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Artists such as [[Michael McDonald (singer)|Michael McDonald]], [[Rita Coolidge]], [[Pattie Brooks]], [[Randy Crawford]], [[Christopher Cross]], [[James Ingram]], [[Patrice Rushen]], [[Joe Esposito (singer)|Joe Esposito]], [[Leon Ware]], and [[Al Jarreau]] appeared on the album.<ref name=Album /> |
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''Two Eyes'' was Russell's first and only album with Warner Bros. Records, whom she signed with after leaving [[A&M Records]] (the label that had released her first two solo albums). However, despite the impressive list of personnel, the album was not a commercial success and Russell's contract with Warner Bros. came to an end. Russell would return to A&M a few years later for her [[Get Here (album)|next album]]. |
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In 1990, singer [[Lalah Hathaway]] covered the song "It's Something" under the title "Somethin'" on her [[Lalah Hathaway (album)|self-titled debut album]]. Later in 2013 Lalah Hathaway with [[Snarky Puppy]] did another rendition of the song for the album 'Family Dinner - Volume 1', which on January 26, 2014, won a Grammy Award in the "Best R&B Performance" category. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.grammy.com/nominees?genre=27 |title=Grammy Awards |publisher=Grammy.com |date= |accessdate=2013-12-07}}</ref> |
In 1990, singer [[Lalah Hathaway]] covered the song "It's Something" under the title "Somethin'" on her [[Lalah Hathaway (album)|self-titled debut album]]. Later in 2013 Lalah Hathaway with [[Snarky Puppy]] did another rendition of the song for the album 'Family Dinner - Volume 1', which on January 26, 2014, won a Grammy Award in the "Best R&B Performance" category. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.grammy.com/nominees?genre=27 |title=Grammy Awards |publisher=Grammy.com |date= |accessdate=2013-12-07}}</ref> |
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| Released | May 1983 | |||
| Recorded | July - December 1982,
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| Length | 34:09 | |||
| Label | Warner Bros. | |||
| Producer | Tommy LiPuma | |||
| Brenda Russell chronology | ||||
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Two Eyes is the third studio album by the American singer/songwriter Brenda Russell, released in 1983 on Warner Bros. Records.[2] The album got to No. 16 on the Blues & Soul Top UK Soul Albums chart.[3]
Album History
Artists such as Michael McDonald, Rita Coolidge, Pattie Brooks, Randy Crawford, Christopher Cross, James Ingram, Patrice Rushen, Joe Esposito, Leon Ware, and Al Jarreau appeared on the album.[4]
In 1990, singer Lalah Hathaway covered the song "It's Something" under the title "Somethin'" on her self-titled debut album. Later in 2013 Lalah Hathaway with Snarky Puppy did another rendition of the song for the album 'Family Dinner - Volume 1', which on January 26, 2014, won a Grammy Award in the "Best R&B Performance" category. [5]
Track listing
- "I Want Love To Find Me" (Brenda Russell, Bill LaBounty) – 3:02
- "It's Something" (Brenda Russell, David Foster) – 3:31
- "Hello People" (Brenda Russell, Michael McDonald) – 3:24
- "Two Eyes" (Brenda Russell) – 3:16
- "Stay Close" (Brenda Russell, Don Grusin) – 4:25
- "Jarreau" (Brenda Russell) – 3:13
- "New York Bars" (Brenda Russell) – 4:04
- "I'll See You Again" (Brenda Russell) – 4:20
- "Look Down, Young Soldier" (Brenda Russell) – 4:40
Personnel
- Brenda Russell - lead and backing vocals
- Robbie Buchanan - keyboards
- David Foster - keyboards
- Leon Pendarvis - keyboards
- Michael McDonald - Fender Rhodes (3), synthesizer (3), LinnDrum programming (3), backing vocals (3)
- Jeff Porcaro - drums
- John Robinson - drums
- Paulinho Da Costa - percussion
- Nathan East - bass guitar
- Dean Parks - guitar
- David Williams - guitar
- Caleb Quaye - guitar (8)
- Stevie Wonder - harmonica (8)
- Kim Hutchcroft - saxophone
- Larry Williams - saxophone
- Jerry Hey - trumpet
- Gary Grant - trumpet
- Bill Reichenbach Jr. - trombone
- Backing vocals on "Look Down, Young Soldier": Pattie Brooks, Rita Coolidge, Randy Crawford, Christopher Cross, Joe Esposito, Donny Gerrard, James Ingram, Al Jarreau, David Lasley, Patrice Rushen and Leon Ware
Production
- Producer: Tommy LiPuma
- Executive Producers: David Nathan and Paul Tarnopol
- Recording and Mix: Al Schmitt
- Creative Director: Rich Kamerman
Charts
| Chart (1983) | Peak position |
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| UK Blues & Soul Top UK Soul Albums[3] | 16 |
References
- ^ "Brenda Russell: Two Eyes". allmusic.com. Allmusic.
- ^ Brenda Russell: Two Eyes. Warner Bros. Records. May 1983.
- ^ a b Top British Soul Albums. Blues & Soul. June 28, 1983.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
Albumwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Grammy Awards". Grammy.com. Retrieved 2013-12-07.