The Dells – I Salute You

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Label:	Philadelphia International Records – 72445-11023-2, Zoo Entertainment – 72445-11023-2
Format:	CD, Album
Country:	US
Released:	1992
Genre:	Funk / Soul
Style:	Soul

Tracklist

1	I Salute You	5:04
2	Oh My Love Guitar – Randy Bowland Horns – Dan Tomassone, Josi O. Vidal, Julian Pressley, Michael Johns (2), Ron Kerber, Sal Scarpa* Horns, Arranged By [Horn] – Jack Faith	4:53
3	Listen Up Young Brothers Keyboards – Leon A. Huff*, Maurice Wilcher Programmed By – Terrance T. Nelson	4:21
4	I Can't Help Myself Drum Programming – John Anthony (2), Michael Aharon Guitar – Bunny Sigler Keyboards – "Lambchops"*	7:03
5	Babylon's Risin' Keyboards – Leon A. Huff*, Maurice Wilcher Programmed By – Terrance T. Nelson	6:43
6	Closer To You Drum Programming – Quentin Joseph* Guitar – Edward "Tree" Moore* Keyboards – "Lambchops"*	4:24
7	Come And Get It Drum [Overdubs] – Tracey Nelson (3) Guitar – Mike Scott (7) Keyboards, Drum Programming – Derrick Pearson*	4:54
8	I'm Only A Man Bass, Guitar – Jeff Lee Johnson* Drum Programming, Programmed By [Keyboard], Sequenced By – Jim Salamone Horns – Dan Tomassone, Josi O. Vidal, Julian Pressley, Michael Johns (2), Ron Kerber, Sal Scarpa* Keyboards – Leon A. Huff, Steven Ford (2) Organ – Randy Cantor Strings – Charles Parker, Christine Reeves, Helen Kwalwasser, Jean Perrault, Karen McConomy, Larry Abramovitz, Patricia Brown (3), Stephen Werczynski, Vivian Barton* Strings, Horns, Arranged By [String & Horn] – Jack Faith Bass, Guitar – Jeff Lee Johnson* Drum Programming, Programmed By [Keyboard], Sequenced By – Jim Salamone Horns – Dan Tomassone, Josi O. Vidal, Julian Pressley, Michael Johns (2), Ron Kerber, Sal Scarpa* Keyboards – Leon A. Huff, Steven Ford (2) Organ – Randy Cantor Strings – Charles Parker, Christine Reeves, Helen Kwalwasser, Jean Perrault, Karen McConomy, Larry Abramovitz, Patricia Brown (3), Stephen Werczynski, Vivian Barton* Strings, Horns, Arranged By [String & Horn] – Jack Faith	4:18
9	Baby Don't Go Away Mad Drum Programming – Quinton Joseph Guitar – Edward "Tree" Moore* Keyboards – "Lambchops"*	4:37
10	Somebody's Gotta Move Bass, Guitar – Jeff Lee Johnson* Drum Programming, Programmed By [Keyboard], Sequenced By – Jim Salamone Horns – Bob Quaile, Dan Tomassone, Jeff Lego, Josi O. Vidal, Julian Pressley, Ron Kerber Keyboards – James Lloyd, Leon A. Huff Piano – Donald Robinson Strings – Charles Parker, Christine Reeves, Helen Kwalwasser, Jean Perrault, Karen McConomy, Larry Abramovitz, Patricia Brown (3), Stephen Werczynski, Vivian Barton Strings, Horns, Arranged By [String & Horn] – Jack Faith Bass, Guitar – Jeff Lee Johnson* Drum Programming, Programmed By [Keyboard], Sequenced By – Jim Salamone Horns – Bob Quaile, Dan Tomassone, Jeff Lego, Josi O. Vidal, Julian Pressley, Ron Kerber Keyboards – James Lloyd, Leon A. Huff Piano – Donald Robinson Strings – Charles Parker, Christine Reeves, Helen Kwalwasser, Jean Perrault, Karen McConomy, Larry Abramovitz, Patricia Brown (3), Stephen Werczynski, Vivian Barton Strings, Horns, Arranged By [String & Horn] – Jack Faith	5:09

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Assorted Music, Inc.
Copyright © – Assorted Music, Inc.
Distributed By – BMG Music
Manufactured By – BMG Music
Made By – Disc Manufacturing, Inc., Huntsville – 26555
Recorded At – Gamble-Huff Studios
Recorded At – Digital Tekniques
Recorded At – Sigma Sound Studios
Mixed At – Sigma Sound Studios
Mastered At – Masterwork Recording

Credits

A&R [Coordinator] – Elaine Johnson
Art Direction – First Impressions Design Group*, Rubin A. Benson*
Engineer – Bruce Weeden (tracks: 8, 10), Glenn Barratt (tracks: 1), Jim Salamone (tracks: 1, 8, 10), Ron Shaffer (tracks: 4, 6, 9), Scott MacMinn*, Walt McLeary (tracks: 4, 6, 9)
Executive-Producer – Kenneth Gamble And Leon A. Huff*
Management – Assorted Artists Management, Harry J. Coombs*
Mixed By – Mike "Mixx" Tarsia*
Mixed By [Assistant] – Brian Wittmer (tracks: 1 to 3, 5, 8, 10)
Photography By – Phyllis Cuington

Notes

The Dells: Vern Allison, Chuck Barksdale, Michael McGill, Marvin Junior, Johnny Carter

Track 1 Recorded at Digital Tekniques, Philadelphia, PA; Vocals Recorded at Gamble & Huff Studios; Mixed at Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia, PA
Track 2 Recorded at Digital Tekniques, Philadelphia, PA; Mixed at Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia, PA
Tracks 3, 5 Recorded at Gamble & Huff Studios, Philadelphia, PA; Mixed at Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia, PA
Tracks 4, 6, 9 Recorded at Gamble Huff Studios & Sigma Sound Studios; Mixed at Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia, PA
Track 7 Recorded at Balance Recording Studios, Sigma Sound Studios, Gamble & Huff Studios, Philadelphia, PA; Mixed at Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia, PA
Tracks 8, 10 Recorded at Digital Tekniques, Philadelphia, PA; Vocals Recorded at Gamble & Huff Studios, Philadelphia, PA; Mixed at Sigma Sound Studios, Philadelphia, PA

℗&© 1992 Assorted Music, Inc.
Manufactured and Distributed by BMG Music, New York, N.Y.
Printed in U.S.A.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode: 7-2445-11023-2-7
Barcode (Scan): 724451102327
Matrix / Runout: 72445110232 Disc Mfg, Inc. <H> W.O. 26555-2

Other Versions (2)

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	I Salute You (40th Anniversary) (LP, Album, Stereo)	RCA	RCA 574324	Jamaica	1992
New Submission	I Salute You (40th Anniversary) (Cassette, )	Philadelphia International Records, Zoo Entertainment, BMG Music	7 2445-11023-4 1	US	1992

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Reviews

EJC001 Jun 25, 2023
A wonderful album, a fitting way for them to mark their 40th anniversary. So many great cuts on here and it covers the range from anthemic deep soul to punchy uptempo modern soul to a jazzier, 2 step feel in places, and the vocals - as good as anything they have ever done.