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.

1. Lovers – Chuck Jackson, Marvin Yancy, Natalie Cole
2. Our Love
3. La Costa – Natalie Cole. Linda Williams
4. There Ain’t Nothing Stronger Than Love
5. Be Thankful
6. Just Can’t Stay Away
7. Annie Mae – Natalie Cole
8. Keeping a Light – Natalie Cole