Shape of Things to Come
by George Benson
- Type: Album
- Released: 1969
- Label: A&M
- Country: United States
- Length: 33:16
- Community rating: 3.51/5 from 2 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
The guitarist's first release under producer Creed Taylor pushed his intricate playing into more accessible, commercially viable territory. Backed by lush string arrangements and a sophisticated rhythm section, the sessions laid the groundwork for his eventual crossover dominance.
Genres
Descriptors: Fusion
Tracklist
- Footin' It (4:22)
- Face It Boy It's Over (4:04)
- Shape Of Things To Come (5:14)
- Chattanooga Choo Choo (3:33)
- Don't Let Me Lose This Dream (4:41)
- Shape Of Things That Are And Were (5:47)
- Last Train To Clarksville (5:32)
Credits
- George Benson - primary artist, guitar, written-by
- Don Sebesky - arranged by, written-by
- Richard Davis - bass
- Ron Carter - bass
- George Ricci - cello
- Johnny Pacheco - congas [conga]
- Leo Morris - drums
- George Marge - flute