Tracklist
| 1 | Same Old StoryBass – Donnie BeckDrums – Steven GutierrezGuitar – Melvin RobinsonPiano – Bobby LyleSynthesizer [Moog] – Larry DunnTambourine – Deborah "Punkin" ShotlowTenor Saxophone – Ronnie LawsWritten-By – R. Laws | 4:40 |
| 2 | Life In ParadiseBass – Nathaniel PhillipsDrums – Steven GutierrezGuitar – Melvin Robinson, Roland BautistaPiano – Bobby LyleSoprano Saxophone, Alto Flute – Ronnie LawsSynthesizer [Moog] – Larry DunnVocals – Debra Laws, Saundra "Pan" AlexanderWritten-By – R. Laws | 6:59 |
| 3 | New DayCongas – Vance "Mad Dog" TenortDrums – Steven GutierrezGuitar – Donnie Beck, Melvin Robinson, Roland BautistaPiano – Bobby LyleSoprano Saxophone – Ronnie LawsSynthesizer [Arp, Moog], Clavinet – Larry DunnWritten-By – R. Laws | 6:17 |
| 4 | Just LoveSoprano Saxophone – Ronnie LawsSynthesizer [Moog, Steiner-parker, Synthi-aks], Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] – Larry DunnWritten-By – L. Dunn, R. Laws | 3:23 |
| 5 | Goodtime RideBass – Donnie BeckDrums – Steven GutierrezGuitar – Melvin Robinson, Roland BautistaPercussion – Vance "Mad Dog" TenortPiano – Bobby LyleSynthesizer [Arp 2600, Moog] – Larry DunnTenor Saxophone – Ronnie LawsWritten-By – R. Laws, W. Jeffery | 5:04 |
| 6 | Nuthin' 'Bout Nuthin'Bass – Nathaniel PhillipsCongas – Vance "Mad Dog" TenortDrums – Steven GutierrezGuitar – Roland BautistaPiano – Bobby LyleTenor Saxophone, Vocals – Ronnie LawsVocals – Debra Laws, Eloise Laws, Saundra "Pan" AlexanderWritten-By – E. Laws, R. Laws, W. Jeffery | 5:08 |
| 7 | Friends And StrangersBass – Donnie BeckCello – Nat Gershman, Paul BergstromGuitar – Melvin RobinsonPiano – Bobby LyleSoprano Saxophone, Alto Flute – Ronnie LawsSynthesizer [Arp, Moog] – Larry DunnViola – Barbara Simons, Leonard SelicViolin – Barbara Durant, Carroll Stephens, Elliott Fisher, Hyman Goodman, Jerry Reisler, Paul Shure, Polly Sweeney, Bill NuttycombeWritten-By – W. Jeffery | 4:46 |
| 8 | Saturday EveningBass – Donnie BeckCello – Nat Gershman, Paul BergstromDrums – Steven GutierrezGuitar – Melvin Robinson, Roland BautistaPiano – Bobby LyleSynthesizer [Arp, Moog], Clavinet – Larry DunnTenor Saxophone, Vocals – Ronnie LawsViola – Barbara Simons, Leonard SelicViolin – Barbara Durant, Carroll Stephens, Elliott Fisher, Hyman Goodman, Jerry Reisler, Paul Shure, Polly Sweeney, Bill NuttycombeVocals – Debra Laws, Eloise Laws, Saundra "Pan" AlexanderWritten-By – R. Laws | 4:33 |
Versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN-LA730-H | Ronnie Laws | Friends And Strangers (LP, Album) | Blue Note | BN-LA730-H | US | 1977 |
| BN-LA730-H | Ronnie Laws | Friends And Strangers (LP, Album, TP) | Blue Note | BN-LA730-H | US | 1977 |
| UA-LA730-H | Ronnie Laws | Friends And Strangers (LP, Album, RE) | United Artists Records | UA-LA730-H | US | 1977 |
| BN-LA730-H | Ronnie Laws | Friends And Strangers (LP, Album) | Blue Note | BN-LA730-H | US | 1977 |
| BN-LA730 | Ronnie Laws | Friends And Strangers (LP, Album) | Blue Note | BN-LA730 | South Africa | 1977 |
Credits
- Arranged By [String Arrangements] – William Jeffery
- Art Direction, Design [Album Design] – Ria Lewerke
- Engineer [Recording, Remix] – Mallory Earl
- Engineer [Recording] – Reginald Dozier, Tom Knox
- Executive-Producer – George Butler
- Illustration – Peter Lloyd
- Mastered By [Mastering Engineer] – Jeff Sykes, Rick Collins
- Photography By – Gary Regester
- Producer – Wayne Henderson
- Programmed By [Synthesizer Programming], Arranged By [Synthesizer Arrangements] – Larry Dunn
Notes
Bobby Lyle appears courtesy of Capitol Records
Roland Bautista appears courtesy of MCA/Dunhill Records
Nathaniel Phillips appears courtesy of Fantasy Records
Deborah "Punkin" Shotlow and Saundra "Pan" Alexander appears courtesy oif Fantasy Records
Produced for At-Home Productions.
Recorded at ABC Recording Studios, Los Angeles, California; Davlen Recording Studios, North Hollywood, California; and The Chateau Recording Studio, North Hollywood, California during the months of January, February and March 1977.
Mastered at Kendun Recorders, Burbank, California.
℗ © 1977 United Artists Music And Records Group, Inc.
Label variation: White "b" logo on blue background.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Side A etched): BNLA-730-1 Re 2
- Matrix / Runout (Side B etched): BNLA-730-2 Re 2
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Matrix / Runout (Sides A And B stamped): KENDUN
Companies
- Manufactured By – United Artists Music And Records Group, Inc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – United Artists Music And Records Group, Inc.
- Copyright (c) – United Artists Music And Records Group, Inc.
- Produced For – At-Home Productions, Inc.
- Recorded At – ABC Recording Studios
- Recorded At – Davlen Sound Studios
- Recorded At – The Chateau Recording Studio
- Mastered At – Kendun Recorders
Video
Album
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