In April 1972, “Columbia” label released “The Island of Real”, the ninth and final Rascals (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1972, and was produced by Felix Cavaliere.
Personnel:
- Felix Cavaliere – vocals, keyboards, ARP synthesizer
- Howard “Buzz” Feiten – guitar, ARP synthesizer
- Annie Sutton – vocals, backing vocals
- Robert Popwell – bass
- Dino Danelli – drums, percussion
- Kwasi “Rocky” Dzidzornu – conga
- Ralph MacDonald – conga
- Jack Scarangella – conga
- Daniel Ben Zebulon – conga
- Joe Farrell – saxophone, flute
- David Sanborn – saxophone, horn
- Jon Smith – saxophone, horn
- Steve Madaio – trumpet
- Hubert Laws – flute
- Manny Stamm – flugelhorn
- Woodstock Horns – horns
- Louis Colin – harp
- Molly Holt – backing vocals
- Arthur Jenkins – arrangements
Track listing:
All tracks by Felix Cavaliere, except where noted.
- Lucky Day
- Saga of New York
- Be on the Real Side – Robert Popwell
- Jungle Walk – Buzz Feiten
- Brother Tree
- Island of Real
- Hummin’ Song
- Echoes
- Buttercup
- Time Will Tell
- Lament
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