In July 1976, “Columbia” label released “More Than Ever”, the ninth Blood, Sweat & Tears album. It was recorded in 1975, and was produced by Bob James.
Personnel:
- David Clayton-Thomas – vocals
- Mike Stern – guitar
- Steve Khan – guitar
- Eric Gale – guitar
- Larry Willis – keyboards
- Bob James – keyboards
- Richard Tee – keyboards
- Hugh McCracken – guitar
- Danny Trifan – bass
- Gary King – bass
- Eric Weissberg – banjo, dobro
- Bobby Colomby – drums
- Don Alias – percussion
- Dave Freidman – xylophone, marimba, vibes
- Arnie Lawrence – alto saxophone
- Bill Tillman – tenor saxophone, flute
- Tony Klatka – trumpet
- Forest Buchtell – trumpet
- Jon Faddis – trumpet
- Marvin Stamm – trumpet
- Dave Taylor – trombone
- Dave Bargeron – trombone, tuba
- Sid Weinberg – oboe
- Patti Austin, Vivian Cherry, Lani Groves, Gwendolyn Guthrie, Yolanda McCullough, Frank Lloyd, William Eaton, Zachery Sanders – backing vocals
Track listing:
- They – David Clayton-Thomas, William Daniel Smith
- I Love You More Than Ever – Allan Langdon, Douglas Lenier
- Katy Bell – Stephen C. Foster, Bob James
- Sweet Sadie the Savior – Patti Austin
- Hollywood – David Clayton-Thomas, William Daniel Smith
- You’re the One – David Clayton-Thomas, William Daniel Smith
- Heavy Blue – Larry Willis
- Saved By the Grace Of Your Love – William Daniel Smith, David Palmer