Right on Time
by The Brothers Johnson
- Type: Album
- Released: 10 May 1977
- Label: A&M
- Country: United States
- Length: 32:16
- Community rating: 3.59/5 from 3 ratings
Artists on this release: Ralph MacDonald, Richard Heath, George Johnson, Stephanie Spruill, Alex Weir, Tower Of Power Horn Section, Jim Gilstrap, Harvey Mason, Dave Grusin, Oren Waters, Mortonette Jenkins, musician, David T. Walker, Louis Johnson, Lee Ritenour, Denise Trammell, Alex Brown
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Produced by the legendary Quincy Jones, 'Right on Time' captures The Brothers Johnson at the peak of their pop-soul and funk synthesis. The record is famously anchored by the Grammy-winning hit 'Strawberry Letter 23', which features intricate guitar work and lavish studio polish. It highlights the duo's ability to blend deep, rhythmic grooves with smooth, accessible vocal harmonies.
Genres
Descriptors: melodic, funky, groove-laden, bassy, rhythmic, dance
Tracklist
- Runnin' For Your Lovin' (5:05)
- Free Yourself, Be Yourself (4:26)
- "Q" (3:25)
- Right On Time (3:50)
- Strawberry Letter 23 (4:58)
- Brother Man (3:10)
- Never Leave You Lonely (3:02)
- Love Is (4:20)
Credits
- The Brothers Johnson - primary artist
- Greg Adams - arranged by [horn arrangements], musician [tower of power horn section], trumpet
- Brian Hagiwara - calligraphy
- Ed Eckstine - creative director
- Lenny Pickett - musician [tower of power horn section], alto saxophone
- Stephen Kupka - musician [tower of power horn section], baritone saxophone
- Emilio Castillo - musician [tower of power horn section], tenor saxophone
- Mic Gillette - musician [tower of power horn section], trumpet, trombone