1977 studio album by Natalie Cole
Thankful Natalie Cole . It was released on November 16, 1977, byCapitol Records . In 1978, the album's first single, "Our Love ", peaked at No. 10 on the U.S.Billboard Hot 100 and topped theHot R&B chart.
All tracks are written byChuck Jackson andMarvin Yancy , except where noted.
Side one No. Title Writer(s) Length 1. "Lovers" Chuck Jackson, Marvin Yancy, Natalie Cole 3:47 2. "Our Love " 5:22 3. "La Costa" Natalie Cole, Linda Williams 3:50 4. "There Ain't Nothing Stronger Than Love" 4:54
Side two No. Title Writer(s) Length 5. "Be Thankful" 3:49 6. "Just Can't Stay Away" 5:23 7. "Annie Mae" Natalie Cole 4:00 8. "Keeping a Light" Natalie Cole 4:06
Natalie Cole – lead vocals Linda Williams – acoustic piano,Fender Rhodes Marvin Yancy – acoustic piano,organ ,clavinet Reginald "Sonny" Burke – organ Michael Boddicker – synthesizersCriss Johnson – guitars Ray Parker Jr. – guitarsLee Ritenour – guitarsLarry Ball – bass guitar James Gadson – drumsDonnell Hagan – drums Paul Humphrey – drumsTeddy Sparks – drums Alan Estes – percussion Hal Brooks – handclaps Chuck Jackson – handclapsGene Barge – alto sax solo (6), arrangementsRichard Evans – arrangements The Colettes – backing vocals (1-5, 7, 8) The "N" Sisters – backing vocals (1-5, 7, 8) Anita Anderson – backing vocals (6) Yasmine "Sissy" Peoples – backing vocals (6) Larkin Arnold – executive producer Chuck Jackson – producer, mixing Marvin Yancy – producer, mixing Gene Barge – co-producer (5) Barney Perkins – head engineer, mixing, mastering Zollie Johnson – assistant engineer Lester Smith – assistant engineer Dean Rod – mix assistant John Golden – mastering Kendun Recorders (Burbank, California) – mastering location Roy Kohara – art direction Craig Nelson – illustration Ernest Eugene – fan club insert Janice Williams – spiritual advisor Kevin Hunter for New Direction – management Chart (1978) Position USBillboard 200[ 5] 24 US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard )[ 6] 6
Region Certification Certified units /salesUnited States (RIAA )[ 8] Platinum 1,000,000^ ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
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