Supernatural marks Ben E. King

Ben E. King

Benjamin Earl King , better known as Ben E. King, is an American soul singer. He is perhaps best known as the singer and co-composer of "Stand by Me", a U.S...

's transition to the main Atlantic Records

Atlantic Records

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 label after time on subsidiary labels. The album is King's ninth album and eighth studio album. The single,"Supernatural Thing Part 1" brought him a return to chart success, reaching #1 on the R&B charts, his first time in fourteen years, and peaking at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100

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.

Track listing

1. "Supernatural Thing Part 1" (Patrick Grant (Haras Fyre
   Haras Fyre
   In 1971, Haras joined a local band called the Matchmakers, where he met vocalist and pianist Gwen Guthrie. The two became romantically involved, moved in together and, with The Matchmakers' saxophonist James Wheeler & trumpeter Jerome McCoggle, they joined the New York City based band "East...
   
   ), Gwen Guthrie
   Gwen Guthrie
   Gwen Guthrie was an American singer-songwriter, who also sang backing vocals for Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, and Madonna, among others, and who wrote songs made famous by Ben E. King, and Roberta Flack....
   
   ) [3:54]
2. "Supernatural Thing Part 2" (Patrick Grant (Haras Fyre), Gwen Guthrie) [3:14]
3. "You're Lovin' Ain't Good Enough" (Patrick Grant (Haras Fyre), Gwen Guthrie) [5:00]
4. "Drop My Heart Off" (Sam Dees, Frederick Knight) [4:17]
5. "Extra Extra" [3:48]
6. "Do It In the Name of Love" (Patrick Grant (Haras Fyre), Gwen Guthrie) [4:20]
7. "Happiness Is Where You Find It" [3:35]
8. "Do You Wanna Do a Thing" (Jesse Boyce, Richard Griffith, Sanchez Harley) [4:24]
9. "Imagination" [3:38]
10. "What Do You Want Me To Do" [3:17]

Personnel

• Ben E. King - vocals
• Carlos Alomar
  Carlos Alomar
  Carlos Alomar is an American guitarist, composer and arranger best known for his work with David Bowie, having played on more Bowie albums than any other musician...
  
  , Jeff Mironov, Jerry Friedman - guitar
• Bob Babbitt
  Bob Babbitt
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  , Jerry Jemmott
  Jerry Jemmott
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   - bass
• Derek Smith, Ricky Williams, Bert De Coteaux - keyboards
• Jimmy Young - drums
• Carlos Martin - conga
• George Devens, Jack Jennings, Phil Kraus, Ted Sommers - percussion
• Brenda White, Gwen Guthrie
  Gwen Guthrie
  Gwen Guthrie was an American singer-songwriter, who also sang backing vocals for Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, and Madonna, among others, and who wrote songs made famous by Ben E. King, and Roberta Flack....
  
  , Lani Groves, Yvonne Guthrie - background vocals
• Bob Clearmountain
  Bob Clearmountain
  Bob Clearmountain is an award-winning American music engineer, mixer and producer. He has worked with many prominent names in music including Bruce Springsteen , The Rolling Stones , Bryan Adams , Robbie Williams Bob Clearmountain is an award-winning American music engineer, mixer and producer. He...
  
  , Ron St. Germain, Tony "No. 1" Bongiovi
  Tony Bongiovi
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   - engineer