I Cry, I Smile

I Cry, I Smile is the second full-length studio release from noted R&B/soul songwriter/producer Narada Michael Walden. Released in 1977 on Atlantic Records, it marked the first time Walden himself took on the bulk of the production duties; as stated on the back of the record jacket: "Produced by Narada Michael Walden".[1]

I Cry, I Smile
Studio album by
Released1977
RecordedApril–May 1977, Atlantic Recording Studios
GenreSoul, R&B
LabelAtlantic
ProducerNarada Michael Walden
Narada Michael Walden chronology
Garden of Love Light
(1976)
I Cry, I Smile
(1977)
Awakening
(1979)

Track listing

  • All songs written and arranged by Narada Michael Walden.
  1. "I Need Your Love" 3:41
  2. "Better Man" 4:19
  3. "Soul Bird" 4:32
  4. "I Remember" 4:30
  5. "Oneness-Cry" 4:57
  6. "Mango Bop" 4:43
  7. "Rainbow-Sky" 1:17
  8. "I Cry, I Smile" 5:46
  9. "Heaven's Just a Step Away" 4:31
  10. "So Long" 4:22

Personnel

  • Narada Michael Walden: Vocals, Drums, Percussion, Keyboards
  • Christine Faith, Elisa Delieson, Cheryl Alexander: Backing vocals
  • Hiram Bullock, Raymond Gomes: Guitars
  • Cliff Carter: Keyboards
  • Neil Jason: Bass
  • Herbie Mann, Norma Jean Bell: Flute, Reeds
  • Sammy Figueroa, Rafael Cruz: Percussion
  • Michael Gibbs: String Arrangements & Conducting

Production

  • Produced by Narada Michael Walden for Perfection Light Productions, Inc.
  • Associate Producer: Jimmy Douglas
  • Recording Engineer: Jimmy Douglas, assisted by Randy Mason
  • Mixed by Jerry Smith; assisted by Steven Shore
  • Mastered by Dennis King at Atlantic Studios
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