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 Narada Michael Walden
Released	1977
Recorded	April–May 1977, Atlantic Recording Studios
Genre	Soul, R&B
Label	Atlantic
Producer	Narada 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

References

1. Production Credits for the disc

External links

• I Cry, I Smile at discogs