In December 1968, “Verve” label released “Goodies”, the sixth George Benson album. It was recorded in November 1968, at “A&R Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Esmond Edwards.
Personnel:
- George Benson– vocals, guitar
- Paul Griffin– piano, celeste
- Bobby Lucas – harmonica
- Bob Cranshaw– electric bass
- Chuck Rainey– bass
- Jimmy Johnson, Jr. – drums
- Leo Morris– drums
- Jack Jennings – congas, vibraphone
- The Sweet Inspirations- vocals
- Arthur Clarke – tenor saxophone, flute
- George Marge – tenor saxophone, flute
- Clark Terry– trumpet
- Garnett Brown– trombone
- The Winston Collymore Strings arranged and conducted by Horace Ott
- Val Valentin– engineering director
- Don Hahn – engineer
- Barton Beneš – cover art
- Stephen Stuart – photography
- Del Shields – liner notes
Track listing:
All tracks by George Benson except where noted.
- I Remember Wes
- Carnival Joys
- (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman – Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Jerry Wexler
- That Lucky Old Sun – Beasley Smith, Haven Gillespie
- Julie
- Windmills of Your Mind – Michel Legrand, Alan and Marilyn Bergman
- Doobie, Doobie Blues
- Song for My Father – Horace Silver
- People Get Ready – Curtis Mayfield