In July 1974, “Warner Bros” label released “Lydia”, the fifth Cold Blood album. It was recorded in 1974, at “Trans-Maxiumus Sound Studios, Inc.” in Memphis, and “Clover Recorders” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Steve Cropper.
Personnel:
- David Luell – alto, tenor and baritone saxophone, arranger
- Jim Horn – tenor saxophone, flute
- Fon Menza – tenor saxophone, flute
- Peter Christlieb – tenor saxophone, flute
- Bobby Shew – trumpet
- Chuck Findley – trumpet
- Paul Hubinon – trombone
- Chuck Bennett – trombone
- Max Haskett – trombone
- Raul Matute – clavinet, electric piano, organ
- Lydia Pense – lead and backing vocals
- Michael Sasaki – guitar
- Danny Kotch – guitar
- Paul Vannon – guitar
- Steve Cropper – guitar, arranger
- Rod Ellicott – bass
- Tommy Cathey – bass
- Gaylord Birch – drums
- Joe Williams – drums
- Bobbye Hall – congas, percussion
- The Memphis Horns
- Brenda Gordon – backing vocals
- Brooks Hunnicutt – backing vocals
- Gwen Edwards – backing vocals
- Tish Smith – backing vocals
- Smith Dobson – backing vocals
- Pat Coulter – backing vocals
- Max Haskett – backing vocals
- Eaul Malute – string and horn arrangements
- Robert Appere – engineer, remix
- Ron Capone – engineer
- Herb Greene – photography
Track listing:
- Ready to Live
- Simple Love Life
- Under Pressure
- When My Love Hand Comes Down
- When It’s Over
- Considerations
- I Only Wanted Someone to Hear Me
- You’re Free Lovin’ Me
- Come Back into My Love Again
- Just Like Sunshine
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