1977 studio album by Slave
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Slave is the self-titled debut studio album by the American R&B/funk band Slave . It was released in 1977 through Cotillion Records . Recording sessions took place at Century Sound Studios in Sayreville, New Jersey . Production was handled by Jeff Dixon.
The album peaked at number 22 on the Billboard 200 and number six on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums . It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on June 14, 1977. Its lead single, "Slide ", made it to number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 , topped the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and also reached number 58 in Canadian Singles Chart.
Track listing [ ]
All tracks are written by Stephen C. Washington, Mark Hicks, Mark Leslie Adams, Daniel Webster, Tom Dozier, Floyd Miller, Tom Lockett Jr., Orion Wilhoite and Carter Bradley.
1. "Slide " 6:47 2. "Screw Your Wig on Tite" 5:29 3. "Party Hardy" 3:42 4. "Son of Slide" 5:29 5. "You and Me" 6:41 6. "Love Me" 4:39 7. "The Happiest Days" 5:17 8. "Separated" 5:30 Total length: 43:34
9. "Slide " (Single Version) 6:52 Total length: 50:32
Personnel [ ]
Stephen C. "The Fearless Leader" Washington – songwriter, backing vocals, percussion, trumpet, arrangement, concept
Mark "Drac" Hicks – songwriter, backing vocals, lead and rhythm guitar, arrangement
Mark Leslie "Mr. Mark"/"The Hansolor" Adams – songwriter, bass, arrangement
Daniel "Danny" Webster – songwriter, lead and backing vocals, lead and rhythm guitar, arrangement
Tom "Tiny" Dozier – songwriter, lead vocals, drums, percussion, arrangement
Floyd "The Brother Slide" Miller – songwriter, lead and backing vocals, percussion, trumpet, trombone, arrangement
Tom Lockett Jr. – songwriter, alto and tenor saxophone, arrangement
Orion "Bimmy" Wilhoite – songwriter, alto and tenor saxophone, arrangement
Carter Charles Bradley – songwriter, keyboards, arrangement
Jeff Dixon – producer, concept
Bob Ligotino – recording
Jimmy Douglass – re-mixing
Abie Sussman – art direction
Bob Defrin – art direction
Shig Ikeda – photography
Benno Friedman – photography
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References [ ]
^ Lytle, Craig. "Slave - Slave | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" . AllMusic . Retrieved March 28, 2021 .
^ "Billboard 200 Chart: Week of July 30, 1977" . Billboard . Retrieved March 28, 2021 .
^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart: Week of August 20, 1977" . Billboard . Retrieved March 28, 2021 .
^ "Billboard 200 Albums - Year-End 1977" . Billboard . Retrieved March 28, 2021 .
^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1977" . Billboard . Retrieved March 28, 2021 .
^ "American album certifications – Slave – Slave" . Recording Industry Association of America .
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