Enchantment [LP]

by Enchantment, John Tropea, Chuck Rainey, Elliott Randall, John Trudell, Johnny Allen, Carl Austin, Jack Brockenshaw, Roderick Chandler, Jerry Friedman, Mike Grace, Paul Griffin, Willie Hollis, Bob Olson, Billy Radice, Allan Schwartzberg, Michael Stokes, Eddie Willis, Ed "Mickey" Clanton, Alvin Taylor, Joe Thomas, Bobby Green, Emanuel "E.J." Johnson, Shaunard Williams, Dave Banks, John Lewis, Tony Robinson, Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Overview

After ten years of developing their style, sound and image, the Detroit quintet Enchantment was well prepared for the release of their self-titled debut album. Polished with superb background vocals arranged by Emanuel "E.J." Johnson, the LP is seasoned with string and horn arrangements. With disco controlling the charts, it was only appropriate that the first release be an up-tempo number to fit that format. "Come on and Ride" surges forward with a locomotive rhythm while E.J. Johnson's soulful lead tenor exerts pure vocal power. The second single from the album, "Gloria," provided a platform for Johnson to extend his soaring tenor right from the song's inception, and as the melody builds so does hisdelivery. The compassionate single topped the charts after a healthy 24 weeks, and also reached number 25 on the pop charts. The third single was "Sunshine," which utilizes the lead vocals of Joe Thomas as well as Johnson. As Thomas introduces the lyric of each verse with his mild, inquisitive vocals, Johnson's thundering tone sends the listener reeling. The album was written and arranged, in its entirety, by E.J. Johnson and Michael Stokes. Songs like the romantic "My Rose" (led by Thomas and Johnson) and the funky, upbeat "Dance to the Music" (led by Dave Banks) were never singles, but they still receive airplay in their respective radio formats. With the exception of the two aforementioned songs and "Sunshine," Johnson showcases his lead vocal talent on all the other outstanding numbers with his dynamic range.

Product Details

Release Date:	07/27/2018
Label:	Imports
UPC:	4526180454731
catalogNumber:	0454731

Tracks

1. Hold On
2. Gloria
3. Dance to the Music
4. Sexy Lady
5. Come on and Ride
6. My Rose
7. Sunshine
8. Thank You Girl for Loving Me

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Enchantment   Primary Artist
John Tropea   Guitar
Chuck Rainey   Bass
Elliott Randall   Guitar
John Trudell   Strings,Horn
Carl Austin   Strings,Horn
Jack Brockenshaw   Percussion
Roderick Chandler   Bass
Jerry Friedman   Guitar
Paul Griffin   Keyboards
Willie Hollis   Keyboards
Allan Schwartzberg   Drums
Michael Stokes   Keyboards
Eddie Willis   Guitar
Ed "Mickey" Clanton   Background Vocals
Alvin Taylor   Bass
Joe Thomas   Vocals,Background Vocals
Bobby Green   Background Vocals
Emanuel "E.J." Johnson   Keyboards,Vocals,Background Vocals
Shaunard Williams   Percussion
Dave Banks   Vocals,Background Vocals
Tony Robinson   Drums
Detroit Symphony Orchestra   Strings,Horn

Technical Credits

Johnny Allen   Arranger
Mike Grace   Engineer
Bob Olson   Engineer
Billy Radice   Engineer
Michael Stokes   Composer,Producer
Emanuel "E.J." Johnson   Composer,Vocal Arrangements
John Lewis   Engineer