Track Listing
1. Let the Rain Fall
2. I'm Still Wearing Your Name
3. If You Love Me
4. Invitation, The
5. (What A) Lonely Evening
6. I'll Do Anything for You
7. String Interlude
8. Thrill Me
9. Hold On
10. In the Spirit
11. This Weekend
12. Can I Get a Witness
13. I'm Here for You
14. I'll Be Your Everything
15. Let Old Memories Be
16. Lord How I Need You
| Details | | Playing Time: | 71 min. | | Contributing Artists: | Gerald Albright, Jimmy Jam, Nat Adderley, Paulinho Da Costa, Steve "Silk" Hurley | | Distributor: | Fontana Distribution | | Recording Type: | Studio | | Recording Mode: | Stereo | | SPAR Code: | ADD |
Album Notes
Personnel: Ann Nesby (vocals); Steve "Silk" Hurley (various instruments); Alex Richbourg (guitar, keyboards, drum programming); Mike Scott, Phil Hamilton, Paul Jackson, Jr. (guitar); Juliann French, Darius Campo, Rachel Robinson, Anatoly Robinsky, Ken Yerke, Ralph Morrison, Jackie Brand, Sid Page, Barbara Porter, Kathy Lenski, Charlie Everett, Peter Kent, Ron Folsom, Rafael Rishek, Maria Newman (violin); Simon Oswell, Brian Dembon, Andrew Picken, Carrie Holzman Little (viola); David Low, Dennis Karmazan, Stacy Patitucci, Larry Corbett (cello); Endre Granat (concertmaster); Gerald Albright (saxophone); Big Jim Wright (piano, Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer piano, Hammond B-3, keyboards, background vocals); Billy Steele (piano); Joe Powell (keyboards, drum programming); Jimmy Jam, Nat Adderley (keyboards); Franciso Centeno, Ricky Kinchen, Mark Haynes, Freddie Washington, Robert "Speedy" Pittman (bass); Stokley (drums, percussion); Chris Dave, Ivan Hampton, Ricky Lawson (drums); Terry Lewis, Paulinho DaCosta (percussion); Jere MC (keyboard programming); M. Doc, Jeff Taylor (drum programming); Libby Turner, Marie Graham, Vanesa Powers, Jamecia Bennett, Prof T. (background vocals).
The Perri Sisters: Carol, Darlene, Sharon, Lori (background vocals).
Producers: Joseph Powell (track 1); Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis (tracks 2-3, 5-6, 8, 10-13, 15); Steve "Silk" Hurley (tracks 9, 14); Big Jim Wright, Ann Nesby (track 16).
Engineers: Steve Hodge (track 1); Jeff Taylor (tracks 2-3, 5, 11-12, 15-16); Stan Wallace, Al Schmitt (track 6); Jeff Taylor, Al Schmitt (tracks 8, 10); Mark Van Bork, Steve "Silk" Hurley (track 9); Dave "DZB" Rideau, Al Schmitt (track 13).
Samples include "Get Down" (as performed by Craig Mack), "The Payback" (as performed by James Brown) and "Heartbeat" (as performed by Taana Gardner).
Unknown Contributor Roles: Gerald Albright; Paul Jackson, Jr. .
On her solo debut Ann Nesby co-wrote almost all songs, and the lyrical themes are mainly about the different aspects of relationships. The album is mainly produced by the successful duo of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis on their Perspective label. I'm Here for You is a brilliant blend of gospel, R&B, dance and ballads. "In the Spirit" and "I'll Be Your Everything" are real gems and sound like the classics "I Believe," "I'm Going All the Way" or "The Pressure" from Sounds of Blackness. "Thrill Me" is another excellent up-tempo track. Traditional gospel songs include "Let the Rain Fall" and "Lord How I Need You," with the latter the first song she ever wrote. Nesby sounds emotive in the ballads "I'm Still Wearing Your Name," "Let Old Memories Be" and "I'll Do Anything for You." She is blessed with a gorgeous, emotive, powerful voice and this album shows that she certainly belongs to the category of divas like Aretha Franklin, Patti Labelle and Gladys Knight. ~ Jos Veestraeten
| See an error? Submit a change request |
All rights reserved.
