Menagerie is a Soul & Funk album by Bill Withers, originally released in 1977. On Gatefold: 28 pressings tracked, owned by 6 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Soul & Funk
- Funk
- clean
- uplifting
- soulful
About
Menagerie is the sixth studio album by American R&B singer Bill Withers, released in 1977 on the Columbia label. Reception: Menagerie is overall more uptempo and less introspective in feel than Withers' previous albums. None of the songs tackle intensely personal emotions of the kind which lent a dark edge to earlier Withers tracks such as "Use Me", "Better Off Dead" or "Who Is He (And What Is He to You)?". The arrangements are also generally upbeat and breezy, with "I Want to Spend the Night" and "Tender Things" having a distinct Latin feel, and "Lovely Night for Dancing" and .
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Lovely Day4:15
- A2I Want To Spend The Night3:41
- A3Lovely Night For Dancing5:51
- A4Then You Smile At Me4:54
Side B
- B1She Wants To (Get On Down)3:15
- B2It Ain't Because Of Me Baby3:31
- B3Tender Things5:02
- B4Wintertime3:17
- B5Let Me Be The One You Need4:44
Credits
Performers
- Clarence McDonaldARRANGED BY KEYBOARDS
- Paul RiserARRANGED BY
- Hodges, James And SmithBACKING VOCALS
- Jerry KnightBASS
- Russ KunkelDRUMS CONGAS
- Ray Parker Jr.GUITAR
- Ralph MacDonaldPERCUSSION
- Keni BurkeBASS
- Bill WithersGUITAR KEYBOARDS
- Dean GantKEYBOARDS
- Alvin TaylorDRUMS
- Clifford CoulterKEYBOARDS SYNTHESIZER
- Michael JonesSYNTHESIZER
- Geoffrey LeibPIANO
- Charles Veal Jr.CONDUCTOR
6 collectors on Gatefold own this · 28 pressings tracked on Gatefold