Nino and Radiah

by Nino Ferrer

Nino and Radiah cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1974
  • Label: CBS
  • Country: France
  • Length: 40:01
  • Community rating: 3.65/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Featuring English-language vocals alongside American singer Radiah Frye, the idiosyncratic French artist fully immersed himself in lush, horn-driven funk and psychedelic soul. The record famously opens with the iconic, melancholic masterpiece 'South', highlighting his complete transition away from novelty pop toward serious, deeply arranged songwriting.

Genres

Descriptors: soulful, funky, groove-laden, rhythmic, duet

Tracklist

  1. South (5:00)
  2. Moses (4:45)
  3. Vomitation (2:35)
  4. Hot Toddy (8:30)
  5. Mint Julep (4:05)
  6. The Garden (4:20)
  7. Looking For You (5:46)
  8. New York (5:00)

Credits

  • Lafayette Hudson - bass
  • Donny Donable - drums
  • Larry Jones - guitar
  • Michelangeli - illustration
  • Frank Abel - keyboards
  • Keno Speller - percussion
  • Arthur Young - trumpet
  • Ronnie James - trumpet

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