarreau - primary artist, arranged by [background voices arranged by], arranged by [songs arranged by], songwriter [all selections written by], voice, vocal percussion, flute, effects [miscellaneous effects]
  • Morgan Ames - arranged by [background voices arranged by]
  • Tom Canning - arranged by [songs arranged by], keyboards
  • Dave Grusin - arranged by [string and horn arrangements], keyboards [additional keyboards]
  • Paul Stallworth - bass
  • Joe Correro - drums
  • Arthur Adams - guitar
  • Larry Bunker - vibraphone

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