Tell It Like It Is

by George Benson

Tell It Like It Is cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: August 1969
  • Label: A&M
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 32:36
  • Community rating: 3.36/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Following his move to the A&M label, the virtuosic guitarist embraces a distinctly commercial, pop-oriented framework arranged by Don Sebesky. While purists lamented the lush strings and brief track lengths, the immaculate, blues-inflected guitar work demonstrates his unparalleled melodic fluidity and broad crossover appeal.

Genres

Descriptors: instrumental, guitar-led, soulful, funky, groove-laden

Tracklist

  1. Soul Limbo (3:24)
  2. Are You Happy (2:30)
  3. Tell It Like It Is (2:51)
  4. Land Of 1000 Dances (2:47)
  5. Jackie All (2:17)
  6. Dontcha Hear Me Callin To Ya (3:16)
  7. Water Brother (2:10)
  8. My Woman's Good To Me (3:15)
  9. Jama Joe (3:50)
  10. My Cherie Amour (3:30)
  11. Out In The Cold Again (2:41)

Credits

  • George Benson - primary artist, guitar, written-by
  • Marty Sheller - arranged by, conductor
  • Bob Bushnell - bass
  • Jerry Jemmott - bass
  • Jim Fielder - bass
  • Leo Morris - drums
  • Angel Allende - percussion
  • Johnny Pacheco - percussion

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