A Pauper in Paradise

A Pauper in Paradise is the fifth studio album by Italian-Canadian singer Gino Vannelli.

A Pauper in Paradise
Studio album by
Gino Vannelli
ReleasedNov 7, 1977
Recorded1977 at AIR Studios and Abbey Road Studios, London[1]
GenreArt rock, progressive rock
Length40:56
LabelA&M Records
ProducerGino Vannelli, Joe Vannelli
Gino Vannelli chronology
The Gist of the Gemini
(1976)		 A Pauper in Paradise
(1977)		 Brother to Brother
(1978)

Track listing

All music and lyrics by Gino Vannelli.

Side 1
  1. "Mardi Gras" – 3:26
  2. "Valleys of Valhalla" – 4:23
  3. "The Surest Things Can Change" – 4:35
  4. "One Night with You" – 4:18
  5. "A Song and Dance" – 3:37
Side 2
  1. "Black and Blue" – 4:21
  2. "A Pauper in Paradise (In Four Movements)" – 15:14

Personnel
  • Gino Vannelli – lead vocals
  • Joe Vannelli – Fender Rhodes, synthesizers, acoustic piano, synthesizer programming, backing vocals; synthesizer, string and brass arrangements
  • Bill Meyers – acoustic piano, synthesizers, synth bass, backing vocals
  • Chris Rhyne – keyboards, synth bass
  • Mark Davis – bass guitar (3)
  • Casey Scheuerell – drums
  • John J. Mandel – timpani, percussion
  • Dido Morris – congas (6), bongos (6)
  • Dick Morrissey – tenor saxophone
  • Don Sebesky – orchestration and conductor (6, 7)
  • Barry Griffiths – orchestra leader (6, 7)
  • The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – orchestra (6, 7)
  • Joanie Bartels – backing vocals
  • Joanne Jayde – backing vocals
  • Jay Stone – backing vocals
  • The John McCarthy Choir – choir (7)

Production
  • Produced and Arranged by Gino Vannelli and Joe Vannelli.
  • Engineers – Norm Kinney (Tracks 1-5); John Kurlander (Tracks 6 & 7).
  • Assistant Engineer – Steve Prestage
  • Remixed by Jon Kelly
  • Mastered by Bernie Grundman at A&M Mastering Studios (Hollywood, CA).
  • Art Direction – Fabio Nicola and Roland Young
  • Design and Artwork – Joanne Jayde
  • Photography – Beth Kelly (poster) and Paul McCreath (back cover).
  • Management – Artist Development International
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References
  1. https://www.discogs.com/Gino-Vannelli-A-Pauper-In-Paradise/release/9959618
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