In March 1977, “Mercury” label released “Angel”, the ninth Ohio Players studio album. It was recorded in 1976, at “Paragon” and “CRC” in Chicago, and was produced by Billy Beck, James “Diamond” Williams, Marshall Jones, Marvin “Merv” Pierce, Ralph “Pee Wee” Middlebrooks, Clarence Satchell, and Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner.
Personnel:
- Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner – vocals, guitars
- Clarence “Chet” Willis – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Billy Beck – vocals, grand piano, Fender Rhodes piano, Hohner Clavinet, RMI Electric piano, ARP Odyssey Synthesizer, ARP string ensemble, Hammond B-3 organ, percussion
- Marshall “Rock” Jones – electric bass
- James “Diamond” Williams – vocals, drums, congas, cowbells, temple blocks, percussion
- Clarence “Satch” Satchell – vocals, flute, alto saxophones, tenor saxophones, percussion
- Marvin “Merv” Pierce – trumpet
- Ralph “Pee Wee” Middlebrooks – trumpet
Track listing:
All tracks by Billy Beck, James “Diamond” Williams, Marshall Jones, Marvin “Merv” Pierce, Ralph “Pee Wee” Middlebrooks, Clarence Satchell, and Leroy “Sugarfoot” Bonner.
- Angel
- Merry-Go-Round
- Glad to Know You’re Mine
- Don’t Fight My Love
- Body Vibes
- Can You Still Love Me?
- O-H-I-O
- Faith