Everlasting (Natalie Cole album)
Everlasting is the eleventh studio album by American singer Natalie Cole, released on June 14, 1987 by Manhattan Records. The album is considered Cole's commercial comeback and features production by duo The Calloways who contributed to the track "Jump Start", a cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Pink Cadillac", which reached the US Billboard Hot 100 Top 10, and the hit "I Live for Your Love". Everlasting earned a nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 1988 Grammy Awards.[2]
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| Released | June 14, 1987 | |||
| Recorded | 1986–87 | |||
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Also included are the Bacharach and David songs "In My Reality" and "Split Decision" along with a cover of "When I Fall in Love". "More Than the Stars" features José Feliciano on vocals and guitar.
The album was certified gold by the RIAA, marking her first album to be certified since 1979's We're the Best of Friends with Peabo Bryson.
Track listing
- "Everlasting" (Jerry Knight, Aaron Zigman) – 5:09
- "Jump Start" (Reggie Calloway, Vincent Calloway) – 6:22
- "The Urge to Merge" (Pam Reswick, Steve Werfel) – 4:10
- "Split Decision" (Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager) – 4:10
- "When I Fall in Love" (Edward Heyman, Victor Young) – 5:00
- "Pink Cadillac" (Bruce Springsteen) – 4:20
- "I Live for Your Love" (Pam Reswick, Allan Rich, Steve Werfel) – 4:23
- "In My Reality" (Burt Bacharach) – 5:21
- "I'm the One" (Reggie Calloway, Belinda Lipscomb) – 5:21
- "More Than the Stars" (Natalie Cole, Eddie Cole) – 4:33
- "What I Must Do" (Andy Goldmark, Bruce Roberts)
- Track 11 is not included on vinyl versions of the album other than on copy MTLX 1012, where it is present as track 6 of side B, although not listed on the sleeve, jacket or disc label.
Personnel
- Natalie Cole – lead vocals, backing vocals (2, 5–8, 11)
- Aaron Zigman – all instruments (1)
- Jerry Knight – all instruments (1)
- Joel Davis – keyboards (2, 9)
- Odeen Mays Jr. – keyboards (2, 9)
- David Ervin – keyboard programming (2), synthesizer programming (2), drum programming (2), keyboards (9)
- Claude Gaudette – keyboards (3, 6, 7), arrangements (3, 7)
- Randy Kerber – keyboards (4, 8)
- Burt Bacharach – synthesizers (4, 8)
- Nat Adderley Jr. – keyboards (5), arrangements (5)
- Jeff Bova – synthesizer programming (5)
- Charles Floyd – acoustic piano (10), synthesizers (10)
- Greg Phillinganes – keyboards (11)
- Andy Goldmark – additional keyboards (11)
- Bruce Roberts – additional keyboards (11)
- Gene Robinson – guitars (2, 9)
- Dann Huff – guitars (3, 4, 8)
- Ira Siegel – guitars (5)
- Paul Jackson Jr. – guitars (6, 7, 11), arrangements (6), rhythm guitar (10)
- José Feliciano – acoustic guitar (10), hand and mouth percussion (10), lead vocals (10)
- Marcus Miller – bass (3, 5), guitars (5)
- Neil Stubenhaus – bass (4, 6-8, 11)
- Abraham Laboriel – bass (10)
- Carlos Vega – drums (4)
- Buddy Williams – drums (5)
- Mike Baird – drums (6, 7)
- John Robinson – drums (8, 10, 11)
- Lenny Castro – percussion (3)
- Paulinho da Costa – percussion (4, 11)
- Shandu Akiem – percussion (9)
- Steve Samuel – percussion (10)
- Larry Williams – saxophone solo (1), synthesizers (4, 8)
- Tom Scott – saxophone (3)
- David Boruff – saxophone solo (4, 8)
- Kenny G – alto sax solo (5)
- Jerry Hey – horns (8), trumpet (8), flugelhorn (8), horn arrangements (8)
- Reggie Calloway – arrangements (2, 9)
- Chase/Rucker Productions – flute and string arrangements (10)
- Eddie Cole – backing vocals (2), rhythm arrangements (9)
- Katrina Perkins – backing vocals (2)
- Stephanie Spruill – backing vocals (4)
- Julia Waters Tillman – backing vocals (4, 7)
- Maxine Waters Willard – backing vocals (4, 7)
- David Joyce – backing vocals (5), synthesizers (10)
- Siedah Garrett – backing vocals (7)
- Mendy Lee – backing vocals (7)
- Oren Waters – backing vocals (7)
- Phillip Ingram – backing vocals (8)
- Joe Pizzulo – backing vocals (8)
- The "N" Sisters – backing vocals (10)
Production
- Gerry Griffith – executive producer
- Jerry Knight – producer (1)
- Aaron Zigman – producer (1)
- Reggie Calloway – producer (2, 9)
- Vincent Calloway – co-producer (2, 9)
- Dennis Lambert – producer (3, 6, 7)
- Burt Bacharach – producer (4, 8)
- Carole Bayer-Sager – producer (4, 8)
- Marcus Miller– producer (5)
- Paul Jackson Jr. – associate producer (6)
- Eddie Cole – producer (10), mixing (10)
- Natalie Cole – producer (10), mixing (10)
- Andy Goldmark – producer (11)
- Bruce Roberts – producer (11)
- Mick Guzauski – recording (1, 4, 8), mixing (1, 4, 8)
- Craig Burbidge – recording (2, 9)
- Paul Ericksen – recording (2, 9), assistant engineer (6)
- Glen Holguin – recording (2, 9)
- Robin Jenny – recording (2, 9)
- Jim Krause – recording (2, 9)
- Taavi Mote – recording (2, 9), mixing (2, 9)
- Gabe Veltri – recording (2, 9)
- Jeremy Smith – recording (3, 6, 7), mixing (3, 6, 7)
- Bruce Miller – engineer (5)
- Ed Thacker – engineer (5)
- Ray Bardani – mixing (5)
- Mark Wolfson – engineer (10), mixing (10)
- Tom Perry – additional recording (4, 8)
- Tommy Vicari – additional recording (4, 8)
- Gary Wagner – assistant engineer (1, 4), mixing (8)
- Sabrina Buchanek – assistant engineer (2, 9)
- John Hegedes – assistant engineer (2, 9)
- Jeff Lorenzen – assistant engineer (2, 9)
- Elmer Slores – assistant engineer (2, 9)
- Tony Spataro – assistant engineer (2, 9)
- Liz Cluse – assistant engineer (3, 7)
- Ron DaSilva – assistant engineer (3)
- Marnie Riley – assistant engineer (4), recording (8), mixing (8)
- Clark Germain – assistant engineer (5)
- Bruce Gisoni – assistant engineer (5)
- Paul Huggins – assistant engineer (5)
- Bill Miranda – assistant engineer (5)
- Neil Nappe – assistant engineer (5)
- Bino Espinoza – assistant engineer (6), recording (7)
- Kathy Botich – assistant engineer (10)
- Sean Stancioff – assistant engineer (10), mixing (10)
- Alan Gregory – engineer (11)
- Glen Hoalguin – engineer (11)
- Barney Perkins – engineer (11), mixing (11)
- Marrianne Pellicci – production assistant (3, 6, 7)
- Bibi Green – production coordinator (5)
- Debra Bishop – design
- Koppel & Scher – design
- The Cream Group – cover design, layout (UK release)
- Moshe Brakha – photography
- Matthew Ralston – cover photography (UK release)
- Emory Jones – hair
- Wendy Cooper – make-up
- Cecille Parker – stylist
- Dan Cleary – management
Studios
- Recorded at Conway Studios, Soundcastle and Ocean Way Recording (Hollywood, California); Larrabee Sound Studios and One On One Studios (North Hollywood, California); Lion Share Recording Studios, Studio 55 and Image Recording Studios (Los Angeles, California); Encore Studios and O'Henry Sound Studios (Burbank, California); Fifth Floor Recording Studios (Cincinnati, Ohio); House of Music (West Orange, New Jersey); Messina Music (New York City, New York).
- Mixed at Conway Studios and Soundcastle (Hollywood, California); Larrabee Sound Studios and Entourage Studios (North Hollywood, California); Right Track Recording (New York City, New York).
Charts
Certifications and sales
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| New Zealand (RMNZ)[9] | Gold | 7,500^ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[10] | Silver | 60,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[11] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- AllMusic review
- https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/natalie-cole/8791
- "Charts.nz – Natalie Cole – Everlasting". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- "Natalie Cole | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- "Natalie Cole Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- "Natalie Cole Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1988". Billboard. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1988". Billboard. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- "New Zealand album certifications – Natalie Cole – Everlasting". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
- "British album certifications – Natalie Cole – Everlasting". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
- "American album certifications – Natalie Cole – Everlasting". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 11, 2019.
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