Long Slow Distance ♫ Michael Franks

Описание: From the album « Blue Pacific » 1990
Written By : Michael FRanks
Produced By : Tommy LiPuma

Credits

Arrangements, Keyboards and Programming – Jeff Lorber
Background vocals – Brenda Russell, Bunny Hull, Kareem, Livingston Taylor
Bass – John Patitucci, Neil Stubenhaus, 'Readdie' Freddie Washington
Cymbals – Sean Franks
Drums – Vinnie Colaiuta, Peter Erskine, John Guerin
Electric Guitar – Dean Parks
Guitar – Larry Carlton, Buzz Feiten, Paul Jackson, Jr., Michael Thompson
Keyboards – John Beasley
Percussion – Alex Acuña, Luis Conte, Michael Fisher
Piano – Joe Sample
Alto Saxophone – Marc Russo
Tenor Saxophone – Bob Shepard, Kirk Whalum
Synthesizer Arrangement and Programming – Larry Williams

Born September 18, 1944 in La Jolla (California), Michael Franks is a jazz singer and songwriter from the United States.
He has recorded with a variety of well-known artists, such as Patti Austin, Brenda Russell, Art Garfunkel, and David Sanborn.
His songs have been recorded by Lyle Lovett, Kurt Elling, The Manhattan Transfer, Patti Labelle, Carmen McRae, Diana Krall, Shirley Bassey, Ringo Starr and The Carpenters.
At age 14 Franks bought his first guitar, a Japanese Marco Polo for $29.95 with six private lessons included - the only music education that he received.
At University High in San Diego, Franks discovered the poetry of Theodore Roethke with his off-rhymes and hidden meter. In high school, he began singing folk-rock, accompanying himself on guitar. Studying English at UCLA Michael discovered Dave Brubeck, Patti Page, Stan Getz, João Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Miles Davis.
In 1973, he recorded an eponymous album, later reissued as Previously Unavailable, which included the minor hit "Can't Seem to Shake This Rock 'n Roll".
In 1976 Franks released his second album The Art of Tea, saw Franks begin a long relationship with Warner Brothers Music. The Art of Tea featured Joe Sample, Larry Carltonand Wilton Felder of The Crusaders and included the hit song "Popsicle Toes". His third album, Sleeping Gypsy (1977), which includes the song "The Lady Wants to Know", was partially recorded in Brazil.
Burchfield Nines (1978), which includes the song "When the Cookie Jar Is Empty", reflects his move to New York City and features more of an East Coast sound. Since then, Franks has recorded more than 15 albums.
His best known works include "When I Give My Love to You", "Popsicle Toes", "Monkey See, Monkey Do", "Lotus Blossom", "Tiger in the Rain", "Rainy Night in Tokyo", and "Tell Me All About It". His biggest hit came in 1983 with "When Sly Calls (Don't Touch That Phone)" from the album Passionfruit. Radio hits include "Your Secret's Safe With Me" from 1985's Skin Dive, and "Island Life" from 1987's The Camera Never Lies.
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