On January 22, 1977, “Warner Bros” label released “Sleeping Gypsy”, the third Michael Franks album. It was recorded in 1976, and was produced by Tommy LiPuma.
Personnel:
- Michael Franks – vocals
- Joe Sample – keyboards, piano
- João Donato – piano
- Larry Carlton – guitar
- Hélio Delmiro – guitar
- Wilton Felder – bass, saxophone
- David Sanborn – saxophone
- Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone
- Larry Bunker – vibraphone, drums, percussion
- Ray Armando – congas, percussion
- João Palma – drums
- John Guerin – percussion
- Claus Ogerman – orchestra arrangements, conductor
- Al Schmitt – recording, mixing
Track listing:
All tracks by Michael Franks, except where noted.
- The Lady Wants to Know
- I Really Hope It’s You
- In The Eye Of The Storm
- B’wana-He No Home
- Don’t Be Blue – Michael Franks, John Guerin
- Antonio’s Song (The Rainbow)
- Chain Reaction – Michael Franks, Joe Sample
- Down In Brazil
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