Enchanted Lady

by Enchantment

Overview

After four releases under the Roadshow imprint, via United Artists and RCA, Enchantment was signed to Columbia by veteran record executive Larkin Arnold. In spite of music-industry trends, the Detroit quintet maintained their sound with one voluptuous string and horn arrangement after another. Popular for their romantic love songs, Enchantment kicked off this project with "I Know Your Hot Spot," a mid-rhythm number with a relentless groove and a creative arrangement that allows some impressive lead-vocal exchanges. "Toe Jammin'" boogies right along with a James Brown-fashion bridge, and features each member interjecting their uncanny vocal ability on lead. The love songs on this album have an irresistible appeal. While seasoned with lucid background vocals, which jell in their exemplary arrangement, Emanuel "E.J." Johnson's impeccable tenor radiates through each lyric of "Enchanted Lady" and "I Can't Forget You." The former is a sweet and gentle love song that blossoms with a testimonial lead by Johnson. The latter is a tear-jerking number, both musically and lyrically, incorporating exquisite harmonies. Johnson's delivery echoes with grief and heartache, and at the same time maintains that prudent command of vocality. Joe Thomas takes center stage on the serene arrangement of "Adora," blending his natural voice with his falsetto. These three compositions, in spite of the fact that the album as a whole was not promoted by Columbia, rank as R&B classics and quiet-storm jewels. ~ Craig Lytle

Product Details

Release Date:	05/15/2012
Label:	Hi Horse Records
UPC:	0725543655516
Rank:	79588

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Enchantment   Primary Artist
Harold Kohon   Violin
Sanford Allen   Violin
Gene Orloff   Violin
Jesse Levy   Cello
Fred McFarlane   Piano,Fender Rhodes
Jon Faddis   Trumpet,Flugelhorn
V. Jeffrey Smith   Soloist,Sax (Tenor)
Lew Soloff   Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Margaret Ross   Harp
Roger Rosenberg   Flute (Alto),Sax (Baritone)
Max Ellen   Violin
Phillip Hamilton   Guitar
Rubens Bassini   Congas,Percussion
Tony Cintron Jr.   Drums
Mike Campbell   Guitar
Keith Slattery   Piano,Fender Rhodes
Matthew Raimondi   Violin
Alex Foster   Flute,Sax (Alto)
Lawrence Feldman   Sax (Tenor)
Kermit Moore   Cello
Dave Bargeron   Trombone (Tenor)
Richard Sortomme   Violin
Sandy Anderson   Guitar (Bass)
Peter Dimitriades   Violin
Dennis Morouse   Flute,Sax (Tenor)
Clarence Brice   Guitar
Robert Gilliam   Guitar
Ruben Faison   Guitar
William "Budda" Anderson   Percussion,Guitar (Acoustic)
Emanuel "E.J." Johnson   Fender Rhodes
Boe Brown   Drums
Isadora Kohon   Violin
Marilyn Wright   Violin
Amir Bayyan   Guitar
"Johnnie" Ray Reid   Percussion
Sam Figueroa   Congas,Percussion
Buddy Williams   Drums

Technical Credits

Bert DeCoteaux   Horn Arrangements,String Arrangements
Leon Pendarvis   Horn Arrangements,String Arrangements
Ray Chew   Horn Arrangements,String Arrangements
Michael Stokes   Composer,Producer
Maria Triana   Mastering
Hugo Dwyer   Engineer
Phil Medley   String Contractor
Raymond Reid   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Webster McKnight   Hair Stylist
Carl Cotton   Group Member
William Anderson   Composer,Composer,Producer
Larkin Arnold   Executive Producer
Pierre Alferi   Design
Lewis Dene   Liner Notes
Ed "Mickey" Clanton   Group Member
William "Budda" Anderson   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Skip Boardley   Composer
John Berg   Design
Roger Williams   Package Design
Joe Thomas   Composer
Alan Moy   Mastering
Emanuel "E.J." Johnson   Composer,Group Member,Vocal Arrangement
Debbie McDuffie   String Contractor
Tony Calvert   Reissue Producer
Bob Biusti   Illustrations
David Banks   Group Member
Lamarries Moses   Make-Up,Stylist
Randy Mahon   Reissue Producer
Sedrick Thomas   Composer
Joe "Jobie" Thomas   Composer,Group Member
Matt Murphy   Production Manager