I Cry, I Smile

I Cry, I Smile is the second full-length studio release from noted R&B/soul songwriter/producer Narada Michael Walden. Released in 1977 on Atlantic Records, it marked the first time Walden himself took on the bulk of the production duties; as stated on the back of the record jacket: "Produced by Narada Michael Walden".^[1]

Track listing[]

• All songs written and arranged by Narada Michael Walden.

1. "I Need Your Love" 3:41
2. "Better Man" 4:19
3. "Soul Bird" 4:32
4. "I Remember" 4:30
5. "Oneness-Cry" 4:57
6. "Mango Bop" 4:43
7. "Rainbow-Sky" 1:17
8. "I Cry, I Smile" 5:46
9. "Heaven's Just a Step Away" 4:31
10. "So Long" 4:22

Personnel[]

• Narada Michael Walden - vocals, drums, percussion, keyboards
• Christine Faith, Elisa Delieson, Cheryl Alexander - backing vocals
• Hiram Bullock, Raymond Gomes - guitars
• Cliff Carter - keyboards
• Neil Jason - bass
• Herbie Mann, Norma Jean Bell - flute, reeds
• Sammy Figueroa, Rafael Cruz - percussion
• Michael Gibbs - string arrangements and conducting

Production[]

• Produced by Narada Michael Walden for Perfection Light Productions, Inc.
• Associate Producer: Jimmy Douglas
• Recording Engineer: Jimmy Douglas, assisted by Randy Mason
• Mixed by Jerry Smith; assisted by Steven Shore
• Mastered by Dennis King at Atlantic Studios

References[]

External links[]

• I Cry, I Smile at discogs