George Benson – Tell It Like It Is

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Label:	CTI Records – SP-9-3020
Series:	Audio Master Plus Series
Format:	Vinyl , LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo , Audiophile, Half Speed Mastered
Country:	US
Released:	1983
Genre:	Funk / Soul
Style:	Soul

Tracklist

A1	Soul Limbo Bass – Gerry Jemmott* Drums – Leo Morris Guitar – George Benson Percussion – Paul Alicea Piano – Richard Tee Saxophone – Joe Farrell Soloist [Alto Solo], Alto Saxophone – Bob Porcelli* Trumpet – Lew Soloff Written-By – Cropper* Bass – Gerry Jemmott* Drums – Leo Morris Guitar – George Benson Percussion – Paul Alicea Piano – Richard Tee Saxophone – Joe Farrell Soloist [Alto Solo], Alto Saxophone – Bob Porcelli* Trumpet – Lew Soloff Written-By – Cropper*	3:20
A2	Are You Happy? Bass – Gerry Jemmott* Drums – Leo Morris Guitar – George Benson Percussion – Paul Alicea Piano – Richard Tee Saxophone – Joe Farrell Trumpet – Lew Soloff Written-By – Bell* Bass – Gerry Jemmott* Drums – Leo Morris Guitar – George Benson Percussion – Paul Alicea Piano – Richard Tee Saxophone – Joe Farrell Trumpet – Lew Soloff Written-By – Bell*	2:30
A3	Tell It Like It Is Bass – Gerry Jemmott* Drums – Leo Morris Guitar – George Benson Percussion – Paul Alicea Piano – Richard Tee Saxophone – Joe Farrell Trumpet – Lew Soloff Written-By – Diamond* Bass – Gerry Jemmott* Drums – Leo Morris Guitar – George Benson Percussion – Paul Alicea Piano – Richard Tee Saxophone – Joe Farrell Trumpet – Lew Soloff Written-By – Diamond*	2:50
A4	Land Of 1000 Dances Bass – Gerry Jemmott* Drums – Leo Morris Guitar – George Benson Percussion – Paul Alicea Piano – Richard Tee Saxophone – Joe Farrell Trumpet – Lew Soloff Written-By – Kenner* Bass – Gerry Jemmott* Drums – Leo Morris Guitar – George Benson Percussion – Paul Alicea Piano – Richard Tee Saxophone – Joe Farrell Trumpet – Lew Soloff Written-By – Kenner*	2:45
A5	Jackie, All Bass – Gerry Jemmott* Drums – Leo Morris Flute – Jerry Dodgion Guitar – George Benson Percussion – Paul Alicea Piano – Richard Tee Saxophone – Joe Farrell Trumpet – Lew Soloff Written-By – Eumir Deodato Bass – Gerry Jemmott* Drums – Leo Morris Flute – Jerry Dodgion Guitar – George Benson Percussion – Paul Alicea Piano – Richard Tee Saxophone – Joe Farrell Trumpet – Lew Soloff Written-By – Eumir Deodato	2:15
A6	Dontcha Hear Me Callin' To Ya Bass – Gerry Jemmott* Drums – Leo Morris Guitar – George Benson Percussion – Paul Alicea Piano – Rodgers Grant Saxophone – Sonny Fortune Soloist [Alto Solo], Alto Saxophone – Sonny Fortune Trumpet – Lew Soloff Written-By – Rudy Stevenson Bass – Gerry Jemmott* Drums – Leo Morris Guitar – George Benson Percussion – Paul Alicea Piano – Rodgers Grant Saxophone – Sonny Fortune Soloist [Alto Solo], Alto Saxophone – Sonny Fortune Trumpet – Lew Soloff Written-By – Rudy Stevenson	3:10
B1	Water Brother Bass – Gerry Jemmott* Drums – Leo Morris Guitar – George Benson Percussion – Paul Alicea Piano – Rodgers Grant Saxophone – Sonny Fortune Soloist [Alto Solo], Alto Saxophone – Sonny Fortune Trumpet – Lew Soloff Written-By – Don Sebesky Bass – Gerry Jemmott* Drums – Leo Morris Guitar – George Benson Percussion – Paul Alicea Piano – Rodgers Grant Saxophone – Sonny Fortune Soloist [Alto Solo], Alto Saxophone – Sonny Fortune Trumpet – Lew Soloff Written-By – Don Sebesky	2:05
B2	My Woman's Good To Me Bass – Jim Fielder Drums – Leo Morris Guitar – George Benson Percussion – Paul Alicea Piano – Richard Tee Saxophone – Joe Henderson Trumpet – Lew Soloff Written-By – Sutton* Bass – Jim Fielder Drums – Leo Morris Guitar – George Benson Percussion – Paul Alicea Piano – Richard Tee Saxophone – Joe Henderson Trumpet – Lew Soloff Written-By – Sutton*	3:10
B3	Jama Joe Bass – Gerry Jemmott* Drums – Leo Morris Guitar – George Benson Percussion – Paul Alicea Piano – Rodgers Grant Saxophone – Sonny Fortune Trumpet – Lew Soloff Written-By – George Benson Bass – Gerry Jemmott* Drums – Leo Morris Guitar – George Benson Percussion – Paul Alicea Piano – Rodgers Grant Saxophone – Sonny Fortune Trumpet – Lew Soloff Written-By – George Benson	3:45
B4	My Cherie Amour Bass – Jim Fielder Drums – Leo Morris Guitar – George Benson Percussion – Paul Alicea Piano – Richard Tee Saxophone – Joe Henderson Trumpet – Lew Soloff Written-By – May* Bass – Jim Fielder Drums – Leo Morris Guitar – George Benson Percussion – Paul Alicea Piano – Richard Tee Saxophone – Joe Henderson Trumpet – Lew Soloff Written-By – May*	3:30
B5	Out In The Cold Again Bass – Jim Fielder Drums – Leo Morris Guitar – George Benson Percussion – Paul Alicea Piano – Richard Tee Saxophone – Joe Henderson Trumpet – Lew Soloff Written-By – Koehler* Bass – Jim Fielder Drums – Leo Morris Guitar – George Benson Percussion – Paul Alicea Piano – Richard Tee Saxophone – Joe Henderson Trumpet – Lew Soloff Written-By – Koehler*	2:35

Companies, etc.

Copyright © – A&M Records, Inc.
Recorded At – Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Remastered At – International Automated Media
Lacquer Cut At – International Automated Media
Record Company – A&M Records, Inc.
Published By – East/Memphis Music Corp.
Published By – World War III Music
Published By – Parabut Music
Published By – Conrad Music
Published By – Olrap Publishing Co., Inc.
Published By – Tune-Kel
Published By – Anatole Music
Published By – Almo Music Corp.
Published By – Fifth Star Music
Published By – Rudy Stevenson Music
Published By – Thursday Music Corp.
Published By – Al Gallico Music Corp.
Published By – Devilliers Music Co.
Published By – Jobete Music, Inc.
Published By – Anne-Rachel Music Corp.

Credits

Arranged By, Conductor – Marty Sheller
Design [Album Design] – Sam Antupit
Engineer – Rudy Van Gelder
Lacquer Cut By – RD*
Photography By [Cover Photograph] – Pete Turner (4)
Producer – Creed Taylor

Notes

Gatefold cover. Issued with Audio Master Plus poly inner sleeve.

Recorded at Van Gelder Studios
Rudy Van Gelder, Engineer
Recorded April 29, May 16, 20, 1969

(1) April 29, 1969
Dontcha Hear Me Callin' To Ya?
Water Brother
Jama Joe

(2) May 16,1969
Soul Limbo
Are You Happy?
Tell It Like It Is
Land Of 1000 Dances
Jackie, All

(3) May 20,1969
My Woman's Good Enough
My Cherie Amour
Out In The Cold Again

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Rights Society (A1 to A4, A6 to B4): BMI
Rights Society (A5, B5): ASCAP
Matrix / Runout (Label A): SP-09-3020-A
Matrix / Runout (Label B): SP-09-3020-B
Matrix / Runout (Dead Wax Etching Side A): SP093020 A2 RD½ 1024-A2 Au ♂
Matrix / Runout (Dead Wax Etching Side B): SP093020 B1 IAMC RD½ 1024-BI Au ♂

Other Versions (5 of 45)

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Tell It Like It Is (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold, Pitman Pressing)	CTI Records	SP 3020	US	1969
New Submission	Tell It Like It Is (Cassette, Album)	A&M Records	CYP 1120	UK	1969
New Submission	Tell It Like It Is (LP, Album, Promo, Gatefold)	CTI Records	SP 3020	US	1969
New Submission	Tell It Like It Is (LP, Album)	Festival Records (NZ) Ltd.	SR67-96214, SMX-32109	New Zealand	1969
New Submission	Tell It Like It Is (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold)	CTI Records	SP 3020	Canada	1969