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George Benson: Irreplaceable
For the rest of the album's seven vocal tracks, Benson worked with songwriter-producer Joshua Thompson, who has collaborated with such R&B mega-stars as Joe, Alicia Keys, Babyface and Aretha Franklin. There's nothing wrong with these songs, which include "Cell Phone," "Black Rose," "Six Play" and "Missing You." After all, Benson's had some of his biggest hits with vocal songs such as "Turn Your Love Around," "Give Me the Night" and "This Masquerade." And, really, the vocal songs are pretty darn good. In fact, Irreplaceable may the kind of CD that gets Benson airplay on several music charts.
Bottom line: If you're looking for a classic smooth jazz CD by Benson, it may be better to check out the three instrumental songs. But if you're a fan of both Bensons—the guitarist and the singer— Irreplaceable is a good choice for your player.
Track Listing
1. Irreplaceable, 2. Cell Phone, 3. Black Rose, 4. Take You Out, 5. Strings Of Love, 6. Missing You, 7. Six Play, 8. Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise, 9. Stairway To Love, 10. Arizona Sunrise
Personnel
George Benson
guitarGeorge Benson (vocals, electric guitar); Chyna, Nakiea (vocals); Joshua P. Thompson (acoustic guitar, keyboards, synthesizer, bass instrument, programming); Rex Rideout (keyboards, programming); Herman Jackson, Bobby Douglas (keyboards); Richard Bona (bass instrument, background vocals); Roberto Vally (bass instrument); Paulinho Da Costa (percussion)
Album information
Title: Irreplaceable | Year Released: 2004 | Record Label: GRP Records
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