On November 16, 1977, “Capitol” label released “Thankful”, the fourth Natalie Cole album. It was recorded August – November 1977, at “ABC Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Chuck Jackson and Marvin Yancy.
Personnel:
- Natalie Cole – lead vocals
- Criss Johnson – guitar
- Ray Parker Jr. – guitar
- Lee Ritenour – guitar
- Linda Williams – acoustic piano, Fender Rhodes
- Marvin Yancy – acoustic piano, organ, clavinet
- Reginald “Sonny” Burke – organ
- Michael Boddicker – synthesizers
- Larry Ball – bass guitar
- James Gadson – drums
- Donnell Hagan – drums
- Paul Humphrey – drums
- Teddy Sparks – drums
- Alan Estes – percussion
- Chuck Jackson – handclaps
- Hal Brooks – handclaps
- Gene Barge – alto saxophone, arrangements
- Richard Evans – arrangements
- The Colettes – backing vocals
- The “N” Sisters – backing vocals
- Anita Anderson – backing vocals
- Yasmine “Sissy” Peoples – backing vocals
- Barney Perkins – engineer, mixing, mastering
- Zollie Johnson, Lester Smith – engineer assistant
- Barney Per – mixing
- Dean Rod – assistant
- John Golden – mastering
- Roy Kohara – art direction
- Craig Nelson – illustration
- Gene Barge – co-producer
- Larkin Arnold – executive producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Chuck Jackson and Marvin Yancy, except where noted.
- Lovers – Chuck Jackson, Marvin Yancy, Natalie Cole
- Our Love
- La Costa – Natalie Cole. Linda Williams
- There Ain’t Nothing Stronger Than Love
- Be Thankful
- Just Can’t Stay Away
- Annie Mae – Natalie Cole
- Keeping a Light – Natalie Cole
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