On July 11, 1981, “Buddah” label released “Slingshot”, the sixth Michael Henderson album, It was recorded in 1981, and was produced by Chuck Kackson and Michael Henderson.

Personnel:

• Michael Henderson – lead and backing vocals, bass
• Phylis Hyman – vocal
• David Miles, Dennis Briggs, Mario Resto, Mitch Holder, Ralph Armstrong, Tim May – guitar
• Lester Williams, Louis Resto, Michael D. Caylor, Mike Lang, Ted Harris, John Barnes, Michael Boddicker – keyboards
• Nathan East – bass
• Darryl Jennings, Leon “Ndugu” Chancler, Richard Allen – drums
• Alan Estes, Carl “Butch” Small, Chuck Jackson, Tony Coleman – percussion
• Carl Trudell and the Detroit Horns – horns
• Carl Austin Strings – strings
• Dusty, Dwayne Harris, Venna Keith – backing vocals
• David Van DePitte – horn and string arrangements

Track listing:

1. Slingshot
2. Never Gonna Give You Up
3. Can’t We Fall in Love Again
4. Take Care
5. Make It Easy on Yourself
6. (We Are Here To) Geek You Up
7. In It for The Goodies
8. Come To Me