Powerful People

by Gino Vannelli

Powerful People cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: May 1974
  • Label: A&M
  • Country: Canada
  • Length: 32:47
  • Community rating: 3.56/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Canadian vocalist Gino Vannelli delivers a highly sophisticated sophomore album, co-produced by Herb Alpert. Pioneering the use of synthesizers in a smooth pop-jazz context, primarily played by his brother Richard, the record features the breakthrough hit 'People Gotta Move'. It seamlessly bridges the gap between progressive soul and the burgeoning yacht rock movement.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, falsetto, soulful, funky, groove-laden, vocal, rhythmic, orchestral

Tracklist

  1. People Gotta Move (3:21)
  2. Lady (3:42)
  3. Son Of A New York Gun (3:22)
  4. Jack Miraculous (2:42)
  5. Jo Jo (3:39)
  6. Powerful People (6:12)
  7. Felicia (3:03)
  8. The Work Verse (2:53)
  9. Poor Happy Jimmy (Tribute To Jim Croce) (3:48)

Credits

  • Richard Baker - arranged by [synthesizer, string and horn arangements], musician [personnel], organ, bass [organ bass], synthesizer
  • Lani Hall - musician [personnel], backing vocals [background vocals]
  • Tony Golia - musician [personnel], bongos, congas
  • Graham Lear - musician [personnel], drums
  • John J. Mandel - musician [personnel], percussion

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