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'''''I Know I Love Him''''' is a studio album by American singer [[Nancy Wilson (jazz singer)|Nancy Wilson]], released by [[Capitol Records]] in 1973. One of several [[R&B]]/[[Soul music|soul]]-oriented albums that Wilson recorded during the 1970s, it features [[The Crusaders]] as backing musicians, along with songs by [[Marvin Gaye]] and [[Gordon Parks]]. [[Don Sebesky]] did the [[arrangements]] and [[conducting]], and [[Dave Cavanaugh|David D. Cavanaugh]] served as producer.
'''''I Know I Love Him''''' is a studio album by American singer [[Nancy Wilson (jazz singer)|Nancy Wilson]], released by [[Capitol Records]] in 1973. One of several [[R&B]]/[[Soul music|soul]]-oriented albums that Wilson recorded during the 1970s, it features [[The Crusaders]] as backing musicians, along with songs by [[Marvin Gaye]] and [[Gordon Parks]]. [[Don Sebesky]] did the [[arrangements]] and conducting, and [[Dave Cavanaugh|David D. Cavanaugh]] served as producer.


In a 1973 review, [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard magazine]] called Wilson "the perfect person to bridge the gap between pop and soul.... Her gift on this LP is a mellowish mood, orchestrated beautifully by Don Sebesky to kiss her soulfully smooth voice within lush settings."<ref>{{cite news |title=Billboard Album Reviews |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NwkEAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA3&pg=PA47#v=onepage&q&f=false|work=Billboard |date=1973-02-24 |access-date=2018-12-10}}</ref>
In a 1973 review, [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard magazine]] called Wilson "the perfect person to bridge the gap between pop and soul.... Her gift on this LP is a mellowish mood, orchestrated beautifully by Don Sebesky to kiss her soulfully smooth voice within lush settings."<ref>{{cite news |title=Billboard Album Reviews |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NwkEAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA3&pg=PA47#v=onepage&q&f=false|work=Billboard |date=February 24, 1973 |access-date=10 December 2018}}</ref>


[[Gramophone (magazine)|Gramophone]] hailed the album as "a masterpiece in concept and musicianship," calling Wilson "truly superb in every aspect." They highlighted the Marvin Gaye-penned "We Can Make It Baby" and Gordon Parks' "Don't Misunderstand," a song that he had written the previous year for the soundtrack of ''[[Shaft's Big Score!]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title="Keeping Track: A Cross Section of Recent Popular LPs and Singles" |magazine=[[Gramophone (magazine)|The Gramophone]] |location=London |publisher=General Gramophone Publications Ltd. | publication-date=January 1974 |volume=51 |page=1446}}</ref>
[[Gramophone (magazine)|Gramophone]] hailed the album as "a masterpiece in concept and musicianship," calling Wilson "truly superb in every aspect." They highlighted the Marvin Gaye-penned "We Can Make It Baby" and Gordon Parks' "Don't Misunderstand," a song that he had written the previous year for the soundtrack of ''[[Shaft's Big Score!]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Keeping Track: A Cross Section of Recent Popular LPs and Singles |magazine=[[Gramophone (magazine)|The Gramophone]] |location=London |publisher=General Gramophone Publications Ltd. | publication-date=January 1974 |volume=51 |page=1446}}</ref>


More recently, Andy Kellman at [[AllMusic]] called the album "a deep gem -- laid-back but resonant late-night listening."<ref name=Kellman/>
More recently, Andy Kellman at [[AllMusic]] called the album "a deep gem – laid-back but resonant late-night listening."<ref name=Kellman/>


Despite positive critical reaction, ''I Know I Love Him'' was not a commercial success when it was released. It only reached #201 on the [[Billboard 200|Billboard Top LPs & Tapes]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/70s/1973/Billboard%201973-04-21.pdf|title=Bubbling Under the Top LPs|work=Billboard|access-date=2018-12-11}}</ref> and the single from the album, "We Can Make It Baby," did not chart.
Despite positive critical reaction, ''I Know I Love Him'' was not a commercial success when it was released. It only reached No. 201 on the [[Billboard 200|Billboard Top LPs & Tapes]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/70s/1973/Billboard%201973-04-21.pdf|title=Bubbling Under the Top LPs|work=Billboard|access-date=11 December 2018}}</ref> and the single from the album, "We Can Make It Baby," did not chart.


In 2013, SoulMusic Records released a digitally remastered version of the album, paired with Wilson's 1971 album ''[[Kaleidoscope (Nancy Wilson album)|Kaleidoscope]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.soulmusic.info/main.asp?S=3&T=36&ART=2854 |title=NANCY WILSON: KALEIDOSCOPE/I KNOW I LOVE HIM (SMCR-25096) |last=Nathan |first=David |author-link=David Nathan (music writer)| access-date=2018-12-11}}</ref>
In 2013, SoulMusic Records released a digitally remastered version of the album, paired with Wilson's 1971 album ''[[Kaleidoscope (Nancy Wilson album)|Kaleidoscope]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.soulmusic.info/main.asp?S=3&T=36&ART=2854 |title=NANCY WILSON: KALEIDOSCOPE/I KNOW I LOVE HIM (SMCR-25096) |last=Nathan |first=David |author-link=David Nathan (music writer)| access-date=11 December 2018}}</ref>


== Track listing ==
== Track listing ==
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== Personnel ==
== Personnel ==
From the original liner notes:<ref>{{Cite AV media notes|title=Come Get to This|title-link=Come Get to This (album)|others=[[Nancy Wilson (jazz singer)|Nancy Wilson]]|year=1975|type=liner notes|publisher=[[Capitol Records]]|id= ST 11386|ref=}}</ref>
From the original liner notes:<ref>{{Cite AV media notes|title=Come Get to This|title-link=Come Get to This (album)|others=[[Nancy Wilson (jazz singer)|Nancy Wilson]]|year=1975|type=liner notes|publisher=[[Capitol Records]]|id= ST 11386}}</ref>


* [[Nancy Wilson (jazz singer)|Nancy Wilson]] - [[singing|vocals]]
* [[Nancy Wilson (jazz singer)|Nancy Wilson]] – vocals
* [[Joe Sample]] - [[keyboards]]
* [[Joe Sample]] – keyboards
* [[Wilton Felder]] - [[bass guitar|bass]]
* [[Wilton Felder]] – bass
* [[Stix Hooper]] - [[drums]]
* [[Stix Hooper]] – drums
* [[Arthur Adams (singer)|Arthur Adams]] - [[guitar]]
* [[Arthur Adams (singer)|Arthur Adams]] – guitar
* [[David Bennett Cohen|David Cohen]] - guitar
* [[David Bennett Cohen|David Cohen]] – guitar


* [[Don Sebesky]] - [[arrangements|arranger]], [[conducting|conductor]]
* [[Don Sebesky]] – [[arrangements|arranger]], conductor
* [[Dave Cavanaugh|David D. Cavanaugh]] [[Record producer|producer]]
* [[Dave Cavanaugh|David D. Cavanaugh]] producer


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 01:08, 10 January 2019

I Know I Love Him
Studio album by
Nancy Wilson
Released1973
Recorded1973
GenreVocal jazz, Soul
Length28:47
LabelCapitol
ProducerDavid D. Cavanaugh
Nancy Wilson chronology
Kaleidoscope
(1971) 		I Know I Love Him
(1973) 		All in Love Is Fair
(1974)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

I Know I Love Him is a studio album by American singer Nancy Wilson, released by Capitol Records in 1973. One of several R&B/soul-oriented albums that Wilson recorded during the 1970s, it features The Crusaders as backing musicians, along with songs by Marvin Gaye and Gordon Parks. Don Sebesky did the arrangements and conducting, and David D. Cavanaugh served as producer.

In a 1973 review, Billboard magazine called Wilson "the perfect person to bridge the gap between pop and soul.... Her gift on this LP is a mellowish mood, orchestrated beautifully by Don Sebesky to kiss her soulfully smooth voice within lush settings."[2]

Gramophone hailed the album as "a masterpiece in concept and musicianship," calling Wilson "truly superb in every aspect." They highlighted the Marvin Gaye-penned "We Can Make It Baby" and Gordon Parks' "Don't Misunderstand," a song that he had written the previous year for the soundtrack of Shaft's Big Score!.[3]

More recently, Andy Kellman at AllMusic called the album "a deep gem – laid-back but resonant late-night listening."[1]

Despite positive critical reaction, I Know I Love Him was not a commercial success when it was released. It only reached No. 201 on the Billboard Top LPs & Tapes,[4] and the single from the album, "We Can Make It Baby," did not chart.

In 2013, SoulMusic Records released a digitally remastered version of the album, paired with Wilson's 1971 album Kaleidoscope.[5]

Track listing

Side 1

  1. "We Can Make It Baby" (James Nyx, Marvin Gaye) – 2:57
  2. "Morning in Your Eyes" (John Lehman, Ouida Lehman) – 3:59
  3. "Don't Misunderstand" (Gordon Parks) – 3:07
  4. "Are We Losin' Touch" (Mark James) – 2:51
  5. "I Was Telling Him about You" (Don George, Morris Charlap) – 3:24

Side 2

  1. "Easy Evil" (Alan O'Day) – 2:48
  2. "The Laughter and the Tears" (Randy Edelman) – 2:49
  3. "Can I" (Hal Davis, Herman Griffith) – 3:10
  4. "I Heard You Singing Your Song" (Barry Mann) – 2:29
  5. "I Know I Love Him" (Bodie Chandler) – 1:13

Personnel

From the original liner notes:[6]

References

  1. ^ a b Kellman, Andy. I Know I Love Him at AllMusic
  2. ^ "Billboard Album Reviews". Billboard. February 24, 1973. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
  3. ^ "Keeping Track: A Cross Section of Recent Popular LPs and Singles". The Gramophone. Vol. 51. London: General Gramophone Publications Ltd. January 1974. p. 1446.
  4. ^ "Bubbling Under the Top LPs" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
  5. ^ Nathan, David. "NANCY WILSON: KALEIDOSCOPE/I KNOW I LOVE HIM (SMCR-25096)". Retrieved December 11, 2018.
  6. ^ Come Get to This (liner notes). Nancy Wilson. Capitol Records. 1975. ST 11386.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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