Word Called Love (Brian & Brenda Russellのアルバム)

Word Called Loveは、1976年にROCKET RECORDSからリリースされた、ブレンダ・ラッセルと元夫ブライアン・ラッセルの夫婦デュオによるファースト・アルバム。名義はBrian & Brenda Russell。

 解説 
エルトン・ジョンのレーベルからリリースされたファーストアルバム。

アン・マレーへの提供曲"Backstreet Lovin"や"A Player In The  Band"(後にウォルター・ジャクソンがカバー)、"Highly Prized Possession"(ブライアンとデヴィッド・パーマーの作品)、ルーファス&チャカ・カーンへの提供曲"Please Pardon Me"のセルフカバーが収録された。

また、タタ・ヴェガ&ジャーメイン・ジャクソンがカバーした"You'll Never Rock Alone"やデヴィッド・フォスターとジェイ・グレイドンのユニット、ザ・ボトムラインも同年にアルバムに収録した"Gonna Do My Best To Love You"(後にタタ・ヴェガもカバー)も収録されている。

イギリスとアメリカ合衆国のみのリリースで日本未発売。現在に至るまでCD化されていない。

 収録曲 
A1Please Pardon Me (Lyrics and  Music : Brian Russell, Brenda Russell)Arranged by David FosterDrums - Michael BairdBass - Paul StallworthPiano - David FosterGuitar - Ben BenayBackground Vocals - Donny  Gerrard, Carmen Twillie, Netty Gloud, Cathy Collier, Brenda RussellRufus featuring Chaka Khan「Rufusized」(1974)への提供曲A2Word Called Love (Lyrics and  Music : Brian Russell, Brenda Russell)Drums - Nigel OlssonBass - Lee SklarGuitar - Steve Cropper,  Richie ZitoKeyboards - David FosterSax - Jackie KelsoBackground Vocals - Brian  Russell, Brenda RussellA3Labour Of Love (Lyrics and  Music : Brian Russell, Brenda Russell, David Palmer)Arranged by David FosterDrums - Nigel OlssonBass - Lee SklarKeyboards - David FosterGuitar - Steve Cropper,  Richie ZitoSax - Jackie KelsoPercussions - Milt HollandBackground Vocals - Brian  Russell, Brenda RussellA4You'll Never Rock Alone (Lyrics  and Music : Brian Russell, Brenda Russell)Drums  - Pentti "Whitney" GlanBass - Perkash JohnGuitar, Background Vocals -  Davey JohnstonePiano, Tambourine, Background  Vocals - Brenda RussellPercussions - Milt HollandOrgan - Billy PayneBackground Vocals - Brian  RussellA5Livin' With You  (Lyrics and Music : David Foster, Brenda  Russell)Arranged by David FosterDrums - Michael BairdBass - Lee SklarGuitar - Richie ZitoPiano - David FosterB1Tell Me When The Whistle Blows  (Lyrics and Music : Elton John, Bernie Taupin)Piano, Background Vocals -  Elton JohnDrums - Nigel OlssonSynthesizer - James Newton  HowardGuitar, Banjo, Background  Vocals - Davey JohnstoneTambourine, Background Vocals  - Brenda RussellBackground Vocals - Brian  RussellB2Highly Prized Possession  (Lyrics and Music : Brian Russell, David Palmer)Drums - Michael BairdBass - Paul StallworthPiano, Background Vocals -  Brian RussellElectric Guitar - Ben BenaySteel Guitar - Jeff BaxterBackground Vocals - Brenda  RussellB3Gonna Do My Best To Love You  (Lyrics and Music : Brian Russell, Brenda Russell, David Foster)Arranged by David FosterDrums - Pentti  "Whitney" GlanBass - Perkash JohnGuitar - Davey JohnstoneElectric Piano - Bias BoshellPercussions - Milt HollandSynthesizer - James Newton  HowardBackground Vocals - Brian  Russell, Brenda RussellB4Backstreet Lovin (Lyrics and  Music : Brian Russell, Brenda Russell, David Palmer)Drums- Michael BairdBass- Paul StallworthGuitar - Ben BenayKeyboards - David FosterBackground Vocals - Donny  Gerrard, Carmen Twillie, Netty Gloud, Cathy CollierAnne Murray 「Love Song」(1974)への提供曲B5Stranger's Houses (Lyrics and  Music : Brian Russell)Drums- Michael BairdBass- Paul StallworthGuitar - Ben BenayKeyboards - David FosterHorns - Chuck Findley, Jim  Horn, Jacie KelsoPercussions - Milt HollandBackground Vocals - Brian  Russell, Brenda RussellB6A Player In The  Band (Lyrics and Music : Brian Russell, Brenda Russell)Drums - Michael BairdBass - Lee SklarGuitar - Ben Benay, Davey  JohnstonePiano - David FosterHorns - Chuck Findley, Jim  Horn, Jacie KelsoBackground Vocals - Brian  Russell, Brenda RussellAnne Murray「Together」(1975)への提供曲
Produced  by Robert AppereStrings Arranged  by David FosterHorns Arranged by Jim  Horn, Jacie Kelso & Chuck FindleyEngineered by Robert Appere

 リリース履歴 
THE  ROCKET RECORD COMPANY INC. / PIG-2181 <US/1976> LPTHE ROCKET RECORD COMPANY  INC. / ROLL 6 <UK/1976> LP

 脚注 

Category:ブレンダ・ラッセル