On June 15, 1982, “Capitol” label released “Abracadabra”, the twelfth studio album Steve Miller Band studio album. It was recorded in 1981, at “Capitol Studios” in Hollywood, and was produced by Steve Miller and Gary Mallaber. “Abracadabra” was certified Platinum in Canada by the “CRIA” and in the US by the “RIIA”.
Personnel:
- Steve Miller– vocals, guitar, Synclavier
- John Massaro– guitar
- Kenny Lee Lewis – guitar
- Norton Buffalo– harmonica
- Byron Allred – keyboards
- Gerald Johnson – bass guitar
- Gary Mallaber– drums, percussion, keyboards, additional recording
- Greg Douglass – guitar
- Lonnie Turner – bass guitar
- David N. Cole – recording, mixing
- David Alexander – photography
- Tommy Steele – art concept
- Tommy Steele, Jeff Lancaster – design
- John Palladino – executive producer
Track listing:
- Keeps Me Wondering Why – Gary Mallaber, Kenny Lee Lewis
- Abracadabra – Steve Miller
- Something Special0 – Gary Mallaber, Lonnie Turner, Greg Douglass
- Give It Up – Steve Miller
- Never Say No – Gary Mallaber, John Massaro, Kenny Lee Lewis
- Things I Told You – Gary Mallaber, John Massaro
- Young Girl’s Heart – Gary Mallaber, John Massaro
- Goodbye Love – Gary Mallaber, Greg Douglass, Lonnie Turner
- Cool Magic – Gary Mallaber, Kenny Lee Lewis
- While I’m Waiting – Gary Mallaber, John Massaro
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