Philip Bailey (album)
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| Released | March 29, 1994 | |||
| Recorded | 1992-1993 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Label | Zoo Entertainment | |||
| Producer | Chuckii Booker, Robert Brookins, Brian McKnight, P.M. Dawn, Philip Bailey, Roxanne Seeman | |||
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Philip Bailey is the seventh studio album by American R&B and soul singer Philip Bailey, issued in 1994 by Zoo Entertainment.[1]
Overview
Artists such as Brian McKnight, Chuckii Booker and PM Dawn guest on the album.[1]
The single, "Here with Me", peaked at No. 33 on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart.[2]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Indianapolis Star | [3] |
| Dayton Daily News | [4] |
| Newsday | (favourable)[5] |
| Knight Ridder | (favourable)[6] |
| Rolling Stone | (favourable)[7] |
Langston Wertz Jr. of Knight Ridder said "Bailey's voice blends with the different kinds of sounds those producers are making for him, sounding fresh each time out. Philip Bailey doesn't disappoint."[8] Michael Eric Dyson of Rolling Stone stated "In the hands of a lesser talent, some of these songs might barely seep through the cracks, less than memorable fare conjured up to please a legend. But Bailey's grace and magic, apparent throughout, redeem the recordings." Dyson added "What's remarkable above all on this album is that Bailey's brilliant falsetto retains its sweet purity, even as he employs more of a pleasing baritone than he has revealed before. While that alone doesn't compensate for some of the just-OK stuff he has to work with, it delights nonetheless."[9] Carol Cooper of Newsday wrote ""Philip Bailey" takes another step forward for neo-traditionalism in black music, with the sensitive gentleman-crooner triumphantly ascendant."[10]
Track listing
- "Stay Right Here" (Philip Bailey, Chuckii Booker) - 5:07
- "Just Like Summer" (P. Bailey, Robert Brookins) - 5:10
- "Here with Me" (Brian McKnight) - 4:22
- "A Diamond Just Like You" (P. Bailey, Attrell Cordes) - 4:53
- "I'm Ready" (B. McKnight) - 4:43
- "Love Me Tonight" (P. Bailey, R. Brookins, Wayman Tisdale)- 4:58
- "I Won't Open My Arm" (P. Bailey, A. Cordes) - 3:48
- "Crazy Things You Do for Love" (B. McKnight) - 4:23
- "Live It Up" (P. Bailey) - 4:47
- "Yours" (P. Bailey, Roxanne Seeman, Chuck Wild) - 4:02
- "Call Me" (B. McKnight) - 4:30
- "Something's Missing" (P. Bailey) - 4:16
Japan release
The release of Philip Bailey in Japan included the bonus track "People And Places", a duet between Philip Bailey and Dee Dee Bridgewater that was a single from the 1994 French film La Vengeance d'une Blonde album soundtrack.[11]
Personnel
- Philip Bailey – lead and backing vocals, vocal arrangements
- Robert Brookins – keyboards, drums
- Robbie Jenkins – keyboards, arrangements
- Oji Pierce – keyboards
- Rex Rideout – keyboards
- Chuck Wild – keyboards
- Michael Fossenkemper – programming
- Brian McKnight – programming, backing vocals, vocal arrangements
- Mike McKnight – programming
- Cameron Grieder – guitar
- Etienne Lytel – bass
- Demetric Collins – drum programming
- John Paris – drums
- Jeff Haynes – percussion
- Dave Boruff – saxophone
- Scott Mayo – saxophone
- Wayman Tisdale – arrangements
- Max Ellen – horn and string arrangements, concertmaster
- Eduardo Del Barrio – string arrangements
- Bill Meyers – string arrangements
- Joseph Gianono – orchestration
- Diane Lesser – English horn
- Eugene J. Moye – cello
- Frederick Zlotkin – cello
- Alfred Brown – viola
- Mitsue Takayama – viola
- Abe Appleman – violin
- Charles Libove – violin
- Gene Orloff – violin
- John Pintavalle – violin
- Matthew Raimondi – violin
- Richard Sortomme – violin
- Marti Sweet – violin
- Marilyn Wright – violin
- Nadriah Ali – backing vocals
- Jerry Barnes – backing vocals
- Alex Brown – backing vocals
- Valerie Davis – backing vocals
- Sheldon Reynolds – backing vocals
- P.M. Dawn – backing vocals
- Chuckii Booker – vocal arrangements
- Attrell Cordes – vocal arrangements
Production
- Producers – Chuckii Booker (Tracks 1, 9 & 12); Robert Brookins (Tracks 2, 6, 8 & 11); Brian McKnight (Tracks 3, 5, 8 & 11); P.M. Dawn (Tracks 4 & 7); Philip Bailey and Roxanne Seeman (Track 10).
- Executive Producers – James Mack and Bill Preskill
- Engineers – Greg Burbidge, Guy DeFazio, Michael Fossenkemper, Anthony Jeffries, Donnell Sullivan and Chuck Wild.
- Assistant Engineers – Dominic Barbera, Susan Becker, Scott Canto, Guy DeFazio, Anthony Jeffries and Raymond Silva.
- Mixing – Greg Burbidge, Michael Fossenkemper and Donnell Sullivan.
- Art Direction – Lee Hammond
- Design – Nancy Ogami
- Photography – Michael Halsband
- Stylist – Cathie Arquilla
Charts
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
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| US Top R&B Albums (Billboard)[12] | 100 |
References
- ^ a b c "Philip Bailey: Philip Bailey". AllMusic. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
- ^ "Philip Bailey: Here With Me (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
- ^ Dean Ford, Lynn (April 22, 1994). "Philip Bailey: 'Philip Bailey' (Zoo Entertainment)". Indianapolis Star. p. 38.
- ^ Ali, Derek (April 22, 1994). "Philip Bailey: 'Philip Bailey' (Zoo)". Dayton Daily News. p. 74.
- ^ Cooper, Carol (April 24, 1994). "Bailey's Romantic Soul". proquest.com. Newsday. p. 13.
- ^ Wertz Jr, Langston (September 21, 1994). "SALUTE TO GOSPEL: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED". Long Beach Press-Telegram. Knight Ridder. p. C5 – via newsbank.com.
- ^ Eric Dyson, Michael (September 22, 1994). "Recordings -- Philip Bailey by Philip Bailey". proquest.com. No. 691. Rolling Stone. p. 97.
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- ^ "Philip Bailey: Philip Bailey (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2018.