George Benson – While The City Sleeps...

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Label:	Warner Bros. Records – WX 55
Format:	Vinyl , LP, Album, Stereo
Country:	UK & Europe
Released:	1986
Genre:	Funk / Soul
Style:	Funk

Tracklist

A1	While The City Sleeps Backing Vocals – Marlena Jeter Bass – Marcus Miller Drums – John Robinson (2) Engineer – Elliot Scheiner Engineer [Assistant] – Joe Martin (2) Keyboards, Synthesizer, Synth [Bass] – Robbie Buchanan Lead Vocals – George Benson Mixed By – Eric Calvi Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Producer – Tommy LiPuma Producer, Arranged By – Robbie Buchanan Production Manager [Coordinator] – Larry Fishman Programmed By [PPG Wave Term Synthesizer] – Andrew Thomas Recorded By [Additional] – Peter Doell Rhythm Guitar – Paul Jackson Jr. Saxophone – Kenny G (2) Written-By – Sam Lorber Backing Vocals – Marlena Jeter Bass – Marcus Miller Drums – John Robinson (2) Engineer – Elliot Scheiner Engineer [Assistant] – Joe Martin (2) Keyboards, Synthesizer, Synth [Bass] – Robbie Buchanan Lead Vocals – George Benson Mixed By – Eric Calvi Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Producer – Tommy LiPuma Producer, Arranged By – Robbie Buchanan Production Manager [Coordinator] – Larry Fishman Programmed By [PPG Wave Term Synthesizer] – Andrew Thomas Recorded By [Additional] – Peter Doell Rhythm Guitar – Paul Jackson Jr. Saxophone – Kenny G (2) Written-By – Sam Lorber	3:35
A2	Kisses In The Moonlight Arranged By [Strings] – Jerry Hey Backing Vocals – Claytoven Richardson Drum Programming, Written-By – Narada Michael Walden Lead Guitar, Lead Vocals – George Benson Synthesizer – Frank Martin Synthesizer, Programmed By [Percussion], Sequenced By [Bass], Written-By – Preston Glass Tom Tom [Simmons Toms], Cymbal [Paiste Cymbals] – Gigi Gonaway Written-By – Jeffrey Cohen Arranged By [Strings] – Jerry Hey Backing Vocals – Claytoven Richardson Drum Programming, Written-By – Narada Michael Walden Lead Guitar, Lead Vocals – George Benson Synthesizer – Frank Martin Synthesizer, Programmed By [Percussion], Sequenced By [Bass], Written-By – Preston Glass Tom Tom [Simmons Toms], Cymbal [Paiste Cymbals] – Gigi Gonaway Written-By – Jeffrey Cohen	4:21
A3	Shiver Backing Vocals – Ms. Kitty Beethoven* Backing Vocals, Written-By – Suzanne Valentine Drums, Written-By – Narada Michael Walden Engineer [Vocals and Guitar] – Lincoln Clapp Keyboards – Walter Afanasieff Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar – George Benson Producer [Associate], Drum Programming, Keyboards, Strings, Sequenced By [Bass], Written-By – Preston Glass Rhythm Guitar – Alan Glass Backing Vocals – Ms. Kitty Beethoven* Backing Vocals, Written-By – Suzanne Valentine Drums, Written-By – Narada Michael Walden Engineer [Vocals and Guitar] – Lincoln Clapp Keyboards – Walter Afanasieff Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar – George Benson Producer [Associate], Drum Programming, Keyboards, Strings, Sequenced By [Bass], Written-By – Preston Glass Rhythm Guitar – Alan Glass	5:23
A4	Love Is Here Tonight Arranged By [Strings] – Jerry Hey Backing Vocals – Ms. Kitty Beethoven* Bass [Fender Bass] – Randy Jackson (2) Drum Programming – Narada Michael Walden Keyboards, Programmed By [808] – Preston Glass Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Written-By – George Benson Rhythm Guitar [Charvel GTM6 Midi Guitar] – Corrado Rustici Synthesizer – Walter Afanasieff Written-By – Jeffrey Cohen Arranged By [Strings] – Jerry Hey Backing Vocals – Ms. Kitty Beethoven* Bass [Fender Bass] – Randy Jackson (2) Drum Programming – Narada Michael Walden Keyboards, Programmed By [808] – Preston Glass Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar, Written-By – George Benson Rhythm Guitar [Charvel GTM6 Midi Guitar] – Corrado Rustici Synthesizer – Walter Afanasieff Written-By – Jeffrey Cohen	5:43
B1	Teaser Backing Vocals – Jennifer Hall (13) Drums, Written-By – Narada Michael Walden Engineer [Keyboards] – Gordon Lyon Keyboards [Additional] – Walter Afanasieff Keyboards, Sequenced By [Bass], Written-By – Cory Lerios Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar – George Benson Rhythm Guitar, Written-By – David Jenkins Synth [Horns] – Sterling* Written-By – Jeffrey Cohen Backing Vocals – Jennifer Hall (13) Drums, Written-By – Narada Michael Walden Engineer [Keyboards] – Gordon Lyon Keyboards [Additional] – Walter Afanasieff Keyboards, Sequenced By [Bass], Written-By – Cory Lerios Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar – George Benson Rhythm Guitar, Written-By – David Jenkins Synth [Horns] – Sterling* Written-By – Jeffrey Cohen	4:40
B2	Secrets In The Night Arranged By [Strings] – Ralph Schuckett Backing Vocals – Cindy Mizelle Crew [Project Assistant] – Nancy Y. Mallory Crew [Studio Assistant] – Kelvin Wallace Drums – Yogi Horton Engineer, Mixed By – Darroll Gustamachio Guitar – Paul Pesco Keyboards, Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements], Written-By – Greg Phillinganes Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar – George Benson Producer, Keyboards, Instruments [All Other Instruments], Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements], Written-By – Kashif Production Manager [Coordination] – Russell Sidelsky Programmed By [Synclavier, Assistant], Crew [Studio Assistant] – John S. Dranchak* Programmed By [Synclavier], Engineer [Assistant] – Larry Smith Arranged By [Strings] – Ralph Schuckett Backing Vocals – Cindy Mizelle Crew [Project Assistant] – Nancy Y. Mallory Crew [Studio Assistant] – Kelvin Wallace Drums – Yogi Horton Engineer, Mixed By – Darroll Gustamachio Guitar – Paul Pesco Keyboards, Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements], Written-By – Greg Phillinganes Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar – George Benson Producer, Keyboards, Instruments [All Other Instruments], Arranged By [Rhythm Arrangements], Written-By – Kashif Production Manager [Coordination] – Russell Sidelsky Programmed By [Synclavier, Assistant], Crew [Studio Assistant] – John S. Dranchak* Programmed By [Synclavier], Engineer [Assistant] – Larry Smith	5:50
B3	Too Many Times Arranged By [Strings] – Jerry Hey Backing Vocals – Ms. Kitty Beethoven* Drum Programming – Narada Michael Walden Drum Programming [Additional], Written-By – Preston Glass Drums [Simmons Drum Fills], Cymbal [Paiste Cymbals] – Gigi Gonaway Engineer [Guitar and Keyboards] – Dana Chapelle* Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar – George Benson Rhythm Guitar – Chris Camozzi Synthesizer [Moog Source] – Randy Jackson (2) Synthesizer, Written-By – Walter Afanasieff Arranged By [Strings] – Jerry Hey Backing Vocals – Ms. Kitty Beethoven* Drum Programming – Narada Michael Walden Drum Programming [Additional], Written-By – Preston Glass Drums [Simmons Drum Fills], Cymbal [Paiste Cymbals] – Gigi Gonaway Engineer [Guitar and Keyboards] – Dana Chapelle* Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar – George Benson Rhythm Guitar – Chris Camozzi Synthesizer [Moog Source] – Randy Jackson (2) Synthesizer, Written-By – Walter Afanasieff	4:37
B4	Did You Hear Thunder Backing Vocals – John Lehman Drums – John Robinson (2) Engineer – Elliot Scheiner Engineer [Assistant] – Joe Martin (2) Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar – George Benson Mixed By – Eric Calvi Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Producer – Tommy LiPuma Producer, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Synth [Bass], Arranged By – Robbie Buchanan Production Manager [Coordinator] – Larry Fishman Programmed By [PPG Wave Term Synthesizer] – Andrew Thomas Recorded By [Additional] – Peter Doell Rhythm Guitar – Paul Jackson Jr. Saxophone – Kenny G (2) Written-By – Tom Snow Backing Vocals – John Lehman Drums – John Robinson (2) Engineer – Elliot Scheiner Engineer [Assistant] – Joe Martin (2) Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar – George Benson Mixed By – Eric Calvi Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa Producer – Tommy LiPuma Producer, Keyboards, Synthesizer, Synth [Bass], Arranged By – Robbie Buchanan Production Manager [Coordinator] – Larry Fishman Programmed By [PPG Wave Term Synthesizer] – Andrew Thomas Recorded By [Additional] – Peter Doell Rhythm Guitar – Paul Jackson Jr. Saxophone – Kenny G (2) Written-By – Tom Snow	3:50

Companies, etc.

Produced For – Perfection Light Productions
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – WEA International Inc.
Copyright © – WEA International Inc.
Manufactured By – WEA Musik GmbH
Pressed By – Record Service Alsdorf
Recorded At – Tarpan Studios
Recorded At – Mediasound
Mastered At – Sterling Sound
Engineered At – Clinton Recording Studio
Mixed At – Atlantic Studios
Recorded At – Atlantic Studios
Recorded At – Clinton Recording Studio
Recorded At – Capitol Studios
Recorded At – The Hit Factory

Credits

Art Direction, Design – Kav DeLuxe*
Costume Designer [Clothing] – Jeff Sayre
Engineer [Assistant] – Victor Beyglio
Engineer [Chief and Mix] – David Frazer
Management [Project Coordinator] – Lu Snead
Mastered By – Greg Calbi
Photography By – Caroline Greyshock
Producer, Arranged By – Narada Michael Walden (tracks: A2 to B1, B3)
Production Manager – Janice Lee

Notes

Hype Sticker (Image 2) is removable.

Issued in a single sleeve and with a printed credit inner sleeve.

Other credits and acknowledgements on the inner sleeve:
George Benson plays Ibanez Guitars exclusively
Paulinho da Costa appears courtesy of Pablo Records, Inc.
Kenny G. appears courtesy of Arista Records
Paul Jackson, Jr. appears courtesy of Mankind Productions

Direction: Fritz/Turner Management, Los Angeles

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 0 7599-5475-1
Barcode (Scanned): 075992547512
Label Code: LC 0392
Rights Society (Boxed together): GEMA/BIEM
Price Code (UK): WX 55
Price Code: Ⓤ
Price Code (): WE 381
Other (No-ink stamp, back cover): W
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, stamped, variant 1): R / S Alsdorf 925475-1-A
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, stamped, variant 1): R / S Alsdorf 925475-1-B
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, stamped, variant 2): R / S Alsdorf 925475-1-A2x K UK
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, stamped, variant 2): R / S Alsdorf 925475-1-B 26
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, stamped, variant 3): R / S Alsdorf 925475-1-A 0 K D1
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, stamped, variant 3): R / S Alsdorf 925475-1-B4125475B-SH1 B-24779-SH1 Δ/3698-X 91-3
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, stamped, k etched variant 4): R / S Alsdorf 925475-1-A k
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, stamped, k 7 BE etched variant 4): R / S Alsdorf 925475-1-B2 k 7 BE U̶K̶
Matrix / Runout (Runout, A-side, stamped, [x k] etched variant 5): R / S Alsdorf 925475-1-Ax k
Matrix / Runout (Runout, B-side, stamped, [k 7] etched variant 5): R / S Alsdorf 925475-1-B2 k 7

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	While The City Sleeps... (LP, Album)	Warner Bros. Records	1-25475, 9 25475-1	US	1986
Recently Edited	While The City Sleeps... (CD, Album)	Warner Bros. Records	925 475-2	Europe	1986
Recently Edited	While The City Sleeps... (Cassette, Album)	Warner Bros. Records	25475-4	US	1986
Recently Edited	While The City Sleeps... (LP, Album)	Warner Bros. Records	25475-1	Australia	1986
Recently Edited	While The City Sleeps... (LP, Album)	Warner Bros. Records	925 475-1		1986

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Reviews

stuclark1977 Feb 5, 2025
Well this really shocked me, I was gifted a load of Lp’s & I was not expecting this to become one of the most played, maybe I’m a bit of a ‘Quality Snob’ but I will play quality sound over & above ‘Loved Tunes’.

This album has great Snare separation & is punchy, tight & detailed but with the warmth thrown in.

If you like this Genre of music then this would be one of the very best quality sounding albums you would own!

Oh…….. and as for a quiet noise floor…… this is INCREDIBLY quiet.

Congrats to all involved in putting this quality out there because this would have been created for mass general market and yet it is Audiophile quality production.
Wouterow Jan 15, 2023
Edited 2 years ago

Cheap and great sounding pressing, Kisses In The Moonlight/Shiver sounds amazing.
I have a couple of first press US releases of George Benson but this one does not sound poor for an European release. (Played on a Nagaoka MP-500)

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