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| It's Real Hard | |
| A1 | It's RealArranged By, Musician, Backing Vocals – Teddy RileyBacking Vocals – Bernard Bell*, James Ingram, Marsha McClurkin, Regina Bell*, William "Zan" Aquart, Jr.*Engineer [Assistant] – Tony ShimkinProducer – Gene GriffinRecorded By – Dave WayWritten-By – B. Hankerson*, G. Griffin*, J. Ingram*, F. Kemp* |
| A2 | I Wanna Come BackBacking Vocals – Gerald LevertKeyboards, Sequenced By – Jim SalamoneProducer, Arranged By – Marc GordonProducer, Arranged By, Written-By – Gerald LevertRecorded By [Encore Studios] – Barney PerkinsRecorded By [Sigma Sound Studio] – Mike Tarsia*Written-By – G. Levert*, M. Gordon* |
| A3 | Call On MeBacking Vocals – Bernard Taylor, James Ingram, Phil Perry Guitar – Paul Jackson*Keyboards – Aaron Zigman, Bernard Taylor, James IngramMixed By – Sidney Burton, Winston JohnsonProducer, Arranged By, Drums – Bernard Taylor, James IngramRecorded By – Paul Ericksen, Steve Van Arden, Winston JohnsonWritten-By – B. Taylor*, J. Ingram* |
| A4 | So FineArranged By, Drums – Bernard Taylor, James IngramArranged By, Horns – Jerry HeyBacking Vocals – Bernard Taylor, James Ingram, Phil Perry Horns – Dan Higgins, Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Larry WilliamsKeyboards – Aaron Zigman, Bernard Taylor, James IngramMixed By – Sidney Burton, Winston JohnsonProducer – James IngramRecorded By – Paul Ericksen, Robert Loftus*, Winston JohnsonWritten-By – B. Taylor*, J. Ingram* |
| A5 | Love Come DownArranged By, Musician – Teddy RileyBacking Vocals – Bernard Bell*, Marsha McClurkin, Regina Bell*, Teddy Riley, William "Zan" Aquart, Jr.*Engineer [Assistant] – Tony ShimkinProducer – Gene GriffinRecorded By – Dave WayWritten-By – G. Griffin*, J. Ingram* |
| B6 | Baby Be MineArranged By – James IngramBacking Vocals – The Aquarian SingersDrums – Ricky LawsonKeyboards – Aaron ZigmanRecorded By – Robert Loftus*Recorded By, Mixed By – Paul Ericksen, Winston JohnsonStrings, Horns, Conductor, Keyboards, Bass, Arranged By – Thom BellWritten-By – J. Ingram*, T. Bell* |
| It's Real Soft | |
| B1 | (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural ManArranged By [Rhythm] – Michael J. Powell, Vernon FailsBacking Vocals – Bobbette Jamerson, Tim Johnson*, Valerie Pinkston Mayo*Bass – Abraham LaborielCoordinator [Production] – JoAnn TominagaDrums – Ricky LawsonEngineer [Additional] – Milton ChanKeyboards – Vernon FailsProducer – Michael J. PowellProgrammed By, Synthesizer – Robbie BuchananRecorded By – Barney PerkinsSoloist, Saxophone – Gerald AlbrightWritten-By – G. Goffin, C. King*, J. Wexler* |
| B2 | Love 1 Day At A TimeBacking Vocals – Carl Carwell, James Ingram, Josie James, Kimaya Seward, Marva King, Monty SewardBass – Freddie WashingtonCoordinator [Production] – Yolandra Fletcher KingDrums – Jeff PorcaroGuitar – Paul Jackson*Keyboards, Synthesizer – Monty SewardPercussion – Paulinho Da CostaProducer, Arranged By – James Ingram, Monty SewardRecorded By, Mixed By – Paul Ericksen, Winston JohnsonSaxophone – Ernie WattsWritten-By – M. Seward*Written-By, Arranged By – J. Ingram* |
| B3 | I Don't Have The HeartArranged By – Jud Friedman, Thom BellBacking Vocals – The Aquarian SingersBass, Arranged By [Strings, Horns], Conductor – Thom BellContractor [Strings, Horns] – Sephra WintersCoordinator [Production] – Yolandra Fletcher KingDrums – Ricky LawsonGuitar – Paul Jackson*Keyboards, Programmed By, Synthesizer – Jud FriedmanMixed By – Paul EricksenProducer – James Ingram, Thom BellRecorded By – Paul Ericksen, Winston JohnsonWritten-By – A. Rich*, J. Friedman* |
| B4 | Someday We'll All Be FreeArranged By – Jud Friedman, Thom BellBacking Vocals – The Aquarian SingersBass – Nathan EastContractor [Strings, Horns] – Sephra WintersCoordinator [Production] – Yolandra Fletcher KingDrums – Ricky LawsonKeyboards – James IngramProducer – James Ingram, Thom BellRecorded By – Paul Ericksen, Winston JohnsonSoloist, Harmonica – Jean (Toots) Thielemans*Strings, Horns, Arranged By, Conductor – Thom BellWritten-By – D. Hathaway*, E. Howard* |
| B5 | When Was The Last Time Music Made You CryArranged By – Dennis Matkosky, James Ingram, Thom BellBass – Abraham (Abe) Laboriel*Coordinator [Production] – Yolandra Fletcher KingKeyboards, Synthesizer – Dennis MatkoskyMixed By – Paul Ericksen, Winston JohnsonProducer – Dennis Matkosky, James Ingram, Thom BellRecorded By – Dennis Matkosky, Paul Ericksen, Winston JohnsonStrings, Horns, Arranged By, Conductor – Thom BellStrings, Horns, Contractor – Sephra WintersWritten-By – Dennis Matkosky, James Ingram, Kathy Wakefield |
Companies, etc.
- Recorded At – Soundworks, New York
- Recorded At – Sigma Sound Studios
- Recorded At – Encore Studios
- Recorded At – Studio Ultimo
- Recorded At – The Enterprise
- Recorded At – Ocean Way Recording
- Recorded At – Midi Madness Studio
- Mixed At – Soundworks, New York
- Mixed At – Sigma Sound Studios
- Mixed At – Encore Studios
- Mixed At – The Enterprise
- Mastered At – Bernie Grundman Mastering
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Copyright (c) – Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Manufactured By – TELDEC Record Service GmbH
Credits
- Art Direction – Jeri Heiden, Kim Champagne
- Design – Andy Engel
- Executive-Producer – James Ingram, Thom Bell
- Keyboards, Programmed By – Brian Simpson, Dwayne Russell, Frank Stangerup
- Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
- Photography By – Aaron Rapoport
- Producer [Associate] – Barry Hankerson, Benny Medina
- Synthesizer, Programmed By, Keyboards, Programmed By – Winston Johnson
Notes
Carl Carwell appears courtesy of Capitol RecordsPhil Perry appears courtesy of Capitol Records
Paul Jackson appears courtesy of Atlantic Records
Jeff Porcaro appears courtesy of Columbia Records
Ernie Watts appears courtesy of Amherst Records
Jean (Toots) Thielemans appears courtesy of Concord Jazz, Inc.
Gerald Albright appears courtesy of Atlantic Records
A1, A5 Produced for G.R. Productions
A2 Produced for Trevel Productions
A3 Produced for James Gang Productions and Self Taught Productions
A4, B2 Produced for James Gang Productions
B3, B4 Produced for Bellboy Productions and James Gang Productions
B5 Produced for Bellboy Productions, James Gang Productions and Dennis Matkosky Productions
A1, A5 Recorded and Mixed at
Sound Works Recording Studio, NY
A2 Recorded and mixed at
Sigma sound Studio, Philadelphia
Encore Studios, Inc., Burbank, CA
A3, A4 Recorded at
Studio Ultimo
The Enterprise
B1 Recorded and mixed at
Encore Studios, Inc.
B2 Recorded at
Studio Ultimo
The Enterprise
Mixed at
The Enterprise
B3, B4 Recorded at
Studio Ultimo
Ocean Way Recording
Mixed at
The Enterprise
B5 Recorded at
Midi Madness Studio
Ocean Way Recording
Mixed at
The Enterprise
Mastered at
Bernie Grundman Mastering, Los Angeles
Published by
A1 © 1989 Virgin Songs, Inc. / Cal Gene Music / Yah-Mo Publishing, BMI
A2 © 1989 Trycep Publishing Co. adm. by Willesden Mussic, BMI
A3 © 1987 Yah Mo Publishing, BMI / Self Taught Productions, ASCAP
A4 © 1988 Yah Mo Publishing, BMI / Self Taught Productions, ASCAP
A5 © 1989 Virgin Songs, Inc. / Cal Gene Music / Yah-Mo Publishing, BMI
B1 © 1967 Screen Gems EMI Music Inc. BMI
B2 © 1988 Yah Mo Publishing, BMI / SBK April Music, Inc. / Monty Seward Publishing Co. ASCAP
B3 © 1989 Music Corporation Of America, Inc. and Nelana Music BMI adm. by MCA Music Publishing, a Div. of MCA Inc. / Music by Candlelight / P.S.O. Limited ASCAP
B4 © 1972 WB Music Corp. / Kuumba Music Publishing Co. ASCAP
B5 © 1988 Yah Mo Publishing BMI / SBK April Music, Inc. / Lady Of The Lake Music / Geffen Music / Matkosky Music adm. by WB Music Corp. ASCAP
℗ & © 1989 Warner Bros. Records, Inc.
Printed in Germany
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 0 7599-25924-4 4
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 25924-1, 1-25924 | James Ingram | It's Real (LP, Album) | Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records | 9 25924-1, 1-25924 | US | 1989 |
| 9 25924-2 | James Ingram | It's Real (CD, Album) | Warner Bros. Records | 9 25924-2 | US | 1989 |
| 7599-25924-2 | James Ingram | It's Real (CD, Album) | Warner Bros. Records | 7599-25924-2 | US | 1989 |
| 22P2-2773 | James Ingram | It's Real (CD, Album) | Warner Bros. Records | 22P2-2773 | Japan | 1989 |
| 925 924-1, WX 280 | James Ingram | It's Real (LP, Album) | Warner Bros. Records, Warner Bros. Records | 925 924-1, WX 280 | UK & Europe | 1989 |

