Angie is the debut album by American R&B singer Angela Bofill. It was produced by the GRP Records label heads Dave Grusin and Larry Rosen. It was released in 1978 on the GRP label; a digitally remastered version was released on Buddah Records in 2001.
Reception
The album was heralded as a mild success, popularizing on some of the themes of the times. The song "This Time I'll Be Sweeter" charted fairly well on the U.S. R&B front. Being the first of her kind to do so, Bofill's sophisticated vocals would prove to have an effect on the jazz, Latin and urban contemporary music audiences of the time.
Track listing All songs were written by Angela Bofill, unless stated otherwise.
Personnel Angela Bofill - lead and backing vocals Dave Grusin - electric piano, piano, percussion Eric Gale - electric guitar Buddy Williams, Steve Gadd - drums Dave Valentin - flute, bass guitar Richard Resnicoff - acoustic guitar George Young - alto saxophone on "Share Your Love" Ralph MacDonald - Roger Squitero - percussion Eddie Daniels, George Young, Howard Johnson, Jim Pugh, Irvin "Marky" Markowitz, Marvin Stamm, Michael Brecker, Phil Bodner, Walt Levinsky - horns Barry Finclair, Charles Libove, Charles McCracken, Diana Halprin, Emanuel Vardi, Harry Cykman, John Pintavalle, Jonathan Abramowitz, Lamar Alsop, Matthew Raimondi, Max Ellen, Paul Gershman, Richard Sortomme - strings Arthur Woodley, Cheryl Freeman, Clara Antoine, Dance Theater of Harlem Choral Ensemble, Irma LaGuerre, Lorraine Baucum, Raj McIntyre, Stacy Gaines, Sylvia Bhourne, Wilbur Archie - choir David Nadien - concertmaster Gwen Guthrie, Patti Austin, Vivian Cherry - backing vocals "This album is dedicated to my little nephew Pas and to all the children of the world. . .that they grow up knowing the true meaning of love."
Charts Chart (1979) Peakposition US Top LPs & Tape (Billboard) 47 US Soul LPs (Billboard) 20 US Jazz LPs (Billboard) 5 Canada Top 100 (RPM) 69
Singles Year Single Chart positions USR&B 1979 "This Time I'll Be Sweeter" 23
References
External links Angela Bofill - Angie at Discogs